Chef Antonio Lo Chef

Chef At Home in Perth

Cooking is my true passion, and I love bringing people together through food.

I create elegant and simple dishes inspired by my Italian roots, my experience and my love for fresh, seasonal ingredients.

As a private chef based in Perth, I take pride in delivering authentic Mediterranean flavours, using the best local Western Australian produce.

My menus evolve with the seasons and are carefully tailored to each event, ensuring a refined yet relaxed dining experience for you and your guests.

My goal is to make you feel like you’re dining in Italy, right in the comfort of your own home

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is an expression of passion, creativity and the joy of bringing people together through food

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from a young age, inspired by my family and classic Italian recipes

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is fresh ingredients, simple cooking and creativity

My menus

Mediterranean Flavours

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All inclusive

BRAISED CHORIZO Chorizo braised with porcini mushrooms, spinach and potatoes

BEEF CARPACCIO Thinly sliced raw beef, rocket, shaved Parmesan and lemon gremolata

PORK BITES MEDITERRANEAN Slow cooked pork with olives, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and capers

OCTOPUS IN UMIDO Slow braised octopus in mild spicy tomato sauce, served with herb crostini

PRAWNS CATALANA Chilled prawns with tomato, red onion, olive oil and lemon

GRILLED CUTTLEFISH Grilled cuttlefish with fennel, radish and citrus gremolata salad

SEAFOOD SALAD Octopus, squid, prawns and mussels, dressed with lemon and olive oil

PAN FRIED SAFFRON PRAWNS Sautéed prawns with zucchini ribbons in a light saffron bisque

CRISPY ARANCINI BALLS Golden risotto balls served with aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

CASERECCE WITH LAMB RAGÙ Slow cooked lamb ragù with pecorino cheese

ORECCHIETTE SAUSAGE & PORCINI Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms and truffle oil

MEZZI PACCHERI ALLA NORMA Tomato sauce, roasted eggplant and ricotta

TROFIE AL PESTO Homemade basil pesto

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO Creamy risotto with asparagus and smoked pancetta

SEAFOOD FREGOLA Sardinian fregola cooked in shellfish broth with mussels, clams and prawns

STROZZAPRETI WITH SWORDFISH Pasta with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes and fresh mint

CAVATELLI WITH PRAWNS Pasta with prawns, creamy eggplant purée and cherry tomatoes

RANKING COD FILLET Baked cod fillet in crustacean sauce with mussels and baby potatoes

SWORDFISH STEAK SALMORIGLIO Grilled swordfish with capers, olives and lemon herb sauce

BEEF BOURGUIGNON Slow-cooked beef with mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, spinach, and red wine sauce

CHICKEN ESCALOPE PROSCIUTTO & PROVOLA Pan-seared chicken breast with prosciutto, smoked provola and sage

DESSERT

All inclusive

COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE Vanilla custard with raspberry touch, caramelised sugar

FRUIT CHEESECAKE Creamy cheesecake with seasonal fruit and berry coulis

Mediterranean Coastal Experience

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SEAFOOD SALAD, Octopus, squid, prawns, mussels, lemon and olive oil

PRAWNS CATALANA, Chilled prawns, tomato, red onion, lemon

PAN FRIED SAFFRON PRAWNS Sautéed prawns with zucchini ribbons in a light saffron bisque

GRILLED CUTTLEFISH Grilled cuttlefish served with fennel, radish and citrus gremolata salad

OCTOPUS IN UMIDO Slow braised octopus in mild spicy tomato sauce, served with herb crostini

BRUSCHETTA SARDINES & TOMATOES Toasted bread topped with fresh sardines, tomatoes and herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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SEAFOOD FREGOLA Sardinian fregola cooked in shellfish broth with mussels, clams and prawns

CAVATELLI WITH PRAWNS Fresh pasta with prawns, creamy eggplant purée and cherry tomatoes

STROZZAPRETI WITH SWORDFISH Fresh pasta with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes and fresh mint

SWORDFISH STEAK SALMORIGLIO Grilled swordfish with capers, olives and lemon herb sauce

RANKING COD FILLET Baked cod fillet in rich crustacean sauce with mussels and baby potatoes

DESSERT

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COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE Silky vanilla custard with a raspberry touch, topped with caramelised sugar

FRUIT CHEESECAKE Creamy cheesecake topped with seasonal fruit and berry coulis

MEDITERRANEAN CLASSIC

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All inclusive

BEEF CARPACCIO Thinly sliced raw beef, rocket, shaved Parmesan and lemon gremolata

BURRATA SALAD Burrata with confit cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

CRISPY ARANCINI BALLS Golden risotto balls served with aioli

OCTOPUS IN UMIDO Slow braised octopus in mild spicy tomato sauce, served with herb crostini

PAN FRIED SAFFRON PRAWNS Sautéed prawns with zucchini ribbons in a light saffron bisque

GRILLED CUTTLEFISH Grilled cuttlefish with fennel, radish and citrus gremolata salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

CASERECCE WITH LAMB RAGÙ Slow cooked lamb ragù with pecorino cheese

ORECCHIETTE SAUSAGE & PORCINI Italian sausage, porcini mushrooms and truffle oil

TROFIE AL PESTO Homemade basil pesto

MEZZI PACCHERI ALLA NORMA Tomato sauce, roasted eggplant and ricotta

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO Creamy risotto with asparagus and smoked pancetta

SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB Baked potatoes and rosemary jus

ROAST BEEF Slow roasted beef with grilled vegetables and light gremolata dressing

CHICKEN ESCALOPE PROSCIUTTO & PROVOLA Pan-seared chicken breast with prosciutto, smoked provola and sage

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI FILLET Fresh barramundi with lemon butter and herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

COFFEE TIRAMISÙ Coffee soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa dust

RASPBERRY CRÈME BRÛLÉE Vanilla custard with raspberry touch, caramelised sugar

FRUIT CHEESECAKE Creamy cheesecake with seasonal fruit and berry coulis

Sapori del Mediterraneo

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HOMEMADE FOCACCIA soft focaccia with rosemary, olives and cherry tomatoes

PANE CARASAU & MARINATED OLIVES traditional sardinian flatbread with mixed olives

BURRATA PLATTER creamy burrata with confit cherry tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

ITALIAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD selection of prosciutto, salami, mortadella, parmesan and grissini

SEAFOOD SALAD octopus, prawns and squid dressed with lemon and olive oil

PRAWNS CATALANA chilled prawns with tomato, red onion, lemon and parsley

CRISPY ARANCINI BALLS Golden risotto balls served with aioli

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA layers of eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS slow cooked meatballs in balsamic glaze

SEAFOOD FREGOLA sardinian fregola pasta cooked in shellfish broth

TROFIE AL PESTO fresh pasta with homemade basil pesto

ORECCHIETTE AL POMODORO & BASILICO fresh orecchiette with slow cooked tomato sauce, basil and extra virgin olive oil

ROAST POTATOES crispy potatoes with rosemary, oregano and sea salt

SEASONAL GREEN SALAD fresh leaves with homemade vinaigrette

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES eggplant, zucchini and capsicum grilled with extra virgin olive oil and herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

ROAST POTATOES crispy potatoes with rosemary, oregano and sea salt

SEASONAL GREEN SALAD fresh leaves with homemade vinaigrette

DESSERT

All inclusive

CLASSIC TIRAMISÙ coffee soaked sponge with mascarpone cream and cocoa

Fusion/Surprise - Exclusive

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Octopus in umido, spicy tomato sauce, peas, crostini

Duck and pork terrine with mango chutney and brioche

Eggplant parmigiana layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan (vegetarian)

Prawns catalana, chilled prawns with tomato and onion salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Orecchiette with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes, mint

Trofie with prawns, eggplant purée, grape tomatoes

Asparagus risotto with smoked pancetta and provola

Mezzi Paccheri alla Norma (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted veal tenderloin with spinach, Périgord sauce

Beef Bourguignon with mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, spinach

Grilled swordfish steak salmoriglio with olives, capers, tomato

Orecchiette with Italian speck, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil (vegetarian adaptation possible)

DESSERT

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Raspberry crème brûlée

Chocolate Fondant

Fruit cheesecake with almond tuiles and raspberry coulis

Black Forest cake

Local - Indulge

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Mediterranean grazing board with cured meats, cheeses, dips, olives, fruits

Caprese Salad Heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil (vegetarian)

Marinated salmon with carpaccio of zucchini and rocket

Mediterranean Lentil and spinach soup (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Orecchiette with sausage, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil

Trofie al pesto (vegetarian)

Cavatelli, lamb ragout, pecorino cheese

Spaghetti with mussels, grapes tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Rib-eye steak, rosemary sauce

Baked barramundi filet, tomato, sliced potatoes, crustacean sauce

Rigatoni , San Marzano tomato sauce, eggplant, ricotta cheese (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Raspberry crème brûlée

Coffe tiramisù

Chocolate Fondant

Black Forest cake

Italian/Mediterranean - Exclusive

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Grilled cuttlefish with fennel, radish, rocket, cucumber, gremolata vinaigrette

Duck and pork terrine with seasonal salad, mango chutney, brioche

Eggplant parmigiana layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan (vegetarian)

Prawns catalana, chilled prawns with tomato and red onion salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Orecchiette with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes, mint

Trofie with prawns, eggplant purée, grape tomatoes

Orecchiette with sausage, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil

Mezzi Paccheri alla Norma (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan-seared duck breast with braised Savoy cabbage, prunes sauce

Roasted veal tenderloin with potatoes, spinach, Périgord sauce

Beef Bourguignon with mushrooms, baby carrots, pearl onions, spinach

Linguini with prawns, eggplant purée, grape tomatoes (vegetarian adaptation possible)

DESSERT

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Raspberry crème brûlée

Fruit cheesecake with seasonal berries coulis

Chocolate Fondant

Black Forest cake

Fusion/Surprise - Basic

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Cous cous salad with chickpeas, vegetables, rocket (vegetarian)

Crispy arancini balls with pesto aioli

Mediterranean Lentil and spinach soup (vegetarian)

Pork bites with cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum, capers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast pork loin with Sardinian myrtle sauce and baked potatoes

Mezzi Paccheri alla Norma, tomato, eggplant, ricotta (vegetarian)

Grilled chicken breast tagliata, cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan

Seafood fregola with mussels, clams, squid, prawns

DESSERT

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Pear and Frangipane Tart

Apple crumble

Fruit cheesecake with almond tuiles and raspberry coulis

Chocolate tart, raspberry, creme chantilly

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Chef Antonio's reviews

4.77

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16 services

I don't think there is a rating high enough for Chef Antonio. Yes, he was professional, had an attention to detail, delivered exactly what was expected and more! But it was his genuine and relateable nature and thoughtfulness that took everything to a different level. From the moment we began to communicate through messages, to meeting in person to go over my dinner event to the actual evening Chef Antonio was just superb! My friends, mom and I enjoyed every course as plates were scraped clean. There were many conversations around the table about the whole amazing idea of having a Chef, like Antonio, cook for the evening to the stunning food and its taste...so absolutely perfect! From the detail of ingredients to the type of crockery required for plating up, Chef Antonio covered it. The kitchen was absolutely spotless and we even had leftovers which was very much appreciated for dinner tbe next evening. It was an absolute pleasure to have him in our home and he is already in high demand amongst friends. I highly recommend Chef Antonio for anyone who is looking to celebrate an event and is looking for sonething different and special. Thank you, Chef Antonio for making my birthday one I will always remember!

Absolutely brilliant food for partnership Christmas party held in Western Suburbs. Highly recommended

My experience with Take a Chef and Chef Antonio was absolutely incredible! Chef Antonio was humble, accommodating and very patient with all my dietary requirements and requests. He kindly added a few lamb ribs options in his proposal after I told him my husband loves lamb ribs. Every single dish he prepared was so delicious and bursting with flavour! He was also incredibly organised throughout the evening and his service was seamless and professional. To top it all off, he left our kitchen spotless at the end of the night. It was such a wonderful dining experience celebrating our anniversary, and I couldn't recommend Chef Antonio more highly!

Antonio was professional, courteous and the food was so tasty. He was even thoughtful enough to leave some leftovers behind!

Chef Antonio’s food was incredible and we would love to have him cook for us again. He was extremely professional and accomodating, and made us feel very comfortable during his service.