Chef Nicola Romano
Chef At Home in Hawthorn
Get to know me better
I’m a hospitality professional who builds flavour, experience, and connection through food.
I’m a Melbourne-based chef with Italian roots, trained in modern European and contemporary Australian cuisine. I’ve worked across Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants, running kitchens, developing menus, and leading teams with precision and discipline .
I care about flavour, consistency, and creating food that feels genuine. For me, hospitality is about respect, craft, and giving people something memorable to enjoy.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is craft: discipline, precision, and respect for the ingredients in front of me.
I learned to cook at...
I studied culinary arts in Italy and began my career in Brescia, my hometown, where I worked for two years before moving abroad. I spent years cooking
A cooking secret...
My secret? If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret anymore… and every chef is allowed to keep at least one.
Book your experience with Chef Nicola
Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.
Take a Chef services in nearby cities
Discover cities near Hawthorn where you can enjoy a Chef At Home service
Cities where you can enjoy a Chef
Discover cities of Australia where you can enjoy our experiences.