I’m a chef with a passion for crafting food that’s honest, expressive, and grounded. With extensive experience across a range of global cuisines, my style is rooted in modern Italian and Australian cooking—refined, produce-driven, and full of soul.

Whether I’m hosting intimate dining experiences or curating pop-up events, I focus on seasonality, technique, and storytelling through flavour. Cooking isn’t just my craft—it’s how I connect with people, celebrate culture, and share something meaningful at the table.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is connection, creativity, and care. It’s how I express myself and bring people together.

I learned to cook at...

First 10 years of my career in Italy in Michelin star restaurants. Australia: Vue de monde, Tipo 00, Osteria ilaria, Labart restaurant.

A cooking secret...

Work with the best produce available, applying modern techniques to create unique flavours and experiences

Chef Stefano's reviews

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8 services

What a luxurious experience in the comfort of our own home. We would recommend Stefano to anyone looking for a fine dining experience. Every dish was thoughtfully currated, he was able to customize the menu in consideration of allergies. A pleasure to have in our home.

Chef Stefano made our special occasion into a night to remember. His plating was incredible, he created the most delectable menu for what we needed, and he had a wonderful story behind each plate. He was great at keeping the pacing of the dishes to a perfect pace that worked for the whole family, and even made a delicious gnocchi for the young children in our party. I highly recommend both take a chef, and Chef Stefano for your next special occassion. You will not be disappointed!

Chef Stefano was absolutely incredible! He worked with me on the menu, and was very communicative. I can honestly say the BEST oysters I have ever had. The entire meal was beautiful and the ladies and I cannot stop talking about it. Chef also organised wine pairing which was perfect! Chef engaged with us and was very attentive. Thank you Chef Stefano for giving us such a memorable night.

We had Stefano cook for our group of 8 and oh my god! I can’t express how incredible the food was. I have eaten at some really impressive places and the stuff Stefano was making has absolutely blown me away. Every single one of us could not believe what we were eating and in the comfort of a beautiful air bnb. The service was amazing, he was fun to be around and communicated perfectly. I really can’t recommend him enough, it was a truly special experience and a once in a lifetime for some of us ????????