Hire a private Italian chef
Select from 529 private Italian chefs to craft a personalised Italian menu at home. Savour a laid-back, restaurant-style experience without stepping outside.
How it works
Submit your request
Tell us what you're after: your dream Italian menu, event date, and budget. No strings attached.
Meet our Chefs
Connect with experienced Italian chefs, share your preferences, and select your top choice.
Design your menu
Collaborate with your chef to create an authentic Italian menu for your celebration.
Book your chef
With your chef and menu picked, just finish your booking with your payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Sit back, relish the company, and let your private Italian chef handle the kitchen.
Italian private chef
From slow-cooked ossobuco to pasta you’ve never tasted before, your Italian chef can do it all while you enjoy time with your guests.
Browse chefs’ profiles to find the best fit for your event. Each brings their unique style and flavour.
A perfect Italian menu
Choose from authentic Italian favourites or ask your chef to create a personalised menu. They will tailor each dish to your tastes, event style, and budget.
Need to tweak your menu later on? No worries. You can still make changes after booking.
Guest reviews
Over 3100 happy guests have enjoyed our Italian chef services.
Private Italian chefs for you at any venue
Meet our Italian personal chef
A private Italian chef service will free your hands from all the struggle of planning a menu, cooking, and even cleaning so you can spend quality time with your family and friends. Whatever you want on the menu goes. Traditional ossobuco? Authentic gelato? Don't hold back! Let our chefs know what you want.
Frequently asked questions
Below are the most common questions about hiring a private chef.
Hiring a private Italian chef includes menu planning, sourcing ingredients, in-home cooking, full service at the table, and post-meal cleanup. Confirm with the chef whether the grill is part of the service. Crockery, glasses, and tips are not included.
Most experiences last around 4.5 hours, including preparation, cooking, and cleanup. If you need a more accurate estimate, ask your chef directly after setting the menu and guest count for your event.
Absolutely. Our private Italian chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients tailored to your specific preferences. The essence of our service is grounded in freshness and customisation.
Drinks aren't included but can be requested as an "extra" to complement your meal. Feel free to share your preferences with the chefs during your chat.
The cost of hiring a private Italian chef varies depending on guest count. The average for groups of 7 or more is about $110 per person; for 3 to 6 guests, it's around $132; for 2 guests, it’s approximately $154 per person.
Tipping isn’t expected, but it’s a nice way to show appreciation if you’ve had a great experience. Some guests choose to leave around 15% of the total bill or a fixed amount, depending on the group size and level of service. However, tipping is completely up to you.
Simply click the 'Find a Chef' button to submit your request! Within minutes, you'll receive menu proposals from top-rated Italian chefs available on your event date. Review their profiles and reach out to those who align with your preferences. If none are suitable, we’ll happily provide additional options.
Absolutely! Many guests love cooking with their Italian chef at home. If you want, your chef can guide you through recipes and share techniques to boost your culinary skills. It's a fun and relaxed way to pick up new abilities in the kitchen.
Yes! Customisation is key to our dining experience. Our chefs will suggest sample menus and are happy to adjust them based on your needs, preferences, or budget. If you're unsure about Italian cuisine or how to plan your menu, feel free to discuss your ideas with them before booking.
There’s no set limit on the number of guests for a private chef experience. However, most bookings typically stay under 15 people, as private chef services are best suited for small gatherings at home.
Key information about Italian chef at home services
Learn more details about our services
Our Italian personal chefs' average age is 50.
51% of our private Italian chefs are women.
It takes only 3 hours from your request to get the first Italian menu proposal.
We started our Italian personal chef service in 2016.
20% of our Italian chef services include kid-friendly options.
One single guest has booked the same Italian chef 5 times.
There's been a 35% increase in the number of personal Italian chef bookings in the last year.
Our private Italian chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 45% of our guests hire an Italian chef more than once.
On average, multiple services hire an Italian chef for 5 days.
We've uploaded over 850 pictures of our personal Italian chef experiences.
It usually takes 3 days from requesting to booking your Italian chef at home.