Hire a private Italian chef
Hire one of our 529 private Italian chefs to craft a genuinely authentic menu in your home. Customize every detail and impress your guests with a distinctive meal.
Submit your request
Tell us about your dream Italian menu, event date, and budget. No commitment required!
Meet our chefs
Connect with experienced Italian chefs, share your preferences, and select the one that matches your style.
Create your menu
Collaborate with your chef to design a customized Italian menu for your event.
Book your chef
With your chef and menu selected, simply complete your booking by paying.
Enjoy the experience!
Relax and relish every moment with your guests while your private Italian chef handles the cooking.
Italian private chef
An Italian chef at home can slow-cook a classic ossobuco or surprise you with a pasta dish you haven’t tried before.
Discover each chef’s unique skills to create a personalized Italian experience for your guests. Expect flavours that leave a lasting impression.
A perfect Italian menu
Italian cuisine offers a variety of traditional recipes to create the perfect menu. You can also consult your Italian chef for unique preparations tailored to your taste and budget.
Need to make changes later? No problem. You can still fine-tune the details 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 covers menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking in your kitchen, full table service, and cleanup. Ask your chef if the Italian grill is part of the service. Plates, glassware, 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 utilize fresh, top-quality ingredients tailored to your specific preferences. The essence of our service is rooted in freshness and customization.
Drinks are not included in the service but can be requested as an "extra" to enhance your meal. Feel free to discuss your preferences with the chefs while chatting.
The cost of hiring a private Italian chef varies based on guest count. The average for groups of 7 or more is $154 per person; for groups of 3 to 6 guests, it's approximately $176 per person; and for 2 guests, it’s around $198 per person.
Tipping isn't mandatory, but it is appreciated if you enjoyed your experience. On average, guests tip around 15% of the total service cost after the meal. However, the final amount is entirely up to you.
Simply click the 'Find a Chef' button to submit your request! Within minutes, you will receive menu proposals from top-rated Italian chefs available on your event date. Review their profiles and communicate directly to find the ideal match. If none are suitable, we’ll happily provide new options.
Definitely! Many of our guests enjoy cooking with their Italian chef at home. If you wish to join, your chef can walk you through recipes and share techniques to elevate your home cooking. It is a fun and relaxed way to learn new skills in the kitchen.
Yes! Customization is part of the experience. Our chefs will suggest sample menus and are happy to adjust them based on your needs, preferences, or budget. If you're not familiar with Italian cuisine or menu planning, feel free to discuss your ideas with them before booking.
There’s no limit on how many guests can join a private chef experience. However, most bookings generally don't exceed 15 people, as private chef services are best suited for small home gatherings.
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.