Chef Nani Surache

Chef At Home in Lugano
Chef Nani Surache

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Creative & passionate Pastry Chef transforming regional & seasonal ingredients into elegant, modern desserts with perfect balance & full of character.

Hi! I’m Daniela, Head Pastry Chef with extensive experience in 5-star luxury hotels and Relais & Châteaux properties in Switzerland, combined with a long international career across Europe (France, Spain, UK, Austria) and Latin America.

I transform special moments into unforgettable experiences by creating elegant, refined, and artistic desserts that impress and delight. From intimate private dinners and romantic celebrations to sophisticated afternoon teas and custom tasting menus — I bring the same high-end quality and attention to detail you expect from the finest hotels directly into your home.

Signature artistic chocolate work, modern pastry techniques, beautiful seasonal ingredients, and flawless presentation are my trademarks. I also offer excellent gluten-free and personalized options to suit every guest.

Available in Lugano and Ticino. Native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, with Italian roots and currently improving my Italian with passion.

Let me create a truly memorable sweet experience tailored exclusively for you and your guests — one that will be talked about long after the last bite.

Ready to elevate your next occasion? ????✨

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

pure passion & creativity. It’s creating desserts with explosive flavors, beautiful textures and soul — turning every moment into an emotional Exp.

I learned to cook at...

Fine restaurants, pâtisseries & catering across Europe and LatinAmerica. Head Pastry Chef at a 5-star hotel in the Swiss Alps.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen? Respecting every ingredient, cooking with joy, and turning each dish into a story of flavors.

Book your experience with Chef Nani

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.

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