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Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean, I connect the land to your table in an unforgettable “Farm to Table” gastronomic journey.

I’m Francesco, an Italian private chef based in Gran Canaria with over 25 years of international experience.

I create bespoke farm-to-table menus using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, working closely with farmers and fishermen.

Available for all occasions—including private dinners, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, and business events—each experience is carefully tailored to create memorable moments around the table.

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For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about respect—for the ingredients, the people who produce them, and the moments we share around the table.

I learned to cook at...

I had the opportunity to work at The Claridge's Hotel in Mayfair and Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge along with amazing Michelin starred Chefs.

A cooking secret...

“My secret is simple: honour the land, cook with intention, and let the purest local ingredients speak through every plate.”

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Chef Francesco's reviews

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23 services

Had a wonderful anniversary dinner provided by Chef Francesco. Excellent communication from the start and enjoyed choosing the menu. A member of the party is coeliac and Francesco thoughtfully adapted the menu so we could all enjoy a meal together. The food was delicious - great variety, local produce and beautifully presented. The whole evening was fantastic and a real highlight of our trip. Would recommend!

Chef Francesco was absolutely wonderful to work with! He prepared daily brunch for my client and his family during their stay in Gran Canaria, creating a bountiful menu with a wide variety of delicious choices, including wonderful local flavors from the Canary Islands. Francesco’s communication was excellent from start to finish, and he was professional, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, my client and his family were incredibly happy with both the food and the service. I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Francesco to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and thoughtful private chef. He helped make their time in Gran Canaria truly special!

Chef Francesco, con la sua professionalità, discrezione e simpatia, ha saputo offrirci una serata perfetta realizzando perfettamente i desideri espressi e superando tutte le aspettative. Consiglio vivamente di affidarsi a lui, noi sicuramente replicheremo l'esperienza alla prossima occasione richiedendo i suoi servizi. Grazie Francesco!!!

Chef Francesco was geweldig! Hij was erg geduldig en professioneel. Niets was teveel en was erg meedenkend. We hadden de chef geboekt voor op vakantie. De volgende keer zal ik zeker weer gebruik maken van Take a chef!

Francesco was absolutely great! He made a wonderfull tapas dinner for me and my family of 8. Lots of good tastes from local and spanish dishes, and then desert. He cleaned up the entire kitchen to a much better state than when he came. A perfect evening!

We have booked chef Francesco Pasqualinotto for a birthday dinner for 7 people. The communication beforehand was very easy, Francesco was incredibly friendly and was able to accomodate all our wishes. The evening of the dinner was just perfect: He is very polite, clean and handled everything himself, which was very impressive. The menu was extraordinary, the 3 courses were a perfect fit for our group. The food was plenty and we all went to bed happy and well fed. Francesco left the kitchen spotless and in top condition. 10/10 would recommend him and his services any time again! Thank you!