Private Chef in Apulia
Hire one of our 97 Private Chefs in Apulia and personalize your menu, 5419 clients in Apulia have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Apulia
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Apulia in March, 2017, more than 97 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Apulia and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Apulia.
Starting from 2017, 5419 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Apulia through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 1691 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 13181 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Our guests in Apulia usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 4 courses, sharing an average of 4.96 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Apulia!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed meal, including type of cuisine, preferences and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Dont be shy to exchange some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
97 Private Chefs in Apulia
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Apulia
More than 5400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.48 Chef
The guests in Apulia have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.48.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Apulia received an average score of 4.68.
4.58 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.58 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Apulia has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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1691 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Apulia
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
"frisa" typical apulian bruschetta with onion, tomato, basil and vinaigrette
Aubergine parmigiana (mozzarella, tomato, basil)
Platter of local cured meats served with fried pasta, spicy pepper sauce and caramelized onion
Peppered with mussels with croutons
Flame caciocavallo served with honey and pear sauce
Typical bari recipe: riso, patate e cozze ( rice au gratin with mussels and potatoes )
Broad beans and wild chicory with bread croutons with extra virgin olive oil
Vegetable soup basil scented
Bean soup with pork rinds
Spaghetti with mussels and cherry tomatoes
Mezzi rigatoni in two consistencies with chickpea cream, chilli pepper and rosemary
Orecchiette with tomato, caciocavallo and basil
Stewed rabbit hunter style
Beef roll with tomato
Mackerel terrine with potatoes and black olives
Baked stuffed aubergines au gratin (vegetarian dish)
Pasticciotto leccese
Zeppola di san giuseppe with cream and black cherry
Tacos with stracciatella, sautéed chicory and sea urchin pulp
Sesame amberjack tartare served with curry mousse and green apple powder
Sea bream carpaccio with raspberry vinaigrette and fennel salad
Tortelli stuffed with caciocavallo cheese and black pepper served with prawn bisque and beaten red prawns
Spaghetti with clams and sea asparagus garnished with lemon zest
Turbot fillet in an almond crust, served with wild chicory and yellow tomato cream
Lemon and mint parfait on almond cream
Selection of local cured meats (martinafranca capocollo, raw ham, naples salami)
Selection of hard and soft cheeses (taleggio, gorgonzola, asiago ect) accompanied by jam and fresh fruit
Pancakes served with maple syrup and chocolate with seasonal fruit salad
Focaccia: white with rosemary and classic with tomato
Stuffed omelets or scrambled eggs
Sweet and savory sandwiches (stuffed in different ways)
Seasonal mixed salad with grilled chicken
Beef and vegetable skewer
Cappuccino, coffee and orange juice
Chocolate cake, homemade biscuits, tarts filled with jam
Seasonal fruit
Mozzarella stuffed with cooked ham / tuna
Mixed fried seafood: shrimp, cuttlefish, anchovies
Sea cicadas au gratin
Puree with broad beans and field chard
Polenta scagliozze with sauteed cardoncello mushrooms
Sea bass roulade in zucchini crust with basil sauce
Zuppa del casale: mix of cereals and legumes cooked according to tradition
Orecchiette with turnip tops
Spaghetti with broccoli and toasted almonds
Wheat grains with seafood, a traditional recipe from the south east of bari
Baked potatoes, rice and mussels au gratin: typical dish of the bari tradition
Rabbit with cardoncelli sauce
Bowler of cisternino: pork roll with sweet onions
Beef bites with slow-cooked tomato, shaded with red wine and aromatic herbs
Sardines stuffed with parmesan, parsley, lemon and garlic served with rosemary and lemon sauce
Cuttlefish stuffed with baked seafood meatballs, served with a light tomato and pea sauce
Pasticciotto leccese
Sporcamuss: typical apulian dessert filled with custard
"frisa" typical apulian bruschetta with onion, tomato, basil and vinaigrette
Thyme-flavored broad bean purée with grilled octopus and turnip greens with chilli pepper
Martinafranca capocollo with burrata and typical apulian focaccia
Savory tarts with stracciatella cheese, chopped red shrimp and lemon zest
Fresh oysters with vegetable gremolada marinated with citronette
Sea bream carpaccio with raspberry vinaigrette and fennel salad
Octopus salad with parsley mashed potatoes
Scapece zucchini roll
Salmon mousse with avocado salad served on crystal pan
Cardoncelli mushrooms sautéed on apulian tarallo soil and herbs
Beef tartare with truffle mousse
Typical platter of local cold cuts with caramelized onions and fried pasta
Crispy poached egg served with pea soup, pecorino chips and mint
Mussels and oysters au gratin
Meatballs of couscous and vegetables served with saffron sauce
Salty puffs stuffed with marjoram-flavored stracciatella mousse, sea bass carpaccio marinated in pepper served with a light black olive sauce
Baby octopus braised in tomato and red wine served with corn polenta croutons
Chickpea purée, burrata cream, served with chopped red prawns scented with rosemary
Stuffed mussels with parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs and parmesan braised in tomato sauce
Chickpea cake roll filled with goat cheese mousse served with tomato coulisse and speck chips
Tripe roll stuffed with chilli, parsley and garlic served with confit tomatoes
Salmon tartare with guacamole and bread leaves
Filled panzerottini with tomato, mozzarella and basil
Mini wraps stuffed with raw ham, stracciatella and rocket
Cannelloni homemade ricotta e spinaci
Homemade pappardelle served with burrata cream tomatoes and red prawns
Cavatelli alla marinara with rocket
Orecchiette with burrata cream, chopped red prawns and lemon
Linguine with fresh tomato, argentine shrimp served with wild rocket pesto
Mezzemaniche with chickpea cream and crispy speck, scented with rosemary
Homemade tortelli stuffed with potatoes, chives served with cream of semi-seasoned caciocavallo, scented with truffles
Savory pancakes stuffed with cooked ham mousse, served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and thyme-flavored bechamel
Homemade mezzelune stuffed with turnip greens and ricotta, served with anchovy and chilli flavored whey
Sorrentine-style potato gnocchi, au gratin with tomato and mozzarella
Pizza
Chicken skewers with vegetables with a side of new potatoes with rosemary accompanied by aioli sauce and a spicy pepper sauce
Grilled lamb marinated with herbs and accompanied by seasonal vegetables and baked potatoes
Beef steak with caciocavallo cream, rocket, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar
Horse roulade braised with tomato
Fillet of sea bream served with olive sauce, thyme and lemon seasonal side dishes included
Crispy porchetta stuffed with aromatic herbs scented with white wine
Beef stew in red wine, with juniper berries and cloves
Stuffed cuttlefish served on courgette cream
Potato crusted sea bass served with lemon and rosemary sauce
Seafood stew (according to availability of the period) with tomato, olives, capers and oregano
Turkey pockets stuffed with stracchino cheese and crispy dried tomatoes, served with aioli sauce
Panna cotta with white chocolate and red fruits with seasonal fruit salad
Tart with custard and fresh fruit
Tasting of hard cheeses with jam and fruit
Tiramisù
Chocolate fondant with soft heart served with fruit and vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu with chocolate and hazelnuts
Millefeuille with custard with seasonal fruit
Parfait with three chocolates
Abulè di bulgur alle verdure su hummus di fagioli neri e yogurt alla curcuma
Lingotto di pollo ai semi di papavero con cavolo cinese spadellato e salsa mornay all’asiago
Straccetti di pesce *san pietro fritti con patate viola spadellate al burro e vinaigrette al lime e senape
Filetto di branzino al forno con salsa al limone e verdure spadellate (zucchine, fagiolini, asparagi, pomodorini)
Carpaccio di fassona de “la granda” con chutney di zucchine gialle, provola grigliata e crostini di pane
Mozzarella di bufala con prosciutto crudo di san daniele d.o.p
Apericena
Risotto con *calamari e crema st. germain
Fusilli di gragnano con salsa alle cozze ed erba cipollina su crema di cannellini
Gnocchetti verdi di spinaci con ragù di verdure, pomodoro e ricotta salata
Cremoso al the matcha e mascarpone con gocce e salsa di cioccolato
Tiramisù ricetta tradizionale
* zuppa di cozze con crostini mussels soupe with croutons
* prosciutto crudo e melone parma ham and melon
* bruschetta con pomodoro e olive bruschetta, tomatoes, olives, basil and garlic
* tagliere di salumi e formaggi mixed salami and cheese
* paccheri ai frutti di mare paccheri with fresh mixed seafood
* spaghetti alla chitarra alle vongole fresh spaghetti with clams
* ravioli con gamberi provola e porcini ravioli” with shrimps, smoked “provola” cheese and porcini wild mushrooms, fresh cherry tomatoes sauce
* risotto alla pescatora seafood risotto “pescatora style”
* maialino arrosto con purea di mele annurche e peperoncini verdi roast suckling pig with “annurca” local mush apples and sweet green peppers
* tagliata di manzo con fagioli alla pizzaiola e patate al rosmarino sliced beef fillet with green beans “pizzaiola style and roast potatoes rosemary scented”
* gran fritto di paranza assorted lightly fried small local fish
* agnello al forno con parmigiana di melanzane baked lamb with eggplant pie “parmigiana style”
* ricotta e pere, pepe ed extravergine di oliva ricotta cheese and pear tarte with extravirgin oil and black pepper
* tiramisú (ricetta tradizionale) traditional "tiramisù"
Guacamole: crema di avocado servita con chips di mais. cream of avocado served with maize chips
Nachos: chips di mais con formaggio fuso e jalapeños. corn chips with melted cheese and jalapeños
Cebolla empanada: anelli di cipolla in pastella e fritti, con salsa piccante. deep-fried onion rings in batter, with spicy sauce
Probaditas de pollo: bocconcini di pollo in pastella e fritti, con patatine e maionese. deep-fried chicken pieces in batter, with potato chips and mayonnaise
Alas de pollo: alette di pollo servite con salsa barbecue. chicken wings with barbecue sauce
Quesada: tortillas di farina farcita con manzo o pollo, formaggio, cipolla, insalata, pomodoro, accompagnate da salsa piccante e salsa yogurt. flour tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken, cheese, onion, green salad and tomatoes, accompanied by spicy sauc
Tacos de manzo o pollo: tortillas di mais farcite con carne di manzo o pollo, chili, formaggio con aggiunta di fagioli accompagnati da salsa di pomodori e cipolle e salsa di jalapenos piccanti. corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken, chili, cheese an
Tacos maya: tortillas di mais farcite con gamberetti, ananas, cipolla, peperone, rucola, coriandolo, formaggio e lime. corn tortillas stuffed with prawns, pineapple, onion, peppers, rocket, coriander, cheese and lime
Tacos vegetariano: tortillas di farina con melanzane e zucchine alla griglia, pomodori, cipolla, mais e coriandolo. flour tortillas with grilled aubergines and courgettes, tomatoes, onion, sweet corn and coriander
Pollo a la cerveza: petto di pollo alla birra accompagnato da riso bianco e rosmarino. chicken breast cooked in beer with white rice and rosemary
Santa fé ribs: costine di maiale servite con salsa barbecue e accompagnate da patatine fritte. pork spare ribs served with barbecue sauce and accompanied by french fries
Pinchos de manzo: spiedini di manzo e peperoni accompagnati da insalata, pomodoro, patatine fritte e salsa piccante. beef and pepper kebabs accompanied by green salad, tomatoes, french fries and spicy sauce
Chili con carne: cubetti di lonza di maiale, manzo tritato, stufati con pomodoro, fagioli, peperoni, mais e spezie messicane accompagnato da chips di mais. cubes of pork loin and minced beef, stewed with tomatoes, beans, peppers, sweet corn and mexican sp
Tiramisù fatto in casa - homemade tiramisù
Strudel di mele con uvetta e pinoli - apple strudel with raisins and pine nuts
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
Frequently asked questions
Below you can find the most common questions about Private Chefs in Apulia.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Apulia is 104 EUR per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 68 EUR per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 60 EUR. For 13 or more people the average price is 45 EUR. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Apulia there are currently 97 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 5419 guests in Apulia, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Apulia
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Apulia and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Apulia each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Apulia, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Apulia, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Apulia?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Apulia is 104 EUR per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 68 EUR per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 60 EUR. For 13 or more people the average price is 45 EUR.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Apulia on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Apulia each month?
After many years of offering our services in Apulia, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 1 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Apulia?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Apulia: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Apulia is the Italian cuisine, and the less booked type is the French cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Apulia!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Apulia is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Apulia who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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