Private Chef in Basilicata
Rent one of our 64 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Basilicata
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Basilicata in March 2017, more than 64 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Basilicata and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Provincia di Potenza.
Starting in 2017, 206 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Basilicata. To book your chef in Basilicata, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 34 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 126 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 5 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 206 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Basilicata usually book menus around 91 EUR per person, including 4.67 courses, sharing an average of 6.32 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Basilicata.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream 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
Don't be shy about exchanging 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 count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
64 Private Chefs in Basilicata
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
5 Chef
The guests in Basilicata have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 5.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Basilicata received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Basilicata has been scored with a 5 on average.
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34 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Basilicata
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Frittino salentino (polpette, crocchette, verdure fritte)
Terrina di uova al forno, pomodori e cipollotti
Bruschette salentine con pomodorini aglio e basilico
Fave e cicorie
Terrina di patate al burro, parmigiano, mozzarella profumata alla noce moscata
Insalata dí mare (calamari, polpo, cozze,sedano, carote)
Cozze gratinate
Pitta di patate ripiena con pomodori, cipolla, capperi olive
Lasagna alla bolognese
Cannelloni ripieni con carne, mozzarella e parmigiano
Ciceri tria (tipica pasta pugliese)
Maritati al sugo fresco con polpette
Spaghetti con le cozze
Mezze maniche con pesce spada, olive, pomodorini, origano e capperi
Filetto di pesce al forno, con patate
Brasato di manzo alla birra con insalata di stagione
Bombette al forno con contorno di stagione
Braciole a pignata
Pescato fresco con verdure di stagione
Frittura di paranza e calamari e gamberi
Crostata con marmellata homemade
Tiramisù
Brownies con crema pasticcera
Millefoglie con crema al mascarpone e frutta di stagione
Macedonia con frutta di satgione
Crostone, fresh cream cheese, figs, capocollo ham
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble, cacioricotta cheese
Classic puglian au gratin mussels - mussels au gratin
Peppered mussels ( sauteéd mussles )
Courgette flowers in tempura
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella, lemon zest
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels and pecorino cheese )
Orecchiette, fresh tomatoes sauce, classic meatball
Risotto, confit tomatoes, crunchy capocollo ham, pecorino fondue
Bombette : typical meat filled rolls skewers served with roasted poatatoes
Classic filled aubergine
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint
Local fish fillet on tomatoes fondue
Beef stew in primitivo red wine with mashed lime potatoes
My iconic tiramisu
Almond and chocolate cake
Gamberi di nassa in pasta kataifi con crema di peperoni shrimp with kataifi pasta and grilled peppers cream
Guscio di mare scottato al pan saporito gratin seafood served on lemon leaf
Antico fattore dei monti lattari appetizer of the lattari mountains with prosciutto, mozzarella, napoli salami, bacon, ricotta and grilled vegetables
Tortino di alici in tempura con salsa ponzu anchovy pie served with creamed potatoes
Sfoglie di carne all’insalata slices of meat to the salad
Antipasto antico marinaretto antipasto di mare con seppie, calamari, polpo, frutti di mare, limone
Calamarata trafilata “pastificio antonio massa” all’amatriciana di mare calamarata pasta "pastificio antonio massa" with fish
Agnolotti tirati a mano alla caprese pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese with tomato
Paccheri alla borgo marinara paccheri pasta seafood and tomato
Risottino carnaroli con gamberetti, zucchine biologiche e zeste di limoni di sorrento carnaroli rice with shrimps, organic zucches and lemons of sorrento
Spaghetti di gragnano con astice e pomodori del vesuvio spaghetti with lobster and tomato from vesuvius
Filetto di branzino in crosta di mandorle fillet of fish branzino in almond crust
Filetto di orata del tirreno su crema di fagioli e patate croccanti fillet of sea bream fish with cream of beans and crispy potatoes
Parmigiana di pesce bandiera in crosta fish puff with vegetables, mozzarella and tomatoes
Gran fritto del golfo pesce fritto con calamari, gamberi, acciughe
Arrosto di carne nostrano con verdurine dell'orto roast mixed meat with mixed salad
Coreografia di frutta fresca con mousse alla vaniglia fresh fruit with vanilla mousse
Stratificazione di babà crema chantilly, zeste di arance, rum agricole neapolitan baba cake
Frangipane di frolla e crema pasticcera al limone con fragoline e zabaione al marsala tart with cream and strawberries
Millefoglie di marasche e yogurt pasta sfoglia, marasche, spuma di yogurt bio puff pastry with yogurt and cherries cream
Tiramisù crema di mascarpone, savoiardi alla nizzarda, caffè espresso, crumble di cioccolato 70% tiramisù cake
Delizia al limone lemon cake
Caponata salad
Pasta with fresh tomatoes and fried eggplants and basil pesto
Chicken salad with homemade herbs dressing
Caprese pie with chocolate and almond
Potatoes croquettes with pesto
Eggplant parmigiana rolls
Caprese salad ( mozzarella and tomatoes)
Fresh gnocchi sorrentina style ( mozzarella and tomatoes)
Ravioli caprese
Mixed pasta with potatoes and smocked agerola’s mozzarella
Babà with pastry cream and black cherries
Cheese cake with lemon and red fruits
Coconut and nutella tiramisù
Pittule - salento's pittule
Insalata di verdure alla griglia con primosale e olio evo - grilled vegetable salad with primosale and evo oil
Melanzane con menta, aglio e olio evo - eggplant with mint, garlic and evo oil
Orecchiette al sugo e cacio ricotta - orecchiette with sauce and cacio ricotta cheese
Parmigiana di melanzane, mozzarella e basilico (anche per vegetariano) - eggplant, mozzarella and basil parmigiana (also for vegetarian)
Sagne n’cannulate alla ricotta forte - sagne n'cannulate with strong ricotta cheese
Involtini alla leccese al sugo di pomodoro ciliegino - leccese-style roulades with cherry tomato sauce
Pezzetti di manzo al sugo - chunks of beef in gravy
Filetto di orata alla salentina (cipolla, pomodoro ciliegino, basilico, origano) - salento-style fillet of sea bream (onion, cherry tomatos, basil, oregano)
Piccola selezione di mignon alla pasta di mandorle (3 pz. per ospite) - small selection of almond paste mignons (3 pcs. per guest)
Tiramisù artigianale - homemade tiramisu
Torta pasticciotto - pasticciotto cake
Alici fritte, maio alla senape e miele
Insalata di mare( calamari,polpo, cozze, gamberi,sedano,carote,) marinata al limone
Cozze gratinate con pane profumato al forno
Impepata di cozze con crostini
Bruschette salentine con pomodorini aglio e basilico
Bruschette con capocollo, verdure di stagione e burratina
Focaccia ripiena con cipolla, olive e pomodoro
Fave e cicorie (broad beans and chicory)
Carpaccio di pomodoro, melone e burratina
Frisella salentina con crema di ricotta, alici marinate, pomodori confit
Frisella classica con pomodorini, olio, basilico
Tartare di manzo, maio alla senape e miele, polvere di olive, e fiori di cappero
Pomodori scattati e friggitelli
Crostone crema di ricotta mantecata, limone ed acciuga
Crostone formaggio fresco,fichi, miele, e capocollo
Crostone formaggio fresco, pesca o altra frutta caramellata, prosciutto crudo
Acqua e sale, verdure di stagione locali cotte e crude, crumble frisella e cacio ricotta
Polpette di polpo servite con yougurt e maio alla curcuma
Panzanella con pane raffermo, pomodori, olio, cipolla marinata sottovuoto
Fusillone crema di piselli, fonduta di pecorino e capocollo
Maritati al sugo fresco
Sagne cannulate con crema di peperoni e stracciatella
Cannelloni ripieni con carne, mozzarella e parmigiano
Lasagna bolognese
Lasagna classica
Mezze maniche con pesce spada, olive, pomodorini, origano e capperi
Spaghetti con le cozze
Linguine con vongole
Pacchero con crema di pomodoro la sua polvere e stracciatella
Risotto ai 3 pomodori con cipolla bruciata
Pennoni crema di zucchina e tartare di gambero
Braciole a pignata
Stracotto di manzo al vino rosso
Bombette salentine miste con caponata di stagione
Filetto di manzo con riduzione al vino rosso e verdure di stagione
Frittura mista di paranza e calamari
Baccalà al forno con patate
Pescato fresco con carotine di polignano arrosto
Parmigiana di melanzane
Melanzane ripiena con pane raffermo, olive nere, parmigiano e caciocavallo
Pollo all arancia con patate al pecorino ed insalata di stagione
Filetto di pescato fresco con patate arrosto
Pasticciotto homemade
Crostata con marmellata homemade
Millefoglie con crema al mascarpone e frutta fresca
Crostatina con frutta di stagione e crema pasticciera
Tiramisù
Torta celebrativa con pasta frolla, crema al mascarpone e vaniglia e frutta di stagione
Courgette flowers in tempura
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble, cacioricotta cheese
Shrimp & vegetables tempura
Rice arancini, potatoes and mussels on tomatoes fondue
Cheese carcuterie and home made marmelade
Saffron risotto, burrata, prawns
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta ), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella cheese, lemon zest
Calamarata ( type of pasta ) with seafood ragu
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels and pecorino cheese )
Tagliatelle with bolognese ragù ( meat mince sauce )
Seabream or branzino fillet on tomatoes coulis, fresh erbs, cappers
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint
Beef stew in primitivo red wine with mashed lime potatoes
Pork belly with crispy rind, fresh cucumber sauce and duchessa potatoes
Almond and chocolate cake
My iconic tiramisu
Cheese cake with fresh fruit topping
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 chef services in Basilicata.
What does a private chef service include in Basilicata?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Basilicata?
The price of renting a chef in Basilicata can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 68 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 68 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 64 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 72 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 108 EUR per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Basilicata?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 64 chefs available in Basilicata. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Basilicata who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Basilicata?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Basilicata each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Basilicata, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Basilicata.
Cost of a private chef in Basilicata
The cost of hiring a private chef in Basilicata can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 68 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 68 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 64 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 72 EUR
For 2 people: 108 EUR.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Basilicata?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Basilicata: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Basilicata!

A Private Chef in Basilicata makes you enjoy the best gastronomy
Try the Take a Chef experience: let a Private Chef transform your home into one of Basilicata’s top restaurants. Whatever the occasion, Take a Chef is a great way to add a fresh twist to your meals, be it a romantic dinner, a family lunch or brunch with friends. All you have to do is tell us what you're craving and our chefs will send you menu proposals designed around your tastes. Choose your favourite one and on the day of the service, your chef will head to their preferred local markets to pick up the freshest, tastiest produce. They will then come to your home, to prepare the entire menu directly in your kitchen. And to make sure you can really sit back and enjoy the experience, they will provide table service and make sure to clean up thoroughly before leaving.

Open your house to a new gastronomic experience
Enjoy a Private Chef service that will offer you a unique dining experience perfect for marking important occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. It can also be a great way to give a fresh twist to a date, family dinner or lunch with friends. All you need to do is tell us what cuisine you’re craving and any other preferences you may have. Once we have a good idea of your tastes, our chefs will send you plenty of menu proposals for you to choose from.

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Talk to our chefs in Basilicata
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