Private Chef in Bologna
Rent one of our 219 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Bologna
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Bologna in December 2016, more than 219 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Bologna and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Emilia-Romagna.
Starting in 2016, 4,808 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Bologna. To book your chef in Bologna, 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 1,363 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,498 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 4,808 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Bologna usually book menus around 75 EUR per person, including 4.42 courses, sharing an average of 4.76 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 Bologna.












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!
219 Private Chefs in Bologna
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More than 4,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Bologna have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.6 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Bologna received an average score of 4.6.
4.53 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.53 average score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Bologna has been scored with a 4.87 on average.
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1,363 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Bologna
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








King’s bruschetta with datterino’s tomatoes, burrata and handmade pesto
Tuscan black crostino with mountain butter
Board of tuscan cured meats from the norcino (salami, seasoned sausage and colonnata lard)
Tuscan pecorino’s cheese dish with handmade marmelade
Pappa al pomodoro classic tuscan dish based on cooked bread, fresh tomatoes and basil
Peach burrata salad with onions, pistacchio’s crumble , spicy oil , basil and balsamic glaze
Tuscan typical crusher soup with agricoltural oil and rosemary
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Caprese salad with mozzarella fiordilatte, tuscan canestrino tomato and basil oil - insalata caprese con mozzarella fiordilatte , pomodoro canestrino toscano e olio al basilico
Pepper stuffed with meat and baked in oven
Cheesy burrata crostini with parma’s ham and melon
Tordelli fatti a mano con ragù toscano con rosmarino - handmade tordelli with tuscan ragout with rosemary
Risotto al chianti classico - classic chianti risotto
Tuscan gnudi ( ricotta e spinaci) al burro noisette e salvia -ravioli gnudi (ricotta and spinach) with noisette butter and sage
Risotto crema di zucchine e robiola del pastore - risotto with zucchini cream and shepherd's robiola
Spaghetti with anchovies butter, garlic, oil and chilli pepper with crispy bread
Gnocchi cheese, pepper and crispy guanciale
Spaghetti with handmade fresh tomatoes sugo, basil and salted ricotta
Risotto with porcini mushrooms
Handmade pasta with zucchini’s cream, sauteed zucchini and zucchini flowers and saffron cream
Pappardelle with wild boar ragù
Tuscan sausage in the oven with potatoes, bell pepper and roasted garlic
Beef stew with tuscan red wine with butter potatoes, sweet and sour carrots and onions
Rosticciana (pork ribs) brased with garlic, rosemary and smoked paprika on fennel and orange salad
Eggplant parmesan with burrata’s cream
Homemade meatballs with fresh tomato souce , salted ricotta cheese and basil
Pork tenderloin in bread filled with tuscan sausage, wrapped in pancetta
Chicken cacciatora with tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery and tuscan olives and green beans
Chicken in crock (with wine sauce, tuscan olives and mediterranean herbs)
Tiramisù
Panna cotta with warm berries
Cantucci biscuit (with almonds) cream ice cream
Apple and cinnamon hot cake with vanilla ice cream
Bruschetta pesto e pomodori datterini - bruschetta with pesto and datterini tomatoes
Crostino toscano con burro di malga - tuscan crostino with mountain butter
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Fennel carpaccio with orange dressing , balsamic glaze , blue cheese and walnuts
Farmer’s carbonara with organic eggs and red onions from our garden
Handmade pasta with zucchini’s cream, sauteed zucchini and zucchini flowers and saffron cream
Pici with aglione souce (a special tuscan garlic)
Risotto al chianti classico e crema di parmigiano - classic chianti risotto with parmesan’s cream
Tagliolini with handmade fresh tomatoes sugo, basil and salted ricotta
Spaghettoni with anchovies butter, garlic, oil and chilli pepper with crispy bread
Eggplant parmesan with burrata’s cream
Chicken in crock (with tomato sauce, tuscan olives and mediterranean herbs)
Tuscan sausage in the ovenwith carrots, potatoes and broccolini in butter and vinegar dressing
Chicken cacciatora with tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery and tuscan olives and green beans
Tiramisù
Panna cotta con frutti di bosco caldi - panna cotta with warm berries
Cantucci con gelato alla crema - cantucci biscuit (with almonds) cream ice cream
White gourmet pizza with provolone and courgette’s flower
Green bean flan with pecorino’s fondue
Scottona carpaccio with arugula and parmesan
Season’s mix salad with yellow tomato datterino , yogurt dressing and peach
Bruschetta del king with datterino’s tomatoes, burrata and handmade pesto
Peach burrata salad with onions, pistacchio’s crumble , cherry tomatoes,spicy oil , basil and balsamic glaze
Lasagne with mushrooms and tuscan meet
Risotto with truffle and taleggio’s cheese
Handmade tagliatella with sausage’s ragù
Tuscan gnudi (ricotta cheese and spinach) with noisette butter and sage
Tagliolino handmade with zucchini, goat cheese and safron
Pizza’s chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese with roasted potatoes
Chicken cacciatora with tomatoes and tuscan olives and green beans
Baby back ribs cooked in chianti red wine and smoked with fennel’s salad and orange
Beef stew with tuscan red wine with butter potatoes, sweet and sour carrots and onions
Chicken supreme with cheese, garlic and parsley with creamy spinach and tomatoes confit
Tiramisù
Panna cotta with warm berries
Apple and cinnamon hot cake with vanilla ice cream
Pappa al pomodoro classica - pappa al pomodoro classic tuscan dish based on cooked bread, fresh tomatoes and basil
Savoury strudel with flavoured carrots and vegan cheese
Vegan savoury cake with peppers and potatoes -torta salata vegana ai peperoni e patate
Tuscan tipical crusher soup with agricultural oil
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Bruschetta pomodori datterini - bruschetta with pesto and datterini tomatoes
Risotto cream of zucchini and fresh mint
Pici senesi with crumbs
Farmer’s carbonara with organic eggs and red onions from our garden
Gnocchi tuscan pecorino cheese and pepper
Maccheroni with bell pepper cream , parmesan 20 month and basil oil
Savory puff pastry pie with seasonal vegetables
Spinach veganballs with bench bread and dried tomatoes
Eggplant parmesan with burrata’s cream
Green bean flan with 20 months parmesan fondue
Apple and cinnamon hot cake with vanilla ice cream
Ananas al bbq con cannella
Panna cotta al the macha
Tiramisù with red fruits
Crostino di pane sciocco con ragù di lupini - silly bread crouton with tyrrhenian clams ragout
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Totano steak au gratin with mediterranean scents
Paccheri alla trabaccolara - paccheri with tipical tuscan fish ragù
Calamarata di gragnano al carteccio con frutti di mare olive taggiasche e pomodorini - calamarata di gragnano al carteccio with seafood, taggiasca olives and cherry tomatoes
Black linguine with squid and caramelised lemon zest
Cartoccio di caló (pescato del giorno al cartoccio con profumi mediterranei)- catch of the day baked in foil with mediterranean scents
Filettino di pescato all’acquapazza - fillet of fish in acquapazza
Ombrina baked with datterini cherry tomatoes and taggiasca olives
Panna cotta con frutti di bosco caldi - panna cotta with warm berries
Tortino al cioccolato con cuore morbido piccante -chocolate cake with a soft spicy heart
Tiramisù alle fragole - tiramisù with strawberries
Season’s mix salad with yellow tomato datterino , yogurt dressing and peach
Bruschetta del king with datterino’s tomatoes, burrata and handmade pesto
Salad in jar with taralli, carpaccio of cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and sprouts - insalata in giara con taralli, carpaccio di cavolfiore, pomodori ciliegini, ceci e germogli -
Scottona beef carpaccio with arugula,parmesan and honey mustard dressing
Handmade tagliatella with sausage’s ragù
Risotto with truffle and taleggio’s cheese
Tuscan gnudi (ricotta and spinach) with noisette butter and sage
Ravioli homemade with parmesan and safron cream and almonds crumble
Florentine steak with rosemary/garlic/salt mix and butter potatoes and carrots
Picagna beef with grilled vegetables
Tuna steak in orange vinegar dressing with seasonals mix salad
Chicken breast marinated in artisanal bear, mediterraneans scents and garlic with zucchini and bell-pepper grilled
Apple and cinnamon hot cake with vanilla ice cream
Mix fruit cooked on bbq with brown sugar and cinnamon
Tiramisù with red fruits
Bruschetta’s tris (classic/cheese and spicy marmelade/tuscan ham and burrata)
Handmade tagliatelle with tuscan ragout with rosemary
Gnocchi cheese, pepper and crispy guanciale
Maccheroni with bell pepper cream , parmesan 20 month and basil oil
Baby back ribs cooked in chianti red wine and smoked with fennel’s salad and orange
Salmon fillet cooked on lemon’s slice with seasonals mix salad
Chicken breast marinated in artisanal bear, mediterraneans scents and garlic with zucchini and bell-pepper grilled
Mix fruit cooked on bbq with brown sugar and cinnamon
Tiramisù
Panna cotta with warm berries
Bruschetta del king with datterino’s tomatoes, burrata and handmade pesto
Farmer’s pie gratin with green beans, parmesan, tuscan bacon and pecorino cheese cream
Cheesy burrata crostini with parma’s ham and melon
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Tuscan white lasagne totally handmade
Tagliolino handmade with zucchini, goat cheese and safron
Maccheroni with bell pepper cream , parmesan 20 month and basil oil
Farmer’s carbonara with organic eggs and red onions from our garden
Pappardelle with veg ragu (with organic veg from our farmers)
Pici with aglione souce (a special tuscan garlic)
Savory puff pastry pie with seasonal vegetables
Chicken cacciatora with tomatoes and tuscan olives and green beans
Pizza’s chicken with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese with roasted potatoes
Baby back ribs cooked in chianti red wine and smoked with fennel’s salad and orange
Panna cotta with caramel souce and macha the
Tiramisù with red fruits
Millefoglie with ricotta’s cream,dark chocolate and pears
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 Bologna.
What does a private chef service include in Bologna?
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 Bologna?
The price of renting a chef in Bologna 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 44 EUR to 91 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 44 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 57 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 66 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 91 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 Bologna?
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 219 chefs available in Bologna. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Bologna 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 Bologna?
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 Bologna each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Bologna, 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 Bologna.
Cost of a private chef in Bologna
The cost of hiring a private chef in Bologna 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 44 EUR to 91 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 44 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 57 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 66 EUR
For 2 people: 91 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Bologna!
2 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Bologna?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Bologna: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Italian, 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 Bologna!






Talk to our chefs in Bologna
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Bologna? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Bologna, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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