Private Chef in Lamezia Terme
Rent one of our 22 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lamezia Terme
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lamezia Terme in October 2017, more than 22 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lamezia Terme and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Calabria.
Starting in 2017, 907 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lamezia Terme. To book your chef in Lamezia Terme, 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 59 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 177 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.53 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 907 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lamezia Terme usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 3.57 courses, sharing an average of 6.58 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 Lamezia Terme.












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.
22 Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme
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More than 900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Lamezia Terme have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.56 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme received an average score of 4.56.
4.51 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.51 average score.
4.29 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lamezia Terme has been scored with a 4.29 on average.
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59 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Usticese insalata, pomodoro ciliegino, tonno, capperi, olive verdi, cipolla rossa marinata, uva sultanina, olio extra vergine di oliva
Caponata siciliana, melenzane, pomodoro, sedano, cipolla, capperi, olive verdi, aceto di vino, zucchero
Bruschetta classic
Pasta a lenta essiccazione, tonno, melenzane fritte, vino bianco, lime, menta, cipolla rossa confit
Pasta pacchero a lente essiccazione, triglia e gambero, salicornia, ciliegino tomato, cipollotto, aglio, menta e limone
Pasta classica all' anciova. acciughe, cipolla, uvetta passolina, pinoli, vino bianco, aglio, prezzemolo, pomodoro concentrato, pan grattato tostato
Peperone al forno: baked pepper stuffed with gluten free breadcrumbs, pine nuts, mixed herbs, extra virgin olive oil, lactose free cheese
Pesce del giorno al forno, con patate al rosmarino, mix fresh insalata, with red onion, green olives, cherry tomato, rocket, extra virgin olive oil
Involtini di pesce spada con contorno di insalata di stagione
Cassata siciliana
Mix mignon sicilian dessert
Cannoli siciliani
" traditional caponata"
Crispy zucchini flowers with ricotta cheese, lemon zest and anchovies
Local burrata cheese & nebrodi cured-dried ham and seasonal fruit
Fresh maccheroni "norma", tomato sauce, eggplant, basil and salted ricotta cheese
Fresh cavatelli with pistachio's pesto, cheek's pork and lemon zest
Fresh busiate "pesto trapanese", with freshly chopped tomato, garlic, basil and almond
"braciolette alla messinese", thiny beef slice rolled with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley and evo oil
"involtini di spada", thiny swordfish slice rolled with seasoned bread-crumb, lemon, orange and bay-leaves
Catch of the day "eoliana", cherry tomato, olives, cappers and basil
"traditional cannolo", crispy cilinder stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese, nuts and candied fruit
"traditional cassata al forno", shortcrust pastry dough stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate's drops
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
Crostone, fresh cream cheese, figs, capocollo ham
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble, cacioricotta cheese
Classic barese focaccia bread
Classic puglian au gratin mussels - mussels au gratin
Peppered mussels ( sauteéd mussles )
Cheese carcuterie and home made marmelade
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
Tagliatelle with bolognese ragù ( meat mince sauce )
Bombette : typical meat filled rolls skewers served with roasted poatatoes
Apulian pork belly, pastrami served with fresh vegetables salad
Orange, lime and mint marinated pork shoulder, fresh salad or baked potatoes
Classic filled aubergine
My iconic tiramisu
Almond and chocolate cake
Antipasto family style
Classic "impepata di cozze" mussel stew
Fried sicilian delicacies
Busiate with almond pesto, langostine and fresh mint
Black spaghetti, squid ink sauce, pesto foam and basil oil
Caserecci "alla norma"
Eggplant parmigiana
Grilled octopus, saffron potatoes, traditional caponata
Grilled lamb chop with "salmoriglio" dressing and arugula salad
Modern fish caponata
Trilogy of "salsiccia", rustic siciliano bread croutons, seasonal grilled vegetables
Assorted traditional cannoli
Celebration cake
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
Apulian pork belly, pastrami served with fresh vegetables salad
Pork belly with crispy rind, fresh cucumber sauce and duchessa potatoes
Almond and chocolate cake
My iconic tiramisu
Cheese cake with fresh fruit topping
Tapas with local fish tartare
Shrimp & vegetables tempura
Crostone smoked aubergine cream, mint, dried tomatoes, cacioricotta cheese
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble
Classic mussels gratin ( typical apulian baked mussels )
Typical stewed mussels and claims
Marinara risotto ( seafood risotto : octopus, squid, mussels , shrimp )
Spaghetti with cuttlefish ink, burrata cream, prawn tartare, lime zest
Paccheri with octopus ragù in primitivo wine
Orecchiette, broccoli in two consistencies, crunchy capocollo ham, celline olive powder
Tonnarelli ( thick spaghetti ) with white beef ragout, cooked at low temperature for 4 hours
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint, octopus mayo
Seabream or branzino fillet on tomatoes coulis, fresh erbs, cappers
Grilled prawns marinated in mediterranean herbs, bisque white wine sauce
Local beef tataki in fresh herb crust, deglazed red wine beef sauce
Beef stew in primitivo red wine with mashed lime potatoes
Low temperature glazed pork belly, fresh vegetables salad
Pork loin in crust of fresh erbs and orange and lime mashed potatoes
Almond and chocolate cake, served with home made vanilla ice cream
My iconic tiramisu
Bocconotto, typical custard pie of valle d'itria
Deconstructed cannoli
Tomato trilogy
Antipasto family style
Caprese my way
Classic "impepata di cozze" mussel stew
Green risotto with goat cheese espuma
Caserecci pasta "alla norma"
Spaghetti aglio olio e...altro
Classic sicilian meat balls
Grilled lamb chop with "salmoriglio" dressing and arugula salad
"zabaione" bruleé with fruit salad
Trilogy of pear and “parmigiano” spuma 80% dark chocolate glace
Assorted traditional cannoli
Sicilian caponata / caponata siciliana
Aubergine rolls (vegetarian dish) / involtini di melanzane (piatto vegetariano)
Aubergine parmigiana (vegetarian dish) / parmigiana di melanzane (piatto vegetariano)
Aubergine deep-fried balls with dry tomatoes and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / polpettine di melanzana con pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Salad catania style with tomatoes, black olives, red onion and salted ricotta cheese (vegetarian dish) / insalata catanese con pomodori, olive nere, cipolla rossa e ricotta salata (piatto vegetariano)
Sicilian-style potato and onion frittata / frittata di uovo con patate e cipolla alla siciliana
Chickpea fritters and sicilian-style potato croquettes (vegetarian dish) / panelle e crocchè di patate
Black bread crouton with buffalo stracciatella, minced dried tomatoes, and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / crostino di pane nero con stracciatella di bufala, capuliato di pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Caserecce norma style with aubergine, tomato sauce, fresh basil and salted ricotta cheese ( vegetarian dish) / caserecce alla norma con melanzane, basilico fresco e ricotta salata ( piatto vegetariano)
Fusillotti with fried zucchini, salted ricotta and fresh mint / fusillotti con zucchine fritte, ricotta salata e mentuccia fresca
Aeolian-style pasta with anchovies in oil, capers, green olives, fresh tomatoes and parsley (without anchovies for vegetarians) / pasta alla eoliana con alici sott'olio, capperi, olive verdi, pomodorino fresco e prezzemolo (senza alici per i vegetariani)
Pasta with sicilian pesto with basil, almond, cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese (vegetarian dish) \ pasta con pesto alla siciliana con basilico, mandorle, pomodorini e pecorino siciliano (piatto vegetariano)
Pasta with pistachio, mushrooms and speck (without speck for vegetarians) / pasta con pistacchio, funghi e speck (senza speck per vegetariani)
Linguine with basil pesto with confit tomatoes and toasted almonds (vegetarian dish) / linguine al pesto di basilico con pomodorini confit e mandorle tostate (piatto vegetariano)
Gnocchi sorrentina with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and parmesan (vegetarian dish) / gnocchi alla sorrentina con pomodoro fresco, mozzarella, basilico e parmigiano (piatto vegetariano)
Pasta with nerano-style cream, crispy zucchini, provolone del monaco pdo, parmesan, and fresh basil / pasta con crema alla nerano con zucchine fritte, provolone del monaco dop, parmigiano e basilico fresco
Lasagna bolognese (lasagna with tomato meat sauce, béchamel, and parmesan cheese) / lasagna al ragù di carne alla bolognese (piatto a base di carne)
Risotto with zucchini cream, zucchini flowers, crispy bacon and feta fondue (without bacon for vegetarians) risotto con crema di zucchine, fiori di zucca, guanciale croccante e fonduta di formaggio feta (senza guanciale per i vegetariani)
Risotto with pumpink cream, crispy bacon and feta fondue (without bacon for vegetarians) / risotto alla zucca, con pancetta croccante e fonduta di formaggio feta (senza pancetta per i vegetariani)
Paccheri (pasta) with swordfish, eggplant, fresh basil and dates tomatoes (no fish for vegetarians) / paccheri con pesce spada, melanzane, basilico fresco e datterini rossi (senza pesce per i vegetariani)
Pasta carbonara style (pasta with egg, guanciale, pecorino cheese, and black pepper) / pasta alla carbonara
Pasta all’amatriciana (pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino cheese) (without guanciale for vegetarians) / pasta all'amatriciana (senza guanciale per i vegetariani)
Risotto with zucchini cream, shrimp and toasted almonds/ risotto con crema di zucchine, gamberetti e mandorle tostate
Calamari stuffed with bread crumbs, parsley, anchovies and olives and capers / calamari ripieni con acciughe, olive e capperi
Swordfish rolls / involtini di pesce spada
Sea bream fillet with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers / filetto di orata con datterini colorati, olive e capperi
Sicilian meat rolls with oven-roasted potatoes / involtini di carne alla siciliana con patate al forno
Sicilian meat rolls with pistachio and philadelphia cheese / involtini di carne con pistacchio e philadelphia
Sweet and sour meatballs with caramelized onion / polpettine di carne in agrodolce con cipolla caramellata
Deep-fried ricotta mini balls with seeds fennel, wild fennel, and honey(vegetarian dish) / polpettine con ricotta, semi di finocchio, finocchietto selvatico e miele (piatto vegetariano)
Zucchini rolls with lamb's lettuce, parmesan flakes, and balsamic vinegar (vegetarian dish) / involtini di zucchine con insalatina di valeriana, scaglie di grana e aceto balsamico (piatto vegetariano)
Sea bream fillet with a citrus, wild fennel, and panko crust / orata con panatura panko agli agrumi e finocchietto selvatico
Baked cheesecake with berry jam / cheesecake al forno con marmellata ai frutti di bosco
Delicious dessert cup with crunchy biscuit crumble, mascarpone and gianduia mousse, and dark chocolate topping / bicchierino goloso con crumble di biscotti, mousse mascarpone e gianduia e topping al cioccolato fondente
Mud cake filled with mascarpone and gianduia cream / torta splendida al cioccolato con mousse mascarpone e gianduia
Sicilian bronte pistachio cake with gianduia cream and crunchy pistachio topping / torta al pistacchio di bronte con crema di gianduia e granella di pistacchio
Tiramisù / tiramisù
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta & sicilian cannoli stuffed with chocolate mousse / cannoli siciliani con ricotta & cannoli siciliani con mousse al cioccolato
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 Lamezia Terme.
What does a private chef service include in Lamezia Terme?
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 Lamezia Terme?
The price of renting a chef in Lamezia Terme 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 55 EUR to 102 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 55 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 60 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 70 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 102 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 Lamezia Terme?
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 22 chefs available in Lamezia Terme. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lamezia Terme 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 Lamezia Terme?
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 Lamezia Terme each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lamezia Terme, 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 Lamezia Terme.
Cost of a private chef in Lamezia Terme
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lamezia Terme 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 55 EUR to 102 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 55 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 60 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 70 EUR
For 2 people: 102 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 Lamezia Terme?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lamezia Terme: 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 Lamezia Terme!






Talk to our chefs in Lamezia Terme
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 Lamezia Terme? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Lamezia Terme, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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