Private Chef in Lamezia Terme
Rent one of our 23 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 23 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lamezia Terme and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Calabria.
Starting in 2017, 847 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 56 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 116 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.38 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 847 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lamezia Terme usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 3.71 courses, sharing an average of 5.21 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.
23 Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme
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More than 800 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.
4.2 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme received an average score of 4.2.
4.42 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.42 average score.
4.59 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lamezia Terme has been scored with a 4.59 on average.
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56 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lamezia Terme
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Insalata arancia e finocchio; oranges, fennel, anchovies, black olives, marinated red onion, extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di polpo, con sedano , carote , limone, olio extra vergine di oliva, sale pepe
Caponata siciliana, melenzane,pomodoro, sedano, cipolla,capperi, olive verdi, aceto di vino,zucchero
Risotto alla marinara,marinara risotto, spring onion, mussels, clams, octopus, cuttlefish, prawns, cherry tomato, white wine, fresh parsley
Pasta a lenta essiccazione, tonno, melenzane fritte, vino bianco, lime , menta, cipolla rossa confit
Pasta classica all' anciova. acciughe , cipolla , uvetta passolina, pinoli, vino bianco, aglio, prezzemolo , pomodoro concentrato, pan grattato tostato
Involtini di pesce spada con contorno di insalata di stagione
Trancio di tonno arrosto, contorno di verdure saltate in agrodolce
Pesce del giorno, fish of the day, in sicilian sauce, onion, garlic, cherry tomato,tomato, capers, olives, fresh parsley, white wine
Cannoli siciliani
Gelato misto, mix ice cream
Mix mignon sicilian dessert
Sicilian vegetable caponata with modica dark chocolate
Fresh bufalo mozzarella with scottona beef tartare, cherry tomatoes jam and pistacho
Local red tuna croquette, lemon homemade mayonnaise and giarratana red onion caramelized
Fresh pacchero pasta with norma sauce and ricotta salata cheese
Carnaroli risotto with pumpkin and etna porcini mushrooms, buffalo blue cheese sauce, and nebrodi black pig guanciale
Fresh tagliolini pasta with clams and sicilian lemon
Roast suckling pig with marsala and rosemary sauce and baked potatoes
Roasted sea bass, pansanella salad and bbqcorn sauce
Crispy zucchini blossom stuffed with mint and potato cream zucchini carpaccio and red hummus
Sicilian cannoli with ricotta cheese mousse and pistacho
Hazelnut mousse from etna, crunchy dark chocolate and red berries
Sicilian lemon mousse with burn lemon powder
Lumpia di maiale con salsa di 'nduja
Tempura di gamberi con dip all'aglio
Polpo planciato al curry verde
Risotto ai frutti di mare e zenzero
Spaghetti aglio olio e...altro
Risotto al pepe di sichuan e cipollotto
Costata di vitello ai sapori orientali, insalata di rucola e tofu
Pollo al curry, lasagnetta di verdure
Matcha pannacotta
Eggplant parmigiana with basil pesto
Mixed shore and land fry
Charcoal baked potatoes, baked olives, heirloom tomato and aged pepper pecorino
Stuffed zucchini with pecorino fondue
Authentic fresh pasta alla norma
Risotto with sicilian kohlrabi and black pig sausage
Risotto with figs and aged ragusano cheese
"pasta a catanisi" (artisanal maccheroni with fresh anchovies and wild fennel)
Daily catch white fish in lemon bath with green shoots
Bbq stuffed squid in pantesca sauce
"agnello che senapi" (charcoal cooked mountain lamb with wild greens)
"tunnina cca cipuddata" (sesonal tuna with sweet&sour onion)
Bbq modica veal on black bee honey seasonal caponata
Pork loin with porcini and apples
Almond blanc mange
"cannolo espresso" (freshly made cannolo with ricotta and candied orange)
Ancient watermelon pudding
"alici marinate", marinated anchovies on fennel slice & orange and lemon segments
"burrata" with tomatoes selections and basil
Parmigiana
"cous cous vegetariano", cous cous with vegetables brunoise and lemon dressing
"risotto della baia", rice with catch of the day's ragout, parsley and lemon zest
"spaghetti finocchietto e sarde", spaghetti with wild fennel, sardines and saffron
"sarde a beccafico", rolled sardines stuffed with bread-crumb, pine-nuts and raisins
"salsiccia", nebrodi pork's sausage with panella cube
"filetto lardellato", beef filet with red prawns and potato dauphinoise
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
"frutta grigliata", grilled fruit
"sorbetto al limone", lemon sorbet
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
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble
Crostone smoked aubergine cream, mint, dried tomatoes, cacioricotta cheese
Cheese carcuterie and home made marmelade
Sage leaves tempura
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta ), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella cheese, lemon zest
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels and pecorino cheese )
Cavatelli with mussels and claims
Risotto porcini mushrooms and pecorino cheese fondue
Mixed bbq local meat ( sausages, bombette )
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint
Orange, lime and mint marinated pork shoulder, fresh salad
Classic aubergine parmigiana
My iconic tiramisu
Almond and chocolate cake
Apple cake served with vanilla ice cream
"carpaccio di pesce", seasoned catch of the day with cucunci capers and citrus segments
"crudo, cotto & marinato", raw, cooked and marinated fish
Beef tartar seasoned with sun-dried tomato and cappers and crispy parmesan
"risotto marinara", rice, mussels, clams, white fish, cherry tomato, basil and lemon zest
"spaghetti aop deluxe", sweet garlic cream, parsley, chili
"cous cous di pesce moderno", cous cous on fish carpaccio with calamaro jappo and prawns
"black cod", with clams potato cream and citrus
"filetto rossini", beef filet with foie gras, potato fondant and roasted onion
"turbante di pesce", catch of day, breaded & seasoned, with caponata
"decomposed cannolo", with nuts and candied fruits
"evo ice-cream", extra vergin olive oil ice cream
"granita", seasonal flavored crashed-ice with warm brioche
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 101 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 69 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 101 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 23 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 101 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 55 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 60 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 69 EUR
For 2 people: 101 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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