Private Chef in Lucca
Rent one of our 295 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lucca
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lucca in December 2016, more than 295 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lucca and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Provincia di Lucca.
Starting in 2016, 20,625 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lucca. To book your chef in Lucca, 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 7,346 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 18,368 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 20,625 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lucca usually book menus around 74.6 EUR per person, including 4.78 courses, sharing an average of 5.33 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 Lucca.












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.
295 Private Chefs in Lucca
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More than 20,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.41 Chef
The guests in Lucca have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.41.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lucca received an average score of 4.74.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lucca has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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7,346 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lucca
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
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
Local selection of tuscan cheeses served with honey and fresh fruit
Tuscan charcuterie
Tuscan "mixed seasonal vegetables sticks in pinzimonio"
Club sandwich station
Poached egg florentine style(bread,spinach and hollandaise sauce)
Frittata made with pepperoni,aurugula and sheep cheese
Selection of crostini according to seasonal ingredients
Caprese corner with different kind of mozzarella,tomatoes fresh basil and extravirgin olive oil
"cavatelli pasta shape" with zucchini cream,savoury breadcrumbs and stracciatella cheese
Orecchiette with fresh tomato sauce,basil and extravirgin olive oil
Spaghetti "aglio olio peperoncino and spicy breadcrumbs
Pici aglione style white version,with extravirgin olive oil toasted breadcrumbs
Rigatoni "norma" with tomato,eggplant and grated salted ricotta
Potato stuffed ravioli with wild boar ragout
Fruit tart:shortcrust,custard cream,mixed seasonal fresh fruit
Chocholate cake with raspberries and whipped cream
Pistachios tiramisù
Fresh figs and ricotta crunchy millefoglie with chocholate drops
Traditional tiramisù
Italian gelato mixed flavour with waffles
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)
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
Pepper stuffed with meat and baked in oven
Cheesy burrata crostini with parma’s ham and melon
My caprese with buffalo mozzarella, roasted tuscan tomato, fresh basil leaves and honey/garlic/balsamic dressing
Handmade tordelli with tuscan ragout with rosemary
Classic chianti risotto with parmesan’s cream
Tuscan gnudi (ricotta and spinach) with noisette butter and sage
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
Cheese cake di fegatino con caramello salato e nocciole
Pappa al pomodoro
Insalata fragole,feta e pomodorini
Parmigianina melanzane
Selezione affettati
Pennoni molisana con crudaiola di pomodoro e basilico
Tortelli mugellani al ragu
Polpettine affumicate alloro, limone e timo
Nodino di maiale pancettato con patate arrosto
Creeme brulè
Tiramisu
Pasta di pane fritta con giardiniera e salumi
Polpette di melanzane
Focaccia gourmet
Crostini misti
Panzanella croccante
Carpaccio di zucchine e carote
Tagliatelle fatte a mano con ragu di cinghiale
Tagliatelle fatte a mano al ragu bianco di chianina
Risotto alle verdure di stagione
Pici all aglione
Pasta alla carbonara
Pasta cacio e pepe
Lasagna con melanzane e mozzarella di bufala
Arista di maiale grigio del casentino imporchettata
Pollo con pomodoro e olive
Picanha cotta a bassa temperatura
Cinghiale con le mele
Tiramisù
Panna cotta al caramello salato
Meringa gelato
Mouse di ricotta con frutta di stagione
Bruschetta with three types of stale tuscan bread
Local cured meats from garfagnana, pecorino cheese from pienza, mustards and beach honey
Certaldo onion flan, sweet potato and cinta senese
Soft egg cooked at a low temperature, asparagus foam and tuscan toast
Buffalo mozzarella from maremma, 2 fresh tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, and basil
Fresh homemade pasta tagliatelle with tuscan ragù
Pappa al pomodoro (tomato sauce and stale tuscan bread), basil, and extra-virgin olive oil
Gran riserva selection risotto (vialone nano selection), porcini mushrooms, and fresh truffle
Cheese and pepper risotto, vermentino igt tuscan coast, candied pear
Homemade maltagliati with spelt flour, white cinta senese pork ragù (a typical sienese pork), and crispy leek.”
Sliced young beef (scottona) with colonnata lard and arugula
Pork fillet, larded, certaldo onion, veal jus and green apple
Florentine steak with country-style baked potatoes. (min. 6 guests)
Potato and vegetable pie on leek cream
Apple cake with pine nuts, cinnamon crème anglaise, and whipped cream
Chocolate flan, vanilla crème anglaise, red berries
Tiramisù tradizionale
Bruschetta with pesto and datterini tomatoes
Tuscan crostino with mountain butter
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Fennel carpaccio with orange dressing , balsamic glaze , blue cheese and walnuts
My caprese with buffalo mozzarella, roasted tuscan tomato, fresh basil leaves and honey/garlic/balsamic dressing
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
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 Lucca.
What does a private chef service include in Lucca?
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 Lucca?
The price of renting a chef in Lucca 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 101 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 60 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 65 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 Lucca?
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 295 chefs available in Lucca. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lucca 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 Lucca?
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 Lucca each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lucca, 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 Lucca.
Cost of a private chef in Lucca
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lucca 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 101 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 44 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 60 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 65 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Lucca!
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 Lucca?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lucca: 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 Lucca!

Why not try a Private Chef service in Lucca?
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organize a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

Our Private Chefs in Lucca go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!

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










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