Private Chef in Messina
Rent one of our 43 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Messina
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Messina in March 2017, more than 43 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Messina and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Sicily.
Starting in 2017, 5,681 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Messina. To book your chef in Messina, 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 2,031 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 10,934 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, 5,681 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Messina usually book menus around 74 EUR per person, including 3.13 courses, sharing an average of 4.51 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 Messina.












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!
43 Private Chefs in Messina
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More than 5,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.61 Chef
The guests in Messina have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.61.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Messina received an average score of 4.68.
4.45 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.45 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Messina has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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2,031 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Messina
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








"verdure panate grigliate", breaded & grilled vegetables
"grilled bread", with smoky herb's ham, stracciatella cheese and pistachio
"mangia & bevi", spring onion wrapped with bacon
"paccheri col pomodoro crudo", freshly chopped sicilian tomato, garlic and basil
Fresh busiate "pesto trapanese", with freshly chopped tomato, garlic, basil and almond
Risotto with roasted local sausage and seasoned cream vegetable
"involtini di spada", thiny swordfish slice rolled with seasoned bread-crumb, lemon, orange and bay-leaves
"sarde a beccafico", rolled sardines stuffed with bread-crumb, pine-nuts and raisins
Cod on grill with seasonal vegetables and salmoriglio sauce
"evo ice-cream", extra vergin olive oil ice cream
"granita", seasonal flavored crashed-ice with warm brioche
"traditional cannolo", crispy cilinder stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese, nuts and candied fruit
"grilled bread", with smoky herb's ham, stracciatella cheese and pistachio
"grilled vegetables", with salmoriglio dressing
"stighiola", gut's veal or lamb with or without spring onion
"linguine with zucchine", linguine with fried zucchini, garlic, mint and almond
Fresh maccheroni "norma", fresh tomato sauce, eggplant and basil
Classic aglio e olio spaghetti with parsley and chili
"alette di pollo", marinated chicken wings
"involtini di melanzana", rolled eggplant stuffed with tomato, olives, capers and basil
"braciolette alla messinese", thiny beef slice rolled with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley and evo oil
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
"sorbetto al limone", lemon sorbet
"tagliata di frutta", sliced seasonal fruits
"cous cous di pesce moderno", cous cous on fish carpaccio with calamaro jappo and prawns
"carpaccio di pesce", seasoned catch of the day with orange segments, lemon zest and corallo
Marinated local rose shrimps with orange and lemon segment
"risotto marinara", rice, mussels, clams, white fish, cherry tomato, basil and lemon zest
"spaghetti aop deluxe", sweet garlic cream, parsley, chili and clams
Cous cous fish soup
"pesce al sale", salted crusted fish and seasonal vegetables
"red snapper", with lupini clams, potato and leek cream and citrus
"filetto lardellato", beef filet with red prawns and potato duchessa
"decomposed cannolo", with nuts and candied fruits
"evo ice-cream", with seasoned sicilian pecorino
"semifreddo al pistacchio", pistachio parfait and chocolate sauce
"alici marinate", marinated anchovies on fennel slice & orange and lemon segments
Smoked salmon, creme freiche and red berries
Swordfish parmigiana
"pepata di cozze", poached mussels with fresh tomato, parsley, black pepper and toasted garlic bread
White fish soup with tomato, oregano and lemon zest
"spaghetti al pomodoro", spaghetti with fresh sicilian tomato sauce and basil
"involtini di melanzana", rolled eggplant stuffed with tomato, pinenuts and raisins
"involtini di spada", thiny swordfish slice rolled with seasoned bread-crumb, lemon, orange and bay-leaves
"pesce al sale", salted crusted fish and seasonal vegetables
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
"frutta grigliata", grilled fruits and ice-cream vanilla
"paste di mandorla", almond pastries
"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
"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
Welcome aperitivo: local cheese and cured meet selection, sun dried tomatoes home made capuliato and local olives
"fagottino di guanciale" thin slice of guanciale stuffed with white wine and oregano marineted courgette and fresf anchiovies, served with pea and mint veloute
"insalata siciliana" octopus, fennel, potatoes, capers, tomatoes, orange, olives, sweet&sour red onions and herbs salad
"parmigiana" aubergine lasagna (no pasta) on a rich tomatoes and basil sauce, mozzarella and fonduta of parmesan cheese
"caponata" relish made of eggplant, onions, celery, peppers, carots, tomatoes, toasted almonds, olives and capers in a sweet&soar sauce, served with burrata and rosemary focaccia
Red tuna tartare, orange, ricotta cheese and pantelleria capers
"calamaro ripieno" squid stuffed with breadcrumbs, almonds, rasins, pecorino cheese and fresh herbs served with, broad beans and fennel veloute
"polpo ubriaco" nero d'avola, red onion and basil braised octopus, rosemay focaccia and gremolata
Riso al mare: risotto rice cooked in a fish stock, saffron, mussels, clams, prawns, octopus and peas
"pesce spada ammiddicatu" sword fish bread crumbed and baked with a citrus sauce and grilled red peppers
"paccheri" paccheri pasta stuffed mediterrean fish ragù, confit of cherry tomatoes, mint and drops of pistacchio pesto
"la bella norma", pasta rigatoni, fresh ricotta, aubergine, confit of pachino cherry tomatoes, lots of basil and salted ricotta
"lasagna dell'ortolano" , porcini mushroom, artichoke, cauliflower besciamella and fresh ricotta
"stinco di maiale" white wine braised shank of pork served whith local vegegetable cous cous
Ricotta crostata with chocolate, almond and candied orange
Orange, marsala and dark chocolate tiramisù
Welcome aperitivo: local cheese and cured meet selectio, sun dried tomatoes home made capuliato and local olives
"insalata siciliana" octopus, fennel, potatoes, capers, tomatoes, orange, olives, sweet&sour red onions and herbs salad
"caponata" relish made of eggplant, onions, celery, peppers, carots, tomatoes, toasted almonds, olives and capers in a sweet&soar sauce, served with burrata and rosemary focaccia
"parmigiana" aubergine lasagna (no pasta) on a rich tomatoes and basil sauce, mozzarella and fonduta of parmesan cheese
"fagottino di guanciale" thin slice of guanciale stuffed with white wine and oregano marineted courgette and fresf anchiovies, served with pea and mint veloute
"stinco di maiale" white wine braised shank of pork served whith local vegegetable cous cous
"polpo ubriaco" nero d'avola, red onion and basil braised octopus, rosemay focaccia and gremolata
"calamaro ripieno" squid stuffed with breadcrumbs, almonds, rasins, pecorino cheese and fresh herbs served with, broad beans and fennel veloute
Riso al mare: risotto rice cooked in a fish stock, saffron, mussels, clams, prawns, octopus and peas
"paccheri" paccheri pasta stuffed mediterrean fish ragù, confit of cherry tomatoes, mint and drops of pistacchio pesto
"la bella norma", pasta rigatoni, fresh ricotta, aubergine, confit of pachino cherry tomatoes, lots of basil and salted ricotta
"lasagna dell'ortolano" , porcini mushroom, artichoke, cauliflower besciamella and fresh ricotta
"pesce spada ammuddicatu" sword fish bread crumbed and baked with a citrus sauce and caponata
Orange, marsala and dark chocolate tiramisù
Ricotta crostata with chocolate, almond and candied orange
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 Messina.
What does a private chef service include in Messina?
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 Messina?
The price of renting a chef in Messina 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 46 EUR to 97 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 46 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 67 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 97 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 Messina?
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 43 chefs available in Messina. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Messina 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 Messina?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Messina
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How many chef services are booked in Messina each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Messina, 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 Messina.
Cost of a private chef in Messina
The cost of hiring a private chef in Messina 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 46 EUR to 97 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 46 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 64 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 67 EUR
For 2 people: 97 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 Messina?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Messina: 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 Messina!






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










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