Private Chef in Palermo
Rent one of our 122 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Palermo
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Palermo in April 2017, more than 122 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Palermo and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Sicily.
Starting in 2017, 4,234 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Palermo. To book your chef in Palermo, 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 1,480 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,117 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.66 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 4,234 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Palermo usually book menus around 74 EUR per person, including 3.72 courses, sharing an average of 5.74 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 Palermo.












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!
122 Private Chefs in Palermo
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More than 4,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Palermo have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Palermo received an average score of 4.68.
4.53 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.53 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Palermo has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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1,480 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Palermo
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Mixed fresh fish with oysters, salmon, tuna and prawns marinated in lemon and local oil
Seared sesame crusted tuna. crispy jasmine rice. jalapeño and pineapple salsa. wasabi mayo
Wild mushroom arancini with truffle aioli (vegetarian)
Charcuterie board with local mixed meats and cheeses, fruit and local honey
Fresh lobster ravioli with reduced saffron cream
Lobster and crab ravioli with reduced sauce of fennel, saffron and celery with fumè of brandy
Pistachio risotto with marinated pink prawns
Local mushroom risotto (vegetarian)
Pan seared sea bream with pea and spinach purée, pommes anna and caper butter sauce
Roast rib of beef with roast fennel and horseradish cream, potatoes dauphinoise
Fillet of swordfish with pistachio and sambuca sauce
Vegan mushroom and glazed carrot wellington with rosemary roast potatoes (vegetarian)
Glazed sicilian lemon tart with rosemary, chantilly cream and caramelized pine nuts
Sicilian lemon meringue roulade with lemoncello soaked raspberries and toasted pistachios
Semifreddo cherry , pistachio and hazelnut
Decadent chocolate and hazelnut tart with creme fraiche and candied hazelnuts
Aubergine parmigiana, tomato, fresh tomato sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
Arancina: saffron, rice, mozzarella, bechamel, cooked parma ham
Cabbage roll, breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil, cheese, pine nuts, spring onion
Slow-drying durum wheat pasta, with mixed meat ragù (beef fillet, pork) cut with a knife, tomato, red wine, mixed sauté, mixed herbs
Pasta a lunga essiccazione, salsiccia palermitana croccante e funghi arrostiti, aglio, ,rosmarino fresco,caciocavallo cheese
Pacchero liscio a lenta essicazione, tonno , melenzana fritta , pomodorino, wodka,, menta , scorza di lime
Baked lamb, side dish of grilled and marinated vegetables, potatoes with rosemary, in salmoriglio sauce (garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper
Arrosto di pesce; fish of the day, with salmoriglio sauce, mixed grilled vegetables, marinated in sweet and sour
Bbq,misto di carne, arrosto di manzo , involtino di carne palermitani(filled with breadcrumbs, cheese, pine nuts and chopped cherry tomatoes, with bay leaf and lemon flavour) braciola di maiale,chicken leg , salmoriglio souse,contorno di patate con fresh
Cannoli siciliani
Fruit cake with custard
Cassatelle
Wild mushroom arancini with truffle aioli (vegetarian)
Swordfish caponata with rustic bread
Seared sesame crusted tuna. crispy jasmine rice. jalapeño and pineapple salsa. wasabi mayo
Focaccia and nocellara olives (vegetarian)
Rigatoni alla norma (vegetarian)
Swordfish and fennel linguine with toasted almonds and parsley
Pistachio pesto calamarata pasta with crispy pancetta
Green parsley risotto with seafood and lemon
Fillet of veal with creamy porcini mushroom sauce
Sicilian fresh sardines traditionally stuffed with raisins, pine nuts, capers and parsley and a side of fennel
Vegan mushroom and glazed carrot wellington, maple roasted root vegetables, rosemary roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and vegan gravy
Roast rib of beef with roast fennel and horseradish cream, potatoes dauphinoise, honey and thyme roasted carrots and seasonal vegetables
Seasonal fruit pavlova with fresh chantilly cream
Rum baba and zabaione semifreddo
Decadent chocolate and hazelnut tart with creme fraiche and candied hazelnuts
Semifreddo cherry , pistachio and hazelnut
Frittata con verdure selvatiche, omelette free range eggs with wild vegetables (vegetarian)
Parmigiana di melanzane, eggplants with tomatoes sauce, pecorino cheese and basil
Selezione di olive verdi e nere, selection of green and black olives
Pasta al forno, oven baked pasta with tomatoes ragù and cheese
Penne alla norma, pasta with tomatoes passata sauce, fried eggplant and salted ricotta cheese (vegetarian)
Ditalini pasta with fresh ricotta, black pepper, extra-vergin olive oil and pecorino cheese (vegetarian)
Spaghetti alla carrettiera, pasta with garlic, parsley, pecorino cheese and breadcrumbs
Tagliata e polpetta di cavallo, grilled horse steak and meat ball with grilled vegetable
Carne alla pizzaiola, beef steak with tomatoes sauce, cheese, carrots served with mashed potatoes
Involtini di melanzana, eggplant roll with breadcrumb, pecorino cheese and parsley served with fennel salad
Puntine e costata di maiale, pork bellly and pork rib cop served with a sicilian wine sauce and roasted potatoes
Sicilian cannolo with sweet ricotta cheese
Lemon granita with meant garnish
Seasonal fresh fruit and dry fruit
Selection of custard or ricotta cream bignè
"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
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
Mixed fresh fish with oysters, salmon, tuna and prawns marinated in lemon and local oil
Seared sesame crusted tuna, crispy jasmine rice, jalapeño and pineapple salsa, wasabi mayo
Charcuterie board with mixed meats and cheeses or mixed marinated and smoked fish
Wild mushroom arancini with truffle aioli (vegetarian)
Lobster and crab ravioli with reduced sauce of fennel, saffron and celery with fumè of brandy
Pistachio risotto with marinated pink prawns
Green parsley risotto with seafood and lemon
Local mushroom risotto (vegetarian)
Fillet of swordfish with pistachio and sambuca sauce
Selection of traditional grilled fish
Vegan mushroom and glazed carrot wellington (vegetarian)
Pan seared sea bream with pea and spinach purée, pommes anna and caper butter sauce
Decadent chocolate and hazelnut tart with creme fraiche and candied hazelnuts
Sicilian lemon meringue roulade
Semifreddo cherry , pistachio and hazelnut
Rum baba and zabaione semifreddo
Crudité of seasonal fish, red prawns, white prawns, scampi and marinated smoked swordfish
Marinated calamari with capers and a drop of extravirgin olive oil
Patate al lime, potatoes with lime and prawns
Selection of seasonal cheese from erei mountain and green olives (as an appetizer/aperitive)
Paccheri ai crostacei, pasta with maine lobster, langoustine and prawns
Risotto ai frutti di mare, sicilian style risotto with mussels, swordfish, calamari and prawns
Spaghetti al nero, pasta with black squid ink ragù
Bucatini con le sarde, bucatini with sardines, wild fennel, raisins, pine nuts, and toasted breadcrumbs
Dentice al sale, snapper fish cooked in salt rock
Pesce spada al forno, oven swordfish steak smothered in a rich tomato sauce with capers, olives, and herbs
Filetto di tonno, tuna fillet with sweet and sour onion served with capper sauce and grilled vegetables
Polpette di sarde in umido, sardines balls made with breadcrumbs, raisin, pinenuts cooked in a homemade tomatoes sauce
Sicilian pastries with almonds and choccolate
Sicilian cannolo, iconic crisp pastry tube filled with creamy ricotta, candied fruit, and a dusting of powdered sugar
Fresh fruit, fresh seasonal sicilian fruits, bursting with natural sweetness and vibrant island flavors
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 Palermo.
What does a private chef service include in Palermo?
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 Palermo?
The price of renting a chef in Palermo 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 52 EUR to 102 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 52 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 62 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 71 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 Palermo?
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 122 chefs available in Palermo. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Palermo 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 Palermo?
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 Palermo each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Palermo, 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 Palermo.
Cost of a private chef in Palermo
The cost of hiring a private chef in Palermo 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 52 EUR to 102 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 52 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 62 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 71 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Palermo!
1 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 Palermo?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Palermo: 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 Palermo!






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










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