Chef Claudio Zannotti

Chef At Home In Sydney

As a Private Chef, I craft bespoke dining experiences that tantalise taste buds and evoke delight. With a passion for quality, precision, creativity and personalised service, I curate menus that reflect your unique tastes and preferences, elevating every meal into a memorable occasion. My dedication to excellence, the attention to detail, the engagement with guests, commitment to exceed expectations, and the ability to accomodate dietary restrictions, sets me apart from other private chefs.

Over the past 20 years, I have worked in high end venues in Italy, the Uk and Australia, including Michelin starred and hatted restaurants. I honed my skills through experimentation, formal training, and hands-on experience, constantly seeking to expand my culinary repertoire and refine my techniques. Cooking became not just a skill I acquired, but a lifelong journey of discovery, growth, and sharing the art of gastronomy with those around me.

I encourage you to reach out for inquiries, bookings or consultations.

I look forward to be serving you with passion and enthusiasm! :)

Thank you for taking the time to read this bio.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is not just a skill or a job; it's a form of art, a way to express creativity, passion, and love. Cooking is bringing people together.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at a young age, watching my mother on the stove while growing up in Italy, and then began cooking for her and my little brother.

A cooking secret...

Unlocking the potential to transform simple ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences that leave a lasting impression to my guests.

My menus

Classic Menu

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Buffalo mozzarella with sweet and sour vegetables and balsamic glaze

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Chicken breast, capsicum salad, field mushroom, chicken jus

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Classic Tiramisu', coffee gel, dark chocolate

Italian meat degustation

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Beef tartare, egg yolk sauce, crispy caper, pickles

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Pork shoulder "cappellacci", carrot puree', butter & sage sauce, Grana Padano cheese

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Beef tenderloin (cooked your way), sweet potato mash, salsa verde, jus

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Dark chocolate cremoso, roasted hazelnut praline, raspberry gel

Italian seafood degustation

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Pan-fried Hawkesbury calamari, salsa verde, lemon, and Calabrian chilli

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Risotto with Langoustine ragu'

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"Glacier 51 Toothfish", tomato coulis, Squid Ink Bagna Cauda, zucchini

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Passion fruit pannacotta, mango gel, burnt white chocolate

Italian Indulgence

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Salmon tartare, avocado gel, chilli oil, potato crisps

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Risotto with Porcini mushrooms

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Lamb backstrap, artichoke puree', eggplant parmigiana, jus

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Chocolate Crémeux, salted caramel, hazelnut, cocoa

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Chef Claudio's reviews

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36 services

Claudio was excellent across every course. He was very polite, had good conversation and was very engaging with our kids too. Who didn't stop asking questions! Highly recommend him.

We had the pleasure of having Claudio cook incredible food for us. The whole experience was such a delight, he was professional, knowledgeable, adaptable and a lovely person to have in our home. He cooked such an incredible meal for us and all of our guests were blown away and more than enjoyed the experience. My kitchen was spotless when he left which was also a real treat after hosting a large dinner party. We would absolutely use Claudio again for any future events and would happily recommend him. Thank you for such a wonderful first experience!

For my mother’s 80th birthday, we wanted to create a celebration that was as special and memorable as the milestone itself. Claudio delivered an extraordinary dining experience that far exceeded our expectations! Claudio's professionalism and passion for Italian cuisine were evident. He took the time to understand our preferences, dietary requirements, and the tone of the event, ensuring every detail was tailored perfectly. His menu was a masterpiece, blending authentic Italian flavors with our request for a twist to add cod mains on the menu that delighted everyone. Claudio’s ability to balance flavors, textures, and presentation transformed our dining room into a fine-dining restaurant and unforgettable experience. Beyond his culinary expertise, Claudio’s warm and engaging personality added to the day's charm. He created an experience that will be talked about in our family for years to come. If you’re looking for a chef who brings passion, skill, and authenticity to your table, Claudio is definitely the pick. Grazie mille Claudio!

I wanted to take a moment to thank Chef Claudio for preparing and serving and absolutely delicious meal for us on Saturday night. From start to finish, everything was perfectly executed. Our guests were all thoroughly impressed and truly enjoyed the evening. The experience was exceptional!

Claudio was a true professional in preparing an outstanding menu for my partner and I. He made our day seamless and tasty with our 4 course meal. It was truely an amazing experience and looking forward to seeing him again in the very near future gathering.

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a private dining experience to celebrate my parents 40th wedding anniversary that was nothing short of amazing. Claudio went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect evening. The highlight of the evening was definitely the food! Each course was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. It was a memorable night that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion. Thankyou Claudio you made my parents very happy with full bellies and lots of laughs.

Couldn’t have been better. Lovely person and incredible meal!

Chef Claudio was absolutely amazing. His communication was excellent and he was very happy to work around our needs and ensure what we wanted was accommodated to. The food was amazing and the produce he cooked with was incredible. It such a great experience instead of eating out for a change. Claudio also shared a great deal of his food knowledge with us which added to the experience as a whole. As well as leaving our kitchen cleaner then it was before he arrived. It is something we will definitely be doing again.

I highly recommend to not think twice and book Chef Claudio Zannotti as your next chef. From the time he arrived, super knowledgeable, professional, prompt and super kind. Everything that was requested was met and that made all my guests super happy. From how beautiful the lamb cutlets were cooked, to the amazing flavours in the caponata! Oysters were fresh and absolutely tasted incredible. The chef prepared the bread that came with really nice homemade fluffy balsamic butter. Olives were nice and warm. Finished of our amazing dinner with Classic American cheesecake with berries compote + fresh berries. Cheesecake was so rich and creamy. I cannot wait to book Chef Claudio Zannotti for my next dinner party.

Claudio was very good and we had a fantastic evening and dinner thanks to him.

Highly recomended, the meal was perfect! The tidiness and organisation of the preparation period was outstanding too. Impressed with this service.

I cannot fault one thing by Chef Claudio Zannotti regarding our private dinner party last night . All my guest whom are well travelled internationally were highly impressed with the quality presentation and taste . I feel very fortunate to have Claudio in our home . Rita Otto

Claudio was the ultimate professional. He arrived early to orientate himself to our kitchen and was very engaging and willing to share his experiences as a chef. His attention to detail was meticulous. This came out in his food which was full of flavor. In particular his mushroom risotto was i hit and the best i had ever tasted. If you are looking for a unique dining experience with a very engaging chef who is willing to share a few trade secrets and cook you and your friends an amazing meal Claudio is your man.

He is a master in the kitchen nothing was to much. From the booking stage to the end of the event he was incredible and the food was so fresh and perfectly presented. We also really enjoyed his engagement with us and the information about each dish and the inspirations behind the master pieces created. The kitchen was left cleaner then we he started a true gentleman and kitchen wizz