Chef Marco Dazzan

Personal Chef In St Kilda

I was born in Italy and began my career in the northeastern region before permanently relocating to Melbourne in 2016. Currently, I primarily work in Melbourne and Adelaide, but I am available to organize special events across Australia.

My passion for food started at a young age. Growing up outside a major city allowed me to deeply connect with the land and fully embrace the roots of Northern Italian cuisine.

For me, cooking is...

my passion and my lifestyle

I learned to cook at...

Italy and Australia.

A cooking secret...

Love and simplicity, high quality ingredients

My menus

Vegetarian menu 7+ courses/ waitress inc

STARTER

All inclusive

Eggplant charcoal and smoked, raw almond emulsion, tomato and carrot caramel, eggplant jus essence

Garden roots carpaccio, cayenne pepper, cruditè, puffed amaranth, citronette

'La montanara' fried pizza bites, oven finished with seasonal toppings

Celeriac double cooked, carrot glazed, puffed rice crust

Zucchine flowers in tempura, capsicum essence, gazpacho

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spaghetti al pomodoro, like you never had before

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, parmigiano

Filled fresh pasta seasonal, daily offer

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, capsicum essence, gruviere

Seasonal veg graten, veg jus, almon and breadcrums crumble

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Italian custard, choc mousse,local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Cannoli, buffalo dark choccolate pistacchio and candid fruit

From the Sea menu, 7+ courses/ waitress inc

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All inclusive

Scallops, king oyster mushrooms, shitake, leek

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

Octopus and sicilian caponata , nicola potato ,octopus dressing

Fresh local caught Squid

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filled pasta surprise!

Spaghetti di gragnano, almond raw mousse, herbs, red scarlet. WA prawns

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, scallops

Spaghetti, coastal seasonal seafood, celery heart and bottarga

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Best fish of market availability

Surprise dish!!

Lobster tail, butter blanc, lobster sauce, seasonal veg and fresh garden herbs

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Panna cotta tonka bean, dark marquise, raspberry, pistacchio

5 course degustation

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs (vegan option too))

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Radicchio, homemade duck prosciutto, balsamic, almond

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, cruditè, puffed amaranth, citronette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Spaghetti al pomodoro, like you never had before

Fresh cannelloni, local swim crab, mussel and tomato guazzetto, pecorino crust

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Lemon spaghetti, coastal seasonal seafood, celery heart and bottarga (vegan optional)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, beef reduction, saffron essence

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, capsicum essence, gruviere

Best fish market availability ,side designed accordingly

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Rich belgian choccolate mousse vegan, almond crumble, aged balsamic, and orange pulp

Italian custard, local sourced berries, almond and ginger crumble, candid orange

Panna cotta tonka bean, dark marquise, raspberry, pistacchio

From the Land menu 7+ courses/ waitress inc

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Radicchio, homemade duck prosciutto, balsamic, almond

OX tongue, housemade pickles, salsa verde, lavosh

Veal sweetbread, artichoke mousse, artichoke chips, nduja dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu, pecorino romano

Rigatoni, braised wagyu cheek, beef jus, seasonal veg, parmigiano crust

Spaghetti di Gragnano, 5 varieties of tomato from the garden, burrata, fresh basil, lemon oil

Surprise dish!

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Surprise dish!!

Braised beef ossobuco, saffron sauce, potatoes, glazed carrots

Premium steak of the day market availability w parsnip sublime mousse, jus

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian custard, local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

6 courses degustation

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

15 days matured and roasted savoy cabbage, gruviere emulsion, capsicum essence

Eggplant charcial and smoked, raw almond emulsion, tomato essence

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Octopus and caponata , nicola potato octopus dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Fresh cannelloni, local swim crab, mussel and tomato guazzetto, pecorino crust

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Linguine di gragnano, almond raw, WA Scarlett prawns,basil seeds

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, scarlet prawns

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, beef reduction, saffron essence

Best fish of market availability,side to be designed on the fish selected

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian custard, local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Petit four, selection of italian bites

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

4 courses degustation

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Scallops, king oyster mushrooms, shitake, leek

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs (vegan option)

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg (vegan option)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade eggbase fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu, pecorino romano

Garganelli eggbase pasta, coastal seasonal seafood, celery heart and bottarga

Filled fresh pasta seasonal, daily offer

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, salmon

Spaghetti di Gragnano, 5 varieties of tomato from the garden, burrata, fresh basil, lemon oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, jus, saffron essence

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, swiss gruyer emulsion, capsicum essence (vegan option)

Best fish market availability ,side designed accordingly

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Cheese platter, italian crackers in sfoglia, preserves, homemade honey

Vegan sugarfree rich belgian choccolate mousse, sbrisolona crumble bisquit, orange, aged soft balsamic 5 year barrel aged

Italian custard, local sourced berries, almond and ginger crumble, candid orange

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Chef Marco's reviews

4.9

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67 services

This was the first time we had experienced a personal chef at home and Marco Dazzan exceeded our expectations. He was very responsive with questions we had prior to the occasion and was understanding and consulted collaboratively with our dietary preferences and requirements. The menu he curated for us superb. Marco explained the background of each dish as it was served making it a very enjoyable experience. He was polite, professional and friendly. He left our kitchen spotless after cooking us a delicious feast. highly recommend, would love for Marco cook for us again in the future.

Marco provided a fabulous meal, had it all. Right from the beginning, Marco kept in contact at all points, from what to chose as a menu, to did we need dishes, cutlery glassware etc. He was very prompt, professional. And the presentation of his food was impeccable, and the taste outstanding. Would definitely have him again.

Chef Ritchie was amazing! He was attentive and accommodating to all of our needs and was able to create a delicious menu that fulfilled both our brief and our dietary needs. Everyone was so impressed with his professionalism and the quality of his cooking. I would love to book Chef Ritchie again for a future experience.

Chef Marco was truly amazing! The food was really great and his passion about each ingredient and the way he got it, was unbelievable, always in a very polite and discreet way! Finally my kitchen was so well cleaned at the end of the service! Couldn’t recommend more!!!!

Had an amazing experience with Marco. He was happy to design the menu around what we wanted. Generous portions and all the food was delicious and looked great. Really fresh and light flavours - so didn't feel super heavy after. He had produced from his garden which was lovely. He was also very lovely to chat to. Would definitely boom him again

Chef Marco is a total rockstar in the kitchen! He showed up right on time and brought so much energy and fun with him. The dishes he whipped up were not just yummy but also super creative. He's got this cool way of making you feel part of the experience, sharing little stories and tips. If you want a night of amazing food and good vibes, Chef Marco's your guy. Absolutely loved it!

5 stars

Thank you so much Marco and team! You made my birthday a truly special occasion. So generous with your time and focus, a real pleasure to deal with. Plus, you charmed everybody at the table which was a delight. You may even get a call from one of the guests for a dinner party in the future such was the experience. Thanks again, highly recommended!

Marco was a delight to have. He was engaging, an excellent and amazing cook who got along with my 2yo. He was very easy going, cooking a dish that would cater to her amongst our dishes and was fine to wait for us putting her down to sleep in between as well. The food itself was incredible, everything from the handmade bread to the perfectly cooked steak and dessert right at the end. He even made some mocktails and suggested a paired wine. We were very impressed and would not hesitate to have him again!

Marco provided us with a beautiful culinary experience for a family reunion. His carefully curated Italian menu was fresh and accessible. The Sydney rock Merimbula oysters with finger lime, anchovies toast and vegan chocolate mousse were perfect bookmarks to a day everyone will remember. Thank you Marco

We had chef Marco Dazzan, He was so great both in preparation and presentation of our food ! We had an amazing experience with him . We highly recommend him for any occasion .thank you so much Marco x

Marco and Gilda were AMAZING! We were looking forward to the food, but they provided so much more than that! What a truly memorable experience. We had a 8 course degustation, with suggested wine pairings. Marco was considerate to propose pairings whilst I purchased the wines. We had some trouble getting our little ones to bed, but Marco was adamant we wait until everyone was ready, even though we were over an hour later than our proposed start time. The courses were not rushed as a result and Marco and Gilda ended up leaving after 1:00am! Outstanding patience and professionalism. The food was to die for. The menu was suggested, but so much flexibility with alterations I didn't know how to decide! The dishes were presented with background stories and both Marco (Chef) and Gilda (waitress) were so much fun to be around on this special evening. A once in a lifetime (or hopefully twice) experience for the entire family. Many thanks again Marco.

Chef Marco was amazing! The entire menu and the way Marco presented the dishes could not have been any better. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chef Marco for your special event.

Marco was incredible! The food was beautifully presented and prepared, he obviously took a lot of pride in his preparation and where the food was sourced from. It was an extensive menu, and we were very impressed by the entire night. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!

Marco was amazing! Food was delicious and fresh and tailored it to suit our preferences. Couldn’t have asked for much more and by the end of the night you couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces as we were lying down from a food coma haha ! Can’t wait to do it again ????????????????????????

Chef Marco was absolutely delightful! Not only was his food scrumptious (one of the best meals of my life), but his stories were interesting and he was just a wonderful person! He gave us a beautiful experience for the evening.

Marco is a passionate & personable chef. His menu options draw from authentic Italian tastes with a modern twist. For a delightful experience & a journey to Italy through your sense of taste & smell, Marco is an excellent choice

Marco made my husband's birthday very special with an amazing four course meal, explaining where he sourced the items and the story behind each dish. We will 100% book Marco again for a special occasion.

Marco exceeding all our expectations! It was a pleasure to have him with us for the evening. His food is both delicious and visually stunning. All the dishes on the menu complimented one another and he served up very interesting flavour combinations. Marco was engaging, easy to get along with and made the evening very comfortable. We would definitely recommend his service ????

Chef Marco delivered a fantastic experience for us. The original menu provided matched our brief very well and the dinner exceeeded on our expectations. All the dishes were delicious and prepared and served in a professional manner. Marco has been a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.