Chef Raph Regan

Private Chef In Malahide

Born and raised in Naples, Italy, I bring the soul of Southern Italian cuisine to the table—bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and the simplicity that makes food, not only Italians, so special. With over a decade of experience across Italy, Norway, and Japan, I’ve worked in restaurants, hosted private dinners, and crafted unique menus inspired by my travels.

For the past three years, I’ve been a private chef along the Amalfi Coast and Naples, curating intimate dining experiences that blend traditional Italian techniques with global influences. Now based in Dublin, I continue to bring that same passion to private events, using the best local Irish ingredients and giving them an unique Italian contemporary twist.

My food is all about balance and contrast—rich umami flavors, fresh acidity, and carefully selected seasonal produce. Whether it’s a rustic Italian feast, a seafood-focused experience, or a refined tasting menu, I create dishes that feel both familiar and exciting, deeply rooted in Italian tradition yet open to new ideas.

What I offer:

• Private dining experiences in Dublin and beyond

•Tailored menus based on your tastes and dietary preferences

•Casual and cured-dining experiences, from handmade pasta to seafood and grilled meats

•Wine and food pairing suggestions

I believe food is not just about eating—it’s about sharing, storytelling, and creating memories. If you’re passionate about food and want me to tailor your menu, let's talk about it !

Whether it’s a lunch, a friendly gathering, business meal, I’m always happy to share my experience and bring people together through food.

For me, cooking is...

Blending local ingredients with a contemporary approach with a strong emphasis on acidity, umami, and balance.

I learned to cook at...

With over a decade of experience across Italy, Norway, and Japan, I’ve worked in restaurants, hosted private dinners.

A cooking secret...

I’ve gained hands-on experience in fermentation, cured fish, biodynamic farming, and natural wine, all of which have shaped how I think about food

My menus

Exclusive (Ideal for foodies and special occasions)

STARTER

All inclusive

Rye bread tartine topped Irish shrimps tartare, garlic and lemon mayo, fresh mint

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Salmon 'panzanella': Irish salmon tartare, softened sourdough bread in apple cider vinegar, charred fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and handmade pickled shallots (veg. option available)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rigatoni pasta with Cacciatore chicken in San marzano tomato sauce, black olives and Pecorino Romano DOP

Risotto pescatora with Irish raw shrimps, red tuna tartare, fried capers, burrata, garlic bread crumbs, parsley oil

Artisanal potato gnocchi with fresh ricotta, local mushrooms (possibly wild types depending on availability), truffle oil and 24 months aged Parmigiano (Veg)

Slow cooked Aubergine, burrata, watercress (veg)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon curd, almond crumble, and flowers

Fresh & Light (Ideal for lunch of simple casual dinner)

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta: toasted sourdough bread, charred cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Irish shrimps in ginger, chili & lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, pickled red onions, iced reddick

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Sauteed oyster mushrooms, soft running egg, garlic & herb mayonnaise (Veg)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted chicken thighs, shredded cabbage salad in toasted sesame sauce

Trofie pasta with basil pesto and fresh goat cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon Curd, crumble and fresh berries

Spring '25 (Ideal for any gathering and occasional dinner)

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta: toasted sourdough bread, fresh cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Irish shrimps in ginger, chili & lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, pickled red onions, iced reddick

Irish lamb grilled skewers, Mediterranean tzatziki, parsley & mint chimichurri

Mussels 'panzanella': steamed Mussels, softened soda bread, sun dry tomatoes, Nduja, handmade pickled shallots, Pecorino Romano DOP

Sauteed oyster mushrooms, soft running egg, garlic & herb mayonnaise (Veg)

Beef & Pork meatballs, aioli, fresh parsley (veg. variation with ricotta and rye bread)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish beef cheeks brasato in red wine, farmers potato colcannon, red wine gravy

Cod fillet confits on cauliflower pure’, crispy onions and charred leek sauce

Baked farmers sausages, swede (rutabaga) soft purée, pickled curly kale

Risotto pescatora with raw shrimps, salmon tartare, fried capers, garlic bread crumbs, parsley pesto

Markell al cartoccio with white garlic and lemon sauce

Roasted chicken thighs, shredded cabbage salad in toasted sesame sauce

Slow cooked and miso glazed aubergine, burrata and watercress (Veg)

Almost Carbonara: Casarecce pasta, grilled asparagus, guanciale, parmesan flakes, runny egg yolk. (Veg. version available)

Gnocchi with seared broccoli in garlic and white wine, goat cheese fondue, thyme oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu’ 3.0 : Biscotti (cantuccini), mascarpone affogato, Espresso ganache

Lemon Curd, almond crumble, fresh berries

Exclusive (Ideal for foodies and special occasions)

STARTER

All inclusive

Rye bread tartine topped Irish shrimps tartare, garlic and lemon mayo, fresh mint

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Salmon 'panzanella': Irish salmon tartare, softened sourdough bread in apple cider vinegar, charred fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and handmade pickled shallots (veg. option available)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rigatoni pasta with Cacciatore chicken in San marzano tomato sauce, black olives and Pecorino Romano DOP

Risotto pescatora with Irish raw shrimps, red tuna tartare, fried capers, burrata, garlic bread crumbs, parsley oil

Artisanal potato gnocchi with fresh ricotta, local mushrooms (possibly wild types depending on availability), truffle oil and 24 months aged Parmigiano (Veg)

Slow cooked Aubergine, burrata, watercress (veg)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon curd, almond crumble, and flowers

Fresh & Light (Ideal for lunch of simple casual dinner)

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta: toasted sourdough bread, charred cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Irish shrimps in ginger, chili & lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, pickled red onions, iced reddick

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Sauteed oyster mushrooms, soft running egg, garlic & herb mayonnaise (Veg)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted chicken thighs, shredded cabbage salad in toasted sesame sauce

Trofie pasta with basil pesto and fresh goat cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Lemon Curd, crumble and fresh berries

Spring '25 (Ideal for any gathering and occasional dinner)

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta: toasted sourdough bread, fresh cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Irish shrimps in ginger, chili & lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, pickled red onions, iced reddick

Irish lamb grilled skewers, Mediterranean tzatziki, parsley & mint chimichurri

Mussels 'panzanella': steamed Mussels, softened soda bread, sun dry tomatoes, Nduja, handmade pickled shallots, Pecorino Romano DOP

Sauteed oyster mushrooms, soft running egg, garlic & herb mayonnaise (Veg)

Beef & Pork meatballs, aioli, fresh parsley (veg. variation with ricotta and rye bread)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish beef cheeks brasato in red wine, farmers potato colcannon, red wine gravy

Cod fillet confits on cauliflower pure’, crispy onions and charred leek sauce

Baked farmers sausages, swede (rutabaga) soft purée, pickled curly kale

Risotto pescatora with raw shrimps, salmon tartare, fried capers, garlic bread crumbs, parsley pesto

Markell al cartoccio with white garlic and lemon sauce

Roasted chicken thighs, shredded cabbage salad in toasted sesame sauce

Slow cooked and miso glazed aubergine, burrata and watercress (Veg)

Almost Carbonara: Casarecce pasta, grilled asparagus, guanciale, parmesan flakes, runny egg yolk. (Veg. version available)

Gnocchi with seared broccoli in garlic and white wine, goat cheese fondue, thyme oil

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu’ 3.0 : Biscotti (cantuccini), mascarpone affogato, Espresso ganache

Lemon Curd, almond crumble, fresh berries

Exclusive (Ideal for foodies and special occasions)

STARTER

All inclusive

Rye bread tartine topped Irish shrimps tartare, garlic and lemon mayo, fresh mint

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Irish Beef carpaccio, toasted almond, rocket pesto, fresh burrata, spicy lemon honey

Salmon 'panzanella': Irish salmon tartare, softened sourdough bread in apple cider vinegar, charred fresh tomatoes, basil pesto and handmade pickled shallots (veg. option available)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rigatoni pasta with Cacciatore chicken in San marzano tomato sauce, black olives and Pecorino Romano DOP

Risotto pescatora with Irish raw shrimps, red tuna tartare, fried capers, burrata, garlic bread crumbs, parsley oil

Artisanal potato gnocchi with fresh ricotta, local mushrooms (possibly wild types depending on availability), truffle oil and 24 months aged Parmigiano (Veg)

Slow cooked Aubergine, burrata, watercress (veg)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon curd, almond crumble, and flowers

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Chef Raph's reviews

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Raph came to our Airbnb in Positano and gave us an amazing meal we will never forget! He was excellent in every way and very accommodating. Super professional and I would hire him in my restaurant in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!

Chef Raph was fantastic! He went above and beyond to make the night special. Each dish was delicious an had an unexpected twist to delight and surprise us. The ingredients were so fresh. Chef Raph was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend Chef Raph to anyone who wants an amazing experience

Chef Raph gave my family and I such a memorable night! To start, the table setting was beautiful. He even added flowers as a center piece for the table that made the experience even more elegant. We did four courses that were absolutely incredible! Chef Raph used local ingredients and told us all about what was included in each dish. He was very professional, clean, and extremely friendly. Thank you Chef Raph for making the last night of our trip the best! I would recommend Chef Raph to anyone.

Chef Raph was a delight to work with in planning a special birthday dinner at the Villa we are staying at in. His food choices were excellent. We had a good discussion regarding the menu in advance and everything went perfectly. We loved his food, service and commentary So much that we asked him to join us at the table during dessert. Really delightful evening and great experience. Karen Walsh

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with chef Raph. From presentation (beautiful wild flowers on our table), the great food, made more delicious by his descriptions of where it came from and how it was made, to the perfect wine pairings and his willingness to join us for a glass. Thank you chef for a memorable evening. 5*

Chef Raph was excellent! The food was delicious, his service was friendly and entertaining, and he did an excellent job accommodating the meal service to our space. Highly recommend!

Chef Raph was the best. He stayed in constant communication right up until arrival. He was as entertaining as his food was amazing! The courses were from super fresh local ingredients. They were beautifully paired with local wines. He even made dishes especially for our children. Highly recommend him! Will definitely use him when we return. Ciao!

Chef Raph was absolutely incredible! I am with my family on the Amalfi coast, and we wanted a chef at the villa one night. Chef Raph was very accommodating to the two gluten free people in our party. His dishes were exquisite and delicious. The best meal we had on the trip was from Chef Raph!

Chef Raph was fantastic. He did everything you could ever want. Everything was just as described and he even made a flower arrangement for the table. We had a wide range of people from mid 70s down to a 9 year old. Everyone had a great time. Thank you for everything

We would like to thank Chef Raph immensely for his delicious food but also for his patience!!! We hired Raph to cook our wedding meal at a villa in Termini, Massa Lubrense, and due to unforeseen issues were running quite behind; Chef Raph pivoted and made sure we ate and enjoyed every course, and he was truly accommodating. I recommend him fully for anyone needing a special meal - he tailored the menu to our wants and needs, including an allergy issue for my mother. THANK YOU CHEF RAPH!!!! You made our wedding so special!

Chef Raph was fantastic! He engaged with us and provided detailed descriptions of both the food and wine served to us. The food was delicious and very in tune with the Amalfi region. Highly recommend Chef Raph for your next meal!

Chef Raph was excellent! The food was delicious, his service was friendly and entertaining, and he did an excellent job accommodating the meal service to our space. Highly recommend!