Private Chef in Basilicata
Rent one of our 41 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Basilicata
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Basilicata in March 2017, more than 41 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Basilicata and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Provincia di Potenza.
Starting in 2017, 159 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Basilicata. To book your chef in Basilicata, 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 48 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 161 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.48 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 159 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Basilicata usually book menus around 85 EUR per person, including 3.41 courses, sharing an average of 4.32 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 Basilicata.












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!
41 Private Chefs in Basilicata
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More than 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.8 Chef
The guests in Basilicata have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.8.
4.57 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Basilicata received an average score of 4.57.
4.1 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.1 average score.
4.21 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Basilicata has been scored with a 4.21 on average.
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48 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Basilicata
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Courgette flowers in tempura
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble, cacioricotta cheese
Shrimp & vegetables tempura
Rice arancini, potatoes and mussels on tomatoes fondue
Cheese carcuterie and home made marmelade
Saffron risotto, burrata, prawns
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta ), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella cheese, lemon zest
Calamarata ( type of pasta ) with seafood ragu
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels and pecorino cheese )
Tagliatelle with bolognese ragù ( meat mince sauce )
Seabream or branzino fillet on tomatoes coulis, fresh erbs, cappers
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint
Beef stew in primitivo red wine with mashed lime potatoes
Apulian pork belly, pastrami served with fresh vegetables salad
Pork belly with crispy rind, fresh cucumber sauce and duchessa potatoes
Almond and chocolate cake
My iconic tiramisu
Cheese cake with fresh fruit topping
Cruditè di verdure con pinzimonion all'aceto balsamico / raw vegetables with balsamic "pinzimonio"
Involtino di manzo in pasta katafi, senape, noci e pera caramellata / katifi meat roll, mustard, walnut and caramelized pear
Mozzarella, burrata e stracciatella / mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, stracciatella cheese
Pane, focaccia, taralli, pane integrale / wholemeal bread, bread, focaccia, taralli
Selezione di antipasti tipici / small starter of the chef
Selezione di formaggi e di salumi tipici pugliesi / selection of typical cheese and cured ham cuts
Tagliatelle con fonduta di formaggio di capra e funghi porcini / tagliatelle pasta with goat cheese and porcini mushroom fondue
Orecchiette con ragù di maialino, tartufo nero e crema di zucca / orecchiette pasta with spig ragout, black truffle e pumpkin cream
Orecchiette integrali con cime di rapa e mollica di pane fritta / wholemeal orecchiette pasta with cime di rapa, crumble bread
Trofiette con funghi cardoncelli, salsiccia e pomodorini / trofiette pasta with cherry tomatoes, sausages and cardoncelli mushrooms
Grigliata mista della valle d'itria con salsiccia zampina, bombette di maiale e agnello / grilled mix fish by the "valle d'itria" (zampina sausages, pork bombette, lamb)
Tagliata di angus con patate alla "cenere" rucola e grana / angus beef tagliata with "ash" potatoes rocket and grana cheese
Crostata di ricotta e limone / ricotta and lemon tart
Sorbetto al limone / lemon organic sorbet
Tiramisù
Tabulè di bulgur alle verdure su hummus di fagioli neri e yogurt alla curcuma
Lingotto di pollo ai semi di papavero con cavolo cinese spadellato e salsa mornay all’asiago
Straccetti di pesce *san pietro fritti con patate viola spadellate al burro e vinaigrette al lime e senape
Mozzarella di bufala con prosciutto crudo di san daniele d.o.p
Risotto con *calamari e crema st. germain
Fusilli di gragnano con salsa alle cozze ed erba cipollina su crema di cannellini
Gnocchetti verdi di spinaci con ragù di verdure, pomodoro e ricotta salata
Filetto di branzino al forno con salsa al limone e verdure spadellate (zucchine, fagiolini, asparagi, pomodorini)
Carpaccio di fassona de “la granda” con chutney di zucchine gialle, provola grigliata e crostini di pane
Cremoso al the matcha e mascarpone con gocce e salsa di cioccolato
Tiramisù ricetta tradizionale
Gamberi di nassa in pasta kataifi con crema di peperoni shrimp with kataifi pasta and grilled peppers cream
Guscio di mare scottato al pan saporito gratin seafood served on lemon leaf
Antico fattore dei monti lattari appetizer of the lattari mountains with prosciutto, mozzarella, napoli salami, bacon, ricotta and grilled vegetables
Tortino di alici in tempura con salsa ponzu anchovy pie served with creamed potatoes
Sfoglie di carne all’insalata slices of meat to the salad
Antipasto antico marinaretto antipasto di mare con seppie, calamari, polpo, frutti di mare, limone
Calamarata trafilata “pastificio antonio massa” all’amatriciana di mare calamarata pasta "pastificio antonio massa" with fish
Agnolotti tirati a mano alla caprese pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese with tomato
Paccheri alla borgo marinara paccheri pasta seafood and tomato
Risottino carnaroli con gamberetti, zucchine biologiche e zeste di limoni di sorrento carnaroli rice with shrimps, organic zucches and lemons of sorrento
Spaghetti di gragnano con astice e pomodori del vesuvio spaghetti with lobster and tomato from vesuvius
Filetto di branzino in crosta di mandorle fillet of fish branzino in almond crust
Filetto di orata del tirreno su crema di fagioli e patate croccanti fillet of sea bream fish with cream of beans and crispy potatoes
Parmigiana di pesce bandiera in crosta fish puff with vegetables, mozzarella and tomatoes
Gran fritto del golfo pesce fritto con calamari, gamberi, acciughe
Arrosto di carne nostrano con verdurine dell'orto roast mixed meat with mixed salad
Coreografia di frutta fresca con mousse alla vaniglia fresh fruit with vanilla mousse
Stratificazione di babà crema chantilly, zeste di arance, rum agricole neapolitan baba cake
Frangipane di frolla e crema pasticcera al limone con fragoline e zabaione al marsala tart with cream and strawberries
Millefoglie di marasche e yogurt pasta sfoglia, marasche, spuma di yogurt bio puff pastry with yogurt and cherries cream
Tiramisù crema di mascarpone, savoiardi alla nizzarda, caffè espresso, crumble di cioccolato 70% tiramisù cake
Delizia al limone lemon cake
Mini eggplant parmigiana
Mini gateau salsiccia e funghi (mini gateau with fresh sausage and mushrooms)
Minicake with swordfish and ginger
Vegan cheesecake with salmon and pistachios
Terrina di verdure e speck (terrine of vegetables and speck)
Patè di tonno (tuna patè)
Plumcake con zucchine e asiago (zucchini and asiago cheese plumcake)
Cavatoni con radicchio porro e speck
Cous cous al pollo (cous cous with chicken)
Crepes con mozzarella e funghi (crepes with mushrooms and mozzarella)
Crepes con ricotta e spinaci (crepes with ricotta and spinach)
Lasagna bianca agli ortaggi (vegetables white lasagna)
Lasagna bolognese
Maltagliati freschi al burro di alici alle erbe aromatiche e mandorle tritate
Minipolpettoni di soia alla cipolla e miele con contorno di spicy chips irish style (onion and honey soy mini meatballs with irish style spicy chips)
Carrè di maiale alla grappa con contorno di spicy chips irish style (pork loin with grappa with a side of irish spicy chips)
Grilled salmon or tuna or swordfish with fresh salad
Mozzarella di bufala
Manzo grappa e miele aromatizzato alla salvia (beef with grappa and honey flavored with sage)
Chocolate cake
Pastiera napoletana
Bignè farciti con crema di caprino e speck (cream puffs stuffed with goat cream and speck)
Crostatine con crema di pesce spada allo zenzero (tartlets with ginger swordfish cream)
Empanadas di melanzane e zucchine ( eggplant and courgette empanadas)
Plumcake alle melanzane e asiago (eggplants and asiago cheese plumcake)
Spiedini di crespelle vegane ai funghi porcini (skewers of vegan crepes with porcini mushrooms)
Tortine di pesce spada e zenzero (minicake with swordfish and ginger)
Stecchi di tortillas al forno con gamberi (tortilla sticks baked with shrimp)
Cheeecake al salmone e pistacchio (cheesecake with salmon and pistachios)
Cavatoni con salmone, zucchine e crema di latte (cavatoni pasta with salmon, zucchini and milk cream)
Seafood risotto
Mushrooms and parmigiano risotto
Penne con il salmone affumicato, crema di latte e pistacchio (penne pasta with smoked salmon, milk cream and pistacchios)
Calamaretti con patate viola e cannella (roasted little squids with violet smashed potatoes and cinnamon)
Cubetti di spada con salsa al limone e peperoni gialli
Insalata di polpo con spinaci (octopus salad with spinaches
Polpette di tonno alla salsa di pomodoro fresco e basilico con scaglie di grana tuna meatballs in fresh tomato and basil sauce with parmesan flakes)
Baba
Tartelletta alla crema di vaniglia e prugne. ( tartlet with vanilla cream and prunes.)
Tiramisù
Bresaola tagliata fine e servita con carciofi e grana
Tagliere di salumi nostrani della tradizione
Fiocco e culatello dop di parma 18 mesi servito con pane caldo e burro
Raviolacci saltati con gamberi e pancetta tesa al pepe
Pennette saltate con pomodori secchi, olive piccanti e pecorino
Spaghetti al pomodoro del "piennolo"
Entrecôte di angus beef grigliato e servito con patate arrosto e insalata mista
Spiedone argentino con cipolla rossa grigliato e servito con salsa bernese e patate in buccia
Costata di maialino casertana servita con patate arrosto
Crêpes al gianduia
Torta del giorno
Tiramisù
Oysters and prosecco
Anchovies from cetara with lemon zest and bruschetta
Tuna tartare with gold powder and pink pepper
Mixed pasta with lobster
Seabass fillet in potatoes crust and sprouts salad
Lemon’s delizia
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 Basilicata.
What does a private chef service include in Basilicata?
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 Basilicata?
The price of renting a chef in Basilicata 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 54 EUR to 101 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 54 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 59 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 70 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 101 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 Basilicata?
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 41 chefs available in Basilicata. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Basilicata 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 Basilicata?
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 Basilicata each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Basilicata, 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 Basilicata.
Cost of a private chef in Basilicata
The cost of hiring a private chef in Basilicata 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 54 EUR to 101 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 54 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 59 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 70 EUR
For 2 people: 101 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 Basilicata?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Basilicata: 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 Basilicata!

A Private Chef in Basilicata makes you enjoy the best gastronomy
Try the Take a Chef experience: let a Private Chef transform your home into one of Basilicata’s top restaurants. Whatever the occasion, Take a Chef is a great way to add a fresh twist to your meals, be it a romantic dinner, a family lunch or brunch with friends. All you have to do is tell us what you're craving and our chefs will send you menu proposals designed around your tastes. Choose your favourite one and on the day of the service, your chef will head to their preferred local markets to pick up the freshest, tastiest produce. They will then come to your home, to prepare the entire menu directly in your kitchen. And to make sure you can really sit back and enjoy the experience, they will provide table service and make sure to clean up thoroughly before leaving.

Open your house to a new gastronomic experience
Enjoy a Private Chef service that will offer you a unique dining experience perfect for marking important occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. It can also be a great way to give a fresh twist to a date, family dinner or lunch with friends. All you need to do is tell us what cuisine you’re craving and any other preferences you may have. Once we have a good idea of your tastes, our chefs will send you plenty of menu proposals for you to choose from.

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Talk to our chefs in Basilicata
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