Private Chef in Genoa
Rent one of our 125 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Genoa
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Genoa in July 2015, more than 125 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Genoa and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Liguria.
Starting in 2015, 1,162 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Genoa. To book your chef in Genoa, 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 483 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,233 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.74 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,162 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Genoa usually book menus around 79 EUR per person, including 3.92 courses, sharing an average of 4.23 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 Genoa.












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!
125 Private Chefs in Genoa
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More than 1,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.43 Chef
The guests in Genoa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.43.
4.86 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Genoa received an average score of 4.86.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Genoa has been scored with a 5 on average.
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483 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Genoa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Scampi, patata, zola e panbrioche
Cavolo nero. gambero e salsa marinara
Zucca, pancia di maiale croccante e amaretto
Tartare di manzo, caviale, spuma di parmigiano e crema di prezzemolo
Stecco fritto di baccalà mantecato e le sue salse
Mango, avocado, salmone e riso nero
Spaghetto alle ostriche
Tagliatelle al ragù di anatra, pistacchi, crumble di pomodori secchi
Spaghetti, vongole, riduzione di prezzemolo, bottarga
Risotto, gambero rosso, riduzione di zibibbo e polvere di liquirizia
Pappardelle e astice
Gnocchi, ragù emiliano, crema di parmigiano, crumble di pane carasau
Fiorentina su piastra di sale e i suo contorni
Agnello alle tre consistenze cona purea di patate
Cotoletta alla milanese, crema di patate al tartufo e maionese alla nocciola
Spada, caponata di melanzane, riduzione di balsamico
Salmone a mollo (salmone infuso in the matcha, pack choi al forno e panko al nero di seppia)
Ricciola, anguria e menta
Il mio tiramisù
Cheesecake alle fragole
Il tortino al cioccolato dal cuore caldo e gelato alla vaniglia
Cannolo siciliano scomposto
Mousse al cioccolato e namelaka di lampone
Torta caprese, crema di nocciola e polvere di caffè
Bruschetta del king with datterino’s tomatoes, burrata and handmade pesto
Crostino toscano con burro di malga - tuscan crostino with mountain butter
Tagliere di salumi toscani del norcino (salame, salsiccia stagionata e lardo di colonnata) - platter of tuscan cured meats from the norcino (salami, seasoned sausage and colonnata lard)
Pecorini con marmellate handmade - pecorino cheese with handmade marmelade
Pappa al pomodoro classica - pappa al pomodoro classic tuscan dish based on cooked bread, fresh tomatoes and basil
Peach burrata salad with onions, pistacchio’s crumble , spicy oil , basil and balsamic glaze
Tuscan typical crusher soup with agricoltural oil and rosemary
Eggplant cream and rustic croutons with evo oil
Caprese salad with mozzarella fiordilatte, tuscan canestrino tomato and basil oil - insalata caprese con mozzarella fiordilatte , pomodoro canestrino toscano e olio al basilico
Pepper stuffed with meat and baked in oven
Cheesy burrata crostini with parma’s ham and melon
Tordelli fatti a mano con ragù toscano con rosmarino - handmade tordelli with tuscan ragout with rosemary
Risotto al chianti classico - classic chianti risotto
Ravioli gnudi ( ricotta e spinaci) al burro noisette e salvia -ravioli gnudi (ricotta and spinach) with noisette butter and sage
Risotto crema di zucchine e robiola del pastore - risotto with zucchini cream and shepherd's robiola
Pici senesi with crumbs
Spaghetti with anchovies butter, garlic, oil and chilli pepper with crispy bread
Gnocchi cheese, pepper and crispy guanciale
Spaghetti with handmade fresh tomatoes sugo, basil and salted ricotta
Risotto with porcini mushrooms
Handmade pasta with zucchini’s cream, sauteed zucchini and zucchini flowers and saffron cream
Pappardelle with wild boar ragù
Tuscan sausage in the oven with potatoes, bell pepper and roasted garlic
Beef stew with tuscan red wine with butter potatoes, sweet and sour carrots and onions
Florentine trippa in tomatoes soup and croutons
Chicken in crock (with tomato sauce, tuscan olives and mediterranean herbs)
Rosticciana (pork ribs) brased with garlic, rosemary and smoked paprika on fennel and orange salad
Scaloppine pizzaiola with pesto souce and tomatoes, onions and oregano salad
Eggplant parmesan with burrata’s cream
Homemade meatballs with fresh tomato souce , salted ricotta cheese and basil
Tiramisù
Panna cotta con frutti di bosco caldi - panna cotta with warm berries
Cantucci con gelato alla crema - cantucci biscuit (with almonds) cream ice cream
Apple and cinnamon hot cake with vanilla ice cream
Crostino di pane croccante con ragù di vongole - crispy bread crouton with clam ragout
Burratina con acciughe sott'olio e acqua di pomodoro con basilico fresco - burratina cheese with anchovies in oil and tomato water with fresh basil
Gamberone su cipolline caramellate con uvetta e pinoli - prawn on caramelised onions with sultanas and pine nuts
Crostino di pane con burro montato e acciughe - crispbread with whipped butter and anchovies
Pappa al pomodoro con cozze e vongole - pappa al pomodoro with mussels and clam
Spaghetti burrata e alici - spaghetti burrata and anchovies
Linguine datterini gialli, fiori di zucca e gamberetti - linguine yellow dates, squash blossoms and shrimps
Pasta mista con fagioli e cozze - pasta mix with mussels and cream of beans
Paccheri alla trabaccolara - paccheri with fish ragù
Fusilli con frutti di mare, olive taggiasche e pomodorini - fusilli pasta with seafood, taggiasca olives and cherry tomatoes
Linguine nere con ragù di pesce bianco e zest di limone caramellato - black linguine with white fish ragout and caramelized lemon zest
Gamberone scottato con insalata di stracciatella e pomodoro ciliegino con zest di limone - seared prawn with stracciatella salad and cherry tomato with lemon zest
Ombrina, orata o branzino (a seconda del pescato) all'acquapazza - ombrine, bream or sea bass (depending on catch) in acquapazza with tomatoes, capers and herbs
Ombrina, orata o branzino (a seconda del pescato) al forno con pomodorini datterini e olive taggiasche - ombrine, bream or sea bass (depending on catch) baked with cherry tomatoes and taggiasca olives
Zuppetta di vongole e cozze al pomodoro con pane croccante - tomato clam and mussel soup with crusty bread
Filetto di salmone in crosta di pistacchio e miele - salmon fillet in a pistachio and honey crust
Panna cotta con frutti rossi - panna cotta with warm berries
Tiramisù
Clafoutis di ciliegie o pesche - cherry or peach clafoutis
Crema chantilly con cruble di frolla e frutti di bosco - chantilly cream with shortbread cruble and berries
Cantucci alla mandorla con vin santo - cantucci biscuit with almonds with sweet tuscan wine
Tortino al cacao dal cuore fondente con zest di arancia - dark hearted cocoa cake with orange zest
Fiori di zucca ripieni di ricotta e alici - squash blossoms stuffed with ricotta and anchovies
Vol au vent ai funghi e besciamella - mushroom and béchamel vol au vent
Burratina con acciughe e acqua di pomodoro - burratina cheese with anchovies and tomato water
Bruschetta con gorgonzola e cipolline caramellate - hot bruschetta with gorgonzola cheese and caramelized onions
Tart tatin con cipolle, aceto balsamico e fiocchi di caprino aromatizzato - tart tatin with onions, balsamic vinegar and flavored goat cheese flakes
Gnocchetti di patate con crema di gorgonzola e pancetta croccante - gnocchi with gorgonzola cream and crispy bacon
Tortellini ripieni di ricotta e spinaci con fonduta di parmigiano e salvia del giardino - tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach, served with parmesan fondue and garden sage
Lasagne bianche con funghi porcini e besciamella - lasagne with mushrooms and béchamel
Risotto con radicchio trevisano e taleggio - travisano radicchio and taleggio cheese risotto
Risotto alla carbonara con rosso d'uovo, bacon croccante e pecorino romano - carbonara risotto with egg yolk, crispy bacon and pecorino romano cheese
Filetto di maiale arrosto con vellutata di patate e porri - roast pork fillet with potato and leek velouté
Tagliata di manzo con crema di gorgonzola e patate novelle - sliced beef with gorgonzola cream and baby potatoes
Costolette di maiale arrostite con patate e cipolle - roasted pork ribs with potatoes and onions
Cappello del prete con verdure deglassate e il suo sugo - braised beef with deglazed vegetables and its own sauce
Rollè di pollo lardellato con spinaci e provola, il suo sugo al vino e patate arrosto - larded chicken roll with spinach and provolone cheese, its wine sauce and roast potatoes
Tiramisù
Cantucci alla mandorla con vin santo - cantucci biscuit with almonds with sweet tuscan wine
Torta di sfoglia alle mele e cannella - apple and cinnamon puff pastry cake
Crema chantilly con cruble di frolla e frutti di bosco - chantilly cream with shortbread cruble and berries
Tortino al cacao dal cuore fondente con zest di arancia - dark hearted cocoa cake with orange zest
La parmigianina di melanzane e zucchine in cocotte
Il salmone marinato alla rapa rossa, la crema di avocado e polvere di cipolla bruciata
Sashimi di manzo, gazpacho di peperone tiepido e burrata
Polentina fritta e ragù di costine cotte a bassa temperatura
Gnocco fritto, formaggi e salumi della tradizione
Trota iridea marinata, robiola mantecata, mele e panbrioche home made
Calamarata ai tre pomodori, briciole di pane al basilico e crema di bufala
Tagliatelle al ragù alla bolognese come una volta
Spaghetto al ragù di crudo di parma
Risotto, zafferano, funghi porcini, melograno e polvere di pane al basilico
Risotto al chianti, balsamico alla cipolla caramellata, guanciale e stracciatella di bufala
Gnocchetti di patate, scampi, burrata
Filetto di maiale cotto a bassa temperatura con la fonduta cacio e pepe e le patate croccanti
Picanha cotta a bassa temperatura con la caponatina dello chef
Tagliata di manzo, riduzione di vino rosso, verdure di stagione
Baccalà mantecato e polentina morbida
Polpo, crema di fagioli, pomodorini confit e polvere di mandorle
Orata cotta a bassa temperatura, verdure di stagione e pane carasau
La cheesecake 2.0 al cioccolato
Il mio tiramisù
La mousse al mascarpone e miele
Il tortino al cioccolato
Il cannolo siciliano scomposto
La crostatina all’antica al contrario
Verdure ripiene arrosto
Antipasti misti (bagna cauda con pinzimonio, giardiniera rossa in agrodolce, salsiccia di bra, toma locale)
Bruschette miste di pane rustico con mousse di verdure, formaggi e salumi
Tajarin fatti a mano al ragù di salsiccia
Risotto funghi, zafferano, riduzione di aceto balsamico
Agnolotti ricotta e bietole, fonduta di formaggio, mandorle tostate
Involtini di vitella al sugo con patate
Filetto di maiale al vino bianco con ratatouille di verdure
Flan di verdure di stagione, fonduta di formaggio, guanciale croccante
Tiramisù
Bicerin mousse con crumble
Bunet
Insalata di bottarga, sedano, pomodorini, pane carasau
Cozze gratinate allo zafferano
Bruschette miste di pane rustico con mousse di verdure, affumicati di pesce
Risotto cozze e zafferano
Paccheri al ragù di calamari, zest di limone
Fregola ai frutti di mare
Flan di baccalà, tapenade
Filetto di pesce (pescato del giorno), cipolle caramellate, patate in verde
Calamari ripieni al vino bianco, patate in verde
Tiramisù
Bunet
Bicerin mousse con crumble
La bruschetta della tradizione
Tartare di manzo, burratina e crema di basilico
Carpaccio di spada con insalatina di stagione agli agrumi
Melanzana alla parmigiana
Risotto al barbera e la salsiccia di bra
Troccolo, orata, pomodorini e basilico
Raviolo ricotta e spinaci ai tre pomodori
Gnocchetti al forno allo scoglio
Filetto di maiale con riduzione di vino rosso e contorno tricolore
Entrecote, patate al forno e riduzione di balsamico
Palamita scottata, zucchine alla mentuccia e polvere di pane al nero di seppia
Tartare di verdure e tomino grigliato
Il mio tiramisù
Cheesecake al cioccolato
La mousse al cioccolato e lamponi
Cannolo siciliano scomposto
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 Genoa.
What does a private chef service include in Genoa?
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 Genoa?
The price of renting a chef in Genoa 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 51 EUR to 96 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 51 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 66 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 70 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 96 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 Genoa?
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 125 chefs available in Genoa. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Genoa 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 Genoa?
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 Genoa each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Genoa, 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 Genoa.
Cost of a private chef in Genoa
The cost of hiring a private chef in Genoa 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 51 EUR to 96 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 51 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 66 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 70 EUR
For 2 people: 96 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 Genoa!
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 Genoa?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Genoa: 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 Genoa!






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










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