Private Chef in Lecce
Rent one of our 63 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lecce
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lecce in December 2016, more than 63 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lecce and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Apulia.
Starting in 2016, 4,594 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lecce. To book your chef in Lecce, 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 2,583 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 16,774 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, 4,594 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lecce usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 4.43 courses, sharing an average of 4.85 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 Lecce.












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!
63 Private Chefs in Lecce
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More than 4,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Lecce have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lecce received an average score of 4.75.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lecce has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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2,583 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lecce
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Fave e cicorie - broad beans and chicory
Pittule - salento's pittule
Crostone di formaggio fresco e capocollo di martina franca - crostone of fresh cheese and capocollo di martina franca
Orecchiette al sugo e cacio ricotta - orecchiette with sauce and cacio ricotta cheese
Parmigiana di melanzane, mozzarella e basilico (anche per vegetariano) - eggplant, mozzarella and basil parmigiana (also for vegetarian)
Sagne n’cannulate alla ricotta forte - sagne n'cannulate with strong ricotta cheese
Spaghetti, tocchetti di pesce spada e melanzane (anche gluten free) - spaghetti tocchetti swordfish and eggplant (also gluten free)
Involtini alla leccese al sugo di pomodoro ciliegino - leccese-style roulades with cherry tomato sauce
Polpette al sugo - meatballs with sauce
Pezzetti di manzo al sugo - chunks of beef in gravy
Filetto di orata alla salentina (cipolla, ciliegino, basilico, origano, pinoli) - salento-style fillet of sea bream (onion, cherry, basil, oregano, pine nuts)
Piccola selezione di mignon alla pasta di mandorle (3 pz. per ospite) - small selection of almond paste mignons (3 pcs. per guest)
Tiramisù artigianale - homemade tiramisu
Torta pasticciotto - pasticciotto cake
Cruditè di verdure con pinzimonion all'aceto balsamico / raw vegetables with balsamic "pinzimonio"
Pane, focaccia, taralli, pane integrale / wholemeal bread, bread, focaccia, taralli
Panzerotti
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
Purè fave e cicorie con crostini di pane, verdure stufate e cipolla in agrodolce / fava beens puree and chicory with bread croutons, stewed vegetables and onion in sweet and sour
Grigliata di gamberoni, pesce spada, e calamari / grilled mix fish by adriatic sea (prowns, swardfish, squid)
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)
Crostata di ricotta e limone / ricotta and lemon tart
Apulian sushi roll with local raw and cooked fish
Sushi bagel with fresh local seafood
Kakiage tempura
Home made shrimp gyoza
Puglia seafood udon
Chicken teriaky udon
Tuna tataki in poppyseed crust, primitivo wine jelly, tahina sauce
Garlic & miso chicken served with stewed veggie
Katsu chicken bowl
Ponzu beef tataki
Japanese sweet potatoes creme brule
Japanese pancake served with custard cream
Tokyo cheese cake
Pittule salentine - salento pittule
Caponata pugliese (melanzane, zucchine, peperoni, ciliegino e olive) - apulian caponata (eggplant, zucchini, peppers, cherry and olives)
Verdure grigliate, formaggio primosale e olio evo - grilled vegetables, primosale cheese and evo oil
Melanzane con menta, aglio e olio evo - eggplant with mint, garlic and evo oil
Orecchiette pomodoro scattarisciato e cacio ricotta - orecchiette with tomato scattarisciato and cacio ricotta cheese
Spaghetto alle cozze (anche gluten free) - spaghetti with mussels (also gluten free)
Sagne n’cannulate alla ricotta forte - sagne n'cannulate with strong ricotta cheese
Involtini alla leccese al sugo di pomodoro ciliegino - leccese-style roulades with cherry tomato sauce
Polpette al sugo - meatballs with sauce
Parmigiana di melanzane - eggplant parmigiana
Tiramisù artigianale - homemade tiramisu
Torta pasticciotto - pasticciotto cake
Spumoncino artigianale - homemade spumoncino
Crostone, fresh cream cheese, figs, capocollo ham
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble, cacioricotta cheese
Classic barese focaccia bread
Classic puglian au gratin mussels - mussels au gratin
Peppered mussels ( sauteéd mussles )
Cheese carcuterie and home made marmelade
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella, lemon zest
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels and pecorino cheese )
Orecchiette, fresh tomatoes sauce, classic meatball
Risotto, confit tomatoes, crunchy capocollo ham, pecorino fondue
Tagliatelle with bolognese ragù ( meat mince sauce )
Bombette : typical meat filled rolls skewers served with roasted poatatoes
Apulian pork belly, pastrami served with fresh vegetables salad
Orange, lime and mint marinated pork shoulder, fresh salad or baked potatoes
Classic filled aubergine
My iconic tiramisu
Almond and chocolate cake
Carpaccio affumicato di manzo con nocciole e caciocavallo / smoked beef carpaccio with hezelnuts and caciovallo cheese
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
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
Orecchiette con ragù di maialino, tartufo nero e crema di zucca / orecchiette pasta with spig ragout, black truffle e pumpkin cream
Trofiette con funghi cardoncelli, salsiccia e pomodorini / trofiette pasta with cherry tomatoes, sausages and cardoncelli mushrooms
Tagliatelle con fonduta di formaggio di capra e funghi porcini / tagliatelle pasta with goat cheese and porcini mushroom fondue
Risotto con canestrato pugliese, riduzione al primitivo e capocollo croccante / risotto with "canestrato pugliese", primitive wine reduction and crispy capocollo ham
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)
Lombetto di vitellino con salsa al marsala, cardoncelli e purè di patate / veal loin with marsala sauce, cardoncelli mushrooms and mashed potatoes
Tagliata di angus con patate alla "cenere" rucola e grana / angus beef tagliata with "ash" potatoes rocket and grana cheese
Tradizionale ragù di polpette e involtini di manzo / traditional polpette and beef roll ragù
Crostata di ricotta e limone / ricotta and lemon tart
Millefoglie con crema pasticcera e frutti di bosco / millefeuille with pastry cream and berries
Sorbetto al limone / lemon organic sorbet
Tiramisù
Tortino al cioccolato con gelato alla vaniglia e frutta / chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fruit
Cozze gratinate - mussels gratin
Melanzane con menta, aglio e olio evo - eggplant with mint, garlic and evo oil
Pittule - salento's pittule
Ciceri e tria - ciceri and tria
Orecchiette con cime di rape - orecchiette pasta with turnips
Spaghetto alle cozze (anche gluten free) - spaghetti with mussels (also gluten free)
Filetto di orata alla salentina (cipolla, ciliegino, basilico, origano, pinoli) - salento-style fillet of sea bream (onion, cherry, basil, oregano, pine nuts)
Polpo leggermente scottato e purea di ceci - lightly seared octopus and chickpea puree
Cosciotto di tacchino alla birra artigianale marinato con erbe mediterranee - craft beer turkey leg marinated with mediterranean herbs
Spumoncino artigianale - homemade spumoncino
Tiramisù artigianale - homemade tiramisu
Torta pasticciotto - pasticciotto cake
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
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 Lecce.
What does a private chef service include in Lecce?
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 Lecce?
The price of renting a chef in Lecce 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 45 EUR to 104 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 45 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 60 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 68 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 104 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 Lecce?
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 63 chefs available in Lecce. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lecce 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 Lecce?
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 Lecce each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lecce, 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 Lecce.
Cost of a private chef in Lecce
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lecce 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 45 EUR to 104 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 45 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 60 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 68 EUR
For 2 people: 104 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 Lecce?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lecce: 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 Lecce!






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










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