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There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.

Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.

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!

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Daniele Ravese

Milano

4.6 • 289 services

Giuseppina Serra

Aosta

4.6 • 74 services

Valentina De Palma

Taranto

4.8 • 59 services

Maurizio Vergara

Lecce

4.7 • 39 services

Fabio De Pinto

Milan

4.9 • 24 services

Giulio Chef Ratatouille

Milano

4.5 • 17 services

Elisa Scala

Milano

4.9 • 14 services

Domenico Bianco

Conversano

5 • 12 services

Lallis Food

Lucca

4.7 • 219 services

Alessandro Torzoni

Sinalunga

4.4 • 205 services

Gabriele Mossa

Cortona

4.8 • 165 services

Bartolo Favaloro

Firenze

4.8 • 162 services

Demaride Campanile

Francavilla Fontana

4.8 • 149 services

Nicholas Bianchini

Arezzo

4.8 • 104 services

Chef'n'chef Catering

Cantù

4.7 • 102 services

Enrico Pantorno

Barrafranca

4.9 • 97 services

Fabio Simone

Catania

4.8 • 92 services

Lorenzo Torzoni

Sinalunga

4.6 • 86 services

Giuseppe Rubino

Palermo

4.6 • 82 services

Graziella Malgeri

Pisa

4.6 • 80 services

Thomas Beretta

Venice

4.9 • 79 services

Gabriella Carrozzini

Firenze

4.7 • 70 services

Adolfo Sellitto

Salerno

4.7 • 66 services

Raffaele Corona

Florence

5 • 62 services

More than 53300 guests have already enjoyed the experience

4.67

Average score based on 11531 reviews

4.51 Chef

The guests in Italy have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.51.

4.68 Food quality

The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Italy received an average score of 4.68.

4.61 Presentation

Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.61 average score.

4.8 Cleaningness

The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Italy has been scored with a 4.8 on average.

Chef Rudy was an INCREDIBLE chef! We celebrated Mother’s Day and my mother’s 60th birthday celebration all in one and he made our evening very special! We all had a seafood based 4 course meal, throughly explained and presented in a way like no other. He was marvelous and very professional. Made us feel very comfortable and at ease with being apart of our celebration.

Chef Arnaud Cometti came by to give us a mothers day experience that my wife and my mother thoroughly enjoyed and will never forget. The food on every course was amazing, the portions were large, and he was overall super friendly and personable. Each dish reflected not only refined technique but also a deep understanding of how to elevate a meal into a memory.

Sólo podemos dar las gracias al chef Adrián y a Elena por acompañarnos en nuestro evento y hacer que nosotros y nuestros invitados sólo nos preocupemos de disfrutar. Desde el minuto 1 han demostrado su profesionalidad y buen hacer, su capacidad de adaptarse y los platos han superado nuestras expectativas. Cantidades más que generosas, sabores riquísimos y presentación impecable. A destacar por unanimidad la carrot cake. Mil gracias a los dos por contribuir a que nuestro día sea realmente especial.

Lonel was amazing! I can’t honestly describe how perfect he was! He brought along his own decoration and personalised bits to make our dinner special - as it was for a hen party he brought team bride napkins for us which was so nice! He arrived bang on time was so friendly and great to chat to, as soon as he started cooking our whole villa filled with the most delicious smell! The food was all served beautifully and tasted as good as it looked! I would 100% recommend him to anyone 11/10 from us all :)

Such fantastic dishes and a wonderful experience provided - we will definitely be asking him to come back!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Fernando cook for us during our stay in Porto, and he was truly exceptional. From start to finish, his communication was excellent – friendly, prompt, and clear. Fernando arrived on time, was incredibly polite, and made us feel at ease straight away. He went above and beyond in every way. The ingredients he brought were of outstanding quality – he even took the time to show us everything he was using, and it was clear how passionate he is about his craft. Despite our Airbnb only having a small kitchen with just an oven and a hot plate, Fernando created the most incredible meal of our trip. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavour, and explained to us with care. He even made the sangria we enjoyed during the evening, which was absolutely delicious! Fernando was super friendly, professional throughout, and left the kitchen spotless after he finished. It felt like such a special experience, and we loved every moment of it. We wouldn’t hesitate to book Fernando again next time we’re in Porto – highly, highly recommended! THANK YOU! :)

Todo súper.

Great night, great food! Highly recommend

Chef Stef was awesome! I had told her about dietary restrictions/allergies and was afraid there wasn’t going to be anyone that would be able to accommodate but right away she was able to create a unique yummy menu based on our favorites and careful to avoid any dietary restrictions. When she got here she was polite and patient and ALL of the dishes were amazing, looked amazing, and great portion sizes. We already are excited about the next dinner with chef Stef!!

Chef Sabrina was absolutely phenomenal! We had a celebration dinner for 10 adults + 3 kids and everyone was in awe of the experience. From the start, she was great at communicating about the menu and the planning. The AirBnB where we staying turned out not to be great as far as kitchen equipment, but she didn't skip a beat and the meal was wonderful from start to finish. She was even extremely kind to the older kid (9) who decided to become her "helper" through the meal. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are very grateful.

Stuart is a great chef and provided a fantastic meal for us at our Airbnb. The process was easy, the produce was very fresh and the kitchen was cleaned immaculately afterwards. I would definitely recommend this service!

Chef Maggie and Alana were incredible. They came prepared, were easy to work with, and the whole night was a breeze. They made our birthday girl feel incredibly special and accommodated all of our requests. A standout dish was her calamari - it was the freshest I've ever tasted and multiple guests said it was the best calamari they've ever tasted. The ricotta donuts with dipping sauces and ice cream were also such a fun way to end our meal. I would highly recommend booking Chef Maggie for a special event!

Thank you Chef!! This was a birthday gift for my Husband, and it was absolutely perfect. Accommodations were made upon request for the menu. Chef spent the evening cooking and talking with us. It was such a fun evening getting to know him and sharing stories while enjoying the incredible food. He described each dish while presenting it. It was a fantastic evening. I cannot wait for him to come over and cook again!

Hired Chef Ehe for breakfast service for two days for a bachelor party. Rave reviews all around. Would highly recommend and would use his services again.

Chef Dakota provided an all-around incredible Mother's Day experience for us. Communication was great leading up to the event, and he was a joy to have around while he worked. The food was excellent and enjoyed by everyone!

Chef Ta was A+. Highly, highly recommend!

Ismael y sus compañeras trabajaron fenomenal. Todo salio muy rico. Repetiremos seguro.

Andy (Fallon-Barnes) made sure our special evening was a unique, and incredible experience. "Take a Chef" was really easy to navigate, and book and (from the off) communicate with the chefs. We felt safe using the site throughout. We booked Andy for my 60th birthday meal (for 15).......The food was cooked to perfection, with dish explanations for all options delivered eloquently. Andy was cooking close to the dining area, which added a unique element to the setting. He was on the periphery during courses, yet also very much present as 'part of the experience', and he added polite humour to the evening. The clean up was exceptional, and his eventual exit were also very well timed, and balanced. A first rate evening enjoyed by all of our guests, and an experience we will never forget Thanks Andy, and Thanks TAKE A CHEF!

such a special experience - very smooth and easy to organize!

Impresionante servicio, perfectamente puntual y la comida simplemente increíble, absolutamente recomiendo al chef Alex, muy profesional al igual que su ayudante

Such fantastic dishes and a wonderful experience provided - we will definitely be asking him to come back!

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About us

Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

+10

years since our launch

2.3M

guests enjoyed our experience

+40k

chefs have joined us

+100

countries available

TECHNOLOGY

We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.

FOOD

We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.

HOSPITALITY

We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.

Trusted by industry leaders

With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.