Private Chef in Ravenna
Rent one of our 82 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Ravenna
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Ravenna in March 2017, more than 82 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Ravenna and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Emilia-Romagna.
Starting in 2017, 3,625 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Ravenna. To book your chef in Ravenna, 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 1,226 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 15,881 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,625 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Ravenna usually book menus around 75 EUR per person, including 4.59 courses, sharing an average of 3.57 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 Ravenna.












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!
82 Private Chefs in Ravenna
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More than 3,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.71 Chef
The guests in Ravenna have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.71.
4.71 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Ravenna received an average score of 4.71.
4.54 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.54 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Ravenna has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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1,226 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Ravenna
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
Caprese( mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and oil)
Fassona carpaccio
Charcuterie board
Homemade gnocchi with speck and rocket
Homemade pappardelle with wild boar ragù
Tortelli stuffed with ricotta and pears
Roast beef with tuna sauce
Stewed wild boar with olives, capers and onions
Veal rolls with raw ham and cheese
Fruit tart
Apple pie
Italian tiramisuitalian
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
Local bruschette with season vegetables
Eggplant "parmigiana" rolls
Cheese soufflé with parmigiano and pecorino
Handmade pici "al fumo" (typical sauce of cortona with smoked bacon, rosemary, parmigiano and cream)
Handmade tagliatelle with saffron and parmisan cream
Handmade gnocchi with gorgonzola cream
Asparagus risotto
Rosemary fillet of beef and potatoes cream
Wild boar and potatoes purea
Peposo dell'impruneta (stewed beef with black pepper and red wine)
Tartare of "chianina" beef
Tiramisù
Panna cotta with caramello
Lemon mousse
Chicken liver parfait with toasted pan brioche and vinsanto gelatine
Antipasto toscano:selection of tuscan cheses,cured meats,mixed crostini,served with pickled veg,seasonal fruit and and wine gelatine
Artichoke carpaccio served with parmesan and black truffles shaves
Mushrooms flan with pecorino fondue and hazelnuts crumbles
Fish meatballs with salad and sweet and sour sauce
Beef tartar on toasted pan brioche and green sauce
Mixed seasonal roasted vegetables,panfried smoked scamorza cheese and crispy pancetta
Frittata made with pepperoni,aurugula and sheep cheese
Deep fried bread dumplings served with tuscan prosciutto and stracchino cheesecheese
Selection of 3 different pizza
Florentine style asapragus with poached eggs and pecorino cream
Eggplant parmigiana
Traditional caprese salad served with capers,olives and fresh onion
Cheese tasting with selection of wine gelatine,honey and mustrad
Deep fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta cheese and anchovy fillet
Warm sicilian caponata served with toasted carasau chips
Traditional pappardelle with wild boar ragout sauce
"gnudi" : handmade spinach and ricotta cheese dumplings in butter and sage cream
Traditional lasagna
Spaghetti carbonara
Pici cacio e pepe (creamy sauce with pecorino romano and freshly ground black pepper)
Rigatoni with pork sausage and bell peppers sauce
Spaghetti aglio,olio e peperoncino(garlic,extravirgin olive oil and chilly pepper) served with savoured breadcrumbs
Risotto red beetroot and gorgonzola cheese
Hand made tagliatelle with bolognese sauce
Raviolo stuffed wit ricotta cheese and spinach with butter and sage sauce
Gnocchi with pesto and fresh cherry tomato
Seafood carbonara
Scialatielli with clams and bottarga
Paccheri with mussles,cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves
Risotto with saffron and zucchini blossoms
Giant shellshape pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach served with besciamel sauce
Chicken tagliata with parmesan flakes honey mustard ad fresh salad
Beef meatballs with tomato sauce and greenpeas florentine style
Baked seabass served with seasonal roasted vegetables and handmade mayonnaise
Cod fillet "guazzetto"
Romana style saltimbocca with mixed sauteed vegetables and crunchy onion
Beef fillet mignon with mashed potatoes,dijonmustard sauce and glazed shallotsd
Chicken cutlet with salad and frenchfries
Shredded pork loin served with cannellini beans sweet and sour red onion rings and aurugula
Milanese style veal cutlet
Slow cooked pork ribs with roasted mix vegetables and demiglace sauce
Eggplant cutlet served with tomato sauce and melting mozzarella
Stewed spinach and kettelfish served in tomato sauce and garlichy toasted tuscan bread
Beef tbone steak with cannellini beans and roasted potatoes
Chicken thight cacciatora style with potato gratin
Traditional tiramisù
Handmade "millefoglie" with raspberry and cocholate drops
Mixed flavours italian gelato
Chocholate cake with vanilla gelato
Apple tart with cinnamon custard cream
Panna cotta with red berries or chocholate sauce
Chocholate salami
Sliced mixed seasonal fruit with vanilla icecream
Fruit tart
Tuscan biscotti"cantucci di prato"served with vinsanto sweet wine
Cheesecake lime and pink pepper flavoured
Profitteroles
Sponge cake with custard cream and strawberries
Onion with pecorino fondue
Beef tartar with crispy egg
Sea bass fish tartare
Tagliolini pasta with cuttlefish ink, shrimp, thyme
Crispy lasagna with tuscan wild boar ragù
Homemade gnocchi with speck and rocket
Catalan style prawns
Beef fillet larded with aromatic herbs
Sliced eggplant soy source marinade with basil accompanied by carrot souceegg
Hazelnut brittle, cinnamon and white chocolate
Pistachio mousse
Creamy mascarpone and lime
Fresh mixed seasonal salad with seeds and balsamic vinegar vinaigrette
Caprese salad with olives,capers,red onion.fresh basil
Crunchy panzanella
Mixed grilled veg served with burrata cheese,fresh basil and extravirgin oil
Grilled mixed meat:chicken skewers,saussages,roasted corn,beef
Italian gelato:chocolate,vanilla,pistachio
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 Ravenna.
What does a private chef service include in Ravenna?
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 Ravenna?
The price of renting a chef in Ravenna 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 44 EUR to 91 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 44 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 57 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 66 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 91 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 Ravenna?
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 82 chefs available in Ravenna. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Ravenna 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 Ravenna?
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 Ravenna each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Ravenna, 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 Ravenna.
Cost of a private chef in Ravenna
The cost of hiring a private chef in Ravenna 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 44 EUR to 91 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 44 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 57 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 66 EUR
For 2 people: 91 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 Ravenna?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Ravenna: 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 Ravenna!






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










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