Chef Francesco Paolo Gargiulo

Our Chef created an amazing dining experience for our group of 15 and we could not have asked for anything more!!

Francesco Paolo Gargiulo Was AMAZING!!! Best evening ever !! Highly recommend

Our experience with private chef Francesco in Italy was unforgettable. During our trip, we decided to treat ourselves by booking a private chef to cook for us at our villa. Francesco not only met, but exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Before the actual dinner, our communication with Francesco was knowledgeable and friendly. He attentively listened to our requests and accommodated our special dietary needs, suggesting enticing alternatives from traditional Italian recipes. This planning built a strong trust for the upcoming dinner. Francesco and his assistant arrived at the agreed time and began preparing a diverse and technically challenging meal. Their work was both efficient and unobtrusive, and each dish was skillfully prepared. The risotto, in particular, was exceptional, showcasing Francesco’s ability to master demanding dishes. The highlight of the dinner was Francesco’s ability to blend traditional flavors with new, bold creations, which brought smiles of satisfaction to both my spouse and me. The dishes were the best of our entire trip, a significant achievement since it was a special vacation for us. Francesco not only provided excellent food but also took care of cleaning the kitchen after dinner, leaving it in impeccable condition. His thoughtfulness and professionalism ensured that the entire experience was carefree and enjoyable for both of us. I highly recommend Francesco's services to anyone who wants to experience authentic Italian cuisine comfortably in their own home or vacation property. This experience not only enriched our trip to Italy but also left us with lasting memories of outstanding hospitality and culinary excellence.

The chef and his staff were very attentive to our large party of people. They were able to adjust the serving time for two of our party due to issues and couldn’t have been kinder. The chef even made a cake and had two bottles of Prosecco for three birthdays we were having while here. The food was excellent, tasted lovely and presented. I highly recommend him.

Chef Francesco Paolo & his two assistants were fantastic! They were responsive via the Take A Chef website & via WhatsApp when it came to requesting slight changes to the menu and coordinating arrival times. They were a very polite team. The meal was delicious & the ingredients were sourced locally from a market same day. I highly recommend using Chef Francesco Paolo for your private dining experience.

We were exhausted after traveling all day. It was great to have someone make food for us at the house so we could relax and unpack. The food was fresh and it was a wonderful variety.

The chef was wonderful, the food was outstanding the taste was refreshing and some of the dishes we haven’t had before so it was a joy to experience it. The dessert was amazing first time trying that. If we could have him every night we would. Thank you for your hospitality and amazing dishes