Private Chef in Calabria
Rent one of our 22 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Calabria
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Calabria in October 2017, more than 22 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Calabria and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Calabria.
Starting in 2017, 985 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Calabria. To book your chef in Calabria, 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 76 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 203 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.2 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 985 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Calabria usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 3.85 courses, sharing an average of 6.22 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 Calabria.












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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
22 Private Chefs in Calabria
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More than 900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4 Chef
The guests in Calabria have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Calabria received an average score of 5.
4 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4 average score.
4 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Calabria has been scored with a 4 on average.
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76 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Calabria
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Antipasto family style
Eggplant caponata
Salumi e formaggi( local selection of cold cuts and cheeses )
Arancinetti ( fried rice balls )
Caserecci pasta "alla norma"
Fish and zucchini lasagna
Ricotta cheese pie
Assorted traditional cannoli
" traditional caponata"
"arancine", rice stuffed with meat or cheese
Crispy zucchini flowers with ricotta cheese, lemon zest and anchovies
"panelle", deep-fried chickpea
"spaghetti c'anciova", spaghetti with tomato sauce, anchovies and toasted bread-crumb
Fresh maccheroni "norma", tomato sauce, eggplant, basil and salted ricotta cheese
Fresh busiate "pesto trapanese", with freshly chopped tomato, garlic, basil and almond
"spaghetti al pomodoro", spaghetti with fresh sicilian tomato sauce and basil
"braciolette alla messinese", thiny beef slice rolled with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley and evo oil
"involtini di spada", thiny swordfish slice rolled with seasoned bread-crumb, lemon, orange and bay-leaves
"pesce al sale", salted crusted fish and seasonal vegetables
"polpette in foglie di liome", sicilian burger between lemon leaves
"traditional cannolo", crispy cilinder stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese, nuts and candied fruit
"traditional cassata al forno", shortcrust pastry dough stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate's drops
"paste di mandorla", almond pastries
"semifreddo al pistacchio", pistachio parfait
"sapori del medio-oriente", hummus, moutabel, falafel and arabic bread
"tabulè", vegetarian cous cous
" traditional caponata"
"linguine with zucchine", linguine with fried zucchini, garlic, mint and almond
"paccheri col pomodoro crudo", freshly chopped sicilian tomato, garlic and basil
"spaghetti c'anciova", spaghetti with tomato sauce, anchovies, pinenuts, raisins and toasted bread-crumb
"turbante di pesce", catch of day, breaded & seasoned, with caponata
"alette di pollo", marinated chicken wings
"braciolette alla messinese", thiny beef slice rolled with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley and evo oil
"evo ice-cream", with seasoned sicilian pecorino
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
Almond parfeit
"beccafico" sardines (seasonal)
Antipasto family style
Bucatini with fish ragout, pachino tomatoes, pistachio and mint
Busiate with almond pesto, langostine and fresh mint
Grilled octopus, saffron potatoes, traditional caponata
Grilled lamb chop with "salmoriglio" dressing and arugula salad
Modern fish caponata
Assorted traditional cannoli
" traditional caponata"
Crispy zucchini flowers with ricotta cheese, lemon zest and anchovies
Local burrata cheese & nebrodi cured-dried ham and seasonal fruit
Fresh maccheroni "norma", tomato sauce, eggplant, basil and salted ricotta cheese
Fresh cavatelli with pistachio's pesto, cheek's pork and lemon zest
Fresh busiate "pesto trapanese", with freshly chopped tomato, garlic, basil and almond
"braciolette alla messinese", thiny beef slice rolled with bread crumb, pecorino cheese, parsley and evo oil
"involtini di spada", thiny swordfish slice rolled with seasoned bread-crumb, lemon, orange and bay-leaves
Catch of the day "eoliana", cherry tomato, olives, cappers and basil
"traditional cannolo", crispy cilinder stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese, nuts and candied fruit
"traditional cassata al forno", shortcrust pastry dough stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate's drops
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
Tapas with local fish tartare
Shrimp & vegetables tempura
Crostone smoked aubergine cream, mint, dried tomatoes, cacioricotta cheese
Acquasale salad, raw and cooked local vegetables, frisella crumble
Classic mussels gratin ( typical apulian baked mussels )
Marinara risotto ( seafood risotto : octopus, squid, mussels , shrimp )
Paccheri with octopus ragù in primitivo wine
Tonnarelli ( thick spaghetti ) with white beef ragout, cooked at low temperature for 4 hours
Fresh hand made orecchiette (pasta ), smoked tomatoes cream, stracciatella cheese, crunchy capocollo ham, lemon zest
Apulian cacio e pepe ( with mussels ,pecorino cheese, mint )
Tender octopus on broad bean pure, caramelized onion, mint, octopus mayo
Seabream or branzino fillet on tomatoes coulis, fresh erbs, cappers
Local beef tataki in fresh herb crust, deglazed red wine beef sauce
Beef stew in primitivo red wine with mashed lime potatoes
Pork loin in crust of fresh erbs and orange and lime mashed potatoes
Almond and chocolate cake, served with home made vanilla ice cream
My iconic tiramisu
Bocconotto, typical custard pie of valle d'itria
Deconstructed cannoli
Baccalà mantecato, tartare di peperone e polvere di oliva
Focaccia barese
Il vegetariano - misto verdure stagionali spadellate accompagnate da purea di fave
Vitello tonnato - veli di manzo cotto a bassa temperatura e mayonese al tonno
Lingotto di parmiggiana
Tagliere di salumi nostrani e crostoni di pane
Crostoni di pane locale con mousse di ricotta e 2 pomodori
Mezze maniche alla carbonara
Tagliatella alla bolognese
Fusillone con melanzane, pomodoro e ricotta salata
Tonnarello cacio e pepe
Mezzi ziti alla genovese
Cotoletta alla milanese
Tentacoli di polpo con crema di patate allo zafferano
Seppia ripiena al pomodoro secco, capperi e olive
Tagliata di capocollo, pomodorini e rucola
Tagliata di manzo, grana e rucola
Brownies al cioccolato salato
Cassata
Pasticciotto leccese
Tiramisù
"alici marinate", marinated anchovies on fennel slice & orange and lemon segments
"burrata" with tomatoes selections and basil
Parmigiana
"cous cous vegetariano", cous cous with vegetables brunoise and lemon dressing
"risotto della baia", rice with catch of the day's ragout, parsley and lemon zest
"spaghetti finocchietto e sarde", spaghetti with wild fennel, sardines and saffron
"sarde a beccafico", rolled sardines stuffed with bread-crumb, pine-nuts and raisins
"salsiccia", nebrodi pork's sausage with panella cube
"filetto lardellato", beef filet with red prawns and potato dauphinoise
"bianco mangiare", soft white pudding with almond milk, berries, honey and nuts
"frutta grigliata", grilled fruit
"sorbetto al limone", lemon sorbet
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 Calabria.
What does a private chef service include in Calabria?
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 Calabria?
The price of renting a chef in Calabria 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 54 EUR to 102 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 54 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 70 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 102 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 Calabria?
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 22 chefs available in Calabria. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Calabria 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 Calabria?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Calabria
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How many chef services are booked in Calabria each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Calabria, 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 Calabria.
Cost of a private chef in Calabria
The cost of hiring a private chef in Calabria 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 54 EUR to 102 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 54 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 60 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 70 EUR
For 2 people: 102 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 Calabria?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Calabria: 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 Calabria!






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










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