Guide
Private chef in a villa: how it works for a holiday
A villa chef cooks for you during your stay, for the meals you choose: breakfast, lunch or dinner. The indicative price is €32-88 per person per meal depending on the band, with groceries agreed separately.
How a chef for several days works
In your request you give the dates of your stay, how many of you there are (adults and children) and which meals you want: dinners only, a few lunches, breakfasts. You do not need a chef for every meal of the holiday: many people book the evenings and keep lunchtimes free for day trips.
Chefs reply with a proposal that describes the menus for the different days and a total price for the stay. You choose the proposal you prefer and pay online; only after confirmation does the chef receive your contact details to sort out the practicalities.
How much a villa chef costs
For holidays the indicative band is per person per meal, and groceries are agreed separately. Children count as half, and so do breakfasts.
Example: 4 adults and 2 children with 3 dinners and 2 lunches in Gustosa come to (4 + 1) × 5 meals × €32-48 = €800-1,200 for the stay, groceries excluded. The final price is the one in the chef’s proposal.
- Gustosa: €32-48 per person per meal
- Tentazione: €48-72 per person per meal
- Esclusiva: €72-88 per person per meal
- Groceries extra, drinks not included
What to ask the villa before booking
The chef works with the kitchen they find, so it is worth asking the property how it is equipped and noting it in the additional information of your request. A few details are enough to avoid surprises.
- A properly equipped kitchen with pans, utensils and enough plates for everyone
- A working oven
- A hob, and how many rings it has
- Fridge space for the shopping
- A table and place settings for the whole group
- Any barbecue or wood-fired oven, if you would like them used
Breakfast, lunch and dinner: how to plan them
Dinner is the meal people most often book a chef for: it is when the group gets together and the menu can be richer. Lunch can be lighter, perhaps on the terrace or by the pool, on the days you stay at the villa.
Breakfast makes most sense for large groups or a special morning. Being precise about days and meals helps the chef plan the shopping and menus without waste.
Language, diets and coverage
If not everyone in your group speaks Italian, you can state the language you would like the chef to speak in the additional information. In the same way, list each guest’s allergies and diets.
Coverage is checked for each request: even if the villa is somewhere remote, send the request with the town and dates. For groups of more than 10 people or events during your stay, the team looks after you directly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a villa chef cost per day?
It depends on the number of people and meals. The indicative band is €32-48, €48-72 or €72-88 per person per meal, with children and breakfasts counting as half and groceries extra.
Are groceries included in the villa chef’s price?
No, for holidays groceries are agreed separately. Drinks and wine are never included.
Can I book the chef for just a few evenings?
Yes. In your request you choose the days and meals: dinners only, some lunches or breakfasts too.
What does the villa kitchen need?
Pans and utensils, an oven, a hob and fridge space. Describe the kitchen in your request so the chef can plan accordingly.
Can the chef speak English?
You can state your preferred language in the additional information of your request, and chefs take it into account in their proposal.
Your chef in 5 minutes
Free request, proposals by email, you only pay for the one you choose.