1. Tell us about the occasion
Where and when, how many guests, the food you like, the kitchen equipment available, dietary needs and an indicative budget. The guided request takes 5 minutes and is free.
How it works
From request to table in five steps
How MyPrivateChef works: a free 5-minute request, menu proposals from local chefs by email, choose and pay online, and the chef cooks in your villa or apartment and leaves the kitchen clean.
Start your request 
2. Chefs reply to you
Chefs available in the area see your request (without your contact details) and email you a proposal with menu and price.
3. Choose and confirm
Open the proposals from the link you receive, compare them, accept the one you like and pay securely online. Only then does the chef receive your contact details.
4. On the day
The chef arrives with the shopping done, cooks in your kitchen, serves at the table and tidies everything up. You stay with your guests.
5. Afterwards
You get an invitation to review the chef. For groups of more than 10, events and cooking classes our team looks after you directly.
Choose the occasion
Private dinner Book a private chef for dinner at your home or holiday rental in Italy: shopping, cooking, table service and cleaning up included. 
Private lunch A private chef for Sunday lunch, a birthday or a family gathering in Italy: shopping and cooking included, and you choose the menu from the proposals you receive. 
Private aperitivo An Italian aperitivo at home with a private chef: finger food, sharing boards, raw seafood and small plates prepared in front of your guests. 
Private event A chef for your private event in Italy: milestone birthdays, anniversaries, villa parties and company dinners. 
Cooking class An Italian cooking class in your home or holiday rental with a professional chef: fresh pasta, pizza, sushi or a full menu to learn and then enjoy together. 
Holiday chef A private chef for your holiday in Italy: breakfasts, lunches and dinners at your villa or holiday rental, with the shopping done. Frequently asked questions
How long until I receive proposals?
Usually 24-48 hours, depending on the area, the date and how many chefs are available.
Does the chef speak English?
Write in the additional notes of your request that you need an English-speaking chef: the chefs see it before sending their proposals.
Can I talk to the chef before confirming?
The proposal includes menu and price; for special details write everything in the additional notes of your request so chefs can plan for it. Once you confirm, the chef contacts you directly.
What if no chef replies?
The MyPrivateChef team checks requests without proposals and gets in touch to find a solution.
Can I cancel?
There is no commitment before you confirm. After payment you get a full refund up to 48 hours before the service; in the last 48 hours write to support and we review the case with the chef. The full rules are in the Terms.