Emilia-Romagna · province of Bologna
Private chef in Bologna
In Bologna fresh pasta is a way of life: tortellini in broth, tagliatelle al ragù and lasagne made in front of you, or a lighter, contemporary menu for dinner with friends under the porticoes.
A private chef in Bologna, in your home
With MyPrivateChef you book a private chef in Bologna in a few minutes: tell us where and when, how many people, the cuisine you like and any dietary needs. Chefs available in the area send you their menu proposals with the price, and you compare and choose. The chef arrives with the shopping done, cooks in your kitchen, serves and leaves everything tidy.
The food of Bologna, and more
Chefs offer tortellini in broth, tagliatelle al ragù, lasagne alla bolognese, crescentine with cured meats, cotoletta alla petroniana, as well as gourmet menus, pizza, BBQ, sushi and fusion: choose the style when you book and receive matching proposals.
Popular occasions
In Bologna chefs mostly cook for birthday dinners, fresh pasta classes, company dinners in the centre and family lunches.
Where we go
In the city:
In the province and nearby:
Coverage is checked for each request: if your area is not listed, send the request anyway and the team will get back to you.
Private chef services in Bologna
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. Private chef in Bologna: frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef cost in Bologna?
Indicative ranges per person start at €40-60 for groups of 5 or more and at €80-120 for up to 4 people; the final price is the one in the chef’s proposal, which covers shopping, cooking, service and cleaning up. Special dates cost more.
Which areas of Bologna and its province do chefs cover?
The city (Historic centre, Santo Stefano, Bolognina, Colli, Murri) and the province (Casalecchio di Reno, San Lazzaro di Savena, Imola, Castel Maggiore, Zola Predosa). Availability is checked for each request: enter the town and date to get started.
How far in advance should I book?
At least 6 days before. For special dates, events and large groups it is best to book 2-3 weeks ahead.
Are the ingredients included?
Yes, the chef does the shopping and the cost of ingredients is included in the proposal for lunches, dinners, aperitivo and events. For holidays, ingredients are agreed separately.
Do I need to speak Italian?
No: you can book in English, and you can mention in the additional information that you would like an English-speaking chef.
How are chefs selected?
Every chef signs up with a profile, CV and HACCP food safety certificate and proposes their own menus. You compare the proposals and choose; online payment only happens after you confirm.
Your chef in Bologna in 5 minutes
Free request, proposals by email, you only pay for the one you choose.