Lombardy · province of Como
Private chef in Como
On Lake Como a private chef is made for villas and apartments with a view: dinners for international guests, lake fish, risotto and gourmet menus from Cernobbio to Bellagio.
A private chef in Como, in your home
With MyPrivateChef you book a private chef in Como 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 Como, and more
Chefs offer risotto with perch, missoltini and lavarello (lake fish), polenta uncia, gourmet menus for international guests, aperitivo with a lake view, as well as gourmet menus, pizza, BBQ, sushi and fusion: choose the style when you book and receive matching proposals.
Popular occasions
In Como chefs mostly cook for villa dinners, intimate weddings, anniversaries and stays with a chef for the whole week.
In villas on the lake, a holiday chef prepares breakfasts, lunches and dinners for your entire stay, shopping included.
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 Como
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 Como: frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef cost in Como?
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 Como and its province do chefs cover?
The city (Como town centre, Cernobbio, Brunate, Blevio, Torno) and the province (Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzina, Lenno, Varenna). 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 Como in 5 minutes
Free request, proposals by email, you only pay for the one you choose.