Puglia · province of Lecce
Private chef in Lecce
In Lecce and across Salento a private chef cooks in masserie and seaside homes: raw seafood, fish from Gallipoli, orecchiette, pittule and pasticciotto, for holidays and parties between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca.
A private chef in Lecce, in your home
With MyPrivateChef you book a private chef in Lecce 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 Lecce, and more
Chefs offer Salento raw seafood, ciceri e tria (pasta with chickpeas), orecchiette and sagne, pittule and frise, pasticciotto, as well as gourmet menus, pizza, BBQ, sushi and fusion: choose the style when you book and receive matching proposals.
Popular occasions
In Lecce chefs mostly cook for holidays in a masseria, villa parties, seafood dinners and intimate weddings.
For holidays in Salento, the chef organises breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the whole group, in a masseria or a villa.
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 Lecce
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 Lecce: frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef cost in Lecce?
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 Lecce and its province do chefs cover?
The city (Historic centre, Rudiae, Leuca, Casarano, Ionian Salento) and the province (Otranto, Gallipoli, Nardò, Santa Maria di Leuca, Porto Cesareo). 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 Lecce in 5 minutes
Free request, proposals by email, you only pay for the one you choose.