Private dinner
A private chef for dinner in your home
Book a private chef for dinner at your home or holiday rental in Italy: shopping, cooking, table service and cleaning up included. Receive menu proposals from chefs and choose the one you like.
A private chef dinner is a restaurant that comes to you: the chef arrives with the ingredients, cooks in your kitchen, plates and serves, then leaves everything tidy. You stay at the table with your guests.
It works for a romantic dinner for two, a birthday with friends, a family dinner or an evening with colleagues. You tell us the cuisine, any dietary needs and an indicative budget, and you receive menu proposals by email from the chefs available in your area.
What’s included
- Shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Cooking in your kitchen
- Plating and table service
- Kitchen cleaned and tidied at the end of the evening
- A menu tailored to allergies and intolerances
Prices
When you book, you choose an indicative price range per person: from €40-60 (Gustosa) to €90-110 (Esclusiva) for groups of 5 or more; for up to 4 people the ranges start at €80-120, because the chef dedicates the evening to a small table. On special dates (Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Ferragosto on 15 August) the ranges double. The final price is the one in the proposal you accept, and it covers shopping, cooking, service and cleaning up.
Other services
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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 dinner: frequently asked questions
How many guests can a private chef handle?
Up to 10 people, your request goes straight to the chefs. For more than 10 people the MyPrivateChef team handles it and organises chefs and service with you.
Do I need a well-equipped kitchen?
A normal home kitchen is enough: when you book you tell us about the hob, the number of burners and the oven, and the chef adapts the menu to what you have.
Do I have to buy the ingredients?
No: the chef does the shopping and the cost is included in the proposal.
How far in advance should I book a dinner?
At least 6 days before. For special dates and large groups it is best to book 2-3 weeks ahead.