PRIVATE CHEF LAKE COMO
Tailor-made private dining in villas and exclusive locations around Lake Como, designed for international guests and private luxury estates.
Book your private chef on Lake Como and enjoy a fully tailored dining experience designed around your stay.
Whether you’re visiting for a family vacation, celebrating an intimate wedding with your closest loved ones, or marking any other milestone, chances are your own stay will fall into one of these real scenarios! Explore how each experience came together, and discover one of Italy’s most iconic cultural highlights through authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a local private chef
SERVING ALL AROUND THE LAKE, AND BEYOND
I provide my private chef services across the entire lake, reaching villas and properties in Como, Bellagio, Varenna, Colico, Cernobbio, and every surrounding area.
No distance is too far or inconvenient. Whether your villa is close to the main towns or further along the lake, I travel to you and bring everything needed to create a complete, high-end dining experience directly in your space.
With over 130 five-star reviews, my clients’ satisfaction and the excellence of my private chef services speak for themselves. This has enabled me to serve more than 1,400 guests across private villas, luxury residences, exclusive venues, and international platforms like Airbnb.
DESIGNED AROUND YOU
From menu creation to ingredient selection, each element is carefully tailored to your preferences, bringing a better-than-restaurant level experience into the comfort of your private villa on Lake Como.
To respect your time and let you enjoy your day without interruptions, I arrive at your villa approximately one hour before the agreed dinner time, ensuring everything is perfectly prepared before you sit at the table.
I take care of everything, so you don’t have to think about anything.
From sourcing the finest ingredients and planning your menu to cooking, service, and final kitchen cleaning, every step is handled with professionalism and discretion.
All that’s left for you is to relax and enjoy a seamless, refined dining experience in your own space.
TAILOR-MADE MENUS
Each menu can be fully customized to suit your preferences, dietary requirements, and any allergies, ensuring a completely personal and seamless dining experience.
Alternatively, you can select one of my signature menus—carefully designed based on the tastes and expectations of international guests staying on the most visited region of Lombardy.
These curated experiences offer a refined balance between authentic Italian cuisine and contemporary elegance, created to deliver a consistent yet elevated fine dining experience.
The most iconic dishes from the northern capital
- Deep fried polenta and salami bites, blue cheese fondue and baby spinach
- Traditional saffran risotto, bone marrow and puffed parmesan
- Breaded veal milanese, celery salad, roasted onion and crispy sage
- Candied pears, light ricotta and cocoa foam, vanilla crumble
Rustic flavors and ingredients from the local farms
- Pork tenderloin “tonnato”, capers trilogy and potato crisps
- Porcini mushroom risotto, aged parmesan, crumbled sausage ragù
- Grilled skirt steak, smoked beans potato salad and mustard mayonaise
- Yogurt mousse, blueberry compote and white chocolate chips
Explore the Country through 4 regional classics
- Deep fried buffalo mozzarella, tomato and anchovies spread, sweet garlic
- Risotto with Castelmagno cheese, mountain butter and hazelnuts
- Grilled dry-aged ribeye, carrot purè, olive oil and roasted salads
- Almond milk pannacotta, coffee gelatine and caramelized almonds
Maritime specialities to dine like a sailor
- Whipped cod spread, chick-peas purè and taggiasca olives
- Green peas and lavender risotto, langoustines and bisque reduction
- Roasted monkfish on the bone, bell pepper sauce and smoky potato
- Caramelized peach and puff pastry, pink pepper custard, amaretti crumble
The finest ingredients to enjoy the lake view
- Lobster and crab salad, bisque mayonaise, lettuce and black lemon
- Home-made potato gnocchi, summer truffle, monkfish and pinenuts
- Boneless roasted seabass, mashed green peas and glazed shallots
- Creamy mullberry and shortcrust tarte, torched meringue
TO BE BOOKED AT LEAST 4 DAYS AHEAD
Breakfast is also available, with Italian and American-style options
From a light and elegant Italian breakfast, sweet or savoury, to a rich and complete American setup, each experience is prepared with high-quality ingredients and tailored to your preferences.
A perfect way to start your day in total comfort while enjoying your stay on Lake Como.
ENHANCE YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE
To further upgrade your private dining experience, you can add a pre-dinner finger food selection, immersive cooking classes, and a curated wine pairing.
FINGER FOOD
Begin your evening with a curated finger food buffet, offering an elegant selection of handcrafted bites and seasonal specialties. Fully customizable to your tastes and dietary needs, it is the perfect prelude to a memorable private dining experience.
COOKING CLASS
For a more interactive experience, the cooking class becomes part of the evening. We’ll prepare the dishes served at dinner, turning your afternoon into a relaxed culinary journey. Cooking in Italy is more than an activity, it’s a deep dive into its heritage!
WINE PAIRING
Upgrade your experience with a curated wine pairing, featuring selected wines to elevate each course. Surrounded by iconic scenery and stunning locations, this is where Italian cuisine is at its best, with wine as the perfect companion for a true full-circle moment.
WHAT MY GUESTS SAY
With over two decades of experience across Europe, the USA, and beyond, I bring private dining experiences to Lake Como for guests from around the world. I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming many international guests, who chose to experience something personal, private, and entirely tailored to them. Their glowing reviews reflect the care, passion, and attention to detail I put into every meal.
BOOK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL!
Booking in advance allows everything to be organized seamlessly, so you can plan your stay on Lake Como with complete peace of mind and enjoy every moment without stress.
Contact me to design your private dining experience, fully tailored to your preferences and your stay.
Dates during peak season are limited!
FAQ
My private chef service includes menu planning, ingredient sourcing, cooking at your villa or apartment, table service, kitchen cleanup, and a fully personalized dining experience tailored to your guests and preferences.
To ensure a smooth and relaxing experience for guests, I usually arrive just about an hour before the service to organize the kitchen, prepare the mise en place, and set up the table without disrupting your holiday.
For interactive experiences and cooking classes, I can also arrive earlier with the groceries already completed, allowing guests to enjoy a hands-on culinary experience together in a relaxed and authentic atmosphere.
Absolutely. Most of my guests are international travelers visiting Lake Como for holidays, weddings, anniversaries, family gatherings, or romantic experiences.
I serve the entire Lake Como area, from the most requested destinations, including Bellagio, Como, Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzina, Cernobbio, Laglio, Lenno, Argegno, to nearby luxury villas and rented apartments.
Yes. Every menu is fully customized based on your tastes, dietary preferences, allergies, and the type of experience you want, from traditional Italian cuisine to modern fine dining.
Yes. I regularly prepare vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-conscious menus for international guests.
I can organize intimate dinners for couples, family lunches, villa parties, birthday celebrations, and larger private events with multiple guests.
Yes. Wine pairing can be included with carefully selected Italian wines that match the menu and enhance the dining experience.
Yes. After the experience, the kitchen and cooking area are fully cleaned, allowing guests to simply relax and enjoy the evening.
Yes. I take care of ingredient sourcing and bring all necessary cooking equipment when needed.
During high season on Lake Como, booking several weeks in advance is highly recommended to guarantee availability.
A private chef experience offers privacy, personalization, relaxed timing, exclusive service, and restaurant-quality cuisine directly in your villa or accommodation — without transportation, reservations, or crowded restaurants.
You can contact me directly through the website to discuss your dates, number of guests, food preferences, and the experience you would like to create.
Yes. I regularly collaborate with luxury villas, property managers, concierge services, and travel planners across Lake Como.
Yes. Thanks to a long international experience i can provide the entire experience in fluent English to my guests.
Pricing is tailored to your group size, menu, additional services like wine pairing, cake and cooking class, and type of event. Get in touch for a custom quote.