Welcome to ChefMaison - Your Personal Chef for Authentic Italian Cuisine in Lecce
Discover the flavors and traditions of Lecce and Apulia with ChefMaison, your expert partner in private chef services. For those visiting Italy, we understand the importance of finding the perfect private chef for your event or long-term hire. With a team of over 1000 private chefs worldwide, we guarantee a tailored experience with fresh, local ingredients, and personal chef stories that will create unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones.
A Taste of Lecce: Private Chef Services for Your Special Occasions
Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian cuisine of Lecce with ChefMaison. Our team of expert chefs specialize in farm-to-table Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, and seafood dishes, all prepared with care and expertise to showcase the unique flavors of Apulia. Whether you're planning a wedding, (bachelorette) party, dinner, barbecue, or looking for a long-term hire during your vacation, on tour, or on a yacht, ChefMaison has you covered. Indulge in a private dinner unlike any other, with more privacy and intimacy than a restaurant, and the opportunity to chat and design your dream menu with our top private chefs.
Tell Your Friends and Family About Your Unforgettable Private Chef Event in Lecce
Why keep the amazing experience of a private chef in Lecce to yourself? Share your stories and photos with your friends and family back home with these unforgettable ideas:
- Long-Term Hire: Imagine waking up every day to the taste of authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a local chef in your own vacation home or apartment in Lecce.
- Bachelorette Party: Make your bachelorette party in Lecce extra special with a private cooking workshop with one of our expert chefs.
- Intimate Dinner Parties: Impress your guests with an intimate dinner party in your own Airbnb, surrounded by the sun, smells, and beautiful views of Lecce.
ChefMaison - Your Perfect Partner for a Dream Wedding in Lecce
Make your special day even more unforgettable with ChefMaison as your trusted partner for the perfect wedding in Lecce. With our team of local private chefs, we offer the following unique selling points for your wedding in Apulia:
- Meet the Chef: Get to know your chef before the big day through video calling, and design a personalized menu that reflects your taste and style.
- Customized Menus: Choose from a variety of cuisines, including traditional farm-to-table Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, and seafood, with expert wine pairings from your personal chef.
- Exclusive Catering: Enjoy a stress-free wedding day with a private chef at your service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and even a bachelorette party or rehearsal dinner.
Why Choose a Personal Chef in Lecce?
We believe that ChefMaison offers a truly unique dining experience compared to traditional restaurants, with the following benefits:
- Authentic Local Stories: Connect with the rich culture of Lecce and Apulia through personal narratives and insights shared by our local chefs, enhancing your culinary journey with a deeper cultural understanding.
- Privacy and Intimacy: Enjoy the exclusivity of dining in your own vacation home, Airbnb, or yacht, away from the busy and impersonal public restaurants. No need to leave early or worry about the kids - simply relax and indulge in a private dinner experience.
- Tailored Experience: Each dish is crafted with care and expertise, using fresh, local ingredients to showcase the authentic flavors of Apulia and the culinary traditions of Lecce.
- Undivided Attention: Receive personalized attention and service from your personal chef, ensuring that each meal is a memorable culinary journey tailored just for you. And for those who prefer discretion, our expert chefs are happy to accommodate your needs.
- Customized Dream Menu: Design your ideal menu personally with your private chef, who will cater to your specific tastes and dietary preferences, including expert wine pairings. With ChefMaison, you have the opportunity to meet your chef through video calling and chatting before booking, so you can get excited together about your personalized menu.
Most popular chefs in Lecce
How it works
Step 1 - Find the perfect chef
At ChefMaison, you'll find the perfect private chef for your culinary experience. Whether it's an intimate private dinner, catering for a special occasion, an unforgettable wedding, or even an interactive cooking workshop, we have something for everyone! Explore our diverse selection of talented chefs and find the one that perfectly suits your culinary desires and needs.
Step 2 - Chat & create a personalized menu
After you've found the ideal chef, it's time to customize your menu to your liking. Through our platform, you can communicate directly with our chefs and discuss all your culinary preferences. Whether you have special dietary requirements, want to add a favorite dish, or give your menu a unique theme, our chefs are ready to make your culinary dreams come true.
Step 3 - Confirmation and Payment
Once your menu has been adjusted to your satisfaction, you can easily finalize your reservation by paying securely through ChefMaison. With ChefMaison, arranging an exclusive culinary adventure becomes an effortless and enjoyable experience, from start to finish. The only thing that remains is to start looking forward to your event!
Help and Support
Our Customer Success Team is available from 7:00 to 23:00 daily to help you with all your questions
How Much Does a Private Chef Near You in Lecce Cost?
ChefMaison allows you to discuss directly with chefs around Lecce and receive personalized quotes based on your unique preferences and budget, so every event is customized to your exact needs. Since every ChefMaison event is unique - there's no fixed pricing. However, we offer indication prices ranging from €59 to €194 per person for weekend bookings for 4 courses, depending on the menu and services selected.
What’s included in our indication prices:
- Groceries and menu ingredients - you don't need to do any shopping or preparation
- Chef preparation time and service during your event (cooking, plating, serving, and cleanup)
To make their event even more memorable, many of our clients choose extra options such as:
- Extra courses, such as cheese platters, luxury amuses, wine pairings, and cocktails
- Premium ingredients like wagyu, oysters, caviar, or Kobe beef
- Children menus or special dietary requests
- Servers for larger groups (usually for 10+ guests)
- Equipment rentals (tables, heaters, fancy tableware, fireworks 🎇 etc.)
Tips for reducing the costs on your private chef experience
- Booking during the week is an excellent way to save money, as many chefs offer weekday discounts for events.
- The price per person decreases as the number of guests increases, making it more affordable for larger groups.
- Book early: Booking your private chef well in advance gives you more time to discuss your preferences and budget, allowing you to secure the best chef at the best price. This also avoids premium prices during high-demand seasons and holidays or weekends.
You have the flexibility to work directly with your chef to create a completely personalized experience, whether you're planning a casual dinner with friends or a lavish celebration. Whatever your vision, ChefMaison ensures your event will be exactly as you imagine it because you have direct contact with your personal chef.
Popular dining experiences with guests in Italy
Michelin-level plant-based dining
Kaiseki & omakase sushi feast 🍣
Gourmet vegan menus
New Nordic sustainable cuisine
Romantic dinner for 2 at home 🌹
High-end kosher menus
Traditional pasta making workshop
Michelin restaurant at home 🌟
Molecular gastronomy
Private dining with friends or family
Holiday / vacation chef
Anniversary gourmet dinner
Indian tasting menu
Chalet après-ski dining
Château & Villa Rentals
Full-time freelance personal chefs
Farm-to-table organic dining
Care-free 21 dinners
Italian modern cuisine 🇮🇹
Intimate halal dining
Luxury private villa experience
Customized meal prep
Private dinner with colleagues
Truffle & Foie Gras Tasting
Sit-down dinner with sommelier
Mediterranean mezze
French haute cuisine at home
Exclusive garden party
Reviews of our chefs and caterers around Lecce
Shannon
Chef Enrico was fantastic! Personable, professional, and cooked amazing food. Several of our guests said it was the best pasta they’d ever had! Highly recommend.
Belen
I cannot recommend Chef Adolfo enough! The whole process was super easy and smooth. He read my requirements and prepared the perfect menu from the very beginning. On the day, he arrived on time and was super friendly. It was like our private cooking class!!! And then, THE FOOD! The food was next level! Everything was fresh, delicious and perfect. Please book Chef Adolfo for your private inner, you won't regret it.
Mary
Chef Sabrina was delightful. She set a lovely table, complete with candles and a charming menu . Warm artisanal bread that she had baked herself awaited us. We enjoyed the leftover buns the next day, toasted for breakfast. The main dish of sea bass was served with yellow and red tomato tartare made with tomatoes from her own garden--a nice touch. Chef Sabrina served the many courses seamlessly and we felt we were in a fine restaurant. Our favorite dishes: the bronze drawn spaghetti with wild caught clams with pesto of clams and courgettes was amazing. We had never tasted those tiny, sweet clams before and they were a real surprise! This was one of the best dishes we had in our entire trip to Sicily!! For dessert, Chef Sabrina prepared her own version of the traditional cassatina, constructed of cake, raspberries, chocolate bits and sweetened ricotta, frosted with marzipan and garnished with fresh raspberries and finely diced candied fruit. Perfect for my birthday! Our criticisms are few. Overall, the dishes were served only slightly warm, rather than hot, which may have been as they were intended to be. The starter of grilled giant orange prawns was disappointing as the prawns were very mushy in texture. Overall, we had a wonderful evening and we recommend Chef Sabrina wholeheartedly. If you are not accustomed to eating so many courses or you wish to have the temperature of your selections a bit warmer, you should make your requests known and I am sure she will accommodate you.
Allison
Chef Alice gave us a truly astonishing and delicious experience. Her menu was the perfect fusion of old italian with a modern spin. She served several courses from a mini-appetizer through dessert. The serving sizes were perfect so that we had plenty of amazing food but did not end up overfull as so often can happen. She was personable, efficient, deeply talented and a genuine pleasure. She communicated promptly, always answering my emails and texts quickly and thoroughly. Crafted such an interesting and special menu that I didn't change one thing on her initial draft. She treated our home with care and left our kitchen spotless. We will only be in Rome for another month or so but we will absolutely hire her again and give her the highest recommendation. You won't be disappointed - she is magnificent (no exaggeration)!
Sara
We loved having Chef Nicolas cook for us. He was amazing and the food was exceptional. We highly recommend him! He was charming and his food was authentic Italian and made our evening feel so special!!
Rose
We had the most incredible dinner cooked by Chef Nicolas . He was highly professional, communicative, and tidy. Most importantly the food was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. I would highly recommend his services to anyone wishing to arrange a private dinner for a special occasion.
Alessandro
Great Experience!!!!
Valeria
Giuseppe e il suo team sono stati molto professionali, gentili e preparati. I piatti erano fantastici e all'altezza delle aspettative. Un'esperienza fantastica!
Emilie
Vous pouvez faire appel au Chef Johann Schopff les yeux fermés! Une très belle expérience pour un anniversaire de mariage (7 personnes). Les plats sont très biens présentés, bien travaillés et les produits de qualité. Nous nous sommes régalés. Un très bon rapport qualité prix. Bref : au top, à renouveler!
Stefan
Het regelen van een chef via chefmaison was erg gemakkelijk. De site was overzichtelijk opgezet en er worden duidelijke voorwaarden gegeven waar de chef aan zal voldoen. De avond zelf met Chef Wilco van den Baar was geweldig. Bijzondere gerechten en sterke wine pairing. Enorme aanrader. Erg tevreden!! Ga zo door.
Irene
Via een winactie van Marne mosterd had ik een Private chef gewonnen!! Sherwin is een hele fijne chef! Heel rustig en relaxed. We hebben heerlijk gegeten! Het was echt Kunst zoals de gerechten eruit zagen. Super ervaring!
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Chloe
Nous avons passé un excellent moment grâce au chef Dehaye. Tout s’est très bien déroulé, des premiers échanges via l’application, en passant par le repas en lui même et la cuisine nickel après le passage du chef. Gérard est très agréable, discute volontiers avec les invités, donne des explications sur les plats servis, tout en sachant se faire discret. Il ne fait nul doute que Gérard est passionné par son métier et a à cœur de faire plaisir avec sa cuisine généreuse et gourmande. Nous ferons appel à lui sans hésiter a l’avenir.
Christel
Geweldig genoten hebben wij van het fantastische diner verzorgd door Vincent. Gabriel deed de service aan tafel. We zijn echt in de watten gelegd. Een ooie herinnering is gemaakt. Contact vooraf was heel prettig zo ook tijdens het diner.
Leonie
Eind augustus heeft de Italiaanse chef Terenzio en zijn collega een heerlijk diner verzorgd ter ere van het 50 jarig huwelijk van onze ouders. Heerlijk eten dat met liefde en passie werd bereid. Een echte aanrader dus!
Frans
Afgelopen week hebben wij als familie een chef aan huis laten komen. Er was wel reden voor een feestje en met 2 jonge kinderen leek dit voor ons de ideale manier om samen een avond uitgebreid te dineren. Deze manier van een chef aan huis ontvangen was zeker een topkeuze! Vincent stond in de keuken en heeft ons de meest heerlijke gerechten geserveerd. Gabriel wist daar de juiste wijnen bij te serveren en zorgde ervoor dat de rest ook op en top geregeld was. Mochten we dit nog eens doen, dan vragen we deze twee heren zeker weer! Het was een gezellige avond met heerlijk eten en drinken. En niet onbelangrijk: de keuken is brandschoon achter gelaten.
