Chef On Demand Reviews 

Thank you so much for the the very nice dinner, Nadia di Maggio made for us, when staying in Collesano at "la Mora"
It was such a pleasure to tast her food, and she was so friendly. Everything was very good and we had the most fantastic evening.

Tommaso was an excellent chef. He made us an outstanding 5 course meal that was incredibly delicious. Left our kitchen spotless when he was done.

Awesome experience. We hired Luca and he prepared an exquisite dinner for my wife's and mine 4th marriage anniversary.
The food amazing, i really recommend it!

Nicol is an excellent chef. She made some changes according to preferences of our guests. She came out to explain the meal she had made for us, where the fresh ingredients came from and how she used them. Everything was cleaned afterwards too. Would highly recommend!

We had the most WONDERFUL evening with Nadia (and Antonella). Nadia cooked a traditional Sicilian meal for me and my family and we were blown away by the quality of the food, it was absolutely delicious!!! Nadia was the perfect host and was so interesting, giving us little cooking tips and telling us about the food. We couldn’t recommend her enough, what an amazing chef and person. Thank you Nadia! :)

Everything was perfect, from the communication before the event to the whole cooking experience and dinner. Chef Tommaso was so patient with our children who were giving it a go. The Tiramisu was the best we’ve had since being in Italy!

Save yourself a headache and go book somewhere else. If you go to Sardinia, it is amazing for foodies without the experience with Chef on Demand.

We spent 1 week in Sardinia, and the private chef from this website was unfortunately the worse meal we had but the most expensive one.

First of all, the chef was late for about 1 - 1.5 hr. We finished watching an episode of TV series waiting for him. He gave an excuse that's it's a (in his word) "machine broken down" which I believe he meant his car. Ok that's fine. But this happened on other people's review as well. So it's suspiciously mean he's always late.

Next he served food while repeated the exact same potato sauce for 3 dishes in starters. This wasn't what we expected from the menus upfront.

When it comes to dessert, the dish that should've been a Myrtle gelato with touch of Sardinian style crumbles that he claimed while preparing "a Michelin-starred dish" turned out to be vanilla ice-cream from a tub with toppings.

The worse part is probably when he asked us how much we paid for this service. He also shown one of us on his phone how much he's getting paid from this.

Edit:
They listened to our complaint and we got refund.

Our group of 8 booked Chef On Demand for a special dinner during our holiday in Sardinia. Unfortunately, the experience fell far below our expectations.

The food was nowhere near the standard we expected from a private chef service. The seafood quality was disappointing, one course included imitation crab stick, and the dessert was served from a supermarket ice cream tub. One of us also found a small hair in the food.

The service was equally disappointing. The chef arrived around an hour later than agreed. During dinner, he asked how much we had paid and told us how little he received, which made us feel very uncomfortable. His compensation arrangement should never have become the clients’ problem.

An absolute joke of a service. Do not book.

After paying 100€/person to have a private chef in Sardinia here is what we got:
- the chef was 1.5 hours late
- the food was not cooked on sight, just preheated
- we were told we will eat michelin star ingredients, and we actually were served a mix of seafood from the supermarket and ice cream from the tub
- a hair in the food

In addition, and the most embarassing thing ever, the chef actually took his phone out and showed us how much money he would get, so that we tip him.

When we complained to customer service, all of our complains were disregarded with a simple “the chef said they didn’t do it”, despite a very detailed complaint and proof.

I don’t recommend this service at all. Save your money and go to a nice restaurant instead.

Chef:

Tommaso Schiena

The whole experience with Chef On Demand was incredibly smooth and professional. I had several chefs reach out to me, and after speaking with them, I chose Tommaso and I’m so pleased I did.

His communication in the run-up to our holiday was excellent. We had lots of back-and-forth discussing and refining the menus, and he was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout. Having 9 kids of different ages with us made it interesting but all was taken into account.

For the first meal, Tomasso arrived with everything beautifully prepared, accompanied by his lovely wife, who was the perfect assistant.
We had a wonderful evening, with plenty of surprises, delicious pork, and a fantastic selection of courses and delicious dessert.

Everything was beautifully presented and full of flavour.

The second meal was next level — absolutely fantastic from start to finish. There was an abundance of incredible food, wonderful flavours and a real sense of occasion.
Tomasso’s cooking is genuinely superb, and somehow he makes preparing a meal for 20 people, serving course after course, clearing everything away and leaving the kitchen spotless look completely effortless.

By the final meal, Tomasso had really excelled himself.
Every course was more delicious than the last, and we finished with what was probably the best tiramisu we have ever had!

For the quality and amount of food, the experience represented excellent value for money.
Having the luxury of not having to shop, prepare, cook or clean up for 20 people made it even more worthwhile — it really allowed us all to relax and enjoy our holiday.

We couldn’t have asked for a better chef or a better experience.
Tomasso was talented, professional, warm and incredibly efficient, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a truly special private dining experience.

This was a highlight of our trip! Tomaso collaborated on our 5 -course menu and it was perfect - a tribute to Puglian cuisine. A truly special special evening. Tomaso has cooked at the highest levels of gastronomy in Michelin starred restaurants. This is a must-do found through Chef on Demand.

We had an amazing experience with Chef Gianluca. His energy is infectious, and he is a patient and thoughtful teacher. He was great about getting our 4 year old som involved in the cooking as well. He worked with us to cook and amazing meal and left the kitchen absolutely clean when he left. I highly recommend him

Nadia was absolutely delightful. We had such an incredible experience as a family and getting to know Nadia as a chef and her adventures thereof. We loved making the pasta together and really enjoyed Nadia’s style of teaching; captivating and articulate. All ingredients were fresh and thoughtfully put together for us to enjoy. We loved our experience tonight and are full of so much food and gratitude. Cannot recommend enough

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We had the most incredible experience with Chef Valentina and her daughter! From the moment they arrived at our house, they were absolutely wonderful — punctual, professional, polite and so friendly. Everything was organised so efficiently, yet they created such a warm and relaxed atmosphere that we felt completely at ease.

The food was absolutely exceptional. They prepared beautiful, traditional Tuscan dishes using authentic flavours and techniques, and every single course was delicious. It genuinely felt like we were experiencing a little piece of Tuscany in our own home.

What made it even more special was the experience itself. We laughed, enjoyed amazing food and wine, and made memories that will definitely stay with us. It was honestly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Tuscany.

We cannot recommend Chef Valentina and her daughter highly enough. If you’re looking for an authentic, special and unforgettable Tuscan dining experience, book them — you absolutely won’t regret it! ❤️🇮🇹

I would've given this more stars but after speaking to the host who set us up, I feel 3 stars is all I can give. We paid for a service which was supposed to have 3 appetizers. I asked the Chef if the accomodations to the menu could be made and he responded with, yes, all substitutions would be made. The day of the dinner, we were only given 2/3 appetizers. When I reached out to the host who set us up, he was blaming us for not stopping our dinner and asking the chef where our 3rd appetizer was. Instead, we were trying to enjoy my mother's retirement dinner. I thought bringing it up after food kept coming out would be rude and unprofessional and could possibly cause an unnecessary scene. The food was great and the service was good but we did not get what we fully paid for. When paying $200 per person and still tipping the chef on top of that, you would think there would be a little more accountability but I guess not

Booking and paying for a service so far in advance can feel a bit uncertain, but there was absolutely no reason for concern. Chef on Demand was quick to respond and consistently followed up on all our inquiries. We were provided with Dario chef, and had a truly wonderful experience. He prepared the most delicious meals for us, and despite being with us for four days, there was remarkable variety and creativity throughout the different courses.
He took care of all the preparations, provided excellent wine-pairing recommendations, and was a pleasure to communicate with. His fluent English certainly made things easy, but above all, he is a genuinely kind, warm, and professional person.
Dario was not only an outstanding chef but also an absolute pleasure to have around. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed both his cooking and his presence. Our group consisted of 14 people ranging in age from 0 to 67 years, and he managed to impress them all.

Chef Nuccio prepared a private dinner for us last Wednesday, and it was truly unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organized and beautifully presented. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the whole evening feel warm and enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was prepared with great care. We highly recommend Chef Nuccio to anyone looking for a special dining experience!

Tommaso made us the most lovely food! We had a great evening!

The service was amazing and the food even better! Thank you so much for the lovely evening! Would 100% recommend

Francesco was excellent. Meal was delicious and he was a lot of fun to chat with.