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Based in Ottawa, Chef Simone specializes in Italian cuisine and holds a diploma in hotel hospitality and gastronomy services, along with certifications in food safety. With experience working with Michelin-starred chefs and in the superyacht industry, he excels in sourcing quality ingredients and preparing exquisite dishes. Chef Simone also creates menus for vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Master and savor authentic Italian recipes under the expert guidance of Chef Simone,

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Chef Credentials

On Cozymeal since 2024

schooling

I.I.S, E. Maggia di Sresa, Istituto Alberghiero

certifications

Enogastronomy Diploma

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REVIEWS

Chef Simone's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 23 reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

06/10/25

I highly recommend Chef Simone to anyone looking for a private cooking class. I booked him for my fiancée’s birthday, and we had a fantastic time learning how to make ravioli. He’s patient, explains everything clearly, and shares some great stories along the way. It was a great experience!

06/10/25

Morghan

05/25/25

Chef Simone was awesome to work with, super professional and fun! This was such a great experience, and I’d definitely do it again.

05/25/25

Justin

04/28/25

Excellent food and very professional. Highly recomend

04/28/25

Samuel

03/16/25

Fantastic experience! Highly recommend. Works well in small groups (we were 3 people) as a little team work goes a long way.

03/16/25

Lisa

03/10/25

Amazing experience! Very friendly and authentic. Food was amazing and he took the time to really show how it’s done properly, as well as explaining every step carefully. Very personable and had great conversations with him.

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03/10/25

Jennifer

01/12/25

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Simone! He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and patient. All 3 ravioli dishes we made were absolutely delicious and we hope to make them again. I highly recommend his cooking class to others :)

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01/12/25

Steven Donley

12/31/24

The class was great. Chef Simone is a good teacher and made the whole experience excellent. I highly recommend Simone and his class. On top of a great class, the food was phenomenal.

12/31/24

Stéphane

12/11/24

Great experience and a fantastic chef. Lots of fun conversation and learning! Estra suited as simone is italian and it was an italian dinner. great professionalism, prompt and courteous. Highly recommend!

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Sandrine

10/17/24

Chef Simone is incredible! He's so kind, patient and welcoming to everyone. He's very knowledgeable and highly skilled when it comes to food prep, gastronomy and cleanliness. He came fully prepared and guided us through the whole process with a ton of ease. His accent is also adorable, which really brings the whole classic Italian touch to the experience for those searching for authenticity. I booked a private class for my whole family as a birthday gift for my mother, and it went amazingly. It was such a unique idea and an amazing way to bond together. I recommend this to anyone interested in creating a memorable evening. Thanks again, Chef Simone!

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