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23 Reviews

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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Ottawa Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Family Style Cuisine

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Simone

Ottawa Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Christmas Feast

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Gourmet Christmas Feast

CAD $109 each

Private Chef Meal

CAD $109

Treat yourself to a festive gourmet Christmas fare prepared by a world-class chef. Celebrate the festive season with a private chef meal led by Chef Simone, who will prepare, serve and clean up a gourmet holiday feast. This expertly crafted menu brings seasonal favorites to life. Start with rich potato leek...

Serving the Ottawa area

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Ottawa Private Chef Meal: Thanksgiving With a Gourmet Touch

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Thanksgiving With a Gourmet Touch

CAD $109 each

Private Chef Meal

CAD $109

Enjoy chef-prepared festive meal that will impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving. Indulge in a mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner with a private chef meal led by Chef Simone. Prepare to savor a selection of gourmet appetizers, mains, sides and desserts that celebrate the holiday season. Begin with...

Serving the Ottawa area

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Ottawa Private Chef Meal: Indulgent Italian Experience

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Indulgent Italian Experience

CAD $179 each

Private Chef Meal

CAD $179

Private Chef Italian Menu Bask in the old-school flavors of Italy with this private chef meal. Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal prepared exclusively for your party by a top-notch professional chef. Enjoy an artfully prepared multi-course menu without lifting a finger. Start with two appetizers of hearty...

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Ottawa Private Chef Meal: Taste of Genova

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Taste of Genova

CAD $179 each

Private Chef Meal

CAD $179

No need to pack your bags nor lift a finger to dine the way Italians do. Escape to the coast of Italy with a Genova-inspired private chef meal. Indulge in luxury with a gourmet menu prepared by a professional chef in the comfort of your home. Start with focaccia bread topped with fresh tomato and a trofie...

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Ottawa Private Chef Meal: Flavors of Rome

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Flavors of Rome

CAD $179 each

Private Chef Meal

CAD $179

Indulge in a memorable feast reminiscent of Roman restaurants. Elevate your next special occasion with a private chef meal. Savor a gourmet menu consisting of Rome-inspired dishes prepared by a top-notch professional Chef Simone. Start with rich and smokey baba ghanoush served with crudités. Next, try a...

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REVIEWS

Chef Simone's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 23 reviews

Reviews guests left 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!

12/11/24

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!

10/17/24

Chef Simone

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Simone

Authentic Italian Family Style Cuisine

Crafting Dishes of Naples

Dive Into Italian Ravioli

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Simone

Gourmet Christmas Feast

Thanksgiving With a Gourmet Touch

Indulgent Italian Experience

Taste of Genova

Flavors of Rome