Private Chef Giovanni Arvostelua 

I had the pleasure of hiring Giovanni as a private chef for my partners 30th birthday, and it was an experience to remember! The food was absolutely amazing, and Giovanni’s culinary skills are truly exceptional. He was incredibly responsive and informative in the lead-up to the event, ensuring that every detail was perfect. We can't wait to book him again for another birthday celebration soon. Thank you, Giovanni, for making Lydia's special day so delicious and memorable! We ate for starters: Purple Basil Fettuccine. Mains: Scallops or Aubergine Parmigiana. Deserts: Cheesecake. All exceptional. Thank you.

If you are looking for a private chef you can stop and just book Giovanni. He was perfect for our event. Very communicative before the event and went the extra mile at every step to make sure we had the best experience. 6/5 stars!

Booked a private cooking lessons with Giovanni at our home. From the off, Giovanni was helpful, accommodating and worked with us throughout to create the most perfect menu.
We learnt 3 fantastic new meals which were all delicious but not only that, Giovanni was patient with us throughout and ensured we also had loads of fun

Would highly recommend and will definitely be booking again

Thank you Giovanni for helping make my 30th birthday dinner the most special experience ever!

From showing flexibility when organising the event, being very responsive by message to being great company on the day and cooking the most delicious food, I couldn’t recommend Giovanni more!

Highly recommend his truffle risotto and truffle mash - absolutely de-li-ci-ous!

Bravo Giovanni!
He is very organised, professional and the dinner was very good!

Was a real pleasure to working with Giovanni. A great chef, professional with work ethic and amazing dishes.
Definitely one of the best !

Chef Giovani catered for the private lunch for my husband’s 50th birthday. He was accommodating and explained the ingredients used in all the meals he prepared and served.
I do not usually eat salmon, but the aroma of Chef Giovani’s smoked salmon was inviting, and I couldn't wait to try it. I was impressed- the presentation, taste and texture were excellent!
I enjoyed it, and so did everyone.
Chef Giovani cleaned up afterwards and left the kitchen spotless.
Thank you, Chef Giovani

Giovanni was amazing!! He came to our home to cook for my mums 60th birthday. Everything about the food was delicious and you could definitely taste fresh and amazing quality the ingredients were. Giovanni was lovely! Very friendly and professional with great communication before, during and after his service. He adapted his menu to our personal choices and tastes and it was a pleasure to have him in our home. Will definitely be booking with him again and if I could recommend any out of the many delicious courses he created, it would be the Scallops 😍

My daughter loves her cookery sessions with Giovanni. Always kind, positive, clear and encouraging, it’s wonderful to see how much confidence Giovanni’s guidance has given her in the kitchen. And the whole family gets to enjoy delicious, beautifully cooked food!

Chef Giovanni was an absolute delight to work with. He was very accommodating and worked with me to curate a menu that was perfect for my event. During the pasta cooking lesson, he brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The innovative and delicious creations he cooked up were truly impressive. I would highly recommend Chef Giovanni to anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience. Thank you so much for making my event unforgettable!

We recently had Giovanni come and cater for a 10 people supper at home. Giovanni’s food is delicious, he is full of ideas and gives it all to the detail of the presentation and the flavour. He is professional and I would not hesitate in recommending him.

Giovanni has taught my son (aged 12) a handful of “signature dishes” at home with his Grandma and he is absolutely wonderful! A great teacher, wonderful chef and fabulous to have in our home. I could t recommend his cooking lessons enough. Mum’s of boys - get your sons cooking with Giovanni!

Giovanni cooked for me and my friends an epic menu! He also arranged a waiter who served us drinks and let us know when the courses where ready.
I can recommend Giovanni for any occasion and he will definitely help you get what you want out of the experience!

Giovanni was prompt, personable and made a fantastic meal for our guests. All was beautifully presented and our guests - foodies with a high bar - loved it.

I have been taking cooking classes with Giovanni few times already and I must say Giovanni has been a very patient and kind teacher and thanks to Giovanni, I now can confidently cook several delicious Italian meals :-)

My cooking class with Giovanni was simply amazing. He is very knowledgeable about Italian traditional cuisine and he is willing to share all the deepest tricks for a successful outcome to his students. His attention to details is unconditional and the most powerful thing is that he includes lots of fun and jokes during the cooking experience. 5 well-deserved stars to Giovannone!!!

Very good food. Couldn’t ask for more

5 stars for Giovanni! I had a birthday dinner for 7 people. The food, Just gorgeous! Giovanni is so gifted at what he does. You could tell how much effort he put in to each course. They just kept getting better and better. He took the time out to introduce my guests to the course being served. All of the guest complimented his food. Guilia also gave a 5 star experience, she made sure all my guests were well catered for and their glasses were never empty. This is the first time I’ve hosted a private dining and it was so seamless. From start to finish Giovanni made the experience so easy. I dont think I could recommend Giovanni enough. Thank you so much!

Excellent private chef, professional, reliable and easy for my PA to work alongside. He works well with specific dietary requirements and personalised recipes. Thank you Gio!

I gifted my partner a cooking lesson from Giovanni for his birthday. Giovanni prepared us a menu to our specifications which he sent along to us with a shopping list. We're both good cooks, but we learnt so much from him - from where to source and identify the best ingredients, to techniques and tips to make top restaurant-quality dishes. Giovanni was a great teacher, and his knowledge and humour (along with the delicious food we cooked) made it a fantastic experience.