Private chef Gabriele Rotunno

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Hello, I’m Chef Gabriele Rotunno, a professionally trained chef with experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and as an executive and private chef. I graduated from Istituto Eccelsa, one of the top culinary schools recognized by the World Association of Chefs. Over the years, I’ve led kitchens such as “Medí” in Taranto, Italy, where I was reviewed by Il Corriere della Sera as “a young talented executive chef, with a critical eye in the serving and taste, a magnificent surprise.” Today, I offer personal chef services, wedding and event catering, and private cooking lessons, bringing refined restaurant-quality cuisine to intimate gatherings and special occasions. If you’re confident in your event date, guest count, and general vision, I’d be happy to discuss how we can create a memorable culinary experience together.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 10 times

Serves New York, NY

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1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon3:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

Services offered

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Meal

Breakfast or brunch

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Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

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Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Brandon K.

6 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: 2 people • American • Italian • French • Mediterranean • I'm flexible • Adult (over 18) • Intermediate • My home, venue, etc.

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Richard B.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Gabriel is the perfect personal chef. He works full time for me, and is inventive with food, continually producing delicious and often unique meals. He is respectful of my eating request, does the shopping, washes the pans and dishes, and leaves my kitchen spotless. His fees are resonable considering the quality of his work, and he is honest and trustworthy. After three unpleasant encounters with other personal chefs, i have found the perfect one.

Details: Regular meal • 1 guest • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • French • Italian • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • A few times per week • My home, venue, etc.

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Angus L.

Dec 4, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Lauren T.

Aug 24, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Erica F.

Feb 3, 2025

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Gabriele was excellent! He was extremely responsive to my suggestions and ideas. He arrived on time and definitely delivered top-notch quality food. He was so professional that he cleaned up as the dinner progressed, leaving a clean kitchen and removing the trash. If you are in the NY area, please do not hesitate to hire Gabriele for an event, he was absolutely the best!

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Asian • American - casual • American - formal • Southern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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