Private Chef Davide Lugano, TI, Switzerland

Gourmet chef

My cooking is rooted in classic Italian fine dining, shaped by my training at Alma — Gualtiero Marchesi's prestigious culinary school — and years spent in Michelin-starred kitchens across southern Italy. But my time in Dublin, working at Chapter One and Bastible, opened my palate to French, Japanese, and Nordic techniques, adding a modern, international layer to my Italian soul. My secret? Simplicity. I believe in quality ingredients treated with precise, masterful technique — nothing superfluous, just authentic and unforgettable flavours. Every dish I create is tailored to the client, because for me, cooking is a way of making people feel truly special.

Born in Italy, I grew up cooking alongside my grandmother — a passion that became my life's work. I trained at Milan's Carlo Porta and then at Alma, Gualtiero Marchesi's prestigious international culinary school. My journey took me through southern Italy's finest kitchens — Michelin-starred Don Alfonso 1890 and Mosaico on Ischia — before bringing me to Dublin, where I worked at Chapter One and Bastible, absorbing French, Japanese, and Nordic techniques. Switzerland called next: first Lausanne's Eligo, and now Lugano, where I bring together everything I've learned across Europe. Today, I offer private dining, cooking lessons, showcooking events, and culinary consultancy — all tailored to you. My philosophy? Simplicity. The right ingredients, handled with precision and passion, create unforgettable experiences. My kitchen comes to your home.

Asian, BBQ, Bio, Chinese, Europe, French