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What clients say — and a few of the dishes that got them talking

Testimonials4.6/5 — from real reviews on Take a Chef
4.8/5

“Many thanks, Chef Federico. We had a wonderful evening.”

— Carlos Courtois10/10/2026
5.0/5

“Chef Federico catered our event for 31 people with a delicious Italian-style buffet, and we couldn't have been happier! There was more than enough food, with plenty of great vegetarian and vegan options, including a vegan dessert for one of our guests. Federico was friendly, helpful, and quick to respond.”

— Heidenreichchefmaison.com
4.2/5

“Beautiful ingredients, prepared with care, and generously served. Special mention for the vitello tonnato!”

— Gavazza Johnny05/10/2026
4.5/5

“It was an incredible experience celebrating our first wedding anniversary. Chef Federico arrived right on time with all his equipment and got straight to work. The dishes were beautifully presented, each one with a story that confirmed the chef's passion!”

— Elien Leus04/10/2026
4.5/5

“Excellent chef.”

— Fuentes29/09/2026
4.0/5

“Federico is a top chef! Really delicious dishes, generous portions. Original ingredients with plenty of fish and meat. Very flexible with serving times — definitely recommended even with young children. We'll certainly be calling him again!”

— Charlotte Van Boven01/09/2026
4.3/5

“Federico Gastaldelli is a modest Italian chef, originally from Italy, who cooks beautifully authentic Italian dishes. He takes real pride in his food and loves to cook with pure ingredients. He's very discreet, and enjoys talking about his recipes without ever being intrusive during the private dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and considered it a true luxury experience!”

— Sofie De Kimpe28/08/2026
4.0/5

“Recommended.”

— Geert Laeremans16/08/2026
4.8/5

“Federico exceeded all of our expectations and was such a big part of making my husband's 40th birthday weekend so special. The food was absolutely incredible – our friends are still talking about it! Every dish was delicious, from the starters and mains to the sides and desserts. The portions were very generous, and everything was beautifully prepared. What impressed me most was that both the savoury dishes and the desserts were outstanding. I usually expect chefs to particularly shine in one area or the other, but Federico excelled at both. We had several dietary requirements within our group (vegetarian, vegan, pregnancy-related restrictions and shellfish-free options), and Federico was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful when planning the menu. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. As we were travelling from abroad and weren't familiar with where to buy fresh ingredients locally, Federico also took care of all the grocery shopping for us. This was such a huge help and made the whole experience completely stress-free. We also had a few unexpected changes to our schedule – one of our dinners had to start later because our babies had quite literally taken over the kitchen! Federico was understanding, flexible and accommodating throughout, never complaining or making us feel rushed. On one of the evenings, my daughter kept waking up during dinner and I had to step away several times to attend to her. Federico and his assistant kindly kept my food warm so I could properly enjoy it when I returned. It's a small detail, but one that really reflects the level of care and thoughtfulness they brought to the entire experience. To top it all off, after every meal the kitchen was left absolutely spotless. You would never know a multi-course dinner had just been prepared. Finally, I have to mention the value for money. The experience was incredible from start to finish, and far exceeded our expectations. Considering the quality of the food, the generous portions, the grocery shopping, the flexibility, and the level of service and care we received throughout the weekend, I genuinely couldn't believe what amazing value it was. Federico is not only an incredibly talented chef but also a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation and would happily book him again. Thank you for helping create such wonderful memories for us and our friends!”

— Duygu S.18/07/2026
5.0/5

“Top chef! The food was absolutely delicious and he was thoroughly professional and tidy. 100% recommended.”

— Britt L.28/06/2026
4.3/5

“Chef Federico is an absolute recommendation. High-level dishes and very tidy in his work. Great communication beforehand too, and he could still accommodate last-minute requests.”

— Louwrents S.08/06/2026
5.0/5

“An experience I'd recommend to everyone. A wonderfully warm chef who treated us to classic Italian cuisine with a refined touch. Rarely have I eaten so well.”

— Alberto I.28/05/2026
4.8/5

“Everything was great — highly recommended.”

— Jacky D.24/05/2026
4.2/5

“A lovely chef — you barely notice he's there. He respects the kitchen and all your equipment, and the food was delicious and varied.”

— Sara Y.19/05/2026
4.8/5

“A wonderful time with the family — Federico is a discreet chef who cooks with quality ingredients and generous portions. Highly recommended.”

— Francon11/05/2026
4.0/5

“Eight of us had a wonderful experience with Chef Federico. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented and generously portioned. He worked discreetly, letting us relax completely.”

— Joyce K.10/05/2026
5.0/5

“We had a wonderful experience! The food was excellent, the chef is adorable, he presented the dishes beautifully and we ate so well! I recommend it 1000%.”

— Ayat09/05/2026
4.0/5

“A fantastic experience.”

— Danny S.27/04/2026
5.0/5

“Perfect in every way — a wonderful dinner and impeccable service for our wedding anniversary. We already want to do it again.”

— Etienne V.23/04/2026
5.0/5

“Perfect, a top-notch experience! The quality of the menu, the ingredients, and the presentation of the dishes. Thank you.”

— Adeline G.29/03/2026
4.2/5

“Federico is an incredible recommendation as a private chef. Friendly, discreet and tidy, right on time, cooking at a pleasant pace. I'd happily book him again.”

— Gian S.22/03/2026
4.8/5

“The chef was perfect — punctual, discreet, and fully adapted to our requested menu. Refined, delicious dishes. A talented chef who deserves to be known.”

— Jean Marc F.09/03/2026
4.8/5

“A high-flying experience. A restaurant in your own home, with a chef who loves his craft and his ingredients. A wonderful discovery, both for the taste and for the person.”

— Phil28/02/2026
4.8/5

“A discreet yet very friendly chef, efficient in the kitchen. He adapted beautifully to our family gathering with four young children. Delicious food that took us straight to Italy.”

— Valentine H.24/02/2026
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