Chef Simone Reani

Passionate and dedicated private chef with extensive experience in both professional and domestic kitchens. Cultivated expertise under Michelin-starred chefs and serving high-profile clients in exclusive settings. Proven ability to create diverse, specialized menus and manage culinary operations with utmost discretion. Committed to continuous learning and excellence, thriving under pressure in dynamic environments. Currently based in Canada with an open work permit.

As a private chef with 10 years of extensive experience, my background spans both professional and domestic kitchens, including distinguished roles at an exclusive luxury property like La Datcha Forte dei Marmi, a private yacht (M/Y Audace), and even environments influenced by Michelin-starred chefs.

My key strengths include high-calibre culinary service. I excel at creating diverse and specialized menus, catering to international VIP clients, and accommodating various dietary needs such as gluten-free, plant-based, lactose-free, and children's meals. I have strong operational leadership skills, overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing food preparation, mise-en-place, ingredient sourcing, and budgeting.

I pride myself on my client engagement and discretion, having built relationships with prominent international personalities and consistently upholding professionalism in intimate settings. My experience also includes conducting specialized fresh pasta cooking classes for clients and mentoring junior kitchen staff.

Currently, I am working as a Chef at Dante Restaurant in Ottawa, and simultaneously operating as a Self-employed Private Chef, managing personalized services for clients.

I earned my High School Diploma or GED from the prestigious I.I.S. Erminio Maggia in Stresa, Piemonte, Italy, where I studied from 2012 to 2017.