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I create modern Mediterranean private dining with Michelin-rooted discipline, seasonal ingredients, and real respect for the classics.

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Matthew Luca

I bring modern Mediterranean cooking to your table—done properly, with no shortcuts.

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I’ve worked in hospitality from a young age, starting in a family-run Italian restaurant and then building my career in professional kitchens across the UK. Time in high-level London kitchens—including Michelin-starred environments—shaped my standards around quality, discipline, and consistency.

I went on to lead kitchens as Head Chef in London, later owned and operated a seafood-led gastro pub on the Essex coast, and cooked for a wide range of clients through festivals, live demonstrations, and TV appearances in the UK & Ireland. Today I’m back in the kitchen in South Florida, focused on modern Mediterranean cuisine rooted in traditional European technique—everything made fresh, from sauces to breads and pasta.

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I never let my standards slip: proper technique, fresh ingredients, and no shortcuts—because that’s where great food starts.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with respect—for ingredients and tradition

Cooking, for me, is about doing things properly: respecting ingredients, honoring tradition, and creating food that people genuinely enjoy and remember.

I bring UK training and Michelin-rooted experience

I learned to cook in family kitchens and professional environments across the UK, refining my skills in high-level London kitchens, including Michelin—where precision, pace, and consistency became non-negotiable for me.

I keep standards high, every single time

My philosophy is simple: standards. I don’t let them slip—proper technique, fresh ingredients, and no shortcuts, because that’s where great food starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Matthew cost?

The average menu price for Chef Matthew is 246 USD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Matthew cook?

Chef Matthew offers French, Italian, Latin American, Japanese, Chef's special, Local, Mediterranean and Seafood/Fish cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Matthew offer private chef services?

Chef Matthew offers private chef services in Boynton Beach, US.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.