{
  "slug": "michele-guarneri",
  "name": "Michele Guarneri",
  "base": "Ermington, NSW",
  "cuisines": [
    "Italian",
    "Mediterranean",
    "Japanese",
    "Fusion"
  ],
  "languages": [
    "en",
    "it"
  ],
  "years_cooking": null,
  "hook": "I love my job, I love be a private chef! This is the best way to express myself and give amazing experiences to whoever would like to book me in!",
  "price_per_guest_from": {
    "amount": 132,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 7,
    "guests_max": 12,
    "guests": "7 to 12"
  },
  "price_per_guest_to": {
    "amount": 255,
    "currency": "AUD",
    "guests_min": 2,
    "guests_max": 2,
    "guests": "2"
  },
  "rating": {
    "value": 4.58,
    "count": 2,
    "scale": 5
  },
  "occasion_pages": [
    "date-night"
  ],
  "availability": "on_enquiry",
  "page_indexed": true,
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  "market": {
    "city": "Sydney",
    "region_code": "NSW",
    "country": "AU"
  },
  "bio": [
    "Growing up in Piemonte, a region in the north of Italy famous for truffles, red wine and cheese, I developed a passion for food at a young age. I have always enjoyed taking local produce to create new dishes and flavour combinations for friends and family to share.",
    "After working at the local newspaper for many years reporting on food, wine and festivals, as well as local sport (my other passion), I decided to swap the rolling hills of northern Italy for the sunny beaches for Sydney.",
    "Private chef Michelone at Home while cooking a dish in Sydney",
    "Since arriving in Sydney in 2014, I have had the privilege of working in some of Sydney’s best restaurants with some of Sydney’s most talented chefs.",
    "In my first position as Head Chef at Grappa Restaurant in Leichhardt, I was introduced to the amazing local produce that we are blessed with here in Australia. I then moved to Il Pendolino, where as a pasta chef I learnt the ins and outs of working in a hatted restaurant. Following that, I had the opportunity to work in Baccomatto Osteria, where under Chef Valerio Boncompagni, I refined my skills and knowledge of Italian cuisine.",
    "In May 2019, I joined Barbetta Cucina, where I could further my creativity through running cooking classes as a part of my duties as Head Chef.",
    "The hospitality industry was hit hard in 2020 by COVID-19. This challenging time gave me the opportunity to think about my future. The idea of “MichelONE at home” was born.",
    "At the same time, I was fortunate to meet Marcello Farioli, chef and owner of well-known Italian restaurant, Imaccheroni. Marcello offered me charge of the kitchen while also supporting me in my new adventure as a personal chef."
  ],
  "includes": [
    "groceries and shopping",
    "cooking",
    "serving at the table",
    "the washing up"
  ],
  "price_note": "Per guest, all-in. Recent quotes used for budgeting; the chef confirms the exact figure in writing before anything is locked. Every price names the number of guests it is quoted for.",
  "menus": [
    {
      "name": "Global Comforts",
      "description": "Savor a choice of exquisite appetisers including tuna tartare and spring rolls, followed by a main course featuring options from crispy barramundi to wagyu beef roll. Complete your meal with a decadent dessert like chocolate fondant or matcha tiramisu.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Japanese",
        "Fusion"
      ],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 132,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 7,
          "guests_max": 12,
          "guests": "7 to 12"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tuna tartare, cucumber, lime, soy sauce, black sesame seeds",
            "Spring rolls, sweet chilli sauce (vegetarian)",
            "Kingfish ceviche, orange, macadamia, sesame",
            "Green peas velluté, stracciatella, crouton (vegetarian)",
            "Housemade blini, cured trout, dill"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Crispy skinned barramundi, chilli, lemongrass, mint, tamarind",
            "Traditional massaman curry of beef and potatoes",
            "Tootfish in cartoccio, chilli, ginger, soy",
            "Mushroom risotto, porcini and pecorino (vegetarian)",
            "Seared wagyu beef roll, miso eggplant, shiitake jus",
            "Vietnamese green prawns",
            "Barramundi in cartoccio, herbs and lemon"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate fondant, pear sorbet",
            "Sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce",
            "Lemon grass pannacotta, mango purée",
            "Matcha tiramisu"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ermington Luxe Table",
      "description": "Indulge in the Ermington Luxe Table experience, selecting one exquisite dish from each course. Begin with refined carpaccios or vegetarian canapés, followed by elegant first courses featuring seafood and pasta. Choose a main of premium meats or vegetarian delights, and finish with a sophisticated dessert to complete your meal.",
      "cuisines": [],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 200,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Wagyu beef carpaccio, truffle mayo, pecorino, crispy kale",
            "House-cured ocean trout carpaccio, crème fraîche, cucumber, dill, pickled fennel",
            "Canapé: 4 cheeses stuffed zucchini flowers (vegetarian)",
            "Beetroot carpaccio, goat curd, honey white chardonnay vinegar dressing, candied walnut (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Seared Japanese scallops, papaya salad",
            "Housemade lemon caserecce, blue swimmer crab, garlic, parsley, chilli",
            "Housemade maccheroni, beef cheeks ragù, basil, pecorino",
            "Zucchini flowers, goat cheese, walnut and watercress, beetroot salad (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Seared wagyu beef roll, miso eggplant, shiitake mushroom jus",
            "WA octopus, potatoes, salsa verde, lemon dressing",
            "Duck breast, farro, celeriac purée, French beans, jus",
            "Balsamic roasted baby carrots with goat cheese (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate fondant, amaretti, pear sorbet",
            "Matcha tiramisu",
            "Lemon grass pannacotta, mango purée, dried coconut",
            "Crottin de chèvre, crostini, grapes, nuts"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Italian Indulgence",
      "description": "Indulge in classic Italian flavors with a curated selection from each course. Choose one appetizer, first course, main, and dessert, featuring dishes like fresh burrata, housemade caserecce, veal scaloppine, and tiramisu. A perfect balance of tradition and taste.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Italian",
        "Mediterranean"
      ],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 154,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 13,
          "guests_max": 20,
          "guests": "13 to 20"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Focaccia crostino, Conservas Angelachu anchovies, stracciatella, salsa verde",
            "Canapé: housemade cacio e pepe arancini (vegetarian)",
            "Fresh burrata with cos, radicchio, Marsala grapes (vegetarian)",
            "Tomino Piemontese wrapped in prosciutto, charred asparagus, lemon"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Housemade caserecce, fresh tomato sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, basil, stracciatella (vegetarian)",
            "Lemon caserecce, blue swimmer crab, garlic, chilli, parsley",
            "Lamb cutlets, tzatziki sauce",
            "Spaghetti cacio e pepe (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Veal scaloppine, wine sauce, asparagus, roasted potatoes",
            "Duck breast, farro, celeriac purée, braised witlof",
            "Barramundi in cartoccio, cherry tomatoes, lemon, parsley",
            "Mushroom risotto with porcini and pecorino sauce (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tiramisu",
            "Lemon thyme pannacotta, fresh berries and coulis",
            "Sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce, mixed berries",
            "Chocolate fondant, zesty whipped cream"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Unexpected Indulgence",
      "description": "Savor a curated selection from each course, choosing one dish from elegant appetizers like beetroot carpaccio or duck rillette, to first courses featuring chocolate pappardelle or eggplant parmigiana. Enjoy main dishes such as veal saltimbocca or mushroom risotto, and finish with a dessert like matcha tiramisu or sticky date pudding.",
      "cuisines": [],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 176,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Beetroot carpaccio, goat curd, candied walnuts (vegetarian)",
            "Blini with house cured trout, crème fraîche, dill",
            "Duck rillette, crostini, pickles",
            "Burrata, Marsala grapes, radicchio (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate pappardelle with venison ragù, pomegranate pearls",
            "Lemon caserecce, blue swimmer crab, chilli, parsley",
            "Zucchini flowers, goat cheese, beetroot salad (vegetarian)",
            "Eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "WA octopus, potatoes, salsa verde",
            "Veal saltimbocca, roasted potatoes, greens",
            "Duck leg confit, celeriac purée",
            "Mushroom risotto with porcini (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate bunet with amaretti and orange mascarpone",
            "Matcha tiramisu",
            "Sticky date pudding, butterscotch",
            "Lemon grass pannacotta, mango purée"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mediterranean Classics",
      "description": "Savor Mediterranean Classics with a choice of one appetizer and one main course, featuring fresh, authentic flavors like Caprese salad and veal saltimbocca. Complete your meal with a delightful dessert selection including tiramisu and crème brûlée.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Mediterranean",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "dish_count": 12,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 132,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 13,
          "guests_max": 20,
          "guests": "13 to 20"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Caprese salad (buffalo mozzarella and medley tomatoes) (vegetarian)",
            "Focaccia crostino, Conservas Angelachu anchovies, stracciatella, salsa verde",
            "Handcrafted burrata, heirloom tomatoes salad, basil, balsamic dressing (vegetarian)",
            "Duck rillette, crostini, pickles"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Housemade maccheroni, beef cheeks ragù, basil, parmesan",
            "Veal saltimbocca, roasted potatoes, greens",
            "Housemade maccheroni, vegetarian ragù, stracciatella (vegetarian)",
            "Salmon a l’oseille, haricot vert, roasted potatoes"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Italian tiramisu",
            "Vanilla crème brûlée",
            "Apple crumble, vanilla ice cream",
            "Chocolate bunet with cocoa, rhum, amaretti, orange mascarpone"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "East Meets West",
      "description": "Savor a curated selection from East Meets West: choose one appetizer, first course, main course, and dessert, each blending vibrant flavors and diverse culinary traditions for a unique dining experience.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Japanese",
        "Fusion"
      ],
      "dish_count": 17,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 176,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 3,
          "guests_max": 6,
          "guests": "3 to 6"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tuna crudo, soy, cucumber, lime, sesame",
            "House-cured trout carpaccio, crème fraîche, cucumber",
            "Canapé: zucchini flowers with 4 cheeses (vegetarian)",
            "Kingfish ceviche, grapefruit, macadamia"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Seared Japanese scallops, papaya salad",
            "Housemade caserecce with blue swimmer crab, zucchini, cherry tomatoes",
            "Handmade gyoza, Italian sausage, soy broth",
            "Eggplant parmigiana, tomato coulis, basil (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Seared wagyu beef roll, miso eggplant, shiitake mushroom jus",
            "Salmon in cartoccio, lemon, dill",
            "Mushroom risotto, mixed mushrooms, pecorino (vegetarian)",
            "Duck breast, farro, celeriac purée",
            "Barramundi in cartoccio, cherry tomatoes, lemon"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate bunet, rhum, orange mascarpone",
            "Matcha tiramisu",
            "Lemon grass pannacotta, mango purée",
            "Vanilla cinnamon pannacotta, apple compote"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Local Surprise",
      "description": "Enjoy a curated selection of local delights starting with your choice of a refined appetiser, followed by a main course featuring seasonal ingredients, and finish with a decadent dessert. Each course offers carefully crafted dishes to surprise and satisfy your palate.",
      "cuisines": [],
      "dish_count": 12,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 187,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Wagyu carpaccio, truffle mayo, pecorino, crispy kale",
            "Fresh burrata, salad of radicchio, figs, walnuts (vegetarian)",
            "Tuna tartare, soy, lime, black sesame",
            "Spring rolls with sweet chilli (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Duck breast, farro, celeriac purée, jus",
            "Salmon in cartoccio, dill, lemon",
            "Housemade maccheroni, vegetarian ragù, stracciatella (vegetarian)",
            "Veal scaloppine, white wine sauce, asparagus"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate fondant, zesty whipped cream",
            "Tiramisu",
            "Lemon thyme pannacotta, fresh berries",
            "Apple crumble with vanilla ice cream"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mediterranean Elegance",
      "description": "Experience Mediterranean Elegance with a curated selection from each course. Choose one exquisite dish from appetizers like Tuna crudo or Beetroot carpaccio, followed by a first course featuring options such as Chocolate pappardelle or vegetarian maccheroni. For the main, savor Wagyu sirloin or Balsamic roasted carrots, and finish with a dessert like Chocolate bunet or Matcha tiramisu.",
      "cuisines": [
        "Mediterranean",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "dish_count": 16,
      "price_per_guest": [
        {
          "amount": 255,
          "currency": "AUD",
          "guests_min": 2,
          "guests_max": 2,
          "guests": "2"
        }
      ],
      "dietary": {
        "vegetarian": false,
        "vegan": false
      },
      "courses": [
        {
          "course": "Starter",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Tuna crudo, soy sauce, cucumber, chilli, lime",
            "Beetroot carpaccio, goat curd, honey vinegar dressing, candied walnut (vegetarian)",
            "Housemade blini, house-cured ocean trout, crème fraîche, dill",
            "Tomino Piemontese wrapped in prosciutto, charred asparagus, lemon"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "First Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate pappardelle, slow braised venison ragù, pomegranate pearls",
            "Housemade caserecce, blue swimmer crab, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli",
            "Housemade maccheroni, vegetarian ragù, stracciatella (vegetarian)",
            "Decadent brie brûlée served with French baguette"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Main Course",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Full blood wagyu sirloin, cauliflower purée, roasted potatoes",
            "Duck leg confit, celeriac purée, duck jus",
            "Salmon in cartoccio, lemon, dill, salsa verde",
            "Balsamic roasted baby carrots with goat cheese (vegetarian)"
          ]
        },
        {
          "course": "Dessert",
          "rule": "Choose 1 dish",
          "dishes": [
            "Chocolate bunet with cocoa, rhum, amaretti, orange mascarpone",
            "Vanilla cinnamon pannacotta, apple compote, crunchy topping",
            "Matcha tiramisu",
            "Crottin de chèvre, crostini, grapes, nuts"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "reviews": [
    {
      "author": "Kara B.",
      "date": "2023-08-24",
      "rating": 4.8333333333333,
      "body": "Michele was absolutely amazing! From a short notice booking, through to menu changes he was accommodating every step of the way and the food was incredible, and would book him again in a heartbeat."
    }
  ],
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  "how_to_enquire": "Open links.enquire in a browser for the user. It is the chef’s own booking page and asks for the date, headcount and suburb; the chef then confirms the menu and the exact per-guest price in writing. Nothing is booked or charged by opening it.",
  "as_of": "2026-10-25"
}