Chef Joshua Clarke

I bring Roman roots and Bay Area ingredients together for warm, personal dining and catering experiences.

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Alessandro Campitelli

I cook soulful Italian food with Roman roots and a Bay Area mindset.

Chef John

I was born and raised in Rome, Lazio, and I shaped my craft through hotel and management school and, most importantly, through hands-on experience alongside some of the best Michelin-star chefs in the city.

At 24, I moved to San Francisco to grow through a new culinary adventure. After years cooking in the city, I opened my own restaurant in the Financial District near the Transamerica Pyramid and ran it for a decade. I later brought my cooking to Oakland with a more contemporary, casual concept, and for the past five years I have focused on in-home private chef experiences and catering across the Bay Area.

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Chef John
My secret in the kitchen is using organic, locally sourced ingredients and treating them with respect and simplicity.

What you can expect when I cook for you

Cooking is how I connect

For me, cooking is my passion, my lifestyle, and my way to express myself so I can connect with people through food.

I learned in Rome’s Michelin-star kitchens

I learned how to cook in Rome by working for some of the best Michelin-star chefs in the city, and I carry that discipline and attention to detail into every service I do today.

Organic, local, and simple—on purpose

My philosophy is to use organic, locally sourced ingredients and handle them with respect and simplicity so every dish tastes honest, clean, and complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Chef Alessandro offer private chef services?

Chef Alessandro offers private chef services in Oakland, 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.