Paolo

The Folksy Chef

  • I live in Naples
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 24 hours

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Paolo

I'm a twelve years experienced chef that had the chance to travel a lot, sharing knwoledge and traditions with people from different cultures.

  • I live in Naples
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 24 hours

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Reviews

Felix
24 October 2024
Based on previous ratings, we initially had high expectations, Paolo seemed very enthusiastic and engaged at the beginning. Later at the apartment where he was cooking, the only drinks available were two bottles of sweet red and white wine without a label, plus tap water served in a plastic household container. When asking for alternatives, no other drinks were offered or available. We had to go to a small store ourselves to buy some wine, bottled water, and beer, and we had to pay for these additional drinks out of our own pocket. Although Paolo was in the small kitchen cooking, he didn’t interact with us very much for the rest of the evening. The food itself was okay, but nothing special, and we had to wait a long time between courses. Overall, the experience did not match the price we paid, as the value for money was disappointing.A bit disappointing
Scott
20 October 2024
Not so much a cooking class as an evening, shopping, dining with locals. Simple authentic food. So fun getting to know Paolo and experience an evening that felt more like a casual dinner party. Our event took place in students/younger folks shared apartment, glad for it. Highly recommended. A highlight of our trip. I would repeat. A fine evening with Paolo and friends!
bakimmel
17 October 2024
My husband and I spent the last night of a 4 week European trip with Paolo. What a fun and informative experience and something so different. We loved everything about it and getting to spend an evening being “a local”. The market experience was great and the meal was fabulous. Highly recommend! Naples dinner
Kim
6 October 2024
We had the most incredible experience with Paolo during our traditional Neapolitan dinner! From start to finish, he was attentive and knowledgeable. Paolo guided us through local stores to select fresh ingredients, making sure we had input on what we wanted to include. His explanations of each ingredient and the dish we made were thorough, and his passion for Neapolitan cuisine really shone through. The dinner itself was outstanding, both in taste and in how comfortable and welcoming the whole experience felt. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more authentic Italian evening. Highly recommended!10/10 Experience! You'll love it! Must try
Rin
2 October 2024
How do I start to describe the joy of spending time with Paolo and his friends? This was the most beautifully Neapolitan experience - warm, chaotic, deeply authentic, absolutely delicious. From the moment we (a couple with 8-year-old twins) met Paolo, he was sharing his passion for and his knowledge of his home city. We started by visiting a market to buy ingredients for the meal we decided on together, then headed over to an apartment in the historic centre where Paolo and Anna Maria demonstrated dishes including a cooked antipasti and a gorgeous seafood pasta dish. We discussed food, drank wine (only the grown ups!), chatted, listened to music, ate until we were ready to burst and left happy, with a heart full of memories, a list of recommendations and friends for life. Thank you, Paolo, you are amazing.Like dinner with friends
Stuart
1 October 2024
Paolo was a really great guide. Communication before the tour was very good and clear. As well as being a fun and very knowledgeable guide to the food of Naples, Paolo was also a brilliant guide to the culture and history of the city and Italy. Very much recommended. Fantastic tour with Paolo
Daniel
1 October 2024
Paolo was very welcoming from The outset and he understood l have smaller children and was happy to adapt and involve the kids in the local area, his passion for Napoli helped us understand how trully Undervalued Napoli is by tourists and how much there is to see and do, and having someone like him who is born and bred in Napoli certainly helps .. Thanku Awesome seltmeber afternoon with paulo
Filip
7 September 2024
Paolo was awesome. Friendly and helpful. Highly recommended, especially for foodies! 10/10
Carolin
19 August 2024
It was so amazing meeting Paolo. From first sight it feels like we are spending time with a good friend. He asked for what we like to eat and what we can expect from the experience. And it was totally different from what we expected, but way better than we could imagine. It was like visiting a friend, have a good chat and amazing food. Highly recommended!
Jennifer
17 August 2024
An amazing experience not to be missed. A true connoisseur, Paolo was extremely informative not only of Neapolitan food, but the City of Naples. The food and drink was plentiful and absolutely delicious. Cannot wait to return.Paolo = Authentic Neopolitan Experience

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