Gioia is the Italian word for joy, because good food is all about happiness!
"I don't think I've eaten better Italian food anywhere. This is gob-smackingly, heart-stoppingly, jaw-droppingly delicious."
Jesse Mulligan - Food Reviewer
YOUR AUTHENTIC
ITALIAN CULINARY
EXPERIENCE
Private Chef Services and Personalised Dining Experiences Auckland & New Zealand wide.
SPRING & SUMMER 25/26
Book early for your private Italian Long-Lunch or Seasonal Dinner and enjoy a complimentary Campari Spritz. Perfect for bringing together your clients, team, or friends this event season.
Our
Story
“Honoring my Italian heritage, reshaping timeless flavours, and crafting enduring tastes for the future”
Chef Gabriele Marangoni
Private Chef Auckland
PRIVATE DINING & CULINARY EVENTS
Your chance to experience award-winning Italian cuisine at your table. Chef Gabriele Marangoni brings together the finest New Zealand produce with select ingredients imported from Italy, bringing the heritage and passion of his homeland to every dish.
From relaxed long lunches to multi-course fine dining, every menu is thoughtfully tailored to suit your occasion and venue.
Elevate your experience with a bespoke package - options include wine pairings, aperitivi and cocktails, and personalised menus, We offer a seamless Design Service from venue sourcing to tables, styling and personal touches.
The Chef
From Bologna Italy, award-winning Chef Gabriele Marangoni trained globally and has now made his mark on New Zealand's dining scene. He is well known to Auckland’s diners as the culinary force behind Mt Eden’s Pasta & Cuore, and now Executive Chef at Alla Prossima, where for almost a decade he earned a reputation for delivering exceptional Italian cuisine made with quality ingredients, passion and great artisanal skill.
Awards include the Gambero Rosso International Top Italian Restaurants "two forks rating & .Metro Top 50 Best Restaurants 2016 - 2024
Feedback
"I met Gabri in Mt Eden many years ago, and since then, I haven’t been able to resist coming back often to enjoy such great craftsmanship. His food is authentic, consistent, creative, and always delivered with great skill."
John Key
Former Prime Minister
