If food is love, then Antonio Laudani is Cupid with a chef’s knife. This Italian-born private chef isn’t just whipping up pasta—he’s crafting edible memories right here in RAK, one personalized dish at a time.
From Michelin-star kitchens to birthday surprises that melt hearts (and chocolate), Antonio brings a sprinkle of passion, a dash of creativity, and a whole lot of soul. RAK’s calm vibes and green spaces have won him over—and in return, he’s plating up joy for every guest who walks through his culinary world.
Interview Highlights
🍝 From Kitchen to Couch: Antonio started in restaurant kitchens at 16 but found his true calling in private dining—where he gets to spoil guests in the comfort of their own homes (and clean up after too!).
🎮 Chef by Day, Gamer by Night: When he’s not cooking up a storm, Antonio is either lifting weights or battling dragons online. Balance, right?
🥋 Judo Dreams: Before chasing culinary perfection, he was competing in judo tournaments! Martial arts may return to the menu soon.
🧁 Flavors with Feelings: His proudest moments? Recreating nostalgic childhood flavors for guests—because food is memory, emotion, and art on a plate.
🎂 Solving Problems with Food: He once created dual menus for a birthday party—one for adults, one for kids—proving that even mini humans deserve gourmet joy.
👨🍳 His Signature Menu: His 7-course Italian fine dining experience is a love letter to Sicily, Europe, and all the lessons he’s learned in global kitchens.
📣 RAK + WOW-RAK Love: Antonio credits WOW-RAK with showing him all the fun Ras Al Khaimah has to offer, like discovering the Jais Zipline through the site!
Pull Out Quotes
“When I’m not cooking, I start missing cooking. That’s how I knew—it’s love.”
“Every time I host an event, it feels like watching stand-up comedy—pure fun and joy.”
“Food is not just filling your stomach. It’s filling your soul—and sometimes, your childhood memories too.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
