Tvoi EventPrivate chef in Tuscany for a dinner at your villa
The chef cooks in your villa kitchen and serves dinner at your own table, with no waiters and no vans.
A private chef arrives at your villa or apartment, cooks in your kitchen and serves dinner at your own table. The format suits a birthday, an anniversary, a romantic dinner or a family lunch, when the group is small and neither a team of waiters nor a mobile kitchen is needed. We discuss your tastes and dietary limits with the chef and agree a seasonal menu and shopping list. The chef shops on the day of cooking, and cleaning of the kitchen is discussed in advance. You receive the estimate in writing before preparation starts.
What the chef does at your celebration
A menu for the occasion
We build a menu of several dishes: starters, hand-made pasta, a main course, dessert. The base is Tuscan, but it can be built around fish or vegetarian dishes.
Shopping for ingredients
The chef buys at the local market and from producers: cheeses, vegetables, oil, meat. You see the list in advance.
Cooking in your kitchen
We check the hob, oven, kitchenware and fridge of the villa in advance and bring whatever is missing.
Cooking together
If you wish, part of the evening becomes a class: pasta is rolled together and guests help with dessert.
Wines and service
We choose wines to match the dishes and, if needed, an assistant who serves the courses and clears the table.
Special diets
Allergies, vegetarian or vegan menus and children's dishes are discussed before shopping, so that the chef prepares separate versions.
Tell us about your celebration
Tell us the occasion, the date and the number of guests. We will suggest a format, a venue and vendors, and prepare a fixed written estimate before any work starts.
Why a private chef works well
A menu to fit your kitchen
We ask for photos of the kitchen and choose dishes that match its capacity: the size of the hob, the oven and the work surface.
A conversation about tastes
We ask what the guests like, what they do not eat and what mood the evening should have, and only then propose a menu.
Right for few guests
A small group needs no crew and no mobile kitchen: the evening is quieter, simpler and closer to a dinner at home.
The season on the table
Spring brings asparagus and artichokes, summer tomatoes and courgettes, autumn mushrooms and truffle, and the chef works from what the market offers.
Common questions about a private chef
How many guests can a private chef serve?
A chef usually works alone or with an assistant, so the format suits a small group. For a large celebration we propose catering with staff.
Do we need to buy the ingredients ourselves?
No. The chef buys the ingredients, and you agree the menu and tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the villa kitchen need to have?
A working hob, an oven, a fridge, kitchenware and a sink. We ask for photos of the kitchen and a list of equipment before choosing the menu.
Can we book a chef for a single evening?
Yes, a single dinner or lunch is possible. In season it is better to write a few weeks ahead.
Is cleaning the kitchen after dinner included?
The chef normally leaves the kitchen in order, but this is discussed in advance. Washing up and serving are added separately if you need an assistant.
Let's talk about your celebration
Send a request or write to us on WhatsApp: a coordinator will reply, ask about the details and suggest the next step.