Chef Luigi — Private Chef in Cava de' Tirreni

I’m Chef Luigi, and alongside my wife Stacey—an accomplished pastry chef—we operate as a dedicated culinary team to bring you an extraordinary private dining experience. Rooted in our home region of Campania, our food balances time-honored Italian traditions with refined modern flair. While I focus on savory, seasonal Italian dishes, Stacey crafts exceptional desserts and fresh pastries that elevate every meal. Booking us means double the care, seamless service, and two passionate chefs dedicated to making your stay effortless and memorable.

​I began my path as a commis de cuisine in a two-Michelin-starred restaurant. Working on the saucier and entremetier stations taught me discipline, classical technique, and absolute respect for raw ingredients.
​During my time in culinary school, I met my wife Stacey, who is also a chef. From there, we chose to travel the world together, working alongside Michelin-starred chefs across various international kitchens. Traveling opened our minds and allowed us to blend the foundations of classical cuisine with contemporary techniques and influences from around the globe.
​The next step was opening our own restaurant together, Acta Cucina Moderna. Managing our own kitchen gave us the freedom to combine my passion for savory dishes with Stacey’s talent for pastry arts. Today, we bring that same seamless harmony and level of care directly into the private homes and residences of our guests.

Transitioning into private dining allowed me to bring fine-dining standards into intimate, exclusive settings. Rather than operating within the rigid confines of a traditional restaurant, working as a private chef gives me the freedom to curate highly customized, multi-course journeys tailored to each client's tastes.
​Working alongside my wife, Stacey we operate as a complete culinary team. Together, we provide a seamless, end-to-end service where every element of the menu, from hand-crafted savory mains to sophisticated plated desserts, is designed with balance and precision.
​For us, private dining is about creating an effortless luxury experience. We handle everything from menu design and meticulous ingredient sourcing to table service and kitchen management, allowing our guests to relax completely while enjoying restaurant-quality gastronomy in the comfort of their home or vacation residence.

​What defines my cuisine is the seamless blend of regional Italian heritage, classical French technique, and subtle international influences. Having trained in Michelin-starred environments, my focus centers on ingredient-driven menus where traditional flavor foundations are elevated through modern textures, precise cooking techniques, and polished presentation.
​A distinct advantage of our service is the complete integration of savory and sweet. Working alongside Stacey, we craft fully cohesive dining journeys from start to finish. While I specialize in seafood, prime cuts, and refined pasta preparations, she designs bespoke desserts that feature modern techniques.
​Whether designing an intimate multi-course tasting menu, a relaxed luxury retreat, or a high-volume residency, we tailor every dish to our clients' exact dietary preferences and lifestyle needs. This dual-chef approach guarantees both culinary depth and flawless execution across every single course.

​Our cuisine is driven by curiosity and continuous evolution. While deeply rooted in rich Italian tradition, it is enriched by the techniques and flavors we’ve gathered throughout our international experience and travels around the world.
​This combination allows us to craft dynamic menus where iconic regional classics are given new life through modern techniques or unexpected pairings. It is a style of cooking designed for those who appreciate exceptional food, love discovering new flavors, and value sharing memorable moments around a great table.