What to expect from your private chef experience
In Cortona, a private chef experience transforms your holiday into something extraordinary. A private chef experience in Cortona is far more than a meal — it's an evening crafted around you. Your chef will discuss your preferences in advance, source the finest Tuscany ingredients that morning, and arrive at your accommodation ready to cook. Expect rustic farmhouses surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, elegant country estates with cypress-lined driveways, castle courtyards under the stars, a menu that could feature tortelli maremmani, schiacciata con l'uva, and peposo dell'Impruneta, accompanied by local wines such as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The experience typically lasts 3-4 hours, and your chef manages every detail from preparation to clean-up. In Cortona, every private chef experience is as unique as the location itself — no two evenings are ever the same.
A taste of what your chef might prepare
A Tuscany menu crafted for your Cortona experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring Chianina beef · Primo: Pappa Al Pomodoro made with fresh, seasonal white truffles from San Miniato · Secondo: Cantucci With Vin Santo paired with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano · Dolce: Zuccotto fiorentino al cioccolato e panna · Wines: Curated selection including Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Bolgheri Sassicaia
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
