What to expect from your private chef experience
What sets a private chef in Le Castella apart is the deeply personal nature of every detail. A private chef experience in Le Castella is far more than a meal — it's an evening crafted around you. Your chef will discuss your preferences in advance, source the finest Calabria ingredients that morning, and arrive at your accommodation ready to cook. Expect seaside terraces on the Tyrrhenian coast, mountain lodge gardens, rooftop dinners overlooking the sea, a menu that could feature soppressata calabrese, pesce spada alla calabrese, and fileja alla 'nduja, accompanied by local wines such as Gaglioppo. The experience typically lasts 3-4 hours, and your chef manages every detail from preparation to clean-up. Guests in Le Castella consistently tell us this was the highlight of their entire Italian holiday.
A taste of what your chef might prepare
A Calabria menu crafted for your Le Castella experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring 'nduja from Spilinga · Primo: Fileja Alla 'Nduja made with fresh, seasonal swordfish from the Strait · Secondo: Cipolla Rossa Di Tropea Al Forno paired with Gaglioppo · Dolce: Tartufo di Pizzo · Wines: Curated selection including Gaglioppo and Cirò Rosso
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
