What to expect from your private chef experience
In Pienza, a private chef experience transforms your holiday into something extraordinary. Your experience begins when your chef arrives at your accommodation with the day's finest ingredients from Tuscany's local markets and producers. After a welcome drink and a chat about your preferences, the magic starts. Imagine rustic farmhouses surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, elegant country estates with cypress-lined driveways, castle courtyards under the stars — while your chef prepares a bespoke multi-course menu. You might start with a light appetizer, move through handmade pasta like bistecca alla fiorentina, enjoy a main such as ribollita, and finish with cantucci with Vin Santo. Each course is paired with wines like Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino. Your chef handles everything: cooking, plating, serving, and a spotless kitchen at the end. Guests in Pienza consistently tell us this was the highlight of their entire Italian holiday. In Pienza, we often arrange the table outside so you can dine under the stars — ask your chef about the best setup for your accommodation.
A taste of what your chef might prepare
A Tuscany menu crafted for your Pienza experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring Tuscan extra virgin olive oil · Primo: Schiacciata Con L'Uva made with fresh, seasonal white truffles from San Miniato · Secondo: Pappa Al Pomodoro paired with Super Tuscans · Dolce: Schiacciata alla Fiorentina · Wines: Curated selection including Super Tuscans and Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
