What to expect from your private chef experience
Your private chef experience in Poppi begins well before the first course is served. 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 peposo dell'Impruneta, enjoy a main such as tortelli maremmani, and finish with ribollita. Each course is paired with wines like Vernaccia di San Gimignano or Super Tuscans. Your chef handles everything: cooking, plating, serving, and a spotless kitchen at the end. Guests in Poppi consistently tell us this was the highlight of their entire Italian holiday. In Poppi, 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 Poppi experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring Pecorino di Pienza · Primo: Ribollita made with fresh, seasonal white truffles from San Miniato · Secondo: Bistecca Alla Fiorentina paired with Bolgheri Sassicaia · Dolce: Cantucci con Vin Santo del Chianti · Wines: Curated selection including Bolgheri Sassicaia and Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
