What to expect from your private chef experience
When you book a private chef in Portofino, you're choosing the most authentic way to experience Liguria's cuisine. A private chef experience in Portofino is far more than a meal — it's an evening crafted around you. Your chef will discuss your preferences in advance, source the finest Liguria ingredients that morning, and arrive at your accommodation ready to cook. Expect colorful seaside terraces above the Mediterranean, hidden cove gardens, panoramic clifftop villas, harbor-side tables watching fishing boats return, a menu that could feature trofie al pesto genovese, cappon magro, and focaccia di Recco col formaggio, accompanied by local wines such as Pigato. The experience typically lasts 3-4 hours, and your chef manages every detail from preparation to clean-up. In Portofino, 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 Liguria menu crafted for your Portofino experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring focaccia di Recco · Primo: Pansoti Con Salsa Di Noci made with fresh, seasonal prescinsêua cheese · Secondo: Brandacujun paired with Rossese di Dolceacqua · Dolce: Castagnaccio · Wines: Curated selection including Rossese di Dolceacqua and Vermentino Riviera Ligure
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
