What to expect from your private chef experience
What sets a private chef in Santa Maria di Castellabate apart is the deeply personal nature of every detail. Your experience begins when your chef arrives at your accommodation with the day's finest ingredients from Campania's local markets and producers. After a welcome drink and a chat about your preferences, the magic starts. Imagine Mediterranean terraces overlooking the sea, candlelit villa gardens with lemon trees, rooftop dinners above the coastline — while your chef prepares a bespoke multi-course menu. You might start with a light appetizer, move through handmade pasta like delizia al limone, enjoy a main such as parmigiana di melanzane, and finish with pastiera. Each course is paired with wines like Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio or Fiano di Avellino. Your chef handles everything: cooking, plating, serving, and a spotless kitchen at the end. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want an extraordinary evening in Santa Maria di Castellabate, your chef makes it unforgettable. In Santa Maria di Castellabate, 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 Campania menu crafted for your Santa Maria di Castellabate experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring colatura di alici from Cetara · Primo: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina made with fresh, seasonal buffalo mozzarella from Caserta · Secondo: Delizia Al Limone paired with Aglianico del Taburno · Dolce: Pastiera Napoletana · Wines: Curated selection including Aglianico del Taburno and Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
