What to expect from your private chef experience
A private dining experience in Spello unfolds at your own pace, in the comfort of your chosen accommodation. Your experience begins when your chef arrives at your accommodation with the day's finest ingredients from Umbria's local markets and producers. After a welcome drink and a chat about your preferences, the magic starts. Imagine medieval stone farmhouses, panoramic terraces overlooking rolling hills, villa gardens among olive groves, candlelit dinners in converted monasteries — while your chef prepares a bespoke multi-course menu. You might start with a light appetizer, move through handmade pasta like crescia sfogliata, enjoy a main such as lenticchie di Castelluccio, and finish with rocciata. Each course is paired with wines like Rosso di Montefalco or Grechetto. Your chef handles everything: cooking, plating, serving, and a spotless kitchen at the end. This is what makes a private chef in Spello so special — it's not just dinner, it's a window into the soul of Umbria. In Spello, 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
An Umbria menu crafted for your Spello experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring black truffles from Norcia · Primo: Rocciata made with fresh, seasonal farro from Monteleone di Spoleto · Secondo: Strangozzi Al Tartufo Nero paired with Sagrantino di Montefalco · Dolce: Torta Al Testo · Wines: Curated selection including Sagrantino di Montefalco and Rosso di Montefalco
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
