What to expect from your private chef experience
When you book a private chef in Tuscany through Chef On Demand, you are inviting an artisan of Tuscan cuisine into your home. The experience begins with a personal consultation to understand your preferences, group size, dietary needs, and the occasion. Your chef will craft a bespoke menu drawing on seasonal Tuscan ingredients, sourced that morning from trusted local markets, farms, and producers. On the day of your event, the chef arrives with everything needed, from ingredients to preparation tools, and transforms your kitchen into a Tuscan trattoria. You are free to watch, ask questions, or simply relax by the pool while the aromas of slow-cooked ragu and fresh bread fill the air. The meal is served at your pace, course by course, with expert wine pairings if desired. After the final course, your chef handles all the cleanup, leaving you with nothing but wonderful memories. Typical dinners include four to six courses, but every detail can be tailored to your wishes.
A taste of what your chef might prepare
Antipasto: Crostini neri with chicken liver pate and bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes | Primo: Handmade pici all'aglione with slow-cooked tomato and garlic sauce | Secondo: Bistecca alla fiorentina (Chianina T-bone) with roasted potatoes and white beans | Dessert: Cantucci with Vin Santo and fresh ricotta with chestnut honey | Wines: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.
