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Private Chef in
Florence and Tuscany

Enjoy a private Italian dinner in the comfort of your home, villa or holiday residence.

I create seasonal menus for couples, families and groups who want to gather around their own table while I take care of the food, the cooking and the details that make dinner feel special.

Sometimes the best table in Tuscany is the one already waiting for you at home.

A private chef experience lets you enjoy the intimacy of your villa or residence without spending the evening planning, shopping or cooking.

I come to you and create a dinner shaped around your guests, the season and the occasion, whether you are celebrating something important or simply want to make one evening of your stay in Florence or Tuscany memorable.

Your table. Your place. Dinner taken care of.

An Italian menu created for your table

My cooking is rooted in Italian home cuisine, regional traditions and the ingredients I find around me.

I grew up between the food cultures of Abruzzo and Veneto and have made Florence my home. Those different Italian roots still shape the way I cook today: generous, seasonal food made with care, quality ingredients and a strong sense of place.

Your menu is discussed in advance and created around the season, your preferences and any dietary requirements that can be accommodated.

From handmade pasta and slow-cooked dishes to seafood, vegetables and classic Italian desserts, the intention is not to reproduce a restaurant in your home.

It is to create a table that feels personal.

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Perfect for

Villa stays in Tuscany
Families and groups renting in Florence, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, the Florentine hills.
A cook for one night, or once a week while you're here.
 

Celebrations at home
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, graduations.
A dinner created around the people and the reason you are celebrating.

 

Families & friends gatherings.
Stay around your own table and enjoy the evening at your own pace.

 

Intimate dinners
Sometimes there does not need to be an occasion at all.
A beautiful place, good food and the right company are enough.


 

For larger celebrations, weddings or events requiring additional styling, service or coordination, discover Bespoke Events and

Micro-Weddings.

What I take care of

Every experience begins with a conversation.

Once I know your date, location, number of guests and what you have in mind, I create a proposal for your dinner.

I take care of menu planning, ingredient sourcing and cooking directly in your home or villa.

 

Additional service and details can be arranged according to the format of the evening.
 

Wine pairing can also be added on request.

The result should feel effortless from your side of the table.

On demand: live music · table styling and flowers · additional service staff · a sommelier for the evening

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Tell me about your dinner

Send me your preferred date, location, number of guests and anything you would like me to know about the occasion.

I create the menu

I will send you availability and a tailored proposal, including the menu and practical details.

I take care of the rest

Shopping, prep, cooking, service, cleaning.

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A private chef experience made personal

Some tables are quiet and romantic. Others are loud, full of children, stories and bottles opened along the way.

The menu matters, of course. But so does the rhythm of the evening, the atmosphere of the house and the way people feel around the table.

For me, food is never only what is on the plate.

It is a way of taking care of people.

William, US

“Absolutely book this evening with Valeria and her crew! Highly recommended and you will love it, as did I. The gift of being welcomed into someone's home, having them prepare and share a meal in intimate Italian style is wonderful. Not to be missed."

Are you planning a private dinner in Florence or Tuscany?

To request your private dinner, tell me your preferred date, location, number of guests, occasion, dietary requirements and anything else you have in mind, and I’ll personally get back to you with availability and next steps.
 

Date · Location · Number of guests · Occasion · Dietary requirements · Tell me what you have in mind

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