Services
Private Chef: In-Villa or On-Board
The pleasure of a fine dining restaurant, in the intimacy of your own space.
A service specifically tailored for those who desire a refined menu and an elegant table setting, without leaving their retreat. Experience all the quality, authentic flavors, and attention to detail of a professional kitchen, without sacrificing your comfort. From my arrival to the final clean-up, I coordinate every detail to guarantee you approximately three hours of pure culinary enjoyment and peace of mind.
- Guests: 4 to 16 people.
- Duration: ~ 3 hours. Arrival 30 minutes in advance. Kitchen tidying and cleaning are discreetly carried out during the dessert service. Guaranteed availability on weekends; weekdays upon request.
- Location & Logistics: Hosted at your accommodation or yacht. Utilizes the on-site kitchen and tableware. Final kitchen cleaning and resetting included.
- What’s Included: Grocery shopping and premium ingredient selection, live preparation, table service, and professional management of dietary requirements.
- Rates: Starting from € 70 per person. Includes service and ingredients. Beverages not included (wine selection available upon request).
Terrace Cooking Class
A workshop of taste and authentic flavors in Taormina.
An immersive and fun experience designed for those who wish to discover the soul of Sicilian cuisine. We won’t use complex equipment; instead, we will get our hands delightfully dirty working directly with premium raw ingredients. You will learn how to prepare traditional Maccheroni al ferretto alla Norma, classic Alici a beccafico (stuffed anchovies), and a delightful fried Raviola with ricotta. After the class, we will sit down together to share and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
- Guests: 4 to 10 people.
- Duration: ~ 3 hours total. Exclusively available for lunch service.
- Location & Logistics: Panoramic terrace in Taormina. All cooking equipment and ingredients are provided on-site.
- What’s Included: Hands-on class covering three courses (Maccheroni, Alici, Raviola), shared lunch, water, and soft drinks. Complimentary gift: apron and traditional pasta ferretto.
- Rates: Fixed all-inclusive rate of € 55 per person.
Signature Aperitivo on the Terrace
The sunset ritual, blending tradition and contemporary flair.
An informal yet refined experience, designed for socializing in an exceptional setting. The buffet tasting, prepared right before your eyes, highlights the best daily market finds: two selections of raw seafood, two artisanal finger foods, a platter of Sicilian excellences (cured meats, cheeses, black bee honey, and pasture butter), and two spoon-served dishes to complete the culinary experience. To accompany the tasting, a curated wine selection is freely available for guests to pour in total autonomy.
- Guests: 6 to 25 people.
- Duration: The experience is available between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with a customizable starting time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
- Location & Logistics: Panoramic terrace in Taormina. Shared, vibrant environment (exclusive use available for a supplementary fee).
- What’s Included: Reinforced tasting menu (Raw Seafood, Finger Food, Cold Cuts & Cheeses, Spoon-served dishes). Self-service “Wine Island” included.
- Rates: Starting from € 35 per person. Optional cocktail service with bartender quoted separately.
In-Home Pasta Masterclass
Hands-on pasta making, right in your accommodation.
The perfect solution for those wanting the thrill of a cooking class without leaving home. Agile and flexible, this experience is designed to easily adapt to any space: from a large villa kitchen to the cozier settings of a holiday home or B&B. I will arrive with premium flours and everything needed to teach you how to seal stuffed pasta and shape two types of traditional fresh pasta. I will also bring ready-made gourmet sauces, turning the lesson into an immediate guided tasting of your creations.
- Guests: 2 to 8 people.
- Duration: Technical session of approximately 2.5 hours.
- Location & Logistics: Hosted at your accommodation. No specific equipment required: I personally provide flours, tools, and ready-made sauces for the tasting.
- What’s Included: Lesson on fresh and stuffed pasta, all ingredients, and immediate guided tasting. Adaptable for vegetarian diets or specific dietary requirements.
- Rates: Starting from € 50 per person. Beverages not included.
