What to expect from your private chef experience

A private dining experience in Lipari unfolds at your own pace, in the comfort of your chosen accommodation. Picture this: baroque palace courtyards, terraces overlooking Mount Etna, beachside villa gardens, ancient stone patios with jasmine and bougainvillea, and a private chef dedicated entirely to your group. Your experience near Lipari unfolds over 3-4 hours. The chef arrives early to set up, and you're free to watch, ask questions, or simply relax. A typical menu might include pasta alla Norma to start, followed by arancini as a main course, with involtini di pesce spada to finish. Local wines — perhaps a glass of Etna Rosso or Nero d'Avola — complement each course. The entire service is included: grocery shopping, cooking, table setting, serving, and cleaning. You enjoy; we handle the rest. Guests in Lipari consistently tell us this was the highlight of their entire Italian holiday. In Lipari, 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 Sicily menu crafted for your Lipari experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring Trapani sea salt · Primo: Pesce Spada Alla Ghiotta made with fresh, seasonal tuna from Favignana · Secondo: Pasta Con Le Sarde paired with Etna Rosso · Dolce: Granita Con Brioche · Wines: Curated selection including Etna Rosso and Nero d'Avola

Menus are fully customizable — this is just an example of what's possible.