What to expect from your private chef experience

Guests choosing a private chef in Martina Franca can expect a seamless, luxurious experience from start to finish. Picture this: trulli courtyards, masseria terraces under centuries-old olive trees, rooftop dinners with sea views, whitewashed patios lit by lanterns, and a private chef dedicated entirely to your group. Your experience near Martina Franca 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 sgagliozze to start, followed by orecchiette con cime di rapa as a main course, with tiella di riso patate e cozze to finish. Local wines — perhaps a glass of Primitivo di Manduria or Verdeca — complement each course. The entire service is included: grocery shopping, cooking, table setting, serving, and cleaning. You enjoy; we handle the rest. Guests in Martina Franca consistently tell us this was the highlight of their entire Italian holiday. The ingredients your chef brings to Martina Franca are often sourced that same morning, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor.

A taste of what your chef might prepare

A Puglia menu crafted for your Martina Franca experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring friselle bread · Primo: Tiella Di Riso Patate E Cozze made with fresh, seasonal sea urchins from the Adriatic · Secondo: Pasticciotto Leccese paired with Salice Salentino · Dolce: Sporcamuss · Wines: Curated selection including Salice Salentino and Negroamaro

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