What to expect from your private chef experience

In Otranto, a private chef experience transforms your holiday into something extraordinary. 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 Otranto 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 cartellate to start, followed by bombette pugliesi as a main course, with orecchiette con cime di rapa to finish. Local wines — perhaps a glass of Susumaniello or Negroamaro — complement each course. The entire service is included: grocery shopping, cooking, table setting, serving, and cleaning. You enjoy; we handle the rest. In Otranto, every private chef experience is as unique as the location itself — no two evenings are ever the same. Your Otranto chef will also share stories about local culinary traditions, making it both a meal and a cultural experience.

A taste of what your chef might prepare

A Puglia menu crafted for your Otranto experience — Aperitivo: Welcome prosecco with a selection of local appetizers featuring Altamura bread DOP · Primo: Pasticciotto Leccese made with fresh, seasonal burrata from Andria · Secondo: Tiella Di Riso Patate E Cozze paired with Verdeca · Dolce: Pasticciotto Leccese · Wines: Curated selection including Verdeca and Negroamaro

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