Private Italian Chef in Los Angeles
Authentic Italian Cuisine Delivered to your home
Born and raised in Italy (Bari, Puglia to be specific), Cosimo has been surrounded by the smell of fresh basil, bubbling tomato sauce, and pasta made by the nonnas since forever. A culinary school grad and seasoned chef-turned-restaurant manager, he's worked in restaurants (and castles) from the northern Italian mountains to the Tuscan hills, and all the way to the southern seaside and now ready to be your private Chef. When he's not cooking, he's hunting for the perfect wine pairing or dreaming up his next menu.
Despite being a Southern California native, Victoria is Italian DOC at heart. Her passion for all things Italian led her to live in Italy for about 10 years to learn everything possible about Italian food and wine. After earning a Master's in Food, Culture, Communication, and Marketing from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, she began a career in teaching Italian gastronomy and wine tasting in Florence (where she fortuitously met Cosimo). She's your go-to for why that wine tastes so good with that pasta or which flour you should be using in the first place.
Together, we're here to make your meals unforgettable. Think of it as an Italian getaway with menus crafted to take you from the heart of tradition to an elevated culinary experience-- without a passport or jet lag! If you're in the LA or Orange County area, get ready to eat, laugh, and toast to la dolce vita with our private chef dining experience.
Meet your chef
Cooking Classes
Learn how to create traditional Italian dishes in a fun, hands-on environment with our expert guidance.
Private Chef Events
Whether it's a special party or a dinner to try something new, let us bring Italy to your table.
Our services
Our Sample Menu
For our Private chef events, we offer different customizable menu categories: Classico or Gran Riserva
Gran Riserva
Classico
ANTIPASTO
Italian Tagliere
Selection of Italian meats, cheese, and olives
PRIMO
Angolotti di "Plin" filled with beef in garden broth (seen above)
SECONDO
Saltimbocca alla Romana
DOLCE
Pere Cotte in Chianti Wine
ANTIPASTO
Seasonal vegetable flan with Parmesan Fondue
PRIMO OR SECONDO
Handmade Pici with traditional Tuscan Ragù (seen above)
or
Polpette (Meatballs)
DOLCE
Tiramisù
Want to add expertly paired wine to your meal? Ask us!
Our Culinary Creations
Cooking Classes
Want in on the action? Learn to cook our recipes with us! With many years and hundreds of students, we have the know-how to teach you to create some of your favorite dishes. We can collaborate on the perfect class for your needs or choose from our list:
Tuscan Pici
Maria's Meatballs
Handmade Pasta
Lasagna
Italian Desserts
Wine Pairing
and more!
From each class you can expect:
A full meal (excluding dessert class)
Cheese, crackers, and a glass of wine (in case all the cooking makes you hungry)
Option to add: dessert to class and/or wine pairing with your meal
