Menus and cuisines
Private chef for Apulian cuisine
Handmade pasta, garden vegetables, fresh cheeses and fish: Apulian food is generous and made for sharing. A private chef prepares it in your kitchen, in Puglia or anywhere else in Italy.
The Apulian table, where you are staying
Apulian cooking relies on simple, full-flavoured ingredients: durum wheat, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, fresh cheeses and fish from the Adriatic and the Ionian. It suits long dinners with friends and family, with lots of dishes to share.
You can ask for a full Apulian menu or an Apulian-style spread of starters followed by other dishes. Add it to the notes and chefs send you their proposals by email.
Classic dishes you can ask for
A few staples of the Apulian table:
- Burrata, stracciatella and taralli with preserved vegetables
- Orecchiette with turnip tops (cime di rapa) or with braciole in tomato sauce
- Tiella of rice, potatoes and mussels
- Fave e cicorie, broad bean purée with wild chicory
- Bombette, grilled stuffed pork rolls
- Pasticciotti and almond sweets
Where and how much
The chef can cook Apulian food anywhere in Italy: coverage is checked for each request. For groups of 5 or more the bands run from €40-60 to €90-110 per person; for up to 4 people from €80-120 per person. A menu with plenty of seafood can move the proposal into the higher bands.
Shopping, cooking, table service and cleaning up the kitchen are included, drinks are not. Book at least 6 days ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Is the chef from Puglia?
We do not promise that: chefs propose Apulian menus based on their own experience. The proposal shows you the dishes before you choose, and every chef has uploaded a CV and HACCP certificate.
Does the chef make orecchiette by hand?
You can ask for it in the notes. The chef tells you in the proposal whether they will make them fresh.
Can I book an Apulian dinner on holiday in Salento?
Yes, it is a common holiday request. Coverage for your location is checked for each request.
Can you cater for larger groups?
Yes. For more than 10 people and for events, the team handles things directly and helps you plan the evening.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, up to 48 hours before the service, with a refund.
Your chef in 5 minutes
Free request, proposals by email, you only pay for the one you choose.