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Private Chef - Italian Tasting Menu
Private Chef - Italian Tasting Menu
starting at
$ 99 Per person
All inclusive: 3-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
This private chef experience does not have any dates.
This private chef does not have any dates.
Request your own date
or call 800-369-0157
Take a gourmet tour of this beloved region's best dishes without leaving your home.
The vitality and vibrance of Italian dining become a gourmet meal to share in a private chef experience. Chef Denis brings expertise to a first-rate dinner featuring a variety of essential Italian dishes made to your liking.
From refreshing soups and soothing salads to incredible mains and indulgent desserts, every selection is prepared with attention to detail and a flair for joyful cuisine you and your guests are bound to adore. Reserve the experience to elevate your special occasions today.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
First Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Kale Caesar Salad
With homemade croûtons and Parmesan
Fig and Prosciutto Salad
With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette
Fritto Misto
With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli
Italian Meatballs
With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce
Zuppa Toscana Soup
With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream
Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Shrimp Scampi
With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini
Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese
With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata
With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta
Beef Osso Buco
With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta
Slow Duck Ragù Pappardelle Pasta
With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes
Frutti di Mare
With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto
With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme
Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)
Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
With mascarpone whipped cream and berries
Salted Caramel Budino
With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts
Olive Oil Cake
With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With seasonal fruit compote
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 15
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Italian, Mediterranean
What's included
Meet your chef
Chef Denis is a seasoned chef with 43 years of experience working in the culinary world. His past roles include banquet chef, executive sous chef, private chef and even being the owner of a catering business, where he hosted both private events and intimate dinners. For the last 28 years, he's spent his time working as a culinary teacher, sharing his passion and knowledge with his students and aspiring chefs to create outstanding, memorable events.

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Chef Denis will travel to guests within NYC for this experience.
Take a gourmet tour of this beloved region's best dishes without leaving your home.
The vitality and vibrance of Italian dining become a gourmet meal to share in a private chef experience. Chef Denis brings expertise to a first-rate dinner featuring a variety of essential Italian dishes made to your liking.
From refreshing soups and soothing salads to incredible mains and indulgent desserts, every selection is prepared with attention to detail and a flair for joyful cuisine you and your guests are bound to adore. Reserve the experience to elevate your special occasions today.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
First Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Kale Caesar Salad
With homemade croûtons and Parmesan
Fig and Prosciutto Salad
With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette
Fritto Misto
With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli
Italian Meatballs
With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce
Zuppa Toscana Soup
With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream
Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Shrimp Scampi
With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini
Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese
With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata
With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta
Beef Osso Buco
With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta
Slow Duck Ragù Pappardelle Pasta
With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes
Frutti di Mare
With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce
Wild Mushroom Risotto
With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme
Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)
Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
With mascarpone whipped cream and berries
Salted Caramel Budino
With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts
Olive Oil Cake
With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With seasonal fruit compote
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments cannot be made during the event.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 15
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Italian, Mediterranean
What's included

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