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Private Chef - Discovering Italian Flavors
Private Chef - Discovering Italian Flavors
starting at
$ 129 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.
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or call 800-369-0157
Experience authentic Italian cooking with a five-star menu crafted by an expert chef.
This private chef experience transports you to the heart of Rome with every bite. Chef ShaSha demonstrates her culinary expertise with an exquisite Italian menu.
Begin your journey with a delectable appetizer of your choice, such as a fresh salad, meatballs or soup. For the main course, select from a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including rich scallop risotto, buttery shrimp scampi and more. Conclude this experience with a classic Italian dessert, whether it's a caramel budino, olive oil cake or vanilla bean panna cotta. Book now!
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 2 hours
- Labels Italian
What's included
Chef ShaSha, a professional culinary instructor, has expanded her cooking skills across different cultures in over 33 countries throughout her career. She has founded three companies focused on event planning, Italian fare and coffee, and has even displayed her expertise on the Travel Channel. With her Master’s degree in education and extensive experience working in hotels, restaurants and catering, Chef ShaSha is passionate about sharing her knowledge with aspiring chefs in creative ways.


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Chef ShaSha will travel to guests within San Diego for this experience.
Experience authentic Italian cooking with a five-star menu crafted by an expert chef.
This private chef experience transports you to the heart of Rome with every bite. Chef ShaSha demonstrates her culinary expertise with an exquisite Italian menu.
Begin your journey with a delectable appetizer of your choice, such as a fresh salad, meatballs or soup. For the main course, select from a variety of mouthwatering dishes, including rich scallop risotto, buttery shrimp scampi and more. Conclude this experience with a classic Italian dessert, whether it's a caramel budino, olive oil cake or vanilla bean panna cotta. Book now!
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 2 hours
- Labels Italian
What's included


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