Travel Tuscany
Home Our Properties People's Comments What to do Tuscany Tours Search for Properties

Hire a Personal Chef

Lisa Banchieri and Maurizio Moretti. Both Lisa and Maurizio are native Florentines. Their culinary collaboration dates back to 1990 and the renowned gastronomical club, which they co-directed until 2000.

It was this experience that inspired the master chef and wine connoisseur to take their combined knowledge and love of Tuscan food from the kitchen to the classroom where they teach and also into the temporary Tuscan homes of many international visitors.

'' We have loved sharing the kitchens of international travellers over the years. Our love for Tuscany and it's magical cuisine is expressed through our food. There is no better way to show visitors the 'true essence' of Italy than by placing it on their tables!! Nothing pleases us more than creating a unique and memorable experience for you in your private villa here in Tuscany. Chianti, great food, happy memories and lots of laughs are something we are always happy to share.''

Lisa & Maurizio will personally plan the entire evening from the most simple Tuscan fare to the most elaborate and refined meal. We can work with you prior to your arrival to design a specific menu or you can leave it completely up to them. Special attention will be given to requests for those who require a vegetarian or macrobiotic meal and both Lisa and Maurizio have studied these nutritional requiremnets in detail. Whether it be a romantic dinner for two, a wedding celebration or a family reunion for three generations, we can cater to every requirement and customize as much or as little as you need. Maurizio is a wine expert so we can also provide suggestions on wines and on request can pre purchase a selection to compliment your menu.

Dinner with Gary Larson

Lisa and Maurizio will do all of the shopping selecting only the freshest and in season produce of the maximum quality. If guests were interested, we can also arrange for you to join the chefs on their trip to the 'mercato' to experience the smells, colours and lifeblood of Tuscany.

On request we can also organise a cooking class in your villa either to prepare the final feast for the entire group or as an addition to the main meal. Just let us know, we can customize totally to suit your individual requirements.

The options are limitless but we have prepared a few sample menus below just to get your tastebuds watering!!! We are waiting to see you in Tuscany and hope to make your experience even more memorable.

Top
 Ginestra  
  • Small toasts topped with zucchini, fresh thyme & pecorino cheese
  • Leek flan with a parmesan cheese sauce
  • Bruschetta with tomato & basil
  • Risotto with zucchini fowers & taleggio cheese
  • Chicken cooked with olives, white wine & aromatic herbs
  • Oven roasted potatoes with sage, rosemary & drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
  • Seasonal salad with orange & toasted pine nuts
  • Panna cotta & coulis of mixed berries
Top
 Azalea  
  • Small toasts topped with pecorino cheese & honey OR mushrooms & parsley OR grilled eggplant & mozzarella cheese
  • Spinach & ricotta gnocchi 'au gratin' perfumed with truffles.
  • Pork saddle oven baked with potatoes alla 'Florentine'
  • Mixed Salad with apple & balsamic vinegar
  • The Original Tirimisu!!
Top
 Geranium  
  • Small toasts with Tuscan white beans & sage
  • Small toasts with sausage & stracchino cheese
  • Bruschetta with tomato & basil
  • Fresh egg pasta with a duck sauce
  • Zucchini & leek quiche
  • Mixed salad with pecorino cheese, walnuts, apple & salami
  • " Cioccolatissimo"-Lisa's famous chocalate tart
  • Panna cotta with a reduced strawberry coulis
Top
 Basilico  
  • Small toasts with grilled eggplant & aromatic herbs
  • Small toasts topped with zucchini, fresh thyme & pecorino chees
  • Spinach Flan with a light cheese sauce
  • Tabulè of cous-cous with sauteed vegetables & sesame seeds
  • Radicchio & taleggio cheese quiche
  • Mixed Salad with fried tofu
  • Apple & pear cake with Vin Santo wine
  • Fried balls of rice & raisins
Top
Back to Home
Home | Villa Owners | Useful Links | Contact Us | Newsletter