Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Italy without leaving home with this private chef experience in Charlotte, North Carolina. A professional chef brings an intimate, multi-course Italian dinner directly to your table, combining the tradition of family-style sharing with elegantly plated dishes. From the first course to dessert, each dish highlights the authentic tastes and regional specialties of Italy, creating a culinary journey that is both satisfying and memorable.
Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or small gatherings, this at-home dining experience allows guests to relax while the chef handles every detail from preparation to service and cleanup. With customizable options and accommodations for dietary preferences, this Charlotte, NC private chef experience delivers a personalized gourmet adventure, making it an ideal gift for food lovers or anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in the comfort of home.
Menu Options *Subject to change
Appetizer (Choice of 1)
Arancini With Pomodoro
With fried risotto and tomato sauce
Meatballs With Ricotta and Pomodoro
With veal and pork meatballs, tomato sauce and ricotta cheese
Crispy Battered Sage Leaves With Ricotta Dip
With battered sage leaves and ricotta dip
Bruschetta Pomodoro
With tomatoes, basil, olive oil and crispy bread
Heirloom Tomato Caprese
With heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and basil
Salad (Choice of 1)
Pear and Prosciutto Salad
With pear, prosciutto, arugula, Parmesan cheese and vinaigrette
Tomato Panzanella Salad
With mozzarella, Italian bread, heirloom tomatoes, basil, vinaigrette and Romaine lettuce
Roasted Pepper Salad
With roasted peppers, olive oil, shallots and arugula
Bread (Choice of 1)
Rosemary Focaccia
Mozzarella Focaccia
Mushroom and Spinach Focaccia
Walnut Bread
Soup (Choice of 1)
Cremini Mushroom and Bean Soup
With cremini mushrooms, white beans, tomatoes and fresh herbs
Italian Bread and Dumpling Soup
With Italian bread, prosciutto & salami dumplings and vegetables
Creamy Tomato Soup
With tomatoes soup, cream, olive oil and crouton garnish
Pasta (Choice of 1)
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
With pork cheek, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and creamy egg sauce
Cacio e Pepe
With black pepper and Parmesan cheese
Mushroom and Sage Cream Pappardelle
With mushroom blend, prosciutto and sage cream
Gnocchi al Ragù
With potato gnocchi, meat ragù, ricotta cheese, olive oil and fresh herbs
Penne Arrabbiata
With spicy tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
Pappardelle With Butternut Squash and Brown Butter
With roasted butternut squash, sage, brown butter and Parmesan cheese
Entrée (Choice of 1)
Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti With Pomodoro
With rolled pasta, ricotta, prosciutto, tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese
Vegan Stuffed Manicotti With Pomodoro
With vegan pasta, mushrooms, vegan cheese, spinach and tomato sauce
Mushroom Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto
Classic Risotto
Veal Saltimbocca (Family Style)
With thin veal loin wrapped in prosciutto & sage and wine pan sauce
Braised Short Rib
With slow-cooked beef
Chicken With Marsala and Mushroom Sauce
With Marsala wine and creamy mushroom sauce
Chicken Piccata
With capers and lemon butter sauce
Braised Pork Loin
With herb-crusted pork and pork jus
Marinated Bone-In Pork Chop
Roasted Whole Fish (Family Style)
With artichoke and asparagus stuffed fish
Salmon Piccata
With capers and lemon butter sauce
Family-Style Sides (Choice of 1)
Asparagus With Butter Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Carrots
Ratatouille
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Broccoli Rabe
Dessert (Choice of 1)
Zuccotto Cake
With chocolate espresso mousse and soaked sponge cake
Tiramisù
With soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and chocolate
Cheesecake
With cream cheese and Graham cracker crust
Hazelnut Cake
With hazelnuts and chocolate ganache
Lemon Pound Cake
With lemon zest and buttery sponge
Lemon Meringue Cake
With lemon curd and toasted meringue
Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Italy without leaving home with this private chef experience in Charlotte, North Carolina. A professional chef brings an intimate, multi-course Italian dinner directly to your table, combining the tradition of family-style sharing with elegantly plated dishes. From the first course to dessert, each dish highlights the authentic tastes and regional specialties of Italy, creating a culinary journey that is both satisfying and memorable.
Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or small gatherings, this at-home dining experience allows guests to relax while the chef handles every detail from preparation to service and cleanup. With customizable options and accommodations for dietary preferences, this Charlotte, NC private chef experience delivers a personalized gourmet adventure, making it an ideal gift for food lovers or anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in the comfort of home.
Menu Options *Subject to change
Appetizer (Choice of 1)
Arancini With Pomodoro
With fried risotto and tomato sauce
Meatballs With Ricotta and Pomodoro
With veal and pork meatballs, tomato sauce and ricotta cheese
Crispy Battered Sage Leaves With Ricotta Dip
With battered sage leaves and ricotta dip
Bruschetta Pomodoro
With tomatoes, basil, olive oil and crispy bread
Heirloom Tomato Caprese
With heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and basil
Salad (Choice of 1)
Pear and Prosciutto Salad
With pear, prosciutto, arugula, Parmesan cheese and vinaigrette
Tomato Panzanella Salad
With mozzarella, Italian bread, heirloom tomatoes, basil, vinaigrette and Romaine lettuce
Roasted Pepper Salad
With roasted peppers, olive oil, shallots and arugula
Bread (Choice of 1)
Rosemary Focaccia
Mozzarella Focaccia
Mushroom and Spinach Focaccia
Walnut Bread
Soup (Choice of 1)
Cremini Mushroom and Bean Soup
With cremini mushrooms, white beans, tomatoes and fresh herbs
Italian Bread and Dumpling Soup
With Italian bread, prosciutto & salami dumplings and vegetables
Creamy Tomato Soup
With tomatoes soup, cream, olive oil and crouton garnish
Pasta (Choice of 1)
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
With pork cheek, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and creamy egg sauce
Cacio e Pepe
With black pepper and Parmesan cheese
Mushroom and Sage Cream Pappardelle
With mushroom blend, prosciutto and sage cream
Gnocchi al Ragù
With potato gnocchi, meat ragù, ricotta cheese, olive oil and fresh herbs
Penne Arrabbiata
With spicy tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
Pappardelle With Butternut Squash and Brown Butter
With roasted butternut squash, sage, brown butter and Parmesan cheese
Entrée (Choice of 1)
Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti With Pomodoro
With rolled pasta, ricotta, prosciutto, tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese
Vegan Stuffed Manicotti With Pomodoro
With vegan pasta, mushrooms, vegan cheese, spinach and tomato sauce
Mushroom Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto
Classic Risotto
Veal Saltimbocca (Family Style)
With thin veal loin wrapped in prosciutto & sage and wine pan sauce
Braised Short Rib
With slow-cooked beef
Chicken With Marsala and Mushroom Sauce
With Marsala wine and creamy mushroom sauce
Chicken Piccata
With capers and lemon butter sauce
Braised Pork Loin
With herb-crusted pork and pork jus
Marinated Bone-In Pork Chop
Roasted Whole Fish (Family Style)
With artichoke and asparagus stuffed fish
Salmon Piccata
With capers and lemon butter sauce
Family-Style Sides (Choice of 1)
Asparagus With Butter Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Carrots
Ratatouille
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Broccoli Rabe
Dessert (Choice of 1)
Zuccotto Cake
With chocolate espresso mousse and soaked sponge cake
Tiramisù
With soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and chocolate
Cheesecake
With cream cheese and Graham cracker crust
Hazelnut Cake
With hazelnuts and chocolate ganache
Lemon Pound Cake
With lemon zest and buttery sponge
Lemon Meringue Cake
With lemon curd and toasted meringue
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
