Private Chef - Tuscan Farmhouse Fare

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A hearty and rustic menu of dishes inspired by the Tuscany region of Italy.

Let Chef Charles treat you to a Tuscan farmhouse dinner made of fresh ingredients sourced from the chef's garden. Because the Northern California climate is so similar to Tuscany's, you'll be treated to an authentic Tuscan dining experience. Begin with a peppery arugula salad with strawberries and a tangy orange vinaigrette, followed by roasted zucchini with a bright mint-chili vinaigrette. For the main course, enjoy handmade pappardelle pasta with hearty bolognese sauce made using the chef's family recipe. Dessert is a simple, yet delicious panna cotta with a berry compote.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 6
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time

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The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Cozymeal guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Charles

Sabrina

24 Jul 2022

Chef Charles was superb. He was incredibly flexible, tailored the evening to what our party wanted, taught superb cooking technicals, was accommodating to our requests and situation and was a lovely person to speak with. Highly, highly recommend. A true profesional.

Alexa

17 Jul 2022

Chef Charles was great - communicative, adaptable and talented!

Belinda

27 Jun 2022

The whole evening with Chef Charles was lots of fun. Even though we are all experienced and adventurous home cooks we learned some great techniques and had a great time chatting and cooking with Charles. Oh, and the food was good too!

Kathy

31 May 2022

Chef Charles was a wonderful host! He started with an insightful explanation for the meal's theme and the cultural nuances of Southern Italy. He was very accommodating in answering all our questions about the meal and cooking techniques that he used. It was a very immersive learning experience. Most of all, the food was amazing! It was a wonderful pairing of flavors and restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of our home. Highly recommend Chef Charles.

Victoria

08 May 2022

Chef Charles is a master in the culinary arts and a genuine human being. The menu was heavenly and thoughtful. His instruction and storytelling for food added such a warm experience to our meal. We eagerly want to do this again! Thank you Charles for an unforgettable evening.

Bridget

28 Mar 2022

Chef Charles is a true culinary professional and is passionate about sharing his love of food with others. He provided us with a wonderful culinary experience. If you are in the Bay Area and have the chance, I highly recommend taking his classes and hiring him as your next private chef!

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In his rich and varied culinary career, Chef Charles has taught cooking classes at popular venues, worked at Michelin-rated restaurants and started his own online cookie bakery. His ventures have taken him all around San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma, where he worked his way from dishwasher to pastry chef. As a seasoned instructor with a true love of food, Chef Charles adds a healthy dash of passion to every course he teaches.

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Private Chef - Tuscan Farmhouse Fare

Arugula and Strawberry Salad

Roasted Zucchini

Pappardelle Alla Bolognese

Vanilla Panna Cotta

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This private chef experience does not have any dates.