Private Chef - Dinner in Florence

Enjoy an array of artisanally prepared dishes from the heart of Tuscany.

Delight in an Italian feast prepared especially for you with this private chef experience. Authentic ingredients and cooking methods are applied to create a Florentine dream, starting with a fluffy whipped burrata. No Italian meal is complete without pasta, so sink your teeth into delicate cavatelli noodles with ricotta, crushed tomatoes and bites of spicy sausage alongside some delicately grilled vegetables, a staple in Mediterranean cooking. End the meal with a crunchy, cream-filled cannoli made with chocolate chips and Nutella.

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

Whipped Burrata

With whipped burrata, marinated cherry tomato, grilled bread and fresh pesto

Handmade Cavatelli

With ricotta cavatelli, spicy Italian sausage or beef, crushed tomato, cream and basil

Grilled Vegetables

With zucchini, eggplant and peppers

Cannoli

With chocolate chip and Nutella

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 4
Event Duration 3 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour & 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Chef Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Dana

katie thomas

26 Apr 2024

She was awesome!!! We had the best time and learned a lot.

Anne

22 Apr 2024

This was the most fun ever! There were eight of us for my big 70th Bday. Everyone had a job to do and Chef Dana was amazing. Very low key and so happy to be working with us. Will definitely do it again.

Silvia

16 Jan 2024

Chef Dana's class was all I could have expected. I had a wonderful time. She made me feel welcome and involved and the risotto was delicious!

Reviews Chef Dana received outside of Cozymeal

Taryn

12 Feb 2024

Dana knows how to cater to everyone’s tastes and preferences! She can make anything from any type of cuisine, and she can teach her students in an accessible way. I would recommend Dana to anyone!

Gary

06 Feb 2024

Do you want an enjoyable evening where a Chef creates a truly delicious meal? Then Chef Dana will not disappoint, she creates a tasty masterpiece!

Katie-Lynn

31 Jan 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Dana! We were hosting a large number of out of town family for several days and I was looking to have a healthy meal brought in so that I could relax and enjoy our company. Chef Dana brought in all of the ingredients for a filling, yet feel-good salad bar - complete with different bases, veggies, proteins, cheeses, and other toppings and goodies. It was a hit with all ages, definitely recommend!

Renee

31 Jan 2024

Chef Dana’s meals are delicious and next level dining experience. She is so kind and professional. Loved having her as our chef .

Jill

31 Jan 2024

We had the dinner in Florence prepared by Chef Dana. She shared great stories from her time in Italy. The food was outstanding! We loved the burrata and her handmade cavatelli with sausage was fantastic. The cannolis were the perfect ending. We highly recommend.

Ariel

31 Jan 2024

Chef Dana knows her stuff! Not only is she clean and professional while in your home and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients, she makes for a great experience! She turns your kitchen into a magical Italian restaurant. The smells and flavor take over and you'll already be thinking about your next event with her. The gnocchi is our favorite! She made soft, flavorful pillows of pasta with a delicious sauce to accompany the dish. Everything was absolutely delightful and now we know how to make it for ourselves. Thank you, Chef Dana!

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$ 89 Per person

All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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Chef Dana

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Chef Dana has turned her love of food and culinary creativity into a career as a caterer and cooking instructor. She's earned her stripes in locales around the world, including studying in Italy and performing as Sous Chef in Spain. She's also served as Executive Chef among music luminaries at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's this eclectic experience that Chef Dana brings to students in her lively cooking classes.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Dana will travel to guests within Cleveland for this experience.

This experience is also available in the following markets:

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