Delight in authentic Italian cuisine expertly prepared by a world-class chef.
This private chef experience spotlights the best of Italian cuisine. Chef Amira takes you on a culinary journey across Italy with signature regional dishes.
Using premium ingredients and traditional methods, the chef presents a gourmet menu of your selected Italian favorites. Choose a classic starter such as fritto misto or zuppa Toscana before indulging in your main course with options including wild mushroom risotto, chicken all’arrabiata, osso bucco and other classic dishes. Finish this personalized meal with a beloved Italian dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
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.
A native of Seattle, Chef Amira developed a love for food and preparing dishes as a child while helping her mother cook at home. Her passion for sharing food with others led her to open an authentic soul food restaurant and keeps her creating new recipes all the time. For Chef Amira, food represents family, happiness and music — qualities she always brings to her events and cooking classes.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Amira will travel to guests within Jacksonville for this experience.
Delight in authentic Italian cuisine expertly prepared by a world-class chef.
This private chef experience spotlights the best of Italian cuisine. Chef Amira takes you on a culinary journey across Italy with signature regional dishes.
Using premium ingredients and traditional methods, the chef presents a gourmet menu of your selected Italian favorites. Choose a classic starter such as fritto misto or zuppa Toscana before indulging in your main course with options including wild mushroom risotto, chicken all’arrabiata, osso bucco and other classic dishes. Finish this personalized meal with a beloved Italian dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
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.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Amira
Andrew
22 Dec 2024
Chef Amira was amazing! Would definitely recommend and do again!
Reviews Chef Amira received outside of Cozymeal
Nicole
17 Jan 2022
Chef Amira showed me how to make a yummy cajun garlic sauce. It looked so good! I can't wait to try this one at home on pasta or fish. Sauces are always intimidating to me and she walked me through step by step. If you are in Atlanta I recommend taking a class with Chef Amira!