The One Star Chef

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Private Dining

£590.00

Chef Davide offers exclusive Tuscan private dinners, cooked in your own kitchen. This offer is created for true foodies to have a top-level dining experience. Attention to detail and the use of top quality ingredients are the priority for these very special authentic dinners.

Chef Davide will help you to tailor the perfect full menu for you and your guests, working with you ahead of time to accommodate any special dietary requirements and ensure that the dishes and wine choices are top tier and compliment each other perfectly.

From typical dishes of the wine country area, to traditional coastal seafood, his familiarity with the land and the produce is reflected in each plate. Each dish has a story to be told, and Chef Davide is a guide to the origin and the traditions behind the recipe and ingredients.

He is also a connoisseur of Italian wines and if you select to include wine with your meal, he will provide 2 perfect prestigious bottles from his region.

Notorious for his sense of humor, Chef Davide is guaranteed entertainment for any occasion.

During the dinner preparation you and your guest are welcome to observe and interact with the chef while he is preparing your menu, or allow him to create your dinner behind the scenes and serve you once it is done. You will be eating fine food and drinking delicious wine, but the atmosphere can be as casual or formal as you desire.

Book this exclusive offer with confidence and have a memorable deluxe Tuscan private dining experience with celebrity chef, Davide Cerretini.

This is an event for 4 to 12 adults.

Menu	Basic Rate for 4 people	Extra Adult
4 Course Meal	£590	£110
Add Wine (2 bottles)	£100

After you book Chef Davide will contact you to discuss scheduling, the menu, and special dietary requirements.

Chef Davide is fluent in English, Spanish and of course, Italian.

PLEASE SEE SAMPLE MENUS BELOW TO SEE THE DISHES YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM.

What's Included

Cancel within 24 hours of booking for no-questions-asked refund
Fully flexible scheduling.
Special Dietary needs can be accommodated
Grocery shopping, prepping and cooking of ingredients
Plating of the dishes, with explanation of origin
Kitchen setup and cleaning
Available in London, and in Norfolk and Kent counties. Please inquire for any other areas. (Travel fee might apply - please contact us to inquire.)

What's Not Included

Table set-up and table clean-up
Table service (we can provide a server for an extra charge - please inquire for details)
Mixing and matching of different dishes for different members of the party

Menu Choices

For our set menu bookings, we kindly ask that the same dishes are selected for all guests per course to ensure a seamless dining experience. While we're happy to accommodate a substitution here and there for any food intolerances, we’re unable to offer different options for each guest for every course. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Appetizer, Soup and Salad (choose 2)

Rolls of parma prosciutto on greens with salsa verde

Rolls of parma prosciutto filled with marscapone, salsa verde and rocket

Tuscan meatballs on chilled salsa verde Livornese

Fresh tuna steak tartare with capers, tomatoes and chives

a bowl of pea soup with ricotta cheese in it.

Tuscan crab cake fritters on a bed of fresh garden leaves with Tuscan olive oil

Chickpea salad with black squid ink, shrimp and rocket

Crostini with braised calamari, red wine reduction

Selection of traditional vegetarian Tuscan bruschetta

Rolls of grilled courgette filled with creamy cheese, parmigiano, chives and pistachios

Velvety asparagus soup with lemon zest and crumbled crispy parmigiano

Fresh baby spinach salad with fresh pears, toasted almonds, pecorino cheese and balsamic honey truffle dressing

First Course (choose 1)

Steamed fresh mussels with white wine and fresh herbs over garlic crostini

a bowl of paccheri pasta with meat sauce

Tuscan spinach and ricotta lasagne with nutmeg, parmigiano and bechemel sauce

Risotto Carbonara with crispy pancetta and parmigiano

Paccheri pasta in Tuscan meat sauce with porcini mushroom

saffron risotto with pecorino cheese on a plate

Saffron risotto with leeks, asparagus, lemon zest and pecorino cheese

Second Course (choose 1)

Braised pork ribs with a Sangiovese, rosemary reduction over mashed potatoes

Tuscan aubergine Parmigiana with San Marzano tomatoes, parmigiano and mozzarella

Parmigiano-breaded fried lamb chops with mint sauce and lemon broccoli rabe

Roasted portobello mushroom tops stuffed with braised red peppers, shallots and melted brie

Seared steak sliced over chilled salsa verde and grilled courgette carpaccio

Seared cod and scallops over caper aoili and fresh tomato basil tapenade

Traditional Livornese Cacciucco: fresh shellfish and cod in a hearty red wine and tomato broth on toasted garlic bread

Dessert (choose 1)

Tuscan apple tart with walnuts, raisins and pastry cream

Tuscan lemon rice cake with custard and fresh berries

dessert glasses filled with cream of marscapone with raspberries

Cream of Marscapone with fresh berries and crumbled Amaretto cookies

What Our

Customers Say

I would give him 10 stars if I could!!

Chef Davide is a talented chef, to say the least. He recently catered an event at our home, and from start to finish was 100% professional and a delight to have in the kitchen. He showed up with everything he needed - knives, containers, food pre-marinated, and even a big board for making his own pasta. The food was absolutely delicious, and when he and his partner left, the kitchen was immaculate as if they had never been there. He did a great job giving a menu overview to the guests in his usual entertaining style, then faded to the background to allow the guests to socialize with each other. I would give him 10 stars if I could!! Thank you Davide!

Rob W.

Absolutely above and beyond expectations

We had the great pleasure of having Davide in our home for a private dining experience along with 20 of our closest friends. It was absolutely above and beyond expectations. Amazing traditional food came in hand picked courses and paired with recommended wines. The food was prepared in front of us and through his passionate style of story telling plenty of context to go along with its history. We definitely miss having Davide and his restaurant Botto in the neighborhood!

Candy M.

The Kaiser private zoom cooking class for my department holiday party was so much fun!

Our department has been working from home since the pandemic. The opportunity to learn, laugh and enjoy a Tuscan meal from your grandma’s recipe was truly memorable.

Xochil P. Kaiser Permanente

Cooking with Davide is the high point of our week.

The dishes are easy to learn to make and use such simple ingredients, but they're FULL of flavor. I love spending time cooking along, but I also really enjoy making these recipes again and again--and my family loves to eat them!

Sara B.

Thank you Davide for giving my family and I an evening we will always treasure.

Davide has been to our home twice to cook for my husband's birthday. He also has catered for me as well. This year my husband requested seafood for his birthday dinner. Davide did an excellent job, the food was absolutely amazing! I lost count of the dishes but everything was so delicious. Davide's attention to detail and ingredients are impeccable! He is well organized, professional, has a great sense of humor and is a pleasure to be around. He is passionate about cooking and it shows. Authentic Italian cuisine. Don't tell Nonna but it's better than Nonna's cooking Oh, and he left my kitchen clean when he left. Thank you Davide for giving my family and I an evening we will always treasure.

Nanette Q.

You'll have a night to remember!

Every guest comes away with a story to tell, a kitchen tip to share, with wine & food palates elevated... book with confidence, you'll have a night to remember!

Kimo B.

It's the highlight of our week!

I've been taking Davide’s Virtual cooking course for the past 8 months. I’ve learned to make so many incredible meals. Davide walks us through every step of the preparation and teaches us all of the tips and tricks that he learned while cooking in the kitchen with his Nonna in Italy. My whole family looks forward to Thursday nights - it’s the highlight of our week! Thanks to Davide, I’m starting to think like an Italian in the kitchen.

Lori M.

Davide’s asparagus was so good, I was eating it out of the pan while cooking the pasta. How can each week be better than the last????

Wendy H.

I would absolutely recommend Davide

Excellent experience with Davide. He explains the recipes with a blend of simplicity and anecdotes, making it easy to understand and to replicate at home. I would absolutely recommend Davide for either cooking lessons, cooking demonstrations or for entertainment of large groups

Marco Tamagno VP, Finance at Grifols Diagnostics.

His sense of humor is always entertaining

I am taking Davide Cerretini's online cooking class-

It's a great value and he uses Zoom as the platform, so you can take his classes from anywhere.

You can relax and watch the live class, and then he gives you a download of the recording to save for later.

I have been following Davide online for a while- I really appreciate his work, and his sense of humor is always entertaining!

I can't wait to use my new new traditional Italian cooking techniques !!

KASSIE F.

Already asking when I can make this again Super delicious! My kids loved the lamb, needed to have cooked more. Already asking when I can make this again. My daughter is ready to try the cold greenbean sandwich for lunch tomorrow.

Shawn W.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Send us your question by filling out the form below, we will be happy to assist you.

What is your refund/cancellation policy?

Please contact info@1starchef.com if you wish to cancel your booking.

We offer a full refund within 24 hours of booking.

After 24 hours have passed, we retain a percentage of the entire booking amount as a cancellation fee, depending on how much time remains before your event

From	To	Amount of original booking retained as cancellation fee
Reservation Day	50 days until date of booked service	30%
49 days until date of booked service	30 days until date of booked service	50%
29 days until date of booked service	15 days until date of booked service	70%
14 days until date of booked service	0 days until date of booked service	100%

Chef Requirements

The Chef need access to the kitchen several hours before the start of the event
The kitchen must be clean and free of any personal belongings
We will not provide silverware, plates and glassware, make sure to have the necessary in stock
We will use any utensils and pantry items available in the kitchen if necessary
Make sure oven and stove are working properly
If children are present please make sure to monitor them closely and keep them away from the kitchen and service area for their safety
At the end our team will leave the kitchen clean but not the dining table if guests are still sitting
Estimate time of event may vary based on the type of menu
Dogs must be kept out of the kitchen and service area at all times
Please advise the chef of any allergy and/or dietary requirement prior to preparation starting

Travel Information

Services are available in London, Greater London, Kent and Norfolk. A travel fee may apply depending on exact location.

Travel charges will be payable via a separate invoice once the booking is confirmed.

What if I need to change the date of my event?

We understand that life is full of surprises, and plans can change. If you need to alter the date of your event, please feel free to contact us. We will do our utmost to accommodate your new requirements. However, to ensure the highest quality of service and availability, we kindly ask that any changes be made no later than 14 days before the scheduled event. Within this 14-day window, we may not be able to facilitate changes due to preparations and commitments already in place.