Lazio

Viterbo

Italy

Our experience with Simone was fabulous! He worked hard and diligently. Every dish he made was so good and fresh, our whole group of 8 loved it! He also cleaned the kitchen as he went and at the end. Perfect chef, who I would hire again for sure!

Our experience with Simone was very positive

We can highly recommend Chef Simone! We were a group of 5 families from Denmark with 5 babies and 3 kids, and Chef Simone made the most wonderful 3 course dinner with adjustments for the babies and kids, and for the lactose intolerant person. Easy to communicate, pleasant to be around, and all in all a very succesful and nice experience with this chef.

We can highly recommend Chef Simone! We were a gro

Chef Simone was great! He was very prepared and timely. We had 8 people and everyone agreed the quality and service was amazing. We would highly recommend Chef Simone! 

Chef Simone was great! He was very prepared and ti

Amazing culinary experience. Simone is an amazing chef and it was lovely being spoilt. The menu he provided was out of this world.will definitely book him again next time in Rome. Communication was excellent and we planned it all together beforehand He made our evening really special. Grazie Simone

Amazing culinary experience

After a week of dining out in Umbria, the entire family felt Simone's dinner was the best meal we had.  He was flexible, efficient, the food was tremendous, and the kitchen which I thought was clean when he arrived, sparkled when he left.  A great meal and experience

After a week of dining out in Umbria, the entire f

I am a private chef based near Viterbo, in central Italy. I cook for guests in villas, countryside houses and holiday homes between Umbria, Tuscia and Tuscany, creating tailor-made Italian dinners that are elegant, seasonal and convivial.Over the years I have worked in fine-dining restaurants, 5* superior hotels, high-level catering and banqueting, and restaurants listed in major Italian guides such as Gambero Rosso. I have cooked for events in the worlds of fashion, TV and politics, as well as for families and groups of friends on holiday.I love working with small local producers, fresh seasonal ingredients and traditional recipes from central Italy, sometimes in a more contemporary way. My goal is simple: to make you feel at home around the table – even when you are far from home.

Cuore di manzo e assoluto di pomodoro

lasagna

albicocche e vaniglia

Rustic bread

Cake

Slow-cooked egg served with seasonal garden vegetables and sweet-and-sour onion.

Slow-cooked egg

Traditional Tuscan handmade pasta with pecorino cheese, black pepper and seasonal truffle.

Homemade Pici

4 tipi di condimenti in base alla stagione(pomodoro, toscano, lardo e nocciole, olive nere)

bruschette miste

Tender pork fillet flavoured with aromatic herbs and served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes

Herb-roasted pork fillet

burrata e pomodoro dell' orto con aceto balmasico e basilico

The classic Italian dessert made with mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked biscuits and cocoa.

Traditional Tiramisù

pizza fritta con mortadella al pistacchio

mezze maniche amatriciana con guanciale croccante

aglione è un aglio molto digeribile e non ha odore dopo mangiato

Spaghetti aglione, olio e peperoncino con crumble di pane alle erbe

gnocchi artigianali con crema di zucchine, pecorino romano e mandorle

lasagnetta al ragù bolognese

Pappardelle al cinghiale

risotto con burro alle erbe e parmigiano reggiano

possibile anche pasta fresca o secca al posto del riso

risotto al pomodoro con stracciatella di burrata e olio al basilico

umbrichelli all' aglione

filetto di maiale alle erbe con patate

faraona e peperoni

fettine con salvia e prosciutto di parma con fondo di carne

saltimbocca alla romana

melanzana arrosto con pomodoro e mozzarella

coniglio ripieno di fegatini e farcia di coniglio e rosmarino

coniglio ripieno

bistecca alla fiorentina

ossobuco è lo stinco di vitella brasato e tagliato a fette

ossobuco con jus di verdure

panna cotta al caramello salato

ricotta miele e noci

frutta sciroppata da me in cottura sottovuoto

frutta sciroppata e chantilly

marmellata in base alla disponibilià della frutta(estate: albicocche, pesche, prugne,frutti rossi, fragole)

crostata rustica con marmellata artigianale

tozzetti con nocciole dell' alta tuscia

Torta morbida al cioccolato

Maritozzo con la panna

pinzimonio

A seasonal four-course menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Lazio, Umbria and Southern Tuscany. Local ingredients, authentic Italian flavours and carefully presented dishes come together in a relaxed private dining experience. The menu can be adapted to the season, guests’ preferences and dietary requirements.

Flavours of Central Italy

pasta fresca

Guests prepare fresh pasta dough from scratch, learn traditional shaping techniques and pair the pasta with a seasonal sauce before enjoying the final tasting together.

Pasta

Discover the tradition of handmade Italian pasta through a relaxed and interactive private cooking experience.  Guests will learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough, shape traditional pasta formats and pair them with a suitable seasonal sauce. The experience includes all ingredients and materials, practical guidance throughout the class, an aperitif with snacks and a final tasting of the pasta prepared together.  Suitable for couples, families and groups looking for an authentic and convivial Italian culinary experience. The class can be adapted to the guests’ level, preferences and dietary requirements.

Discover the tradition of handmade Italian pasta through a relaxed and interactive private cooking experience. Guests will learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough, shape traditional pasta formats and pair them with a suitable seasonal sauce. The experience includes all ingredients and materials, practical guidance throughout the class, an aperitif with snacks and a final tasting of the pasta prepared together. Suitable for couples, families and groups looking for an authentic and convivial Italian culinary experience. The class can be adapted to the guests’ level, preferences and dietary requirements.

Italian Fresh Pasta Experience

For me, food is the ultimate expression of conviviality.

Chef Simone Santini's menus

Flavours of Central Italy

Italian Fresh Pasta Experience