Umbria

Terni

Italy

<h3>Philosophy</h3>

<p>My approach to cooking is rooted in authenticity, seasonality, and deep respect for raw ingredients.</p>

<p>I believe that every meal should tell a story — the story of the territory, of the producers, and of the people gathered around the table. For this reason, I carefully select trusted local suppliers, small farms, fishermen, and artisans who share the same commitment to quality and sustainability.</p>

<p>Each dish is designed to enhance natural flavors through balance, technique, and simplicity, combining tradition with a contemporary touch.</p>

<h3>The Experience</h3>

<p>Hiring a private chef is not simply about food — it is about creating an atmosphere.</p>

<p>From the first contact, I personally guide clients through the planning process, understanding preferences, expectations, dietary needs, and the spirit of the occasion. Whether it is an intimate dinner, a lively pool party, or a multi-day culinary program, every detail is studied to ensure a seamless and memorable experience.</p>

<p>On the day of the service, my team and I manage everything: ingredient sourcing, preparation, mise en place, table styling, service, and final cleaning. Guests can relax and fully enjoy their time, knowing that every aspect is handled with discretion and professionalism.</p>

<h3>Territory and Ingredients</h3>

<p>Working throughout Central Italy allows me to draw inspiration from an extraordinary culinary heritage.</p>

<p>From rolling countryside and woodlands rich in truffles and game, to coastal areas offering exceptional seafood, I create menus that reflect the richness and diversity of the region.</p>

<p>Seasonality guides every proposal. Spring vegetables, summer tomatoes and stone fruits, autumn mushrooms and truffles, winter legumes and slow-cooked meats — each period of the year offers unique inspirations that shape my menus.</p>

<h3>Fish Aging &amp; Seafood Charcuterie</h3>

<p>A distinctive element of my cuisine is the refinement and aging of fish.</p>

<p>This technique enhances texture, depth, and complexity of flavor, elevating seafood to a new gastronomic dimension. Through careful selection and controlled maturation processes, I create unique tastings that surprise even the most experienced palates.</p>

<p>Our artisanal seafood charcuterie selection represents one of the most exclusive experiences we offer, served and explained directly to guests as part of an immersive culinary journey.</p>

<h3>Events Special Occasions</h3>

<p>Every event is different, and every client has a unique vision.</p>

<p>For weddings, ceremonies, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations, I collaborate closely with clients and planners to develop coherent gastronomic concepts that complement the style of the venue and the atmosphere desired.</p>

<p>From elegant plated dinners to generous convivial buffets, from rustic countryside feasts to refined contemporary menus, each event is entirely bespoke.</p>

<h3>Professionalism &I cook because it’s my way of traveling, connecting with people, and telling the story of my land through flavors.
 Discretion</h3>

<p>Experience in luxury villas and high-end hospitality properties has shaped a service style based on discretion, organization, and respect.</p>

<p>We are accustomed to operating in exclusive environments where attention to detail, timing, and confidentiality are essential. Our staff is professionally trained, well-presented, and fluent in English, ensuring smooth interaction with international guests.</p>

<p>At the conclusion of every service, all kitchen and dining areas are meticulously cleaned and restored, leaving the property in perfect order.</p>

<h3>A Tailor-Made Culinary Journey</h3>

<p>Whether for a single evening or an entire stay, my goal is to transform each moment at the table into a meaningful memory.</p>

<p>Through careful listening, refined technique, and passion for hospitality, I offer not just meals, but authentic, personalized culinary experiences designed around the people who live them.</p>

Double-Cooked Wild Boar Chop, jerusalem artichokes and rich brown jus

Wild Boar Chop

Red wine poached pear, lemon curd and dark chocolate

Fried Pizza with slow cooked roe deer, garlic aioli and caramelized onions

Fried pizza

Seared Duck Breast, smoked peach gazpacho and crispy bread

Seared Duck Breast

Risotto with Sagrantino di Montefalco
pigeon ragout and Umbrian pecorino

Risotto

An authentic journey through the flavors of Umbria. This menu highlights local ingredients and traditional recipes, featuring wild game, seasonal produce and regional specialties paired with elegant techniques to showcase the true character of Umbrian cuisine.

Taste of Umbria

Selection of Italian Cheeses, fresh and aged varieties

Selection of Italian cheeses

Handmade Tortelli with guinea fowl, saffron and black truffle

Tortelli

Slow Roasted Crispy Porchetta
carved to order, roasted spring onion, butter potatoes and Italian herb sauce

Italian porchetta

Classic Millefoglie: vanilla pastry cream and fresh raspberries

Classic Millefoglie

Hand-Cut Prosciutto Nostrano, Umbrian bruschetta with cured pork lardo and local olive oil

Italian appetizer

A culinary journey through the most beloved flavors of Italian tradition. From hand-cut prosciutto and artisanal cheeses to handmade pasta and freshly carved porchetta, this menu celebrates the authentic taste of Italy with simple ingredients, rich aromas and timeless recipes.

Travelling Through Italy

Fassona beef tartare, pecorino cream and fresh black truffle

Fassona beef tartare

Beef Gravlax Carpaccio, confit piccadilly tomatoes, passion fruit, red onion powder and black truffle

Beef Gravlax Carpaccio

Crispy Country Bread Crostone, soft scrambled eggs, black truffle and aged Valnerina salty ricotta

Crispy Country Bread Crostone

Homemade Duck Tortelli, saffron, crispy spring onion and black truffle

Homemade Duck Tortelli

Cacio e Pepe Risotto with fresh black truffle

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

Double-Cooked Roe Deer Loin, BBQ friggitelli peppers, wild berries and black truffle beurre blanc

Roe Deer Loin

Dark Chocolate Brownie, vanilla ice cream, warm saffron and black truffle ganache

Dark Chocolate Brownie

A refined culinary experience dedicated to one of Italy’s most precious ingredients: the black truffle. This menu highlights seasonal products, handmade preparations and elegant combinations designed to enhance the unmistakable aroma of fresh truffle.

Truffle Experience

Savory macaron homemade fish pâté

A unique selection of cured seafood specialties inspired by the traditional Umbrian norcineria, reinterpreted using fish from the sea and from the lake.
	•	aged sea sausage
	•	aged lake fish sausage
	•	sea mortadella
	•	sea coppa
	•	aged sea salami
	•	aged lake fish salami
	•	dry-cured sea prosciutto carved to order

Served with a selection of artisan breads and traditional focaccia.

Selection of Sea Charcuterie

Homemade Gnocchi, five tomato sauce, zucchini flowers and Adriatic white fish ragù

Homemade Gnocchi

Fillet of Noble Catch of the Day, bread and crispy pancetta crust, fish brown jus, whipped fish roe sauce and scallop coral

Fillet of Noble Catch of the Day

Sweet finale with chef’s petit treats

An original culinary journey exploring the art of Italian sea charcuterie.

Sea Charcuterie Experience

Crispy Panzanella Lollipop

Double Cooked Endive, passion fruit, crispy cabbage and saffron yogurt

Double Cooked Endive

Handmade Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli,
smoked pepper, Grana Padano cream and Taggiasca olive crumble

Handmade Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

Slow Cooked Eggplant, zucchini scapece in two textures, roasted yellow datterini cream and herb fried bread

Slow Cooked Eggplant

Soft Maritozzo with strawberry tiramisu cream

Soft Maritozzo

Vegetarian tasting menu inspired by seasonal ingredients from Umbria.

Garden of Umbria-Vegetarian Experience

I cook because it’s my way of traveling, connecting with people, and telling the story of my land through flavors

Taste of Umbria

Indication of Chef Thomas Carletti's skills and specialties

Wild Boar Chop

Red wine poached pear, lemon curd and dark chocolate

Fried pizza

Seared Duck Breast

Risotto

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