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The warmth of an Italian summer — bright with lemon, scented with the sea, in the hands of a Sicilian chef.

Indication of Chef Umberto Caltabiano's skills and specialties

The warmth of an Italian summer — bright with lemon, scented with the sea, in the hands of a Sicilian chef.

Gazpacho di pomodoro

Chilled tomato shot, basil oil, sea salt.

Crostata di ricotta e zucchine

Whipped ricotta, courgette, Roussillon lemon zest, mint.

Tagliolini al limone di Roussillon

Fresh pasta, Roussillon lemon, butter, parmesan.

Orata alla piastra

Pan-fried dorade fillet, fennel and mussel vellutata, young vegetables.

Cheese Course (optional)

A cheese course can be added at additional cost, subject to number of guests and selection.

Crema catalana

Set vanilla cream, caramelised sugar crust.

Book this menu

Chef Umberto Caltabiano offers the following booking options for this menu. Imagine having a private chef cook these menus during your birthday, wedding or other special event.

Mealbox

Available as luxurious mealbox for delivery. You just need an oven.

Cooking Workshop

Courses are available as cooking workshop. Learn from the best

Private dining

Chef Umberto Caltabiano can cook this menu on location for you and your guests

About Chef Umberto Caltabiano

Exceptional ingredients. An artisan chef. Italian style

Other menus by Chef Umberto Caltabiano

These menus are also offered by Chef Umberto Caltabiano. They can be adjusted to your taste and dietary preferences. Convinced by these example menus and looking for a private chef for a special event? Book Chef Umberto Caltabiano

Mare e Giardino

The sea and the garden in perfect harmony — fresh crab, wild seabass and the hands of a Sicilian chef, bright with the citrus of Roussillon.- Amuse-bouche- Gazpacho di pomodoro- Crostata di granchio e zucchine- Tagliolini al limone di Roussillon- Branzino con vellutata di finocchi e cozze- Tiramisù al pistacchio e rum- Cheese Platter

Sapori del Mare

A menu built on the sea — salt-cured, fresh-caught and slow-cooked. Sicilian flavours, Mediterranean ingredients.- Bruschetta di acciughe e burro- Baccalà in umido- Linguine al nero di seppia- Astice e zucchine- Crostata di limone bruciato- Formaggio

Signor Porchetta

From the shoreline to the hillside — a menu that begins with the brightness of the sea and settles into the deep, slow warmth of the Italian countryside.- Chef's surprise- Sgombro alla torcia- Porchetta al Finocchio Selvatico- Patate al Forno con Aglio e Rosmarino- Cuori di Lattuga con Finocchio e Acciughe- Torta della Nonna con Gelato- Cheese course (available on request)

Festa Menu Vegetariano

A table full of food, a kitchen full of energy — Italian cooking at its most generous.- Crostino con ricotta, miele e noci- Insalata di finocchi e arance- Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino- Melanzane alla parmigiana- Cicoria ripassata- Mousse al cioccolato fondente- Cheese Course (optional)

Primavera

A celebration of spring’s finest — tender lamb, jewel-bright vegetables and the first strawberries of the season.- Brioche toast- Carpaccio di zucchine- Risotto primavera- Heritage rack of lamb- Tiramisù alle fragole- Cheese course (optional)

Festa: Menu Carne

A table full of food, a kitchen full of energy — Italian cooking at its most generous.- Crostino with ’Nduja and Honey- Fennel and Orange Salad- Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino- Beef and Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce- Dark Chocolate Mousse- Cheese Platter (Optional)

Mediterraneo

A Mediterranean-inspired menu of vibrant, seasonal dishes — choose one dish per course for the group.- Insalata di polpo - Octopus Salad- Tagliata di onglet - Hanger Steak- Petto d'anatra estivo - Pan-fried duck breast- Babà al rum - Rhum Baba- Crostata di limone bruciato - Sicilian burnt lemon tart- Mousse di castagne e cioccolato - Chestnut and chocolate mousse- Pesche con prosecco - Peaches in Prosecco- Tartare di manzo - Beef Tartare- Insalata di Pesche Grigliate e Pomodori - Chargrilled peach and tomato salad- Carpaccio di tonno - Tuna Carpaccio- Nasello alla siciliana - Sicilian Hake- Branzino con veloutata di finocchi - Pan-fried seabass

La Tavola Fiorentina

Generous, unhurried and unapologetically Tuscan — from pillowy ricotta gnudi to the noble Fiorentina, this is Florence at its most comfortable.- Gnudi - spinach and ricotta dumplings- Patate al Rosmarino - Roasted potatoes- Peperonata - Roasted peppers- Zucotto Fiorentino - Filled Florentine Sponge- Bistecca alla Fiorentina - Florentine T-Bone Steak
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