Lacio

Roma Capitale

Italy

Roma

We hired Chef Ivan Mandatori for 16 catered meals in a Tuscan Villa over a 2 week period. He worked day and night cooking up fabulous dishes from scratch. Everything was delicious and he was very professional.

We hired Chef Ivan Mandatori for 16…

I create private culinary experiences for clients who expect more than just food.Each service is designed to deliver: 
– refined taste 
– visual elegance 
– effortless digestibilityThe goal is simple: 
your guests leave not only satisfied, but feeling light, energized, and genuinely impressed.This is not standard catering. 
This is a curated, high-level dining experience tailored entirely around you.My approach combines: 
– fine dining technique 
– functional nutrition 
– luxury hospitalityEvery menu is carefully structured to ensure: 
– balance 
– clean, sophisticated flavors 
– a seamless dining flowI personally oversee every detail, from menu design to final execution.If you are looking for a private chef capable of delivering a refined, balanced, and memorable experience, I will create it for you.<h3>SERVICES</h3>✔ Private Dining Experiences 
✔ Private Chef for luxury villas and apartments 
✔ Exclusive events (up to 30 guests) 
✔ Multi-day private chef services<h3>THE EXPERIENCE</h3>– tasting menus or refined classic dining 
– carefully selected ingredients 
– discreet and fluid service 
– on-location cooking<h3>PRICING</h3>Experiences starting from: 
150–180€ per person













Premium experiences: 
200€+ per person

Fresh oyster with light soy dressing and lime for a bright, oceanic start.

Ostrica fresca con salsa di soia leggera e lime per un inizio vivace e marino.

Oyster Amuse-Bouche

Ostrica Amuse-Bouche

Ultra-light vegetable tempura served with a tangy yuzu sauce.

Tempura di verdure leggerissima servita con salsa yuzu.

Vegetable Tempura Amuse-Bouche

Tempura di Verdure Amuse-Bouche

Raw salmon with avocado and sesame for a delicate, fresh bite.

Salmone crudo con avocado e sesamo per un boccone delicato e fresco.

Salmon & Avocado Amuse-Bouche

Salmone e Avocado Amuse-Bouche

Teriyaki-inspired glazed octopus with cauliflower and light miso.

Polpo glassato in stile teriyaki con cavolfiore e miso leggero.

Glazed Octopus Starter

Polpo Glassato Antipasto

Stir-fried rice noodles with crispy vegetables and ginger.

Noodles di riso saltati con verdure croccanti e zenzero.

Rice Noodle Main Course

Portata Principale di Noodles di Riso

Grilled prawns served with coconut and red curry sauce.

Gamberi alla griglia serviti con salsa al cocco e curry rosso.

Grilled Prawns Main Course

Portata Principale di Gamberi alla Griglia

Coconut tapioca with mango and lime for a tropical finish.

Tapioca al cocco con mango e lime per un finale tropicale.

Coconut Tapioca Dessert

Dessert di Tapioca al Cocco

A refined fusion menu blending oceanic freshness and fire-inspired flavors for a memorable experience.

Un menu fusion raffinato che unisce freschezza marina e sapori intensi per un'esperienza unica.

Fire & Ocean: A Fusion Tasting Journey

Fuoco & Oceano: Un Viaggio di Sapori Fusion

Clear kombu and shiitake dashi with spring onion oil.

Dashi limpido di kombu e shiitake con olio di cipollotto.

Kombu & Shiitake Dashi Amuse

Amuse di Dashi Kombu e Shiitake

Crispy rice with avocado cream, lime, and black sesame.

Riso croccante con crema di avocado, lime e sesamo nero.

Crispy Rice Amuse

Amuse di Riso Croccante

Raw prawn with 5-minute marinade, yuzu, and fennel.

Gambero crudo marinato 5 minuti, yuzu e finocchio.

Raw Prawn Amuse

Amuse di Gambero Crudo

Lightly seared amberjack with acidified almond milk, cucumber, and shiso.

Ricciola scottata con latte di mandorla acidificato, cetriolo e shiso.

Seared Amberjack Starter

Antipasto di Ricciola Scottata

Jasmine rice creamed with lemongrass, lime, and light coconut oil.

Riso jasmine mantecato con lemongrass, lime e olio di cocco leggero.

Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass

Riso Jasmine al Lemongrass

Crispy sea bass with delicate green curry and baby zucchini.

Branzino croccante con curry verde delicato e zucchine baby.

Crispy Sea Bass Main Course

Branzino Croccante Piatto Principale

A refreshing dessert of mango, coconut, and lime.

Un dessert rinfrescante di mango, cocco e lime.

Mango, Coconut & Lime Dessert

Dessert di Mango, Cocco e Lime

A refined, balanced menu inspired by Japan and Southeast Asia, featuring fresh, light flavors.

Un menu raffinato ed equilibrato ispirato a Giappone e Sud-Est Asiatico, con sapori freschi e leggeri.

Umami & Balance: Japan and Southeast Asia

Umami & Equilibrio: Giappone e Sud-Est Asiatico

Smooth chickpea cream with cumin and coriander oil.

Cremosa crema di ceci con cumino e olio al coriandolo.

Chickpea Cream Amuse-Bouche

Amuse-Bouche Crema di Ceci

Crispy flatbread with spiced yogurt and smoked paprika.

Pane croccante con yogurt speziato e paprika affumicata.

Crispy Flatbread Amuse-Bouche

Amuse-Bouche Pane Croccante

Tuna tartare with ginger and pomegranate.

Tartare di tonno con zenzero e melograno.

Tuna Tartare Amuse-Bouche

Amuse-Bouche Tartare di Tonno

Tender tandoori chicken with yogurt, lime, and fresh herbs.

Pollo tandoori tenero con yogurt, lime e erbe fresche.

Light Tandoori Chicken Starter

Antipasto Pollo Tandoori Leggero

Fine couscous with vegetables, citrus, and sweet spices.

Couscous fine con verdure, agrumi e spezie dolci.

Vegetable Couscous Main Course

Portata Principale Couscous di Verdure

Honey and spice glazed lamb with carrot and cumin purée.

Agnello glassato al miele e spezie con purè di carote e cumino.

Spiced Lamb Main Course

Portata Principale Agnello Speziato

Cioccolato fondente con cardamomo e arancia.

Chocolate, Cardamom & Orange Dessert

Dessert Cioccolato, Cardamomo e Arancia

A refined menu exploring bold spices and textures from India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Un menu raffinato che esplora spezie intense e texture dall'India, Medio Oriente e Sud-est asiatico.

Spice & Texture: A Journey Through Asia and the Middle East

Spezie e Texture: Un Viaggio tra Asia e Medio Oriente

Slow-cooked eggplant, tomato, Parmigiano cream, and basil for a delicate start.

Melanzane cotte lentamente, pomodoro, crema di Parmigiano e basilico per un inizio delicato.

Eggplant Starter with Parmigiano Cream

Antipasto di Melanzane con Crema di Parmigiano

Paccheri pasta in a rich tomato sauce with basil and salted ricotta.

Paccheri con sugo di tre pomodori, basilico e ricotta salata.

Paccheri Pasta with Three-Tomato Sauce

Paccheri al Sugo di Tre Pomodori

Seared beef, sautéed escarole, raisins, pine nuts, and balsamic reduction.

Manzo scottato, scarola saltata, uvetta, pinoli e riduzione di balsamico.

Seared Beef with Escarole and Balsamic

Manzo Scottato con Scarola e Balsamico

Light citrus cream with a crisp element and lemon zest for a refreshing finish.

Crema agli agrumi leggera, elemento croccante e scorza di limone per un finale fresco.

Citrus Cream Dessert with Lemon Zest

Dessert alla Crema Agrumata con Scorza di Limone

A refined Italian menu balancing tradition and modernity, featuring fresh, vibrant ingredients.

Un menu italiano raffinato che unisce tradizione e modernità con ingredienti freschi e vivaci.

Total Italy: Tradition Meets Elegance

Total Italy: Tradizione ed Eleganza

Private Dining Experience — Functional Italian Cuisine
The luxury of feeling good after eating

Menús de Chef Ivan Mandatori

Fire & Ocean: A Fusion Tasting Journey

Umami & Balance: Japan and Southeast Asia

Spice & Texture: A Journey Through Asia and the Middle East

Total Italy: Tradition Meets Elegance