Private Chef Service
Puglia at Your Table
Chef Domenico brings the authentic flavors of PUGLIA to your holiday villa. Fresh ingredients from our farm or local and trusted producers, handcrafted recipes and full table service in your own kitchen.
Our Philosophy
“Where two can eat, there’s room for more.” This was the typical saying of my mother and grandmother. It represents hospitality in its purest form, unpretentious, simple, and spontaneous.
Chef Domenico Bianco
I grew up in a masseria, where my grandmother’s and mother’s first thought upon waking was what to put on the table to nourish the family, to feed those returning from work in the fields or stables. Simple recipes, with genuine and nutritious ingredients. No sophistication, both in the production of the ingredient and in its use. Absolute respect for the ingredient and its purpose. The fireplace was always lit, even in summer, for two reasons: to have hot water for cooking, and because the fireplace represents family and a place of comfort. These same energies and sensations are what we bring to our work, and to the vacation homes of our clients. Our desire is to bring that authenticity, that warmth and atmosphere of a Pugliese home, directly to your table. Our guests discover our dishes down to the smallest ingredient and see firsthand how each simple product becomes food that nourishes and delights.
The Complete Experience
What We Offer
At PugliaKitchen, we transform your dining space into an authentic Apulian culinary experience. Chef Domenico personally designs a bespoke menu tailored to your preferences, dietary requirements, and the freshest seasonal ingredients from our family’s Masseria Bianco and trusted local producers. Our service is not limited to simply putting food on the table. Our intent is to share knowledge, tradition, and love for the territory and for every ingredient that will grace your table.
Bespoke Menu Design
Chef Domenico and the PugliaKitchen team create your menu by drawing on Puglian tradition, both ancient and modern, simple and refined, tailoring each dish to your preferences and occasion.
Farm-Fresh Ingredients
Every ingredient is brought directly to your kitchen from our family’s masseria and trusted local producers, so you experience firsthand the freshness that makes Apulian food what it is.
In Your Own Kitchen
We arrive well in advance at your villa or accommodation, bringing everything needed. You simply relax while we give maximum energy to the food we will put on your table.
Full Table Service
Table setting, attentive service throughout each course, and a warm convivial atmosphere. We dedicate ourselves to our guests, who can interact with us and our team throughout the evening.
Wine Pairing
Each course is paired with carefully chosen wines from local Apulian cellars and producers. Every glass comes with its story, its terroir, and a reason for being on your table.
Kitchen Left Spotless
We take full care of clearing and cleaning after service. Your kitchen is left exactly as we found it, and all leftovers go in your fridge with reheating instructions for the next day.
From Farm to Your Table
Many of our ingredients come directly from our family Masseria: extra-virgin olive oil pressed from centuries-old olive trees, fresh cheeses including burrata, mozzarella, and artisanal ricotta, seasonal vegetables harvested the very day they are served, aromatic herbs grown in our garden, and wild greens foraged on our land. The secret to truly exceptional Apulian cuisine lies not in complicated techniques, but in respecting the ingredients and the time they need to grow into something good and healthy. When you start with produce harvested that very morning and olive oil from trees planted by our grandfather or those who came before him, the food speaks for itself.
A Seamless Experience
How It Works
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Tell Us About Your Evening
Get in touch with your preferred dates, location, group size, and any dietary requirements or special occasions. We are flexible and happy to work around your holiday schedule. Tell us where you are staying and we will confirm whether we can reach you.
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We Craft Your Menu
Chef Domenico and his right-hand man in the kitchen, Chef Antonello, will create a custom menu using the freshest seasonal ingredients. You’ll review and approve it a few days before the event, so everything will be exactly as you imagined. Just pure pleasure.
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Relax and Feast
On the day of the event, we arrive early, set up the table and prepare everything while you enjoy the moment and relax in your holiday villa. When everything is ready, all you have to do is take a seat. Each course will be accompanied by its own story, and each glass by a serving suggestion. We’ll take care of the rest.
“In Puglia, we don’t just eat to satisfy hunger. We eat to celebrate life, family, and our connection to the land. When I cook for you, my goal is to share that celebration.”
Chef Domenico Bianco
Ready to Book Your Private Chef?
Availability is limited, especially during peak season from May to September. We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to secure your preferred date.
Every Occasion Deserves It
Perfect For
Whether you are celebrating something special or simply want to make the most of your time in Puglia, a private chef experience elevates any occasion.
Villa Holidays
An authentic Apulian feast prepared and served right in your villa. The finest local ingredients, a professional team, and zero effort on your part.
Special Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons. Mark the occasion with a bespoke menu inspired by our culinary traditions, in a truly intimate setting.
Family Gatherings
Memorable meals without anyone stuck in the kitchen. From toddlers to grandparents, our team adapts every menu to every age and every need.
Romantic Evenings
An intimate, candlelit dinner prepared and served just for the two of you. The most romantic evening in Puglia, without leaving your villa.
Friends & Groups
Share the joy of authentic Apulian food with your closest companions. A private dinner for a group of friends is an evening no one will forget.
Food Lovers
Passionate about flavors and culinary traditions? Every dish comes with its story, every ingredient with its origin. This is Puglia from the inside.
Everything You Need to Know
Practical Information
The Service
- Duration From apristomaco through dessert, typically 4 to 5 hours including preparation and service
- Group Size From intimate dinners for 2 to private events for up to 20 guests. For larger corporate events, please contact us to discuss options
- Location Your villa, masseria, or holiday accommodation in the Valle d’Itria and surrounding area. Contact us to confirm coverage for your location
- Languages English. Spanish may be available on request.
- Dietary Needs Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and all other dietary requirements happily accommodated with advance notice
What’s Included
- Ingredients All ingredients sourced fresh from our family farm and local producers, brought directly to your kitchen
- Table Setting Professional table setting and full attentive service throughout the meal
- Wine Pairing Selected wines from local Apulian cellars, paired to each course and explained at the table
- Cheese Selection Artisan cheeses from selected small cheese factories and from our family farm: burrata, mozzarella, and ricotta
- Pricing Every experience is tailor-made. Pricing is based on the number of guests (starting from 2) and the menu selection. Contact us for a personalized quote
Guest Stories
What Our Guests Say
“Having Chef Domenico cook for us was the highlight of our Pugliese holiday. The orecchiette with turnip tops was a revelation, and watching him prepare fresh burrata in our kitchen was an experience we’ll never forget.”
London, United Kingdom
“These two chaps produced a splendid dinner for 11 people in our villa using an unfamiliar kitchen. Delicious courses of excellent quality, subtle wine pairings, and convivial explanations of every dish. One of the highlights of our Italian holiday.”
United Kingdom
“Chef Domenico did a great job explaining each course. The stuffed squash flowers and pasta with mussels and pork cheek were amazing. All leftovers were packed in the fridge for us, and a special meal was made for our little ones. We would absolutely hire them again.”
International Guest
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Book Your Private Chef
Tell us about your group, your dates, and your location. We'll respond within 48 hours with a tailored proposal and a menu idea.
“Our list of dishes is an extract of the many recipes from Pugliese tradition, both ancient and recent, humble and elaborate, from our family and from the families of aunts, friends, and distant acquaintances.”
Chef Domenico Bianco
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Don’t settle for ordinary dining during your time in Puglia. Contact us to check availability and plan your perfect evening with Chef Domenico and his team.