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The 'One-Star Chef'

Tuscan Roots. Californian Fire.
Unforgettable Food

Book Chef Davide

An exclusive Tuscan 
experience with 
Chef Davide Cerretini

A private dinner personally prepared by Chef Davide Cerretini is an invitation to experience the true flavours of Tuscany at your own table.

 

Each experience is created for people who truly love food - an opportunity to enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine prepared with care, passion and the highest quality ingredients. Davide cooks in your kitchen, bringing the warmth and generosity of Italian hospitality directly into your home.

 

From refined countryside classics to vibrant coastal seafood, the menus draw inspiration from the regions of Tuscany where Davide grew up. Every dish reflects the land, the produce and the traditions behind it - simple ingredients treated with respect and prepared with a deep understanding of Italian cooking. Wine pairings can be included to enhance the flavours, but the true focus is always the cuisine itself: authentic, unaltered and deeply rooted in Tuscan culture.

 

Chef Davide’s culinary journey began in his youth in Tuscany and later led him through kitchens across Europe and California. Despite these travels, he has remained fiercely devoted to the traditions and stubborn authenticity of his homeland. Each dinner reflects that lifelong dedication — a genuine taste of Tuscany brought to your table.

 

Whether it’s an intimate evening with friends, a special celebration, or a lively hen-do weekend, Chef Davide creates an atmosphere where exceptional food, conversation and laughter naturally bring people together.

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From dinners to celebrations

Private Dining

Experience an authentic Tuscan dinner prepared in your own home. Chef Davide designs a seasonal menu tailored to you and your guests, cooking each course fresh in your kitchen while sharing stories, techniques and traditions from Italy’s wine country.

Celebrations & Hen Parties

From birthdays and anniversaries to unforgettable hen-dos, Davide creates lively, memorable meals designed around the moment. Guests gather around the table while he cooks, turning the evening into an experience that feels both relaxed and truly special.

Corporate & Group Events

For business dinners, retreats or larger gatherings, Chef Davide brings a refined yet relaxed style of hospitality. Guests enjoy beautifully prepared dishes, seamless service and the warmth of an experience that feels both personal and unforgettable.

Explore sample menus

Every dinner with Chef Davide is designed around the people at the table.

 

The menus shown here are sample inspirations drawn from Tuscan traditions and seasonal cooking. Once you book your experience, Davide will work with you to shape a menu that reflects your tastes, your guests and the kind of evening you want to create.

Discuss Your Menu

Tuscan Table - Family & Friends Feast

From £60 Per Person (minimum 10 guests)

(All 3 antipasti are included and served on sharing platters)

 

ANTIPASTI

 

Pastry Vol Au Vent filled with smoked salmon and caper-dill-creamy cheese spread.

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Roasted mushroom caps filled with caramelized onion, melted Taleggio cheese and balsamic glaze.

 

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Fried Bruschetta with fresh tomato, fresh basil and Tuscan olive oil.

 

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MAIN COURSE

 

Handmade Pappardelle with slow cooked Tuscan meat ragu.

 

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Saffron risotto with asparagus, shallots, Pecorino Toscano and lemon zest.

 

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DOLCE

 

Limoncello Eton mess, strawberries, blackberries, whipped cream, meringue, mint and Limoncello liqueur

 

Flavours of Tuscany - Seasonal Dining Menu
From £95 Per Person (minimum 6 guests)

 

BREAD & FOCACCIA

 

Rosemary focaccia with sea salt, olive oil and Salsa Verde.
 

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ANTIPASTI


Creamy mozzarella Burrata with crispy Prosciutto Di Parma, black truffle pesto and Castelvetrano olives tapenade
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Steamed fresh mussels with creamy Marsala-sage broth on grilled garlic crostini


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MAIN COURSE


Risotto with Porcini mushroom, black truffle infused butter and Parmigiano.
 

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Roasted chicken rolls filled with prosciutto and mozzarella with infused butter-sage-garlic sauce and Parmigiano mashed potatoes
 

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Pan roasted sea bass filet with San Marzano tomato, garlic, capers, olives, thyme and rosemary roasted potatoes
 

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SALAD


Figs, goat cheese, walnut salad with truffle-honey vinaigrette
 

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DOLCE


Pear and chocolate soft tart with pinenuts, currant and chocolate cream

 

Chef's Table - Tuscan Tasting Experience

From £175 Per Person (minimum 4 guests)

 

BREAD & FOCACCIA

 

Rosemary focaccia with sea salt and olive oil.


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ANTIPASTI


Pan roasted King prawns wrapped in Parma prosciutto with Cannellini beans-lemon spread.
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Handmade gnocchi with aubergine ragu, shallots soffritto, rocket and shaved Pecorino Romano.
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Tuscan chicken-Parmigiano-potato meatballs fritters over Sugo Pomodoro & Basilico.


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MAIN COURSE


Baked salmon filet wrapped in pastry pillow with creamy saffron-lemon-caperberry sauce and garlic spinach
 

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Slow braised short ribs with juniper berries Sangiovese-rosemary reduction and truffled mashed potatoes.


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SALAD


Fresh pear and spinach salad with toasted almonds, shaved Pecorino, honey and truffle cherry balsamic.


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DOLCE
 

Tiramisu’ coffee balls with Mascarpone custard.

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Vin Santo (Tuscan holy wine) with traditional Cantucci Biscotti

 

Enquiries are free and there’s no obligation - Chef Davide will help you design the perfect meal.

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ABOUT DAVIDE

Davide Cerretini is an Italian chef, restaurateur, and unapologetic troublemaker in the food world. Born in Tuscany and trained in traditional Italian kitchens, he built a career in both Europe and the United States before becoming internationally known as the 'One-Star Chef', owner of Botto Bistro, the California restaurant that famously invited customers to leave one-star reviews on Yelp.

 

Behind the headlines is a chef who cares deeply about food and hospitality. Davide’s cooking is rooted in the traditions of Tuscany - simple ingredients, confident technique, and big, unforgettable flavours. His private dining experiences combine that culinary heritage with the warmth, humour, and storytelling that have made him a favourite with guests for decades.

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