Chef Celine - Culinary Experiences

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Chef Celine - Culinary Experiences

With over 20 years of international culinary experience, Chef Celine has the experience to to create the most delicious menus for all your culinary desires

Originally cordon bleu trained and now with over 20 years of international culinary experience, Chef Celine is equipped to cater for your every need, from Private Cheffing & Weddings to Corporate Events and Culinary Classes. Having started out in the customer service industry in the UK working as a Senior Supervisor with Alitalia for a number of years, Chef Celine made a lifestyle change in 2006 a

nd moved to Brazil to run a restaurant on a desert island off the north coast. In 2012 Chef Celine relocated to Lucca in the heart of Tuscany, setting up a freelance culinary business, in addition to being awarded the position of Head Chef at the exclusive Villa Michaela residence.

11/05/2026

Pasta-making in the hills of Cortona 🍝

Mike and his friends flew in from California and were staying just five minutes from the famous villa in Under the Tuscan Sun, Naturally we all went to see it before the class!

Over two and a half hours we made fresh pasta from scratch, dough, technique, shapes. Then moved to the kitchen to put together the sauces:Burnt Butter with sage for the gnudi ,walnut pesto for the pear and pecorino ravioli and a rich boscaiola sauce for the tagliatelle.

Bottles of wine and a lot of laughs!!

Still have availability for June, July and August. If you’d like to book a class at your villa, drop me a message.

06/05/2026

👋If you’re new here, here’s the quick version.

I’m Celine, a private chef based near Lucca, cooking all over Tuscany for private dinners, weddings and special occasions.
I’ve been doing this for over 26 years, but it didn’t exactly follow a straight line.

I trained at Le Cordon Bleu, worked in London, then completely changed direction and spent 14 years with Alitalia. That ended up taking me to Brazil, where I lived for 6 years and ran my own restaurant.

Somewhere along the way, I also picked up a dog called Pato. He was a tiny abandoned puppy behind my restaurant and, obviously, came home with me 🐾

In 2012, we moved to Italy for what was meant to be 6 months. I’m still here.

Now I spend my time creating relaxed, personal dining experiences for people visiting Tuscany. Good food, no stress, everything taken care of.

If you’re planning something and want it done properly, send me a message.

And if you’re new here, say hi. I always like to know who’s following along. 🙂

28/04/2026

These are the last few days before I begin to get really busy so I finally tackled some DIY, got my kitchen sorted with a new fridge, made the inevitable IKEA trip, and enjoyed some much-needed downtime. 🙌

It was time to get the bikes 🚴‍♀️out finally and we headed to San Rossore Nature Reserve for a pedal before heading further up the beach for a quick fish lunch at L’Osteria del Parco, in Marina di Vecchiano.

It’s not easy eating out with GF restrictions but they always look after me and had some of my go-to dishes. Fresh mussels with white wine, no bread for the scarpetta but a large soup spoon did the trick and anchovies with sweet picked tropea onions. I also had a dish of grilled prawns and squid but forgot to take a picture as it was so good!!🤤

What really makes this place special is it is right by the beach and the perfect spot to get to for some lovely sea air!! 🌊

How’s your week going so far? 🙂

25/04/2026

I spent a lovely evening with Lance Jacobson and his family in St Andrea di Compito.

Here’s what they enjoyed:

✨ Filo pastry parcel with prosciutto, burrata & roasted pear

✨ Linguine with red shrimp & pistachio pesto — simple and delicious

✨ Tagliata with confit tomatoes

✨ Chocolate lava cake to finish

They told me it had been the best meal of the trip!! Thank you Guys!! 🙏

There’s nothing better than knowing your guests leave with a memorable experience.

If you’re planning a private dinner, take a look at my website for menu inspiration, or get in touch to create something tailored just for you. 🤎

22/04/2026

If you’re wondering whether to hire a private chef while holidaying in Tuscany… here are a few reasons why it’s worth it.

🔸It’s all about the experience. Imagine a beautiful evening where you can relax, spend time with your loved ones, and create unforgettable memories — while everything else is taken care of.

🔸Enjoy gourmet meals in the comfort of your villa, without the need to travel or deal with crowded restaurants. It’s intimate, exclusive, and effortlessly luxurious.

🔸Discover authentic Tuscan cuisine with me 🇮🇹 From menu planning and sourcing the finest ingredients to cooking, table styling, and presentation — every detail is thoughtfully curated.

🔸Each menu is tailored to your preferences and dietary needs, ensuring every guest feels looked after and satisfied.

🔸And it’s not just about the food — it’s about connection. My guests love being part of the experience, learning about ingredients, techniques, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting friends, or simply want to elevate your stay, I’m here to create something truly memorable.

Ready to enjoy your own private dining experience?

Visit my website or send me a message to check availability 🤍😊

18/04/2026

The summer season is getting busy, and private chef life is back to normal.

These are a few of the dishes I’ve been preparing this week:

🍽️Grilled gamberi with zucchini and basil velouté

🍽️Swordfish ceviche with melon and sweet Tropea onions

🍽️Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms

🍽️Asparagus risotto with lemon and fresh thyme

🍽️Pistacchio-crusted salmon with confit tomatoes and balsamic glaze

🍽️Beef tagliata crushed potatoes, confit tomato and a red wine reduction

If you’re interested in booking a private chef in Tuscany and this menu looks delicious, visit my website to reserve a date—we can plan a special night together. 👩‍🍳😊

05/04/2026

Here we go Summer 2026 is on the doorstep! Step back into the kitchen with me and see where all the magic happens.

I am well and truly ready to get back to doing what I love the most - Cooking for all of you and giving you an unforgettable experience here in Tuscany. It’s already looking like a busy season and I’m jumping straight back into the swing of things with bookings all the way through April.

Make sure to check out my website and book your date with me before it’s too late. I look forward to seeing lots of new faces this summer and having fun with you all in the kitchen!

Happy Easter to You All 🐣

05/09/2025

Being a Private Chef is never just about food. It’s about perfect planning, atmosphere, respect, and the energy at the table. But sometimes, despite your best efforts to accommodate even last minute, you face rudeness instead of gratitude. What is not on the menu is a plate thrown across the table at you and having to rummage in a bin to find packaging to prove a seabass was, in fact, a seabass. 🐟

Every dish from a beautiful 6 course menu went out as promised, every plate came back clean — yet what stayed with me wasn’t the food, but the lack of respect from 1 unfortunate person.

Bullying in the kitchen isn’t part of the service, though. Kindness is free — and tastes so much better. 💛

To all my wonderful clients: thank you for making 99% of my work pure joy. The other 1%? Well… let’s just say it makes a good story later. 😉

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23/08/2025

Every now and then I manage to get a couple of days free together, it’s rare, but it does happen😃!

This time we decided to have a long weekend in Pietra Ligure where my two friends Alessio & Silvia live.

Even though it rained the whole way there, when we arrived the sun came out and eating the real local pesto and visiting some of the most picturesque villages on the coastline. Ale and Silvia were the perfect hosts, along with Alessios top notch cocktail making at the beach bar where he works in the summer , we couldn’t want for more😆

You may have seen Alessio before in my pics from the winter. I did giggle a bit when I saw his Prime Ski poster stuck on the side of a lifeguard chair! He has a top ski instructor company in Morzine in the winter. So if anyone is heading to the alps and needs a brilliant instructor! Let me know 😜

Was definitely not long enough, but it was so good to get away and breathe some sea air!

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