Chef Ivan Mandatori

Chef At Home in Florence
Chef Ivan Mandatori

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Private Chef in Florence specializing in authentic Italian and Tuscan dining experiences, reinterpreted with a lighter and refined approach.

I offer personalized private chef services in Tuscany, creating elegant Italian dining experiences for villas, private homes, and special occasions.

My cuisine combines authentic flavor with a modern, balanced approach. I focus on high-quality ingredients, clean execution, and menus that feel refined, memorable, and tailored to each guest.

Whether it is an intimate dinner, a family-style gathering, a celebration, or a multi-day villa stay, my goal is always the same: to create a smooth, welcoming, and beautifully curated experience around the table.

For me, cooking is not only about serving food, but about creating a feeling: warmth, beauty, connection, and the pleasure of sharing something truly special.To make the experience even more special, I also offer welcome aperitivi, wine pairings, celebration cakes, next-day brunches, cooking classes, and multi-day villa services.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

a way to create something beautiful, authentic and meaningful, where flavor, wellbeing and atmosphere come together naturally.

I learned to cook at...

professional kitchens and through continuous research focused on Italian cuisine, technique and a balanced approach to food.

A cooking secret...

respecting ingredients, using clean techniques, and creating balance between flavor, elegance and wellbeing in every dish.

My menus

Book your experience with Chef Ivan

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.

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