Chef Stef Ziesler
Chef At Home in Foligno
Get to know me better
Former yacht chef creating intimate, flavorful feasts for families, retreats, and celebrations across central Italy.
Ciao! I’m Stef — a British-German private cook based in Umbria, with a passion for creating soulful, seasonal meals that nourish and delight. My culinary journey has taken me from superyachts and alpine chalets to rustic Italian farmhouses, always guided by one principle: food should feel like home.
Whether I’m cooking for an intimate family gathering, a special celebration, or a wellness retreat, my focus is on thoughtful ingredients, elegant simplicity, and flavour that tells a story. I work closely with local farmers and producers, often incorporating organic vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and naturally gluten-free options (on request).
As a mother and a storyteller, I believe meals are more than just nourishment — they’re moments of connection. I bring warmth, care, and attention to every table I serve.
Let me take care of the cooking, so you can savour the moment.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is an act of love — a way to nourish, connect, and bring people home to themselves through beautiful, honest food.
I learned to cook at...
I learnt to cook from the ground up — first through a deep love of seasonal ingredients, then through years of cooking professionally across Europe in
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is intuition — I cook with my senses, not just my hands, and always leave room for love.








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