La Mia Cucina di M. Vergara - Private Chef — Local services in Surbo

We had Chef Maurizio cook a special celebration dinner for us on in a holiday villa in Puglia.

We had 4 courses - all cooked superbly in local style. The seafood was fresh and the highlight was the octopus dish. There were generous portions too and he made special pasta dishes for the little ones.

We were so impressed at how he cooked and baked so perfectly in the small kitchen. Together with his colleague Leonardo, they served us dinner perfectly so we could enjoy the evening. Everything was presented beautifully. They even tidied and washed up and left the kitchen clean.

Chef Maurizio’s communication was excellent via WhatsApp. He also had great attention to detail asking about table decorations and settings.

We felt that he was also good value for money with the personal service, the excellent food with good sized portions as well as his lovely personality! We definitely would...

We had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a four dinners with Chef Maurizio, who brought us an authentic, fresh taste of Italy. Every dish was beautifully prepared using local, seasonal ingredients - even the limes came straight from his garden! From perfectly cooked steaks to delicate seafood, everything was bursting with flavour. Maurizio was not only a talented chef but also warm, personable, and left the kitchen spotless. His colleague, Renato, was an exceptional server - attentive, knowledgeable about the wine pairings, and certainly helpful in the kitchen too. Together, they created an unforgettable dining experience. Their passion, professionalism, and charm made each meal truly special. We would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a unique and high-quality private...

My family was traveling in Puglia this summer and had the incredible opportunity to have Chef Maurizio and Nadia come to our villa twice. One time to cook a beautiful and delicious 3 course meal and one time for a cooking class were we cooked the entire meal all together. They made both experiences so wonderful for everyone in our group ages 3 to 68! The ingredients for all were fresh and local. I am excited to try out making homemade pasta at home after learning from Maurizio. Definitely recommend for anyone traveling in the area! PS the Lecce eggplant recipe was the best eggplant...