I’m Sara Torre, a private chef from Catania. My Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking is rooted in the traditions I learned from my grandmother, my aunt Vera and Concetta, who has always been part of our family. After studying economics, I followed my passion and trained at a renowned culinary school. Today, I create personalised dining experiences in your home, blending authentic flavours with a contemporary touch. From intimate dinners to special celebrations, I take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy your evening. My secret? Patience, love, focus and good music in the background.
Through food, I connect with my guests and build genuine bonds beyond the meal.
The women in my family taught me to love Sicilian cooking from an early age.
Patience, love, focus and good music bring calm to my kitchen and heart to every dish.
Propongo menù personalizzabili che uniscono tradizione siciliana, ispirazione mediterranea e influenze raccolte nei miei viaggi. Posso adattare le portate alle tue preferenze (anche vegetariane, dove indicato) per farti vivere un’esperienza completa, dalla prima all’ultima portata.
→ From 4 to 20 people •→ From €80.00 / person
Sicilian Caponata / Caponata siciliana
Aubergine rolls (vegetarian dish) / Involtini di melanzane (piatto vegetariano)
Aubergine parmigiana (vegetarian dish) / Parmigiana di melanzane (piatto vegetariano)
Aubergine deep-fried balls with dry tomatoes and fresh basil / Polpettine di melanzana con pomodoro secco e basilico fresco
Salad Catania style with tomatoes, black olives, red onion and salted ricotta cheese (vegetarian dish) / Insalata catanese con pomodori, olive nere, cipolla rossa e ricotta salata (piatto vegetariano)
Sicilian-style Potato and Onion Frittata / Frittata di uovo con patate e cipolla alla siciliana
Chickpea Fritters and Sicilian-Style Potato Croquettes (vegetarian dish) / Panelle e crocchè di patate
Black bread crouton with buffalo stracciatella, minced dried tomatoes, and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / Crostino di pane nero con stracciatella di bufala, capuliato di pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Caserecce Norma style with aubergine, tomato sauce, fresh basil and salted ricotta cheese ( vegetarian dish) / Caserecce alla norma con melanzane, basilico fresco e ricotta salata ( piatto vegetariano)
Fusillotti with fried zucchini, salted ricotta and fresh mint / Fusillotti con zucchine fritte, ricotta salata e mentuccia fresca
Aeolian-style Pasta with anchovies in oil, capers, green olives, fresh tomatoes and parsley (without anchovies for vegetarians) / Pasta alla eoliana con alici sott'olio, capperi, olive verdi, pomodorino fresco e prezzemolo (senza alici per i vegetariani)
Pasta with sicilian pesto with basil, almond, cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese (vegetarian dish) \ Pasta con pesto alla siciliana con basilico, mandorle, pomodorini e pecorino siciliano (piatto vegetariano)
Pasta with pistachio, mushrooms and speck (without speck for vegetarians) / Pasta con pistacchio, funghi e speck (senza speck per vegetariani)
Linguine with basil pesto with confit tomatoes and toasted almonds (vegetarian dish) / Linguine al pesto di basilico con pomodorini confit e mandorle tostate (piatto vegetariano)
Gnocchi sorrentina with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil and parmesan (vegetarian dish) / Gnocchi alla sorrentina con pomodoro fresco, mozzarella, basilico e parmigiano (piatto vegetariano)
Lasagna Bolognese (lasagna with tomato meat sauce, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese) / Lasagna al ragù di carne alla bolognese (piatto a base di carne)
Risotto with zucchini cream, zucchini flowers, crispy bacon and feta fondue (without bacon for vegetarians) Risotto con crema di zucchine, fiori di zucca, guanciale croccante e fonduta di formaggio feta (senza guanciale per i vegetariani)
Paccheri (pasta) with swordfish, eggplant, fresh basil and dates tomatoes (no fish for vegetarians) / Paccheri con pesce spada, melanzane, basilico fresco e datterini rossi (senza pesce per i vegetariani)
Pasta Carbonara Style (pasta with egg, guanciale, pecorino cheese, and black pepper) / Pasta alla Carbonara
Pasta all’Amatriciana (pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino cheese) (without guanciale for vegetarians) / Pasta all'Amatriciana (senza guanciale per i vegetariani)
Calamari stuffed with bread crumbs, parsley, anchovies and olives and capers / Calamari ripieni con acciughe, olive e capperi
Swordfish rolls / Involtini di pesce spada
Sea bream fillet with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers / Filetto di orata con datterini colorati, olive e capperi
Sicilian meat rolls with oven-roasted potatoes / Involtini di carne alla siciliana con patate al forno
Sicilian meat rolls with pistachio and Philadelphia cheese / Involtini di carne con pistacchio e philadelphia
Sweet and sour meatballs with caramelized onion / Polpettine di carne in agrodolce con cipolla caramellata
Deep-fried ricotta mini balls with seeds fennel, wild fennel, and honey(vegetarian dish) / Polpettine con ricotta, semi di finocchio, finocchietto selvatico e miele (piatto vegetariano)
Zucchini rolls with lamb's lettuce, Parmesan flakes, and balsamic vinegar (vegetarian dish) / Involtini di zucchine con insalatina di valeriana, scaglie di grana e aceto balsamico (piatto vegetariano)
Sea bream fillet with a citrus, wild fennel, and panko crust / Orata con panatura panko agli agrumi e finocchietto selvatico
Crispy Fried Calamari Rings with Mixed Green Salad
Baked cheesecake with berry jam / Cheesecake al forno con marmellata ai frutti di bosco
Delicious dessert cup with crunchy biscuit crumble, mascarpone and gianduia mousse, and dark chocolate topping / Bicchierino goloso con crumble di biscotti, mousse mascarpone e gianduia e topping al cioccolato fondente
Mud Cake filled with mascarpone and gianduia cream / Torta Splendida al cioccolato con mousse mascarpone e gianduia
Sicilian Bronte Pistachio Cake with Gianduia Cream and Crunchy Pistachio Topping / Torta al pistacchio di Bronte con crema di gianduia e granella di pistacchio
Tiramisù / Tiramisù
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / Mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta & Sicilian cannoli stuffed with chocolate mousse / Cannoli siciliani con ricotta & Cannoli siciliani con mousse al cioccolato
→ From 4 to 20 people •→ From €85.00 / person
Black bread crouton with buffalo stracciatella, minced dried tomatoes, and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / Crostino di pane nero con stracciatella di bufala, capuliato di pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Chickpea Fritters and Sicilian-Style Potato Croquettes (vegetarian dish) / Panelle e crocchè di patate
Fresch homemade pasta Norma style with aubergine, tomato sauce, fresh basil and salted ricotta cheese ( vegetarian dish) / Pasta alla Norma con melanzane, basilico fresco e ricotta salata ( piatto vegetariano)
Fresh homemade pasta with pistachio and speck (without speck for vegetarians) / Pasta fresca con pistacchio e speck (senza speck per i vegetariani)
Fresh homemade pasta with sicilian pesto with basil, almond, cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese (vegetarian dish) \ Pasta fresca con pesto alla siciliana con basilico, mandorle, pomodorini e pecorino siciliano (piatto vegetariano)
Fresh homemade pasta with cherry tomatoes, basil and ricotta cheese (vegetarian dish) / Pasta fresca con pomodorini, ricotta salata e basilico (piatto vegetariano)
Fresh homemade pasta with fried zucchini, zucchini flowers, salted ricotta and fresh mint / Pasta fresca con zucchine fritte, fiori di zucca, ricotta salata e menta fresca
Sicilian meat rolls with pistachio and Philadelphia cheese / Involtini di carne con pistacchio e philadelphia
Sweet and sour meatballs with caramelized onion / Polpettine di carne in agrodolce con cipolla caramellata
Swordfish rolls / Involtini di pesce spada
Sicilian meat rolls / Involtini di carne alla siciliana
Tiramisù / Tiramisù
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / Mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta & Sicilian cannoli stuffed with chocolate mousse / Cannoli siciliani con ricotta & Cannoli siciliani con mousse al cioccolato
→ From 2 to 20 people •→ From €55.00 / person
Caprese salad (vegetarian)
Zucchini rolls with lamb's lettuce, Parmesan flakes, and balsamic vinegar (vegetarian)
Aubergine deep-fried balls with dry tomatoes and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / Polpettine di melanzana con pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Salad Catania style with tomatoes, black olives, red onion and salted ricotta cheese (vegetarian dish) / Insalata catanese con pomodori, olive nere, cipolla rossa e ricotta salata (piatto vegetariano)
Puff pastry pie with vegetables sauteed on cream of zucchini and pumpkin flowers (vegetarian)
Involtini di pesce spada / Swordfish rolls
Sea bream fillet with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers / Filetto di orata con datterini colorati, olive e capperi
Zucchini rolls with lamb's lettuce, Parmesan flakes, and balsamic vinegar (vegetarian dish) / Involtini di zucchine con insalatina di valeriana, scaglie di grana e aceto balsamico (piatto vegetariano)
Shortbread tart with custard and seasonal fruit / Tartelletta di frolla con crema pasticcera e frutta di stagione
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / Mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Gourmet dessert cup with amaretti crumble, ricotta and yogurt mousse, chocolate chips
→ From 2 to 20 people •→ From €90.00 / person
Black bread crouton with orange honey, Icelandic salmon, dill mousse and pomegranate coulis (without salmon for vegetarian) / Crostino di pane nero con miele all'arancia, salmone islandese, cremoso all'aneto e coulis di melagrana
Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onion and feta cheese (vegetarian)
Zucchini rolls with lamb's lettuce, Parmesan flakes, and balsamic vinegar (vegetarian)
Risotto with zucchini cream, zucchini flowers, crispy bacon and feta fondue (vegetarian option available)
Risotto alla crema di norma con burrata e chips di melanzane (piatto vegetariano) / Risotto with creamy Norma sauce, burrata and aubergines chips (vegetarian dish)
Pasta with Nerano-style cream, zucchini, Provolone del Monaco, parmesan and basil (vegetarian)
Fresh homemade pasta with sicilian pesto with basil, almond, cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese (vegetarian dish) \ Pasta fresca con pesto alla siciliana con basilico, mandorle, pomodorini e pecorino siciliano (piatto vegetariano)
Swordfish and zucchini pie with almond heart on parmentier potato cream
Sea bream fillet with citrus, wild fennel, and panko crust
Anchovy fishcake / Tortino di alici
Puff pastry pie with vegetables sauteed on zucchini cream (vegetarian)
Sicilian meat rolls with oven-roasted potatoes / Involtini di carne alla siciliana con patate al forno
Mattonella al cioccolato con mousse mascarpone e gianduia e frutti rossi / Chocolate brick with mascarpone mousse, gianduia and red fruits
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / Mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Sicilian Bronte Pistachio Cake with Gianduia Cream and Crunchy Pistachio Topping / Torta al pistacchio di Bronte con crema di gianduia e granella di pistacchio
→ From 4 to 20 people •→ From €55.00 / person
Chickpea Fritters and Sicilian-Style Potato Croquettes (vegetarian)
Black bread crouton with minced dried tomato and buffalo stracciatella (vegetarian)
Caprese salad (vegetarian)
Salad Catania style with tomatoes, black olives, red onion and salted ricotta cheese (vegetarian dish) / Insalata catanese con pomodori, olive nere, cipolla rossa e ricotta salata (piatto vegetariano)
Grilled mixed meat with sausage, horse meatball and Sicilian veal roll /Grigliata di carne mista con salsiccia, polpetta di cavallo e involtino siciliano di vitello
Grilled mixed fish with swordfish, squid and shrimp skewer / Grigliata di pesce mista con pesce spada, calamaro e spiedino di gamberi
Sicilian meat rolls with oven-roasted potatoes / Involtini di carne alla siciliana con patate al forno
Swordfish rolls / Involtini di pesce spada
Zesty lemon cheesecake mousse drizzled with forest coulis / Mousse di cheesecake al limone con coulis ai frutti di bosco
Baked cheesecake with berry jam / Cheesecake al forno con marmellata ai frutti di bosco
Delicious dessert cup with crunchy biscuit crumble, mascarpone and gianduia mousse, and dark chocolate topping / Bicchierino goloso con crumble di biscotti, mousse mascarpone e gianduia e topping al cioccolato fondente
→ From 4 to 20 people •→ From €85.00 / person
Aeolian deep-fried balls with tuna in oil, potatoes, capers, served with mayonnaise, honey mustard and teriyaki sauce / Polpettine di tonno, patate e capperi servite con mayo, senape al miele e salsa teriyaki
Sicilian Caponata / Caponata siciliana
Black bread crouton with buffalo stracciatella, minced dried tomatoes, and fresh basil (vegetarian dish) / Crostino di pane nero con stracciatella di bufala, capuliato di pomodoro secco e basilico fresco (piatto vegetariano)
Aeolian-style Pasta with anchovies in oil, capers, green olives, fresh tomatoes and parsley (without anchovies for vegetarians) / Pasta alla eoliana con alici sott'olio, capperi, olive verdi, pomodorino fresco e prezzemolo (senza alici per i vegetariani)
Paccheri (pasta) with swordfish, coconut milk, yellow and red tomatoes, fresh basil and lime (no fish for vegetarian) / Paccheri con pesce spada, latte di cocco, datterini gialli e rossi, basilico fresco e lime (senza pesce per i vegetariani)
Paccheri (pasta) with swordfish, eggplant, fresh basil and dates tomatoes (no fish for vegetarians) / Paccheri con pesce spada, melanzane, basilico fresco e datterini rossi (senza pesce per i vegetariani)
Pasta with pistachio, cherry tomatoes and prawns (without prawns for vegetarians) / Pasta con pistacchio, pomodorini e gamberoni (senza gamberoni per i vegetariani)
Risotto with zucchini cream, shrimp and toasted almonds/ Risotto con crema di zucchine, gamberetti e mandorle tostate
Spaghetti with fresh clams/ Spaghetti alle vongole veraci
Calamari stuffed with bread crumbs, parsley, anchovies and olives and capers / Calamari ripieni con acciughe, olive e capperi
Involtini di pesce spada / Swordfish rolls
Sea bream fillet with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers / Filetto di orata con datterini colorati, olive e capperi
Sea bream fillet with a citrus, wild fennel, and panko crust / Orata con panatura panko agli agrumi e finocchietto selvatico
Baked cheesecake with berry jam / Cheesecake al forno con marmellata ai frutti di bosco
Sicilian Bronte Pistachio Cake with Gianduia Cream and Crunchy Pistachio Topping / Torta al pistacchio di Bronte con crema di gianduia e granella di pistacchio
Tiramisù / Tiramisù
Sicilian cannoli stuffed with ricotta / Cannoli siciliani con ricotta
Sara was fantastic. She offered lots of menu options and worked with me to come up with a menu. Sara featured local Sicilian cuisine based on her own family recipes. Her love of cooking and lovely personality comes through in every dish. Five stars. I would not hesitate to book Sara for dinner.
Sara a été absolument formidable tout au long de notre séjour. Toujours à l’écoute, disponible et souriante, elle a su s’adapter avec beaucoup de gentillesse à toutes nos demandes et à nos changements de dernière minute. Tous les plats qu’elle nous a préparés étaient délicieux. À travers sa cuisine, elle nous a également fait découvrir les saveurs, les produits et les spécialités de la Sicile, ce que nous avons particulièrement apprécié. Nous avons vraiment adoré cette expérience et sa présence a largement contribué à rendre cette semaine en famille encore plus spéciale. Un immense merci, Sara, pour cette superbe semaine et tous ces beaux moments !
We had an incredible experience with private chef Sara Torre during our stay in Sicily! Cooking for a group of 13, including both adults and children, is no small task, but everything was handled so effortlessly and professionally. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and made with fresh, local ingredients. I would highly recommend this chef to anyone looking for a special and memorable dining experience in Sicily. 5 stars without hesitation!
Sara and her team were amazing! Punctual, friendly, professional, and the food was incredible! It was beyond worth it and highly recommend Sara for an intimate in home meal! I will stay in touch for sure! 5 stars all the way!!!
Sara and Marco were absolutely incredible! From start to finish, they created such a special evening for our family during our stay in Sicily. Every dish was beautifully prepared, fresh, and delicious, and they accommodated everyone in our group with ease. Beyond the amazing food, they were kind, professional, and so welcoming. They handled everything seamlessly—from setup to cleanup—allowing us to relax and enjoy a wonderful meal together at our villa. It truly felt like dining in a private restaurant, but even more personal and memorable. If you’re considering booking them, don’t hesitate. Sara and Marco were one of the highlights of our trip, and we would happily invite them back again in a heartbeat. Thank you both for an unforgettable evening!
Sara was AMAZING!!! Her and her mother came and provided my family and me with a truly delicious Sicilian meal. The appetizer with stracciatella and sun dried tomatoes, the pasta with Sicilian pesto, the Sicilian meat rolls and the DELICIOUS pistachio cake were all 10/10. She was so kind, gave us some back story, and so efficient. Thank you for a wonderful meal and memory!!!!
Sara was brilliant right from the beginning. Really engaged before booking, answering questions and discussing menu options. After booking, we chatted on WhatsApp to further decide details for the meal. Sara turned up well equipped and prepared to deal with a sparse kitchen. The food was prepared incredibly well and was absolutely delicious, with four amazing courses - antipasti, primi, secondo and dessert all very well received with excellent descriptions and details from Sara for each one. All in all a truly brilliant meal. 10/10
Sara was awesome! The oven in our house did not work properly, but she improvised and made everything perfect!
Chef Sara was absolutely amazing. She did a 3 course cooking class for me and 17 of my closest friends, which I knew would be difficult given the sheer number, but Chef Sara took it in stride. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone had a blast making it. We made deep-fried ricotta balls with wild fennel and honey, Catania style salad, Cacio e pepe (roman style), and Sicilian Cannolis. Chef Sara was extremely quick to respond, and accommodating for our groups allergies and food preferences which was very helpful in planning. It was an overall seamless experience and I would recommend Chef Sara to anyone.
Sarah made our evening an event: We were having the birthday of my mother and it was something special we will always remember! From the extremely warm welcome to the presentation and decoration up to the food which was a great impression of what sicilly has to offer, my family and myself would absolutely recommand the experience!
Chef Sara did an amazing job with our meal. The food was delicious and the experience was great, a definite highlight of our trip.
We hired Sara for a private meal on holiday, to celebrate our friends who had recently married. We wanted to give them an exceptional evening and everything about Sara's service was up to the task. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and I really appreciated Sara's flexibility when it came to the menu — she was careful to accommodate several allergies and still came up with lots of options to choose from (although, in the end, Sara's initial recommendations were the best ones!). She was also really communicative and helpful throughout the entire booking process, which made everything very relaxed and straightforward. Personal touches like homemade cinnamon wine really made the night feel special and we were so impressed with how professional, efficient, and tidy both chefs were (the kitchen was spotless afterward!). We'd highly recommend Sara if you're looking for excellent food and warm, friendly service. Grazie Sara!
I build every menu from scratch, so what you pay depends on the dishes, how many guests, and the kind of service you want. Most of my dinners come to around 77.40 EUR, and I'll always work with the budget you have in mind. Send me a message and I'll put together a proposal for your event.
I cook Chef's special, Mediterranean, Local and Healthy. I build my menus around ingredients that are in season and bought locally, because that's where the flavor is. And if anyone at your table has a dietary restriction, just tell me and I'll adjust the dishes so no one misses out.
To book me in Italy, click the Book Now button on this page and follow the steps. You'll add your event date, guest count, and any dietary restrictions as you go. Once your request comes through, I read it myself and reply with a menu proposal and the dates I have open.
Yes. I regularly cook for Birthday, Family reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette, Friends gathering, Romantic night and Foodie adventure. I handle the menu, the timing, and the setup so the meal fits the kind of event you're throwing. Send me your date and I'll check whether I'm free.
Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Private Chef Manager team will help confirm the experience with the chef.
Chef Sara responded fast on questions and was very open to requests. The dinner was amazing and exactly the local cuisine we wanted to experiance. We really enjoyed the food. Would definitely recommend!