MARTIN GIARDINOPrivate & Yacht Chef
Bespoke menus, thoughtfully crafted around each occasion and dietary requirement.
Modern Italian cuisine with Asian and Nordic influences, built around respect for the ingredient, seasonality and technique.
About me
Hi, I'm Martin.
With 5 years of formal education in food and hospitality and 15 years of professional experience, including 8 years in Michelin-starred restaurants, I have developed a modern approach to Italian cuisine, enriched by Asian and Nordic influences.
I enjoy experimenting, exploring unfamiliar combinations and bringing together ingredients and techniques from different culinary cultures.
The dishes
Some of my past creations.
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Services
Bespoke, anywhere.
Every engagement begins with a conversation: I listen to your needs first, then design the service. No standard menus.
Home and villa
Your home, your villa: your private restaurant.
Whether it's a dinner for a few or a week-long stay, I build the menu around the guests, the season and the rhythm of the residence. I take care of the shopping and the cooking, and leave everything in order.
Yachts
Fine dining at sea.
A galley has different spaces and rhythms from a kitchen on land. I plan provisions and menus before boarding according to the itinerary, the season and the length of the trip, so that every meal on board is worthy of a great table.
Events
Intimate occasions, a table made to measure.
I focus on intimate, small-scale events designed for a limited number of guests, where care for detail matters more than large numbers. I design the format and the menu together with you, with a discreet direction that leaves you free to enjoy the occasion.
Consulting
Method and experience at the service of your kitchen.
For restaurants, hospitality venues and individuals who want to raise the level of what they offer. I work with you on menus, processes and recipes, turning rigour and experience into a practical, repeatable method.
Masterclasses
Learn the technique, understand the why.
Hands-on lessons, one-to-one or in small groups, where you really cook. Every step is explained down to its reason, so you can repeat it with confidence in your own kitchen.
On request
A fuller service.
For occasions at home, in villa and at events, the service can be extended for a supplement: one or more dedicated team members for table setting, service and wine tasting.
Contact
Tell me about the occasion.
Tell me where and for how many guests: I'll reply with a menu proposal and a quote.
Destinations
Travel is included within the province of Pistoia. For any other destination, we'll shape a tailored proposal together, based on the location and the time of year.
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