Absolutely wonderful experience! Our family rented a villa in Umbria, and Daniela came to our house and gave us the most wonderful pasta cooking lesson. Our entire family, especially our nine-year-old... See more
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About Your Holidays in Umbria
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During the last 5 years I have been cooking for +1028 people from all over the world.
Famous Hollywood stars like Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater chose me to cook their meals during their holiday in Umbria
I’m not a starred chef...
...but I’m the most qualified in Umbria to let you discover the true Umbrian cooking traditions, handed down from mother to daughter.
My guests got astonish at the simple but typical dishes I propose and to know that
I always use only local and fresh products...
...so my menus may change according to the fresh foods I can find at the market.
The dishes you will hardly find in starred restaurants...
During the last years I have been working non-stop to create a team of local Chefs to offer
the best authentic and not-conventional culinary experience to my guests
To make your holiday into an unforgettable experience I searched for and found true authentic experiences
Live a full immersion experience into the local culture and into unconventional destinations...
...to be a temporary citizen and not only a tourist
Don't waste time
Ask me about special dinners, cooking classes, wine tours, truffle hunting and much more
I can't wait to meet you!
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Vocabolo Roteto 144, 06010, Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, Italy
- +39 333 302 1865
- info@yourholidaysinumbria.com
- yourholidaysinumbria.com
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Amazing private catering experience
Amazing private catering experience! Thank you Daniela for cooking for our group of friends as we celebrated our wedding anniversary. I'd recommend Daniela to anyone who wants fantastic local food, served in the privacy of your (rented) villa. Everything was effortless and after cooking a lot (!) of scrummy food, Daniella left everything spotlessly clean and even gave some cooking tips (freezing my fresh ravioli was a game changer!). It was a real treat to have a private chef but it was worth it. Thanks Daniela, hope to come back soon.
Daniela was absolutely amazing
Daniela was absolutely amazing! She helped make our trip to Italy unforgettable by arranging two fantastic wine tours for my wife and me, as well as an incredible hot air balloon ride. Every detail was handled professionally, and the experiences exceeded our expectations.
Daniela was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the planning process completely stress-free. Her recommendations were excellent, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about ensuring we had a memorable experience.
I would highly recommend Daniela to anyone planning a trip to Italy. Her expertise, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service made all the difference. Thank you, Daniela, for helping create such wonderful memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Daniela is the BEST
The company led by Daniela has developed a very customer service organization that follows through with support and ideas. Anything you need or would like to see are accommodated at a high level. Her organization and support greatly enhanced our anniversary experience.
We enjoyed Daniela’s meals
We enjoyed Daniela’s meals, but we really enjoyed her cooking class. She was such fun & had so many suggestions.
Good meals & fun class
We met Daniella on a recent trip to Italy. She prepared two meals for us and the Taste of the Countryside was particularly good. She gave our group a cooking class that was both informative and fun. Our experience with Daniella was excellent!
June 2026
From the moment we arrived, Daniela made us feel at home. We had two different meals prepared for us, and many of us participated in the cooking class. Each time the meals were memorable, but what was even more memorable was Daniela's kindness, and her above and beyond helpful attitude.
How to have a perfect experience in Umbria
Daniela made our experience in Umbria a perfect 10. We have been once before, and loved it, but how wonderful it was to be in such warm, knowledgeable and caring hands. She and her husband each cooked delicious meals for us with menus we decided together but with their expert skills and the best local ingredients. What a treat! We also benefitted from her wonderful wine selections. Daniela also helped us plan our days, booking a really fun visit to a sheep dairy and pig farm (complete with a cheese making demonstration and samples of the various cheeses and hams) and to a wonderful boutique winery. She is incredibly knowledgeable and highly flexible and adaptable to whatever your style and needs are. Five stars!
Daniela is incredible!
Daniela and her husband are amazing! They truly love what they do and treat everyone like family! We met her 10 years ago and when we came back, we knew we wanted to work with her again! This time we had two dinners prepared by her as well as an additional cooking class. It was all fantastic and we would highly recommend working with her!
We absolutely LOVED having Danelia cook…
We absolutely LOVED having Daniela cook for us during vacation. We booked her services for three nights and could have done more. She is very professional and incredibly kind. We are “foodies” and enjoyed conversations with her about ingredients, process and recipes. She is very passionate about her work, and we absolutely loved having her and her husband as part of our vacation experience. Highly recommend!!!
I have so many wonderful things to say…
I have so many wonderful things to say about Daniela. Daniela became my contact months before our trip started. Not only did she cook the most delicious meal for my 50th birthday, she helped with rental cars and transport as well. She truly was my lifeline. I appreciate everything she has done for my family to make our Italian vacation a wonderful experience.
If you are considering using Your Holidays in Umbria, you will not be disappointed.
Daniela prepared a wonderful dinner in celebration of my 40th anniversary.
Daniela prepared a wonderful dinner in celebration of my 40th anniversary. Everything was delicious and her nice company did the evening even more delightful. I strongly recommend the service!
Lovely People, Lovely Food, Lovely Memories
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Daniella made our Umbria experience truly unforgettable. She thoughtfully coordinated so many incredible adventures—from winery tours and tastings, to a private evening spa and massage, to an unforgettable in-home cooking class. What truly set her apart was her creativity and care in planning and organizing our adventures, including working around my many food allergies—I never felt limited and didn’t miss a thing.
Daniella and her wonderful chef-husband, Saverio, went above and beyond to support my wish to learn how to make *Sugo di Cinghiale*, even though it required extra planning and effort on their part. We learned several new recipes that were not only incredibly delicious, but also easy to recreate at home.
Lovely people, lovely time, lovely memories. We couldn’t recommend Daniella and Saverio more—and we will absolutely be repeat customers! 🍷🍝✨
Outstanding cuisine
Daniela and Saverio gave us the most perfect meal - absolutely delicious food, served with serenity and warmth, it became the highlight of the trip, thank you.
Amazing Private Chef Experience
We had an amazing experience with our private chef during our holiday. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish prepared to perfection. Everything was professional yet warm, and the attention to detail was remarkable. The service was attentive and caring, which made every meal feel truly special. Highly recommended!
Daniela and Saverio where great!
Daniela and Saverio where great!! Wonderful experience and super service with great food!! Highly recommend😎👌
All the best
Robert
Unforgettable Experience with Chef Daniela – Absolutely Recommended!
We stayed in Umbria with two families and had the pleasure of having Daniela and her team as our private chef for one week. The service was absolutely outstanding – professional, warm, and attentive. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, the dishes varied and full of flavor, and every meal was a delight. Simply amazing! It turned our holiday into an unforgettable experience. Truly a must-try and highly recommended!
Highly recommended experience!
Daniela was wonderful. She provided hands on making a complete pasta dinner with sauce. All five of us were involved including our 9 year old grandson. Truly a wonderful experience. Daniela is friendly, organized and just an overall joy to be around.
Absolutely wonderful experience
Absolutely wonderful experience! Our family rented a villa in Umbria, and Daniela came to our house and gave us the most wonderful pasta cooking lesson. Our entire family, especially our nine-year-old grandson, enjoyed this immensely. And Daniela could not have been more friendly, warm and kind throughout the evening. I whole-heartedly and unreservedly recommend Daniela for whatever your cuisine needs may be, and I truly hope we see her again ourselves.
Unforgettable Umbria Stay — Delicious Food & Warm Hospitality
Daniela was an amazing host for our visit in Umbria! She and her team were not only excellent chefs, but also kind people who made our family's vacation an incredible lifetime memory. Family pizza night at the villa's wood-fired pizza oven was particularly memorable and fun, as were our breakfast buffets and desserts (including panna cotta & chocolate lava cake!!). I definitely recommend Your Holidays in Umbria, and certainly plan to pass them on to other friends and family too.
Amazing
Amazing. Daniela cooked for us over several nights of our week in Umbria. Each meal was so good. And there were plenty of leftovers. She was friendly, flexible and an amazing chef. You will not regret the decision to "stay in" and have her and her team cook for you. Those were my favorite meals during our week stay. She also arranged a wine tour that was divine. We had a cooking class with her that was really fun and made it seem possible to make our own pasta! I highly recommend Daniela and her team.
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