Chef Paolo Bertucci offers professional culinary training for private households, luxury villas, and UHNW families across Marbella, Sotogrande, and the Costa del Sol. Whether you are a family office looking to raise standards for resident staff, or a principal seeking discreet one-to-one tuition during your villa stay, each programme is designed around your home, your team, and your lifestyle.
Household Staff Culinary Training — Marbella & Costa del Sol
A practical, standards-driven training service for resident chefs, cooks, nannies, and domestic staff who prepare food—ideal for full-time households and seasonal villa operations.
What we improve
- Kitchen standards & SOPs: hygiene, mise en place, storage, labelling, service flow
- Menu systems for daily life: rotating weekly menus, family-style meals, entertaining formats
- Healthy luxury cuisine: Mediterranean foundation with modern techniques and lighter execution
- Dietary requirements handled professionally: allergies/intolerances, low-inflammatory, low-sodium, performance-oriented requests
- Consistency & speed: organisation, batch prep, sauces/bases, timing, plating for home service
- Procurement & supplier approach: quality control, seasonality, cost awareness without compromising standards
Formats available
- On-site training (1–5 days) at the residence/villa
- Seasonal onboarding for new staff before the principals arrive
- Standards reset after staff changes or service issues
- Ongoing monthly coaching to maintain performance and introduce new menus
Deliverables (optional, recommended)
- Custom SOP pack (checklists, storage system, cleaning routines)
- A tailored menu playbook (breakfast/lunch/dinner options + entertaining templates)
- Core recipes & prep sheets aligned to your equipment and time constraints
Discreet, efficient, and aligned with the expectations of UHNW households and the operational needs of agencies and family offices.
Private Cooking Classes Marbella — One-to-One Tuition
For principals and guests who want a high-end, private learning experience—focused on healthy cooking that is realistic for home life, but elevated in flavour and technique.
Your tuition can focus on
- Healthy Mediterranean staples, refined
- High-protein / performance dining
- Plant-forward and vegetarian cuisine (luxury approach)
- Asian-inspired healthy dishes (clean, modern, not heavy)
- Entertaining at home: timing, menu building, plating, wine-friendly pairings
How it works
- Conducted privately in your home or holiday villa
- Tailored lesson plan based on your skill level and preferences
- We cook together, then enjoy the meal in a relaxed setting
- Optional: a follow-up PDF with recipes, shopping list, and key techniques
Culinary Training Enquiries — Marbella & Sotogrande
To arrange culinary training in Marbella or Sotogrande, share your dates, location, training type, and number of participants. Paolo will respond with a tailored proposal.
Private Chef Marbella & Sotogrande 