Amerigo Capria

Short bio

Chef Amerigo Capria is a celebrated Private Chef Florence known for his artistry with Mediterranean seafood. Based in Tuscany, he blends tradition and innovation into unforgettable dining moments.

Bio

Born in Tropea in 1979, Chef Amerigo Capria began his culinary journey at 16, working in holiday resorts across Calabria. After graduating, he expanded his horizons across Italy and abroad—Sardinia, Elba, the U.S., England, and France—where he refined his skills and deepened his knowledge of global cuisines.

Chef Amerigo’s career includes tenures with acclaimed establishments such as Enoteca Pinchiorri, La Tenda Rossa, and Nobu Armani. These experiences shaped his signature style: refined, elegant, and rooted in quality. Today, as a Private Chef Florence, he channels those years of excellence into bespoke dining experiences across Tuscany.

At just 26, he founded his own restaurant—Baccarossa—a 40-seat seafood-focused gem in Florence’s historic center. In its second year, it earned two red forks in the Michelin Guide, reflecting Chef Amerigo’s commitment to culinary mastery. His work as a Personal Chef Tuscany mirrors this same attention to detail, creativity, and respect for ingredients.

Chef Amerigo Capria also dedicates his time to education, offering cooking classes, show cooking, wine and cocktail pairings, and pizza workshops. As a Personal Chef Florence, he connects with clients on a personal level, curating menus that reflect their tastes while telling a story through food.

To Chef Amerigo, cooking is both a science and an art—one that never stops evolving. He finds inspiration in research, travel, and the people he meets. Whether serving an intimate dinner or hosting a culinary experience, this Personal Chef Tuscany combines professionalism with heartfelt hospitality.

Above all, Chef Amerigo Capria believes food is about creating joy. As a Private Chef Florence, he crafts dishes that nourish the body and delight the soul—each bite designed to evoke memory, emotion, and connection.