let’s open a bottle of vino and get cooking
(...and eating!)
Private dining experiences and custom cooking classes perfect for creating those “remember that time when…” memories at your celebration
A taste of la dolce vita
We’ll customize your experience together, but here are a few ideas to get your mouth watering!
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“Dine like an Italian” with local, Italian-inspired food in this 4-course culinary experience.
Everything is made from scratch, and you can interact with our chef in the kitchen. Menus are custom and based on your preferences, allergies, or restrictions. We include some appetizers and chef bites, two main dishes, and a signature dessert.
You can upgrade with a delicious wine pairing, too!
Format: private dinner or a cooking class — you choose!
Location: our venue or yours
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Pull out all the stops for your next dining experience with friends or family, with this adventurous Chef Table Omakase-style dinner.
Our chefs will get creative in preparing a custom 6-course menu made from scratch for you. Our sommelier and mixologist will plan six drink experiences perfectly paired with your dinner. The menu is custom, designed around your preferences, allergies, or restrictions.
Format: private dinner for 6+ guests
Location: our venue or yours
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This experience is designed for groups who want to interact more casually instead of a formal sit-down dinner.
You will enjoy a variety of small plates served buffet/family style, dish by dish. Wine and other drinks are available upon request.
Format: private, buffet-style dining
Location: our venue or yours
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This experience is all about wines and their taste, color, aromas… and much more.
Our sommelier will lead you on a thematic tasting by country, grape, variety, or style. Of course, there’s always food! Our chef will serve two delicious gourmet chef bites during this experience.
Choose your wine adventure:
Italian wine tasting
Latin America wine tasting/Mexican wine tasting
New World vs. Old World tasting
Cabernet Sauvignon wine tasting
Rose’ all-day wine tasting
Off-the-beaten-path wine tasting (discover wine from unusual countries like Morocco, Israel, Georgia, Serbia, etc.)
Format: private wine tasting
Location: our venue or yours
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This is the ultimate culinary experience for couples. A one-of-a-kind dinner created around you two with all ingredients hand-picked by our chef.
The experience is interactive, but at the same time, you will have time alone to spend with your loved one. Wine and other beverages are included!
Format: private dinner or a cooking class — you choose!
Location: our venue or yours
“We had such a lovely night with Cucina Migrante! Their home is warm and welcoming with plenty of room. Francesco was sweet and the food was amazing; he encouraged us to follow our intuition (even if it meant we made mistakes) and taught us along the way. We had a fabulous dinner and absolutely would recommend to our friends. Thank you!”
- Mackenzie Baird
All Cucina Migrante experiences can be customized for…
→ Family reunions
→ Birthday parties
→ Anniversary parties
→ Graduation parties
→ Bachelorettes / Bachelor parties
→ Intimate weddings
→ “Just because” celebrations with friends and family
...and any celebration under the sun!
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Sì, totalmente. We can accommodate any restrictions, preferences, or allergies (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, etc.)
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If you’d like! Drinks (including wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages) can be included in your booking.
You can also upgrade the experience with our exclusive wine tastings
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It's simple! Here's our process:
We confirm availability and provide an overview via email.
We send an invoice with an estimate.
You pay a small deposit to secure the date.
We finalize location and menu details.
Five days before: confirm final guest count so we can adjust the invoice, confirm all allergies/restrictions and menu.
The final payment can be handled after the event.
Pronto! You're all set for your Cucina Migrante experience!
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We can create pop-up Italian/Sicilian/Mediterranean food and wine experiences at your event!
We love to make food from scratch and entertain your guests with our cooking so don't think of us as a “'traditional off-site catering company.”
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We ask that you have at least 6 guests in attendance for private events. If you want to host a smaller party, please contact us; just note that there’s a minimum fee of $750.
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We’re glad you asked, amico!
1. Our commitment to quality using premium ingredients (local or imported from Europe) and fresh ones from local farmers and vendors.
2. Uniquely designed around you. In fact, each event is created listening to your needs and vision. The menu is a unique journey of flavors designed around your allergies, dietary restrictions, and possibly food desires.
3. Food storytelling. Culinary storytelling transforms our dinners and cooking classes into chapters of a greater narrative. You will enjoy a fusion of language, flavors, and visuals in the form of a comprehensive experience. Your guests will leave with many memories and stories to share.
Buon appetito!
Dig into our FAQs
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Sì, certo! That’s the beauty of our process — nothing is, how you say, “off the shelf.” We’ll collaborate with you to plan the perfect menu.
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Sì! We would not dare to torture you with breathing in the mouth-watering smells of the meal and not invite you to stay to enjoy it!
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Our experiences are all about meaningful conversations and human connections — and of course delicious food. You will interact with our chefs during the cooking process, as they tell you the story of ingredients and dishes. And at the end, you will sit down to enjoy fresh food with our unique Italian and Sicilian twist.
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We are based in San Diego, and proudly serve the San Diego, North County, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the desert cities.
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Sì, we can travel to you! We have a small travel fee depending on the distance.
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The investment varies from $130 - $300 per person, depending on the experience you choose.
“A group of us found this hidden gem! We were a group of 5 coworkers with our spouses. We had such an amazing experience! The atmosphere was great. The food was delicious and homemade. It felt like we were visiting a home in Italy! Adisa and Francesco were very warm, generous and inviting! We can't wait to visit them again!”
- Fadi Nicolas
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