Campania · Italy · Worldwide

The Acta Projects

Food without borders. Experiences without rules. Stories worth sharing.

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No unnecessary rules, no creative limits, and no fear of challenging conventions. Just honest food, bold ideas and the people who bring them to life.

— Our Philosophy

What We Do

Four pillars, one table

A culinary collective built around people, places and the courage to cook differently.

01

Private Chef Experiences

Bespoke menus cooked in your home, villa or venue — from intimate dinners to celebrations.

02

Culinary Collaborations

Pop-ups, residencies and partnerships with brands, producers and fellow chefs.

03

Stories, People & Places

Every dish carries a story — of the land, the producer and the people around the table.

04

Culinary Creativity & Projects

Experimental concepts, events and creative projects that push food beyond the plate.

The Acta Projects
The Founders

Two chefs, no borders

The Acta Projects was born from a shared belief that great food has no nationality. Rooted in Campania and open to the world, we cook with curiosity, respect for ingredients and a refusal to follow the rules for their own sake.

Luigi Annunziata

Chef · Co-Founder

Stacey Etale

Chef · Co-Founder
Wine Tasting Experience

Taste Campania, glass by glass

An intimate guided tasting of the region's finest wines, paired with handcrafted bites from our kitchen. Stories of volcanic soils, ancient grapes and the families behind every bottle.

  • ICurated selection of local Campanian wines
  • IIPaired with chef-made tasting bites
  • IIISmall groups, relaxed and personal
  • IVHosted by the chefs of The Acta Projects
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Contact

Let's create something

Based in Campania, available across Italy and worldwide. Tell us about your event, your guests and your ideas.

Reserve Your Experience

Expect the Unexpected.

About Us

Welcome to Our Kitchen

Partners in life, business, and culinary mastery.

We are Chef Luigi Annunziata and Chef Stacey Etale—partners in life, business, and culinary mastery. Driven by a shared vision of borderless gastronomy, we combine high-level international fine dining technique with creative storytelling to craft bespoke culinary experiences anywhere in the world.

With no geographic boundaries to our work, we bring exclusive private chef dining, luxury events, high-end pastry, and tailored hospitality consulting directly to discerning clients, private estates, superyachts, and boutique venues globally.

Chef Luigi Annunziata

Co-Founder & Executive Chef

With over 16 years of international fine dining and hospitality management experience across 10 countries and many restaurants — including the legendary L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in New York City and the exclusive Cheesery Gstaad and the Gstaad Yacht Club in Gstaad, Switzerland — Chef Luigi brings an avant-garde approach to modern gastronomy.

Holding a double degree in Culinary Arts and International Hospitality Management from the Culinary Arts Academy and César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland, his philosophy merges precise classical techniques with modernist ingredient transformations, interactive concept design, and international fusion flavor profiles.

“For me, cooking is an evolving dialogue between heritage techniques and modern curiosity — a way to challenge perceptions while honoring pure flavor.”

Chef Stacey Etale

Co-Founder, Executive Pastry Chef & Culinary Director

Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Chef Stacey is an accomplished Executive Pastry Chef and founder of The Sweet Lab, a high-end boutique brand celebrated for refined patisserie and artisanal dessert concepts. Like Luigi, Stacey holds a double degree in Culinary Arts and International Hospitality Management from the Culinary Arts Academy and César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland.

Her international background includes pivotal roles at renowned Michelin-starred and fine-dining establishments in New York City — including Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's abc kitchen, abcV, and Cocina 3 — as well as the prestigious Hôtel Parc des Eaux-Vives in Geneva, Switzerland. Combining vibrant cross-cultural inspiration with sharp operational management and world-class pastry mastery, Stacey ensures every menu finishes with unforgettable artistry and balance.

“Dining should feel personal and memorable. Every dish and dessert is designed to evoke emotion, bridge cultures, and celebrate the art of genuine hospitality.”
What We Offer

The Experience

Together, our combined background allows us to deliver a completely tailored, top-tier culinary product with zero limits on location.

01

Bespoke Private Chef Services

Multi-course tasting menus, private villa dining, luxury retreat catering, and high-end residential culinary management tailored strictly to your dietary preferences and vision.

02

Superyacht & Luxury Transport Services

Exclusive private chef coverage and high-level menu provisioning for superyachts, private charters, and international itineraries.

03

Artisanal Pastry & Dessert Design

High-end dessert programs, bespoke celebration cakes, interactive dessert stations, and custom patisserie conceptualized by Chef Stacey and The Sweet Lab.

04

Concept Development & Hospitality Consulting

Menu engineering, kitchen operational workflows, staff training, and concept design for high-end restaurants, private clubs, and luxury hospitality brands.

Work With Us

Anywhere in the world

Private Chef Experiences

A Michelin moment, at home

Bespoke menus designed around you, cooked in your home, villa or venue across Campania, Italy and worldwide.

Experiences

Tailored to every occasion

Intimate Dinners

Multi-course tasting menus for couples, families and close friends, served at your table.

  • Seasonal tasting menu
  • Wine pairing on request
  • Full service & clean-up

Villa & Holiday Stays

Daily or weekly chef service for villas and holiday homes along the Amalfi Coast and beyond.

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Local market sourcing
  • Dietary needs welcome

Celebrations & Events

Birthdays, anniversaries and private events with menus built around your story.

  • Canapés to banquets
  • Custom themed menus
  • Staffing coordinated

Cooking Experiences

Hands-on sessions where you cook alongside the chefs and learn the secrets of Italian cuisine.

  • Pasta & regional classics
  • Groups & corporate
  • Dinner to finish
How It Works

From first message to last bite

Get in touch

Share your date, location, guests and any ideas.

Design the menu

We craft a bespoke proposal around your tastes.

We cook

We arrive, cook and serve — you simply enjoy.

Leave it to us

Your kitchen is left spotless. Only memories remain.

Book Your Chef

Ready to reserve?

The Sweet Lab

Where pastry becomes art

The pastry studio of The Acta Projects — hands-on masterclasses and bespoke creations for life's sweetest moments.

Make Your Own

Pastry Masterclass

Step into the lab and learn to create refined desserts from scratch, guided step by step by our pastry chefs.

  • Private or small-group sessions
  • Classic Italian & modern pastry
  • Take your creations home
  • Perfect as a gift or team event
Book a Masterclass
Bespoke Creations

Wedding Inquiry

Wedding cakes, dessert tables and sweet favours designed around your day, your palette and your story.

  • Custom wedding cakes
  • Dessert tables & sweet buffets
  • Tasting consultation
  • Destination weddings welcome
Send Wedding Inquiry
Follow The Lab

@_the.sweet.lab_

Fresh creations, behind-the-scenes and upcoming masterclass dates on Instagram.