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Andy LoRusso
The Singing Chef®
With thousands of performances, and over 30 years of experience, Andy LoRusso The Singing Chef®, uniquely blends food, song, and dance to bring people together in an unforgettable experience.
About Chef Andy
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Italian Roots
Growing up in an Italian neighborhood in New Jersey, with a rich Italian heritage that strongly shaped his outlook on food and family, Andy LoRusso spreads his message of love and happiness through his cooking and singing.
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Notable Collaborations
Andy has both cooked with, and for, many notable people over his career. Collaborating with top chefs around the world, and even cooking for Donny & Marie Osmond on their television variety show.
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Global Performer
Today, Chef Andy creates a one-of-a-kind event with his "A Trip to Italy" show. Entertaining and mesmerizing his audiences by weaving stories, anecdotes, and soulfully singing his way into their hearts with romantic Italian classics.
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Accomplished Author
With two books and two CDs under his belt, Chef Andy now enjoys taking his amazing show around the world to share his love of food and music globally.
A Unique Entertainment Experience
Beautiful Italian Songs
Andy weaves storytelling, anecdotes, and sings beautiful Italian songs while cooking up delicious traditional Italian dishes.
Delicious Italian Cuisine
His interactive show indulges the senses with sight, sound, delightful aromas, and music, keeping your audience entertained and engaged from start to finish.
Iconic Publication
Andy gained fame when he published his iconic book Sing & Cook Italian, which led to a full-time career traveling the world, performing his incredible singing & cooking show.
Global Experience
Thousands of happy people have sung along, tasted his amazing foods, and experienced the warmth of his Italian, Neapolitan, and Sicilian heritage.
Perfect For Your Next Event
Corporate Events
Impress clients and employees with a one-of-a-kind show that promotes teambuilding and cultural appreciation.
Casinos
Entertain your guests with a unique culinary performance that combines Italian cuisine with beautiful music.
Fundraisers
Create a memorable experience that will help drive donations while providing exceptional entertainment.
Large Gatherings
Ideal for any event where 100 or more people gather for food, fun and entertainment!
The Complete Show Experience
90-Minute Performance
A full 90 minute show with the very best of food and song. All of Andy's music is on DVD with beautiful images of some of the most loved places in Italy.
Audience Participation
The words to the songs Andy sings are also on the screen so that everyone can join in and sing along. Andy also invites a few of your clients and guests up on the stage with him to assemble one on the recipes.
Memorable Experience
Everyone goes away with a good feeling inside from the food and entertainment and can't help but sing 'That's Amore" all the way home.
How The Show Works
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Progressive Meal
After each food demonstration, the courses are presented in a progressive manner until the whole meal is served.
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Four Course Feast
The menu is a four course feast featuring authentic Italian cuisine.
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Culinary Collaboration
Andy works with your caterer and chef's to plan the all Italian menu.
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Wine Pairing
He will also suggest and work with the food and beverage team to pick a few wines that could go with the meal and truly compliment it if needed.
The Four Course Italian Feast
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First Course
Sweet Orange & Fennel Salad with a Sherry Wine Honey dressing over Baby Organic Arugula
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Second Course
Grandma's Italian Meatballs in The Singing Chef's Tomato Basil Sauce over Imported Spaghetti.
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Third Course
Chicken Scallopini with Seasonal Vegetables.
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Dessert
Nonna Graces Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce dusted with Powdered Sugar.
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Optional Plate
Sicilian Braciole Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Prosciutto, Garlic & herbs in The Singing Chef's Tomato Basil Sauce with Sautéed Rapini and Creamy Polenta
Technical Requirements
Sound System
A state of the art sound system with mixer.
Video Equipment
DVD with a switcher unit and a CD player for playback. All of Andy's music is on the DVD along with words to the songs he will sing. The images require at least one if not two drop down screens so that people can see the images, read the words, to the songs and sing along.
Technical Support
Technicians to work the AV. A follow spot if the show is in a large venue for a dinner show.
Audio Equipment
Andy will provide an E6i countryman wireless mike, with a Shure GLX-D4 2.4 GHz Wireless Receiver. The client will provide one (1) hand held wireless mike.
Stage Setup
A stage set up with a cooking area that would include two portable butane burners or electric induction burners. Suggested stage size 12ft x16ft and 20 inches high.
Tables & Equipment
One serpentine table for the cooking surface, raised at least 32 inches off of the riser. One 8 foot table behind the main cooking table to hold all the food and equipment for the show.
Camera Setup
At least one (1) if not two cameras to show what Andy is cooking on the stage. Three is the best.
Chef Assistant
One professionally trained chef assistant or culinary student to work with Andy on stage. This person will assist in the procurement of all the food, do all the prep and make sure that everything is ready.
Merchandise
A merchandise table for Andy's Cookbooks & CD's with one assistant to help with sales before and after the show.
Show Package Options:
Option 1:
4 Course Sit Down Dinner
A complete four-course Italian dinner experience featuring (Click to Expand)
  • Antipasti:
Meatballs & Pasta
  • Salad: (optional)
Sweet Fennel & Orange Salad of Baby Arugula, with Toasted Walnuts in a Honey Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Main Course:
Chicken Scaloppini in a Lemon, Butter, Caper, White Wine Reduction; Chicken Saltimbocca; or Bracioli in Red Sauce
  • Sides:
Creamy Polenta, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Julienne Vegetables, Broccoli Rape (Rapini)
  • Dessert:
Nona Grace's Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cake with Fresh Strawberries and Mint
Equipment Demo Requirements (Click to Expand)
Each demonstration requires specific equipment that will be provided by the venue:
  • Demo #1: Meatballs & Pasta
  • 2- Portable Butane burners
  • 2- 12” Saute pans
  • 4 cups of Tomato Basil Sauce
  • 6 Golf ball size already browned Meatballs
  • 2 metal tongs
  • 1 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese or 1- 4 ounce wedge
  • 1 Micro plane to grade cheese or Cheese grader
  • 2 dinner plates with par boiled pasta al dente either with Rigatoni or Linguine on them
  • 8 DEMO fresh basil leaves
  • Black pepper mill
  • Sea Salt in grinder or side dish
  • 2-forks
  • 2-table spoons
Fennel and Orange Salad with Walnuts and Sherry Vinaigrette​ (Optional)
  • A.)  1-large metal or glass bowl to mix dressing in
  • B.)  6-8-smalll glass bowls or ramekins for ingredients
  • C.)  1-medium whisk
  • D.)  1-black pepper mill
  • E.)  1-whole fennel
  • F.)  Kosher Salt
  • G.)  Creamy Polenta
  • H.)  Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • I.)  Seasonal Julienne Vegetables
  • J.)  Broccoli Rape (Rapini)
  • K.)  Nona Grace's Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cake with Fresh Strawberries and Mint
  • Demo #2: Chicken & Beef
Chicken Scaloppine with Garlic Mashed and Julienne Veggies Bracioli with Red Sauce over Creamy Polenta (optional)​
  • A.)  2-small butane burners (extra gas cans)
  • B.)  2-12 inch saute pans
  • C.)  1-cutting board
  • D.)  1-large black pepper mill
  • E.)  Kosher Salt
  • F.)  1/2 cup of Brandy or Liquor for flaming
  • G.)  2-Chicken Breasts or 2-Flank Steaks (if serving Brasioli)
  • H.)  Plastic wrap
  • I.)  1-meat mallet to pound Chicken or Flank Steak
  • J.)  Finished sides, i.e. Garlic Mashed, Julienne Veggies Polenta, Sauce
  • Demo #3: Ricotta Cake & Polenta
Ricotta Cake and Polenta (For Demo Only)
  • A.)  1-large metal or glass bowl to mix cake in
  • B.)  1-10" spring form pan
  • C.)  2-wooden spoons
  • D.)  1-rubber spatula
  • E.)  Medium or small glass bowls or Ramekins
  • F.)  6-eggs
  • G.)  Vanilla
  • H.)  1-cup sugar
  • I.)  1/2 cup flour
  • J.)  3-lbs RicottaVeggies Polenta, Sauce
  • K.)  1-cup chocolate chips
  • L.)  1-finished product
Polenta (For Demo Only)
  • A.)  1-Portable butane burner
  • B.)  1-4-cup saucepan with 1/2 water
  • C.)  Ramekins or glass bowls for ingredients
  • D.)  1-cup polenta
  • E.)  2-pats butter
  • F.)  1-clove garlic
  • G.)  1-bay leaf
  • H.)  1/2 cup milk
  • I.)  Black Pepper Mill
  • J.)  2-wooden spoons
  • K.)  1-finished product
Option 2:
7 Course Food & Wine Sampling
A more elaborate tasting experience featuring:
  • Antipasti:
Bruschetta of Gorgonzola Cheese & Red Roasted Peppers, Kalamata Olives Crostini of Caramelized Onions, Cracked Green Olives and Roasted Eggplant, Grilled Polenta with Goat Cheese and Grilled Shrimp
  • Soup:
Classic Pasta Fagioli Soup with Roasted Garlic Crostini Floats
  • Pasta:
Bellini's Pasta Norma (Rigatoni Pasta with Italian Eggplant, Red Onion, fresh Basil, Thyme, San Marzano Plum Tomatoes, Ricotta Salata, in a Red Wine Reduction)
  • Dessert:
Double Chocolate Espresso Almond Biscotti and Nona Graces Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cake with Fresh Strawberries and Mint Garnish
Equipment Demo Requirements (Click to Expand)
Each demonstration requires specific equipment that will be provided by the venue:
  • Demo #1 & 2: Bruchetta
Bruschetta with Gorgonzola, Kalamata Olives & Red Roasted Peppers Crostini of Caramelized Onions, Roasted Eggplant, and Cracked Green Olives
(Andy will make on stage)​
  • A.   Two 7 or 11 cup Food Processors
  • B.  2-Cutting Board
  • C.  1- Serrated Knife
  • D.  Technicians to work the AV.
  • E.  1-Chef Knife
  • F.  2-Wooden Spoons
  • G.  Black Pepper Mill
  • H.  2-Portable Butane Burners
  • I.  2-metal tongs
  • J.  2-10' or 12" sauté pans
  • Demo #3: Grilled Polenta Points
Grilled Polenta Points with Grilled Shrimp, Goat Cheese, Mint & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
(Caterers will pre-cook)​
  • A.   Grilled Polenta Points with Grilled Shrimp, Goat Cheese, Mint & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
  • Demo #4: Classic Pasta Fagioli
Classic Pasta Fagioli (Caterers will pre-cook)
  • A.  1-Portable Butane Burner
  • B.  1-4 to 8- Quart Pasta Pot for soup
  • C.  1-Bottle of Olive Oil
  • D.  2-Wooden Spoons
  • E.  Kosher or Sea Salt
  • F.  Black Pepper Mill
  • Demo #5: Bellini's Pasta Norma
Bellini's Pasta Norma (1 - lbs.) (Andy will make on stage)​
  • A.  2-Portable Butane Burner
  • B.  1-8 court Pasta Pot
  • C.  1-14" sauté pan
  • D.  Cutting Board
  • E.  Kosher or Sea Salt
  • F.  Black Pepper Mill
  • Demo #6: Ricotta Cheesecake & Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Ricotta Cheesecake & Double Chocolate Almond Biscotti
(Andy will assemble Ricotta Cake on Stage. Caterers will have finished product of both the Ricotta Cake and Chocolate Biscotti already done)​
  • A.  1 -10"inch spring form pan & Rubber Spatula
  • B.  12-small glass bowls for all the ingredients
  • C.  1-wire whisk-1--medium glass or metal bowl to mix all items in
  • D.  4 to 6 White presentation platters
Book The Singing Chef® Today!
Booking Contact:
Call us to discuss your unique event needs.
Phone: (805) 966-1192
Event Information:
Please include your venue details, guest count, and preferred date.
Early booking is recommended for holiday seasons and weekends.
Custom Experiences:
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Every show is tailored to your specific audience and event.