Who We Are
Locals Food Crew was founded by three friends.
Chef Jacopo Celletti, who cooks with precision and genuine care for the craft.
Giulio and Daniele, who turned a shared passion for food and company into something real.
The word crew is not a branding choice. It means something to us. It means that whoever sits at our table becomes part of something, not an audience watching a performance. There is no distance between us and the people who join our experiences. There is a table, there is food, and there is what we have to share.
We operate from Terrazza Trionfale at Via Trionfale 132 in Prati, five minutes from the Vatican Museums, running three culinary experiences: a hands-on Roman cooking class, a fresh pasta making class from scratch, and a private rooftop dinner with an exclusive Italian menu prepared by Chef Jacopo Celletti.
Our Philosophy
We do not sell food. We offer something you carry with you after the last course, something that stays past the meal. An experience built around the senses and around memory.
We do not sell a product. We share what we know, what we love, and what we live with every day. The most authentic thing we can give you is exactly this: no shortcuts, no filters, and no simplified versions of Roman cuisine designed to be easier to explain to visitors.
Simplicity and directness are what Locals Food Crew is made of.
Rome
Our City, Your Table
We are Roman. We grew up with the rooflines and evening light of this city, with the noise of the markets early in the morning, with the particular way Rome operates between formality and warmth.
Locals Food Crew is a piece of Rome. Not the postcard version, but the real one: direct, generous, and solar in the way that only cities built on centuries of daily life can be.
When you come to us, we hand you the keys to our city. The terrace, the recipes, the table are yours for the duration of your experience.
Chef Jacopo Celletti
Chef Jacopo Celletti is the person behind every experience Locals Food Crew runs. He cooks the private dinners, teaches the cooking classes, and guides the pasta sessions from the welcome Spritz through to dessert.
He has been working with traditional Roman cuisine professionally for over a decade. Amatriciana without onion. Carbonara without cream. Pasta dough made correctly, rested before it is shaped, worked with the right pressure. These are not opinions or stylistic preferences. They are the result of years of cooking the same recipes the same way they have always been made in Roman kitchens.
His approach to the classes is direct: every participant cooks at their own station, every step is explained clearly, and the goal is that you understand why the recipe works, not just how to follow it once.
Chef Jacopo teaches in English, Italian, and Spanish.
The Terrace - Terrazza Trionfale
Terrazza Trionfale at Via Trionfale 132 is the fixed setting for everything Locals Food Crew does. It is a private rooftop in the Prati neighborhood with unobstructed views west toward St. Peter’s Basilica. It is not a shared event space and it is not a restaurant. It is used exclusively for our experiences.
The terrace is covered with a pergola and string lights for evening sessions. It has a full outdoor cooking station for the classes and a dining area where every session ends with a sit-down meal. Elevator access is available from street level.
The Vatican Museums entrance is a five-minute walk from the address. The Ottaviano metro stop on Line A is ten minutes south on foot.
In the event of rain, an elegant indoor space at the same address is available. No experience is cancelled due to weather.
Our Experiences
All experiences run from April through October.
Dietary requirements accommodated with 24 hours notice. Every experience is guided in English, Italian, and Spanish.
Roman Cooking Class
Hands-on class covering Supplì, traditional Roman pasta sauces, and tiramisù. Taught by Chef Jacopo Celletti. 2.5 hours. From €65.
Fresh Pasta Making Class
Make fettuccine or tagliatelle from scratch with a seasonal sauce. 2.5 hours. From €70.
Private Rooftop Dinner
Full traditional Roman dinner prepared by Chef Jacopo Celletti on the exclusive terrace. 2 hours. From €40.
Group Bookings and Private Events
Local Food Crew runs private buyouts of the entire terrace for larger groups, corporate events, celebrations, and custom private dinners. These are arranged directly with the team and are not available through standard online booking.
Contact us for group dinners, corporate team experiences in Rome, private events, and custom format requests.
The terrace location is fixed. You are not booking a vague experience that moves to a different venue. You are booking a specific address, a specific chef, and a specific view of the Vatican.
Every class and dinner is guided in English, Italian, or Spanish. No translation gaps during a recipe instruction. No confusion mid-class.
Dietary requirements are handled directly at the time of booking. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free adaptations are confirmed when you notify Locals Food Crew at least 24 hours before your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Locals Food Crew was founded by three friends: Chef Jacopo Celletti, Giulio, and Daniele. The company is based in Rome and operates from Terrazza Trionfale at Via Trionfale 132, Prati.
Chef Jacopo Celletti leads every cooking class, pasta session, and private dinner personally. He is present for every experience from start to finish.
All experiences are held at Terrazza Trionfale, Via Trionfale 132, 00136 Roma. The address is in the Prati neighborhood, five minutes from the Vatican Museums main entrance.
All experiences are guided in English, Italian, and Spanish.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests are accommodated with at least 24 hours notice before the experience.
A 100% cancellation fee applies to bookings cancelled within 2 days of the scheduled experience for the cooking and pasta classes, and within 3 days for the private dinner.
Yes. Elevator access is available inside the building at Via Trionfale 132.
Yes. Contact Local Food Crew directly for full private buyouts, corporate events, and custom group dinners.
Local Food Crew is expanding its offering to include food tours and market tours in Rome and the Lazio region. Contact us directly for current availability.
Book Your Rome Food Experience Directly
Every booking made on this website goes directly to Locals Food Crew. Experiences are available from April through October. Group size is intentionally kept small. Chef Jacopo leads each session personally.
