Welcome to Ciao Sicilia

At Ciao Sicilia, we take pride in bringing the Authentic Tastes of Sicily to your home, office or event.

Our Executive Chef Zachary Keefer, who developed a sense of enjoyment and joy in trying new recipes and colors. Even at a early age of 5, would bring plates of playdoh dishes or cups of bubble drinks to his mother.

When Chef attended college , he acquired a 4 year scholarship to Arizona State University to play baseball. With great ambition and drive to be his ultimate best. His plans and goals were at the time to be a professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres someday.

But that dream was cut short at 19 years of age, when he tore his rotator cuff in his left shoulder. With a dream ending injury and having no other dream then to play Professional ball.

He got off his bed, and thought I really need to go home to Seattle.

He arrived home to his hometown and one day walked by the Art Institute of Seattle.

First wanting to be a fashion designer, but after sampling and immersing in different programs they offered. The Art of Cooking and the love of it as a child, popped back up into his path of love and enjoyment for it. 

Chef Keefer is a amazing Chef and individual. As a classically trained Chef, you learn knowledge of cooking, tastes, plating etc. 

But real knowledge of the craft, isn't learned in a book or a slide presentation. It is learned hands on in the kitchen. 

From working with the Seattle Mariners, without pay for about 3 years,. He would tirelessly walk and take buses to get to work. Only working for food, and knowledge. 

To working on various cruise ships such as the Royal Caribbean, which travels through Louisiana, Tennessee, New Orleans. 

Working for American Cruise Lines, which services Europe, the UK, Italy and surrounding countries.  

Sailing and working 14 hour days being the Executive Chef, and being immersed with the Panama Canal & Australia. 

Chef Keefer takes pride in his dishes, putting care and love into every bite. 

Only using the best of ingredients that cater to any foodie.  

With classical training from Art Institute of Seattle and a extensive externship in Milan, Italy. Chef Keefer is dedicated to creating new and exciting flavor profiles that cater to every palate.

Let us take you to Italy , and show you around.

Making your tastebuds wonder in bewilderment, and enjoying every bite.