A Private Dining Experience at Your Villa in Provence
Enjoy a private dining experience at your villa in Provence, with a menu prepared and served personally by Chef Clément.
From sourcing the ingredients to preparing each dish, plating and table service, everything is taken care of so that you can simply enjoy the moment with your family and friends.
Whether you are planning a relaxed dinner after a day exploring Provence, celebrating a special occasion or simply making the most of your villa, your private chef experience is planned around your group, your location and the way you would like to enjoy the meal.
A private chef allows you to enjoy a restaurant-style meal without leaving the comfort and privacy of your villa or holiday rental.
Before your stay, Chef Clément will help you select a menu according to your preferences, the season and any dietary requirements within the group. The ingredients are sourced in advance and part of the preparation is completed beforehand, allowing the service at your villa to remain discreet and relaxed.
On the day of your experience, Chef Clément generally arrives around 1 to 2 hours before the meal, depending on the menu and the size of your group. The final preparations and cooking take place in your kitchen before each course is plated and served at the table.
Once the meal is complete, the kitchen and working areas used during the service are cleaned and left tidy.
A private dining experience prepared and served in the comfort of your villa in Provence.
Relax and enjoy your evening while Chef Clément cooks, serves and takes care of every detail.
A Menu Tailored to Your Group
Your menu is selected in advance, allowing the experience to be adapted to your tastes while taking into account seasonal ingredients, allergies and dietary requirements.
A typical private chef menu includes a starter, main course and dessert, with dishes inspired by French and Provençal cuisine as well as Chef Clément’s Mediterranean influences.
Rather than offering a fixed restaurant menu, a selection of dishes is available for you to compose your meal. If you have particular preferences or would like to discuss something different, these can be considered when planning your experience.
Dietary requirements should always be mentioned when submitting your request so that suitable adaptations can be discussed before the menu is confirmed.
Enjoy the Evening Without Leaving Your Villa
One of the pleasures of renting a villa in Provence is having a place where everyone can spend time together. A private chef allows you to enjoy that setting for dinner rather than organising transport, choosing a restaurant or asking someone in the group to take care of the meal.
You might spend the afternoon visiting villages in the Luberon, exploring Aix-en-Provence, tasting wine or simply relaxing by the pool. When you return — or when aperitif begins on the terrace — dinner can be prepared in the kitchen while the evening continues at your own pace.
This format works particularly well for couples, families and groups of friends, as well as birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions where everyone would rather remain together at the villa.
What Is Included in Your Private Chef Service
Your private chef experience includes the ingredients required for the selected menu, preparation before the service, cooking at your villa, plating, table service and cleaning of the kitchen areas used during the experience.
Chef Clément brings the ingredients and the essential cooking equipment required for the menu. Your villa or holiday rental should provide a suitable kitchen as well as the plates, cutlery and glassware required for your group.
Drinks and bread are not included in the standard service, allowing you to choose your own wines and beverages. Additional options can be arranged in advance, including food and wine pairings, champagne service, additional wines and mignardises.
Private Chef Services Across Provence
Chef Clément travels throughout Provence and to most destinations along the French Riviera, bringing the private chef experience directly to your villa, holiday rental or private home. Services are available from Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, the Alpilles, Avignon and Marseille to many destinations along the Mediterranean coast and French Riviera, including Saint-Tropez, Cannes and the surrounding areas.
Travel within the standard service area is included. For more distant locations, additional travel costs may apply depending on the address of your accommodation.
When sending your request, simply provide the town or address where you will be staying so that availability and any applicable travel costs can be confirmed.
Private Chef or Private Cooking Class?
Both experiences can take place at your villa, but the way you enjoy them is quite different.
With a private chef service, the cooking is taken care of for you. You are free to relax with your guests while Chef Clément prepares, plates and serves the meal.
With a private cooking class in Provence, preparing the meal becomes part of the experience. You cook alongside Chef Clément, discover the techniques behind each dish and then sit down together to enjoy what you have prepared.
If some members of your group would like to cook while others prefer to relax, a hybrid cooking class and private chef experience can also be arranged.
Not sure which experience would suit your group best? Read Private Cooking Class or Private Chef in Provence: Which Experience Is Right for Your Group?
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a private chef in Provence?
Does Chef Clément cook everything at the villa?
What does the villa need to provide?
Can allergies and dietary requirements be accommodated?
Are drinks included?
How many guests can attend?
For a traditional private chef dinner with individually plated courses and table service, Chef Clément can accommodate groups of up to 16 guests.
For larger gatherings of up to 25 guests, a more convivial format can be arranged, such as a giant paella prepared and served on site.
If you are planning a larger group, please include the number of guests when sending your request so that the most suitable format can be discussed.
Plan Your Private Chef Experience in Provence
If you are staying in Provence and would like to enjoy a private meal at your villa, send Chef Clément your preferred date, location, number of guests and any dietary requirements.
Each request is reviewed personally, and availability is confirmed according to your date, accommodation and selected experience.