Cannes · Saint-Tropez · Monaco
Villa Dinner · Intimate
A restaurant evening — in your villa, for your guests
- 2–12 guests
- 3 or 5-course tasting menu
- Market sourcing · Wine pairing
✦ Private Chef · French Riviera ✦
Private Chef French Riviera
Michelin-trained private chefs for villa dining, event catering, and extended placements on the Côte d'Azur.
A private chef transforms a villa into a restaurant — one with a single table, no other guests, and a menu written entirely for you. Opera Prestige places Michelin-trained private chefs across the French Riviera for day engagements, week-long placements, and event catering from intimate dinners to fifty-guest villa celebrations.
Our chef network includes former sous-chefs from La Palme d’Or, Le Louis XV, and La Vague d’Or — professionals who bring genuine culinary craft to private homes rather than institutional kitchens. Market visits, tailored menus, wine pairing suggestions, and kitchen briefings are standard.
Whether you want a Provençal feast on a Saint-Tropez terrace, a Mediterranean tasting menu in your Cannes villa, or a catered private event at a Cap d’Antibes estate, we place the right chef for your occasion, style, and dietary requirements.
✦ Chef Experiences ✦
Private Dining Experiences
Three ways to experience a private chef on the French Riviera.
All Riviera Destinations
Week-Long Chef Placement
Your chef, your villa, your week — breakfast through dinner
- Full villa catering
- Daily market shopping
- 7-day personalised menus
Villa or Yacht Events
Event Catering · Large Format
Full event catering for private celebrations
- 20–80 guests
- Canapés · Buffet · Plated dinner
- Sommelier & service team
✦ Schedule ✦
A Private Chef Day — What to Expect
From market to table, a private chef engagement is a full experience.
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Provençal Market Sourcing
Your chef visits the market — Forville in Cannes, Cours Saleya in Nice, or the port market in Saint-Tropez — selecting ingredients at peak quality. Clients are welcome to join. -
Kitchen Setup & Mise en Place
The chef arrives at your villa kitchen 3–4 hours before service to prepare sauces, pastry, and components — no shortcuts, no pre-made elements. -
Your Private Dining Experience
Service begins. From canapés to dessert, each course is finished and plated in your kitchen. The chef is present throughout — adapting pace to your preference. -
Clean Kitchen — No Trace
Your chef cleans and restores the kitchen before departure. You finish your evening with no washing up, no mess, and a very satisfied table. -
Tomorrow's Menu
For week-long placements, the chef discusses tomorrow's preferences and plans market sourcing accordingly. The experience evolves with you each day.
✦ Inclusions ✦
What's Included in Your Private Chef Service
All private chef engagements with Opera Prestige include the following as standard.
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Michelin-trained chef All chefs have professional kitchen backgrounds in recognised establishments.
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Market sourcing Fresh ingredient procurement at Riviera morning markets included in the day rate.
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Bespoke menu consultation Prior menu discussion tailored to preferences, dietary needs, and occasion.
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Full dinner service From canapés to mignardises — complete service in your villa dining room.
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Kitchen cleaned post-service Chef leaves the kitchen spotless before departure — standard on all engagements.
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Wine pairing recommendations Suggested wine pairings for each course — sourcing assistance available on request.
✦ Our Commitment ✦
Why Choose a Private Chef from Opera Prestige
Our chefs are not agency referrals. They are hand-selected professionals whom we know personally and have worked with across multiple seasons.
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Michelin Pedigree
Former sous-chefs from France's finest restaurants bring genuine craft to private villa kitchens.
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Market-Fresh Daily
Your chef shops at Riviera markets each morning — your menu is built on what is exceptional today.
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Dietary Expertise
Coeliac, halal, vegan, and complex allergy requirements handled with skill and creativity.
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Event Catering
From intimate dinners to 80-guest villa events — the same chef, the same quality, scaled to occasion.
✦ Planning ✦
Private Chef — Riviera Dining Seasons
Summer
Al Fresco Dining Season
June through September is the peak private chef season. Terrace dinners under the stars, rosé from Provence, and produce at its finest.
Spring
Artichoke & Truffle Season
April and May bring spring truffles, Provençal vegetables, and local lamb — some of the finest ingredients of the year.
Events
Event Catering Year-Round
Private events, Christmas villa gatherings, and corporate entertaining are arranged year-round. Contact us for any season.
✦ FAQ ✦
Private Chef Riviera — FAQ
A private chef evening engagement (market, preparation, dinner service, kitchen clean) typically costs from €250 per person for a 3-course dinner, or from €350 per person for a 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing. Week-long placements start from €3,500 for full-day catering. Prices vary by chef seniority and event complexity.
Yes — we regularly place private chefs aboard charter yachts for day cruises and extended voyages. Galley cooking requires the right chef — our team selects professionals with offshore experience and knowledge of provisioning under passage.
For summer evenings (July–August), we recommend 2–4 weeks’ advance notice for standard engagements. The most sought-after chefs in our network book out quickly in peak season. Week-long placements and large event catering should be arranged 4–8 weeks ahead.
Yes — all dietary requirements are discussed during the pre-engagement menu consultation. Coeliac, halal, vegan, nut allergies, and complex multi-guest requirements are handled with skill by our chef roster. We flag dietary needs before chef assignment to ensure the best match.
Wine pairing recommendations are included as standard. For a dedicated sommelier to be present during service — selecting, opening, and pouring wines from your cellar or our sourced selection — this can be arranged at an additional fee. Contact us to discuss.
✦ Let's Talk ✦
Book Your Private Chef Experience
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