How far in advance should I book on the French Riviera?

For July and August, count on several weeks. Outside peak season we often find someone within days. Either way, we tell you straight away whether it is feasible.

Does the chef do the shopping?

Yes. Most of the chefs we place do their own market run. The food budget is set at the brief and stays separate from the chef's fee.

Can one chef cover several addresses during the same stay?

Yes, if the addresses are close and the timings allow it. We settle that at the brief.

What happens if the chef is unable to come?

We ensure continuity. That is the point of the agency: you have a contact, not a chef's phone number.

France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Private Chef French Riviera

Villas, yachts and private residences from Saint-Tropez to Monaco

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400+

Chefs in our network

< 6h

Response time

€3,500 — €8,000

From / week

April — October

Active season

Why Chefs Talents in French Riviera

The French Riviera concentrates the strongest demand for private chefs in Europe between May and September. The villas of Cap-Ferrat, the properties inland from Cannes, the apartments of Monaco and the houses around the gulf of Saint-Tropez all run on the same rhythm: short stays, tables that change every evening, and arrivals announced late.

We place chefs who already know this ground. They know where to shop in the morning, how to work in a villa kitchen that is not a restaurant kitchen, and how to hold several services a day without making noise.

The season is tight. Through July and August, good chefs are booked several weeks ahead. The earlier the request comes in, the wider the choice.

Indicative rates

€3,500 — €8,000

per week depending on number of guests and service level

Season

April — October (peak June–August)

Booking

Book early to access the best profiles during peak season

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Areas covered

Everywhere in French Riviera

Saint-Tropez and the gulf

Villas in Ramatuelle, Gassin and Grimaud. A season heavily concentrated on July and August.

Cannes and the Estérel

Villas on the hills, apartments on the Croisette, convention periods.

Antibes and the Cap

Properties on Cap d'Antibes and residences in Juan-les-Pins.

Nice and Villefranche

Town apartments and villas on the Villefranche hillsides.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Family properties, longer stays, a high expectation of discretion.

Monaco and Roquebrune

Year-round residents and short stays, apartment kitchens.

Inland

Mougins, Valbonne, Grasse. Larger houses, longer tables.

Profiles

The chefs we place in French Riviera

Villa chef, full stay

Runs the house over time: breakfasts, lunches by the pool, dinners. Shops in the morning and adjusts to people coming and going.

Fine-dining chef, evening service

A background in starred restaurants or palace hotels. Handles dinners and large tables, with a commis or a maître d'hôtel depending on the format.

Mediterranean chef, local produce

Works with day-boat fish, Provençal vegetables, grilled dishes. Readable cooking, not showy.

Formats

What we run on site

A week in a villa, two to three services a day
A single dinner with table service
Standing cocktail dinner by the pool
Continuous presence through July and August, with days off arranged
Extra cover for a busy weekend

Our selection

What sets our chefs apart in French Riviera

Mobile chefs covering the entire Riviera
Multilingual profiles available
Villa, yacht and UHNW residence experience
Sourcing from local Provençal markets
Absolute discretion and confidentiality

Mission types

For every occasion

Private villaYachtLong-term residencePrivate eventUHNW family

How it works

Simple process, expert result

You describe your mission

Location, dates, number of guests, service level, indicative budget.

We select the profiles

From our network of 400+ chefs, we identify the right match for your request.

Response within 6 hours

You receive a curated selection of profiles. You choose, we coordinate.

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