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.

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
From €250 per person View Details

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
From €3,500 / week View Details

Villa or Yacht Events

Event Catering · Large Format

Full event catering for private celebrations

  • 20–80 guests
  • Canapés · Buffet · Plated dinner
  • Sommelier & service team
From €180 per person View Details

✦ Schedule ✦

A Private Chef Day — What to Expect

From market to table, a private chef engagement is a full experience.

  1. Morning Market Visit

    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.

  2. Midday Preparation

    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.

  3. Evening The Dinner

    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.

  4. Post-service Kitchen

    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.

  5. Next Day Menu

    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.

  • Michelin-trained chef <p>All chefs have professional kitchen backgrounds in recognised establishments.</p>
  • Market sourcing <p>Fresh ingredient procurement at Riviera morning markets included in the day rate.</p>
  • Bespoke menu consultation <p>Prior menu discussion tailored to preferences, dietary needs, and occasion.</p>
  • Full dinner service <p>From canapés to mignardises — complete service in your villa dining room.</p>
  • Kitchen cleaned post-service <p>Chef leaves the kitchen spotless before departure — standard on all engagements.</p>
  • Wine pairing recommendations <p>Suggested wine pairings for each course — sourcing assistance available on request.</p>
What's Included in Your Private Chef Service

✦ 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.

  • 01

    Michelin Pedigree

    <p>Former sous-chefs from France's finest restaurants bring genuine craft to private villa kitchens.</p>

  • 02

    Market-Fresh Daily

    <p>Your chef shops at Riviera markets each morning — your menu is built on what is exceptional today.</p>

  • 03

    Dietary Expertise

    <p>Coeliac, halal, vegan, and complex allergy requirements handled with skill and creativity.</p>

  • 04

    Event Catering

    <p>From intimate dinners to 80-guest villa events — the same chef, the same quality, scaled to occasion.</p>

Why Choose a Private Chef from Opera Prestige

✦ Planning ✦

Private Chef — Riviera Dining Seasons

Summer

Al Fresco Dining Season

<p>June through September is the peak private chef season. Terrace dinners under the stars, rosé from Provence, and produce at its finest.</p>

Spring

Artichoke & Truffle Season

<p>April and May bring spring truffles, Provençal vegetables, and local lamb — some of the finest ingredients of the year.</p>

Events

Event Catering Year-Round

<p>Private events, Christmas villa gatherings, and corporate entertaining are arranged year-round. Contact us for any season.</p>

✦ FAQ ✦

Private Chef Riviera — FAQ

✦ Explore Our Services ✦

Private Events Catering

<p>Full event catering with service team for villa celebrations, corporate dinners, and outdoor parties.</p>

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Lifestyle Management

<p>Year-round private chef placement for Riviera residence owners and long-term villa clients.</p>

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Chef at Sea

<p>Private chef aboard your yacht charter — market-fresh cuisine at every anchorage.</p>

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✦ Destinations ✦

Cannes

Cannes

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Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez

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Monaco

Monaco

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Cap d'Antibes

Cap d'Antibes

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✦ Let's Talk ✦

Book Your Private Chef Experience

<p>Tell us your occasion, group size, and dates. We'll match you with the right chef within 24 hours.</p>

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