Chef at home in Cannes:
Your private chef in a villa on the Croisette or on board
The chefs at private restaurants in Cannes cook in your villa, your apartment on the Croisette, or on board your yacht, for intimate dinners or receptions during the Festival.
- Receive at your home, comfortably seated
- During the Festival, your guests will be away from the crowds
- Lunch on board, at the port of the islands of Lérins
- An evening without a watch: no one is pressuring you to clear the table
Our chefs at home in Cannes and in the Cannes region
Chef David
- Cannes · 50 km around
- Fine dining, Vegetarian
- 75 à 150 €
- From 2 guests
Chef Basile
- Cannes · 25 km around
- Gastronomic, Bistronomic
- $105 to $160
- For 4 people and over
Chef Jacopo
- Monaco · 200 km around
- Gastronomic, Mediterranean
- 120 à 160 €
- From 2 guests
Chef Yannis
- Toulon · 200 km around
- Fine dining, Creative
- €92 to €105
- From 6 guests
Chef Clément
- La Ciotat · 200 km around
- Traditional, Modern
- 90 €
- From 6 guests
Chef Alessio
- Draguignan · 50 km around
- Creative, Mediterranean
- $105 to $160
- From 2 guests
Chef Matthias
- Toulon · 100 km around
- Gastronomic, Mediterranean
- 80 €
- From 6 guests
Chef Mounia
- Avignon · 200 km around
- Gastronomic, Mediterranean
- 80 €
- For 4 people and over
Chef Romain
- Orange · 200 km around
- Fine dining, Creative
- 155 €
- From 2 guests
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Hosting a Successful Party at Home: Make a Difference
The chefs selected for Cannes are chosen for their discretion, their ease with an international clientele, and their ability to adapt to every setting, from the villa on the heights to the yacht moored at the dock. If you enjoy seafood, you can try dishes like roasted octopus with chickpeas hummus and smoked paprika, which I recommend without hesitation. Enjoy sharing the Riviera with you at your table!
A Taste of Cannes: The Riviera on Your Plate
Cannes, capital of private entertaining on the French Riviera
Cannes is undoubtedly the French city where the private chef culture is most deeply rooted. Between the villas of La Californie and La Croix des Gardes, the sea-view apartments on La Croisette, the second homes in Super-Cannes, and the yachts in the Old Port, hosting a private chef at home is part of the local way of life. Our chefs work in all neighborhoods of Cannes—from the historic center of Le Suquet to the gardens of Pointe Croisette, including Le Cannet, Mougins, Théoule-sur-Mer, and the Bay of La Napoule. They are accustomed to the demands of an international clientele and used to working in exceptional settings.
Villas, terraces, the Croisette, yachts: each setting has its own rules.
Cannes offers some of the most diverse reception settings in France. A villa with a pool on the hills of California, an apartment with a terrace overlooking the bay on the Croisette, a residence with a park in Super-Cannes, a Provençal farmhouse in Mougins, or even a yacht docked in the Old Port or anchored at the Lérins Islands. Each setting requires a specific approach. Our chefs manage the logistical constraints unique to Cannes: tight traffic during the Festival and in the summer, limited parking on the Croisette, yacht access with tender service for boats at anchor, and deliveries to elevated areas for villas. The climate allows for outdoor receptions from April to October, and the chefs know how to orchestrate outdoor service without compromising the demanding standards of presentation.
From intimate terrace dinners to yacht receptions: all formats
In Cannes, private chefs cater to very specific requests. Romantic dinners overlooking the bay for wedding anniversaries, international business lunches in a villa in the hills, private parties during the Festival for VIP clients, cocktail dinners for 30 guests on a terrace on the Croisette, family meals in a farmhouse in Mougins, and yacht receptions with high-sea service. The Cannes Film Festival (May) generates exceptional demand for private parties and after-parties. Summer (July-August) calls for more casual yet refined formats: beachfront lunches, Sunday brunch on a terrace, and candlelit dinners at sunset. Chefs adapt to all protocols, from intimate dinners for 4 to receptions for 50 guests.
Forville Market, local auction, producers from the Grasse region: excellence nearby
Our chefs in Cannes have access to some of the highest quality ingredients in France. At the Forville market, they select fresh produce every morning — vegetables from the inland gardens, fruits from the Grasse region, aromatic herbs from Provence, and edible flowers. For fish, they source from the Cap d'Antibes fish auction or directly from fishermen on the Lérins Islands (red mullet, dentex, sea bream, wild sea bass, rock lobsters). They have their preferred suppliers for olive oil from the Loup Valley, lamb from Sisteron breeders, cheeses from Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and heirloom vegetables from farmers in the Grasse region. For wines, they have direct access to estates in Bellet (the only AOC vineyards in Nice), Côtes de Provence, and Bandol wines for pairings. This is true Riviera regional cuisine, capable of meeting international demands.
A chef at your home in Cannes, in all simplicity
Choose Your Chef
Compare the profiles, specialties, and menus of chefs who travel to Cannes.
Personalize Your Menu
A culinary consultation with the chef to adapt the menu to your tastes, dietary needs and number of guests.
The Chef Takes Care of Everything
Courses, preparation of the meal in your kitchen or on board, service at the table and kitchen prepared before departure.
Guide MyTable Peace of Mind
Our personal chef service includes secure payment until the meal. If anything goes wrong, we look for a replacement chef, or you get a full refund.
Choosing your chef in Cannes based on the style of cuisine
Cannes and the Pays d'Antibes
A chef at home around Cannes and Antibes
Villa in the hills, apartment by the sea or yacht in the port: our selected chefs operate throughout the Cannes area, and even in the major cities of the Côte d'Azur and Provence.
Le Cannet
The residential hills above Cannes See the chefs →
Juan-les-Pins
The pine forest and the beaches of Antibes See the chefs →
Cagnes-sur-Mer
Le Haut-de-Cagnes and the seaside See the chefs →
Saint-Tropez
Villas on the peninsula and yachts in the port See the chefs →
Nice
Old Nice, Promenade des Anglais and the hills See the chefs →
Marseille
Old Port, Corniche and coves See the chefs →Frequently Asked Questions about Private Chefs in Cannes
What budget should I plan for a private chef in Cannes?
In Cannes, the price of a private chef reflects the city's premium positioning: budget between €90 and €200 per person (ingredients included). Refined Mediterranean menus start at around €90-120 per person, while gourmet menus with noble products (lobster, Lérins lobster, truffle, caviar) rise to €150-200 with wine pairings. For 4-6 guests, the total budget ranges from €700 to €1500 all-inclusive. During the Festival and in summer, prices may be slightly adjusted. Travel within Cannes is included, with a supplement for Mougins, Théoule, or Antibes.
Do the chefs also perform in Mougins, Théoule-sur-Mer, or Antibes?
Yes, our Cannes chefs cover the entire area from Théoule-sur-Mer to Antibes, including Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Mougins, Le Cannet, Vallauris, and Juan-les-Pins. For secluded villas in the hills (Californie, Croix des Gardes, Super-Cannes), they arrange adapted logistics. For municipalities beyond this area (Vence, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse, Biot), travel is possible with a mileage surcharge. The area of Mougins village and its farmhouses is particularly popular for discreet private receptions.
Can we organize a performance on board a yacht or private boat?
Yes, several of our chefs are experienced in onboard catering. For a yacht docked at the Old Port or Port Canto, the chef arrives directly with their own ingredients. For a mooring at the Lérins Islands or at sea, a tender transfer must be arranged. The chef adapts to the yacht's galley and equipment. The most popular formats are lunch at sea, dinner at anchor, or a private cocktail party at the dock. Please specify the yacht's size, galley equipment, and the number of guests when submitting your request, and the chef will propose a suitable menu.
Do the chefs speak English to welcome an international clientele?
Several of our Cannes chefs are fluent in English, and some also speak Italian or Russian. This is essential in Cannes, where international clientele represents a significant portion of bookings, especially during the Festival, in the summer, and during major event periods. If you are hosting foreign guests, please specify this when making your request: we will assign a chef who can converse directly with your guests, present dishes in multiple languages, and adapt to all cultural sensitivities or dietary restrictions.
What are the booking deadlines during the Festival and peak season?
Cannes has a very seasonal calendar. For the Cannes Film Festival (May), be sure to book 2 to 3 months in advance – chefs are in high demand. For the peak summer season (July-August), plan 4 to 6 weeks in advance, and more for the July 14th weekend and mid-August. For other festivals (Cannes Lions, MIPIM, MIPCOM, NRJ Music Awards), also allow 6 to 8 weeks. During the off-season (October to April, excluding the Festival), 1 to 2 weeks are usually sufficient. For large receptions (30+ guests), allow a minimum of 8 weeks, regardless of the season.
Does the chef source high-end local products and Mediterranean fish?
Yes, that's precisely the signature of a Cannes private chef. At the Forville market, they select fresh products every morning – vegetables from the inland gardens, fruits from the Grasse region, edible flowers. For fish, they source from the Cap d’Antibes fish auction or directly from fishermen on the Lérins Islands (red mullet, dentex, gilt-head bream, wild sea bass, rock lobsters). They have their go-to suppliers for olive oil from the Loup Valley, ranchers from Sisteron, cheesemongers from Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and wineries from Bellet, Côtes de Provence, and Bandol for wine pairings.
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