Private chef for a business meal

Four main reasons. Privacy: no neighboring table can hear your conversation, no other guest is likely to recognize your guests, and no sensitive documents are at risk of being seen. Control over the timing: your meal proceeds at your own pace rather than the restaurant’s, and you can easily extend or shorten it as needed. Total customization: the menu is tailored to your guests’ tastes, their region of origin, and their specific dietary needs, rather than chosen from a set menu. Image conveyed: hosting an international client or strategic partner at your home or office conveys a rare level of attention, particularly appreciated in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. The value for money is also often better than at an equivalent Michelin-starred restaurant.

Multiple levels of assurance. All our chefs and servers working in a business setting sign a standard confidentiality agreement covering the identity of guests, the content of conversations, and the nature of the event. For highly sensitive situations (M&A, strategic negotiations, confidential legal matters, contract signings), a reinforced NDA specific to your case is signed in advance. Staff are restricted to the kitchen and dining room areas, with no access to workspaces or documents. For very large groups and sensitive firms, we offer chefs already approved by your procurement department with a verified track record of discretion. No public communication ever mentions our corporate client services (no photos, no client references published without written consent).

Absolutely—in fact, that’s the most common scenario in B2B. Our chefs cater to all types of professional spaces: executive dining rooms, boardrooms, reception areas at headquarters, private hotel suites, company apartments, business airport lounges, and seminar rooms in castles or hotels. A preliminary site visit is arranged to assess the available facilities (built-in kitchen or not, water sources, electricity, service area). If there is no kitchen or it is inadequate, the chef sets up a discreet pop-up kitchen. For corporate headquarters with an inter-company restaurant or in-house chef, our chefs can provide additional support for special events (board meetings, strategic dinners) without interfering with the existing team.

Our billing process is fully tailored to business needs. A single, itemized invoice is issued in your company’s name upon submission of your SIRET number, company name, and billing address. VAT is recoverable under the general legal conditions applicable to business meals (the meal must serve a professional purpose: clients, prospects, suppliers, partners). The expenses are deductible from the company’s taxable income within the limits of the applicable caps, provided they are not excessive. The invoice conveniently replaces the usual multiple receipts (restaurant, taxis, caterer, wine) with a single document, which simplifies accounting processing. For groups with a procurement department that manages supplier relationships, our chefs can follow your internal procedures. For recurring services, an annual framework agreement can be negotiated.

Yes, it's even a crucial dimension in international business contexts. The chef composes a menu where each dish has an adapted version served identically in appearance – to maintain equal treatment among guests. Halal certified for Muslim guests (certified halal meat suppliers), strictly vegetarian for Indian guests (no eggs or animal gelatin for Jains or orthodox Hindus), kosher possible upon request (via partnership with a certified kosher caterer), systematic absence of pork for guests from the Middle East, no alcohol for Saudi or Pakistani guests (non-alcoholic menus even in sauces). The chef requests the guest list and their specific dietary needs in advance via a confidential form, and proposes a menu where everyone feels respected. This attention is particularly appreciated by guests from cultures where hospitality is a strong marker of respect.

As a guide: starting at €90 per person (excluding tax) for a bistronomic business lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert, coffee), starting at €130 per person (excl. tax) for a multi-course gourmet lunch or dinner, starting at €180 per person (excl. tax) for an exceptional meal featuring premium ingredients (lobster, truffles, caviar, grand cru wines), starting at €250 per person (excluding tax) for prestigious closing dinners with a full kitchen staff and a signature menu. Beverages (wines, champagne, spirits) are generally your responsibility and can be provided through your wine merchant or corporate wine cellar. For recurring services (monthly executive committee meetings, weekly client lunches), preferential rates are negotiable via a framework agreement. Additional staff costs for large receptions are quoted separately. All quotes are issued exclusive of tax with recoverable VAT.