A Saint-Tropez villa with a private chef
Lunch in the shade, dinner under the evening sky: a private chef turns your Saint-Tropez villa into the table everyone wants to come back to.
In brief
Speak to Nathalie or AdamIn summer, the hardest table to book in Saint-Tropez is often the one you actually want, on the night you want it. A Saint-Tropez villa with a private chef removes that question. Lunch appears in the shade after a swim, dinner is served outdoors when the air cools, and the conversation can carry on as long as it likes with nobody waiting for the table.
Breakfast is served daily in every Lutetia stay, and a private chef can be arranged on request for as many meals as you wish. Every villa in our Saint-Tropez collection has been visited by our team, which helps us suggest the right kind of chef for the house and for the people staying in it.
Below we look at why dining at home suits the Riviera summer, what a day of meals can look like, and how we prepare a chef for your arrival.
The case for eating at home on the Riviera
Restaurants around the peninsula are part of the pleasure of a Saint-Tropez summer, and the concierge will happily reserve them. But a villa offers something no restaurant can: privacy, your own music, your own hours, and the freedom to put children to bed and come back to the table. For families and groups of friends, the evenings at home are often the ones remembered.
There is also the matter of time. In July and August, an evening out can involve traffic, parking and waiting. With a chef at the villa, those hours go back to the holiday. You can still go out on the nights that matter, with a chauffeur to take you, but the default becomes a relaxed meal a few steps from the pool.
From a late breakfast to dinner under the stars
A typical day might begin with breakfast in the cool of the morning, followed by a light lunch of salads, grilled fish and fruit after a few hours at the beach. Children can eat earlier and more simply, and something cool by the pool can be prepared for the afternoon. In the evening, the chef might prepare a seated dinner for the household or a larger meal when friends from elsewhere on the peninsula come over.
Provence and the Mediterranean set the tone, with seasonal vegetables, herbs, olive oil and seafood at the heart of many menus, though the cooking follows your preferences rather than a fixed style. If someone longs for a particular cuisine, or an evening needs to feel like a celebration, tell us and the chef will plan accordingly.
- Breakfast served daily in every stay
- Light lunches after the beach or a day at sea
- Earlier, simpler meals for children
- Seated dinners for the household or invited friends
What we ask before you arrive
A good chef needs a good brief. Before your stay, your dedicated contact gathers the details: who is coming, allergies and intolerances, dietary or religious requirements, favourite dishes, foods nobody wants to see, and how many meals a day you would like cooked. We also ask about the shape of the stay, such as days at sea or evenings out, so the kitchen knows when it is needed.
During the stay, menus are reviewed with you and adjusted freely. If you decide to spend a day on a chartered yacht, the concierge coordinates that with the kitchen too. Everything is set out in a tailored proposal before you confirm, with the price on request, so there are no surprises once you are on holiday.
- Allergies, intolerances and dietary needs
- Favourite dishes and foods to avoid
- Meals per day and preferred times
- Days at sea and evenings out
Saint-Tropez villas made for long tables
Residences around the peninsula where meals by the pool or in the garden feel natural. A private chef can be arranged on request in each.
What makes the difference
Every residence is visited by our team, every stay is followed by one dedicated contact, and breakfast and a private concierge are always included.
Chefs chosen for the summer table
We think about the house, the season and the people around the table when we suggest a chef. Riviera dining is lighter and lives outdoors, and the arrangement reflects that.
Children and adults both looked after
Separate timings and menus can be planned so younger guests eat early. Adults then enjoy a later dinner without rushing.
Out when you want, in when you prefer
The concierge reserves restaurant tables for special nights and a chauffeur takes you there. On every other evening, the villa is your own table.
Clear terms before you travel
Chef service is described in your tailored proposal and confirmed in the rental agreement. You know what to expect before the first meal is cooked.
Good to know
Anything else? Our team in Paris answers personally, usually within the day.
Ask our teamCan a chef cook every meal during our stay?
Yes, a private chef can be arranged on request for lunches and dinners every day, or only on the days you choose. Breakfast is already served daily in every stay. We tailor the arrangement to how much you plan to eat at the villa.
Will the menus use local Provençal produce?
Menus are built around your tastes, and summer on the Riviera naturally lends itself to seasonal vegetables, herbs and seafood. If you would like a Provençal flavour to the week, or prefer a completely different cuisine, simply say so in your brief.
Can the chef cook for friends we invite to the villa?
Yes, a dinner for friends staying elsewhere on the peninsula can be arranged, within the house rules of the villa. Let us know the number of guests and the occasion in advance, and the chef will plan the menu and the timing.
Can the chef accommodate allergies and young children?
Allergies and intolerances are part of the brief we gather before your arrival, and the chef plans around them. Children can have their own menus and earlier meal times. Childcare can also be arranged on request if parents would like an evening to themselves.
How is the private chef service priced?
Prices are on request and depend on the number of meals, the number of guests and the level of service you choose. Everything is set out in your tailored proposal before you confirm, and your dedicated contact can walk you through it.
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Your table in Saint-Tropez
Tell us how you like to eat on holiday and we will prepare the rest. Reach us at contact@lutetia-group.com or on WhatsApp at +33 7 80 98 05 43.