Christmas and New Year's Eve are the most precious moments of the year — and the busiest. Between the shopping, cooking for the whole table and the late-night washing-up, you rarely get to enjoy your guests. The solution? A private chef in your chalet: you host, I take care of everything, from the festive menu to the last glass.
Why a private chef for Christmas or New Year?
Over the holidays, the best resort restaurants are fully booked weeks ahead, and heading out on the night of the 24th or 31st, into the cold and snow, is no fun. With a chalet chef, the celebration comes to you: gourmet cuisine served at your table, in the warmth of your chalet, with your loved ones. You stay together, by the fire, from the first toast to dessert.
A gourmet festive menu, from caviar to yule log
For the holidays, I pull out all the stops: caviar canapés, homemade foie gras, lobster, beef Wellington, a fine cheese board, then a yule log or a pavlova to close. A bespoke festive menu, designed with you, suited to your tastes and to children.
Yule log, pavlova: the sweet touch of the holidays
Dessert makes the magic of a festive evening. A revisited yule log, a pavlova assembled à la minute, petits fours: a spectacular finale, plated before your eyes. And the table, set in front of the tree, does the rest.
The holidays are about staying together by the fire — not being stuck in the kitchen. That's exactly what I bring to the chalet.
How a Christmas or New Year's evening unfolds
I arrive ahead of time to prepare everything. At the agreed hour, I launch the festive aperitif — caviar bites, champagne — while you welcome your guests. Dinner flows at your pace, course after course, served at the table. I stay discreet in the kitchen, handle the service, and at the end of the evening I leave a spotless kitchen. All you have to do is enjoy.
In which resort? From the French Alps to all of Europe
For the holidays, I travel to your chalet across Europe — in the French Alps (Megève, Courchevel, Val d'Isère, Arâches – Grand Massif), the Swiss Alps (Verbier, Zermatt, Gstaad, St-Moritz), and ski resorts across Europe. See all my destinations.
Book your chef for the holidays
Christmas and New Year dates go fast: book early to secure your evening.
Request a holiday quoteHow much does a private chef cost for the holidays?
Packages start at €400 per day depending on the number of meals (Christmas Eve, Christmas lunch, New Year's Eve), excluding groceries. A bespoke quote is drawn up according to the festive menu, the number of guests and the resort. For the busiest dates (24, 25 and 31 December), I recommend booking 2 to 3 months ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book a chef for the holidays?
The holidays are in high demand: book 2 to 3 months ahead for the 24th, 25th and 31st of December.
What's in a festive chalet menu?
A bespoke festive menu: caviar canapés, homemade foie gras, lobster, beef Wellington, a cheese board, and a yule log or pavlova for dessert — suited to your tastes and to children.
Which resorts do you cover for the holidays?
Megève, Méribel, Courchevel, Arâches and the Grand Massif, Val d'Isère, the Swiss Alps (Verbier, Gstaad, Zermatt, St-Moritz), and ski resorts across Europe.
What budget should I plan for a private chef at New Year?
From €400/day depending on the package (1 to 3 meals), excluding groceries. A bespoke quote is drawn up based on the menu and number of guests.