Luberon, Alpilles, Aix-en-Provence

Private Chef in Provence

French market cooking in your villa or mas, from the Luberon to the Alpilles and from Aix-en-Provence to Mont Ventoux.

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Adam Brunet in the kitchen

Looking for a private chef in Provence?

A villa with a pool in the Luberon, a stone mas at the foot of the Alpilles, a bastide near Aix-en-Provence or a winegrower's house facing Mont Ventoux: in Provence, the best moments happen at home, in the shade of the plane trees, to the rhythm of the markets.

Whether you need a private chef in the Luberon, in Aix-en-Provence or in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, I come and cook in your villa for the length of your stay. I am a French chef with some twenty years of experience, cooking seasonal fine French food built every day around what the market has to offer. Stays are 4 days minimum.

Why book a luxury villa with a private chef in Provence?

For a family or a group of friends renting a villa, it is the simplest way to eat beautifully without leaving the house. I take care of the menus, the shopping, the cooking, the service and the clean-up. My packages range from €400 to €600 a day for 1 to 10 guests, groceries extra.

  • Market cooking

    I do the shopping myself, at the markets and from local producers.

  • From the Luberon to Mont Ventoux

    Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône and the inland Var: I come to your villa or mas.

  • 4 days minimum

    Time enough for the menus to evolve over your stay, with the market and your wishes.

Provence at the table, in pictures

Table set outdoors in a villa garden
Canapés prepared by the chef
Crab and radish starter served at the table
Duck breast with spring vegetables
Dessert served at the table for a villa dinner
Strawberry and basil vacherin

Where does a private chef work in Provence?

Villas, mas and bastides, from the Luberon to the inland Var

Luberon

Gordes, Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Lourmarin. Hilltop villages and stone farmhouses among vineyards, cherry orchards and lavender fields.

Alpilles

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Eygalières, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane. Olive groves, farmhouses tucked into the garrigue and the light that inspired Van Gogh.

Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence, Le Tholonet, Puyricard. Bastides set in parkland, views of Mont Sainte-Victoire and a market in town every morning.

Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Grand houses around the city of the Popes and fine wine estates planted on rounded river stones.

Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles

Gigondas, Séguret, Vaison-la-Romaine. Honey-coloured stone villages, terraced vines, hiking and cycling below the Giant of Provence.

Inland Var

Cotignac, Lorgues and the wine estates of green Provence. Quiet bastides, far from the bustle of the coast.

Staying on the coast? See my pages private chef in Saint-Tropez, private chef in Cap Ferrat and private chef in Monaco.

What a private chef changes in Provence

Inland Provence is best enjoyed slowly. With a chef at the house, the evening lasts as long as you like.

Table set by the pool of a villa
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No more country roads at night

Gordes, Bonnieux or Les Baux are reached by narrow, winding, poorly lit roads. At the villa, nobody has to drive after dinner: the evening ends at the table, under the stars.

Adam Brunet, private chef, at work
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The best tables are fully booked

In July and August, the Michelin-starred restaurants of the Luberon and the Alpilles are often booked up well in advance. With a private chef, fine dining comes to you, every day, at the time that suits you.

Shaded villa terrace in summer
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Dinner under the plane tree

The real luxury in Provence is a long table laid in the shade of the plane tree, drinks as the heat fades and dinner by candlelight. You host the people you love without having to organise a thing.

Treasures of Provence

The markets, the producers and the produce I cook with

Luberon markets

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue on Sundays, Apt on Saturdays, Lourmarin on Fridays

Coustellet farmers' market

Sunday mornings, straight from the growers

Saint-Rémy and Aix

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on Wednesdays, Aix-en-Provence every morning on Place Richelme

Black truffle

In winter, at the Richerenches market on Saturdays, from November to March

Olive oil

AOP Vallée des Baux-de-Provence, pressed in the mills of the Alpilles

Sisteron lamb

Lamb from Haute-Provence, roasted with garrigue herbs

Cavaillon melon

The fruit of summer, as a fresh starter or a dessert

Banon

AOP goat's cheese, matured in chestnut leaves

Asparagus and strawberries

In spring, asparagus and Carpentras strawberries

Figs

From late summer into autumn, roasted with honey or served with goat's cheese

Rhône Valley wines

Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas for richer dishes

Luberon and rosés

Côtes du Luberon and Provence rosés for summer lunches

A private chef in Provence, in every season

Each season brings its own produce and its own way of entertaining

Summer

Pool villa season: family holidays, stays with friends, birthdays and celebrations. Tomatoes, courgettes, melon, peaches, and dinners outside until late.

Spring and autumn

Asparagus and strawberries in spring, walks in the Luberon or the Dentelles. In autumn, the grape harvest, figs, mushrooms and soft light over the vineyards.

Winter

Black truffle season, from November to March, and Christmas in a mas by the fire: truffled scrambled eggs, festive poultry and the thirteen Provençal desserts.

Private Chef Rates in Provence

Three day rates

How much does a private chef cost in Provence? My packages are priced per day and apply to 1 to 10 guests. For 11 to 15 guests, add €100 a day; for 16 to 20, I recommend adding a server at €220 a day; beyond that, on quotation. I do the shopping myself: groceries are extra, charged at actual cost against receipts. My travel and accommodation are also extra.

Essential

€400/day
rate for 1 to 10 guests
  • 1 meal a day of your choice (lunch or dinner)
  • Market shopping, charged at cost
  • Table service
  • Kitchen clean-up
  • Menu tailored to your wishes
Ideal for the dinners of your stay

Exclusive

€600/day
rate for 1 to 10 guests
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Afternoon snack included
  • Market shopping, charged at cost
  • Table service and clean-up
  • With you all day
Every meal and the afternoon snack, nothing to think about

What my clients say

Google reviews from my clients, translated from French. Average rating: 4.9/5.

★★★★★

« Adam treated us throughout the weekend, both for the birthday dinner of 40 people and for the brunch the next day. His hot and cold bites, savory and sweet, are all delicious. »

Nathalie Koster Birthday - 40 guests · Google
★★★★★

« An excellent dinner prepared with care, attention and refinement by Chef Adam. High quality products, a Chef as present as he is discreet. Thank you so much for this unique and very successful birthday! »

Gwénaëlle D Birthday · Google
★★★★★

« A big thank you to Chef Adam Brunet for his expertise and people skills. The dishes were exceptional from appetizer to dessert. Thanks also to the server who showed professionalism, discretion and kindness. »

Sophie Private dinner · Google

Frequently Asked Questions: Private Chef in Provence

Everything you need to know before booking

How much does a private chef cost in Provence?

My packages range from €400 to €600 a day: Essential at €400 (1 meal), Prestige at €450 (2 meals), Exclusive at €600 (breakfast, lunch, dinner and an afternoon snack). These rates apply to 1 to 10 guests. For 11 to 15 guests, add €100 a day; for 16 to 20, I recommend a server at €220 a day; beyond that, on quotation. Groceries, my travel and my accommodation are extra.

What is the minimum booking?

I take bookings of 4 days minimum. That gives me time to shop the markets, let the menus evolve from one day to the next and get to know your tastes.

Which areas of Provence do you cover?

The Luberon (Gordes, Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Lourmarin), the Alpilles (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Eygalières, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maussane), the Aix-en-Provence area, Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, and the inland Var (Cotignac, Lorgues). The French Riviera has its own pages on this site.

Who does the shopping, and where?

I do the shopping myself, at the markets and from producers near your villa: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Apt, Lourmarin, Saint-Rémy, the Coustellet farmers' market or Place Richelme in Aix. Groceries are charged on top, at actual cost, against receipts.

Can you adapt the menus to dietary needs and children?

Yes. Allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or simply different tastes around the table: I take them into account in every menu. For children, I plan dishes they enjoy and mealtimes that follow their rhythm.

When should I book a private chef in Provence?

July and August are the busiest months, so get in touch as soon as your rental dates are confirmed. Spring, autumn and winter, the season of truffles and Christmas in a mas, offer more flexibility. Send me your dates, the location and the number of guests on WhatsApp or by email.

Book your Private Chef in Provence

Tell me the village, your dates and the number of guests, and I will come back to you with a proposal built around your stay.