Private Chef · Côte d'Azur · Since 2009
Where the Riviera
is your table
Chef Thomas Guérinet brings fifteen years of bespoke private dining to villas, yachts & events across the French Riviera — from Saint-Tropez to Monaco, Cannes, Nice and Île de Ré. Available for a single evening or as your resident chef for days, weeks — however long the stay demands.
"One evening or an entire season.
The same precision. The same discretion."
From the morning market to a late-night dessert on the terrace — every moment of your day is shaped by Thomas's quiet, precise attention to detail. Available for a single evening or as your resident private chef for days, weeks, or an entire season. Nothing is planned in advance without you. Everything is perfect.
Discover the experience
Whether you are hosting a dinner for four or a celebration for forty, Thomas transforms your private villa into an intimate gastronomic experience — market-sourced ingredients, à la minute preparation, exclusively tailored to you and your guests.
Villa dining
From superyachts in the Mediterranean to sailing vessels off Île de Ré — Thomas brings the same Michelin-level precision to every galley. Weekly charters, season-long engagements, or single-event yacht catering across the French Riviera.
Yacht dining
A birthday, an anniversary, a wedding reception on the Riviera or the Atlantic coast — every celebration deserves food that rises to the occasion. Full service from canapés to dessert, handled with complete discretion and precision.
Celebrate with usTrained under Alain Ducasse at the Spoon in Saint-Tropez. Operating since 2009 across the French Riviera, Île de Ré, Bordeaux and the Swiss Alps. Every engagement — whether one evening or an entire season as your resident private chef — receives the same level of uncompromising attention.
About Thomas
Michelin-level training
Trained under Alain Ducasse at the award-winning Spoon restaurant in Saint-Tropez, with additional experience in Michelin-starred kitchens across France and Australia. The technical foundation that underpins every private dinner.
Over 15 years of private experience
Operating since 2009 — superyachts in the Mediterranean, private villas across Europe, prestigious residences in Australasia. Whether you require a private chef for one evening or a live-in chef for the full summer season, the standard never varies.
Fully bespoke menus
No fixed packages. No generic offerings. Every menu is designed from scratch — built around the produce available that morning at the local market, the preferences of everyone at your table, and the atmosphere of the evening ahead.
Total discretion guaranteed
From private families to high-profile public figures — every engagement is handled with complete professionalism and confidentiality. The kitchen is immaculate when Thomas leaves. The evening is entirely yours.
Endorsed by leading agencies
Recommended private chef partner for DKM Luxury Rentals, Oliver's Travels, and Châteaux Avenue — Europe's most respected luxury villa rental agencies. A trusted name across the French Riviera and Atlantic coast.
"Thomas arrived quietly, disappeared into the kitchen, and produced a dinner that had twelve guests completely silent at the first bite. Three courses, nothing fussy — just extraordinary produce, handled with absolute confidence. We have already booked him for next summer."
"We had Thomas for the full two weeks of our Île de Ré stay — breakfast, lunch, dinner, every day. He adapted to us completely. The children had their own menu, we had ours. The seafood was beyond anything we had tasted. Effortless, discreet, exceptional."
"Our wedding reception in Bordeaux was everything we had imagined and more. Thomas worked with us from the very first tasting to the final dessert — 85 guests, every detail perfect. Several people told us it was the finest wedding meal they had ever attended."
From the hills above Saint-Tropez to the Atlantic shores of Île de Ré and the alpine chalets of Gstaad — Thomas brings the same uncompromising standard wherever you are.
The ultimate Riviera destination. From Pampelonne Beach villas to hillside estates in Ramatuelle and Gassin — refined Mediterranean private dining and resident chef services throughout your stay, however long it lasts.
Private Chef in Saint-Tropez
Discreet luxury dining for residents and visitors to the principality. Gastronomic private dinners, yacht catering in the harbour, and grand reception catering — with the confidentiality Monaco demands.
Private Chef in Monaco
Vineyard estates, historic châteaux, and the world's most celebrated wine country — the perfect setting for private dining and wedding receptions. Thomas works closely with local wine producers to create perfect pairings for every menu.
Private Chef in Bordeaux
Fresh oysters from Ars-en-Ré, Atlantic seafood, and ocean-inspired menus — where the island's exceptional produce meets Thomas's precise technique. Available for villa stays, seasonal rentals, and wedding receptions across the island.
Private Chef on Île de Ré
Film Festival soirées or quiet family holidays along the Croisette — culinary excellence delivered to your villa or apartment. Available for single evenings, weekly stays, and full seasonal engagements along the Côte d'Azur.
Private Chef in Cannes & Nice
Alpine chalets and the winter season's most discerning guests — fine dining where the mountains meet the table. Resident private chef services for the ski season, from arrival weekend through to the final evening of your chalet stay.
Private Chef in GstaadYou holiday your way. Your chef adapts. Whether you want a relaxed poolside lunch, a formal dinner for twelve, or a week of daily cooking that simply takes care of itself — Thomas builds his service entirely around your schedule, your preferences, and your guests.
Available as a resident private chef for extended villa stays and full summer seasons — or as a live-in chef for long-term engagements across the French Riviera, Île de Ré and Bordeaux. No shared menus. No rigid packages. Just exceptional private dining.
View the signature menu
A wedding menu is not simply a dinner for many. It is the one meal where every choice — every ingredient, every plate, every timing — carries the full weight of the day itself.
Thomas and his team specialise in destination wedding catering across France's most celebrated regions. From the first tasting session to the final dessert of the evening — Île de Ré, Bordeaux, the Riviera. Intimate gatherings of 20 or grand celebrations of up to 500 guests. The level of attention never changes.
Discover wedding catering
Everything you need to know before booking a private chef in Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Île de Ré, Bordeaux or Gstaad. Any other question — contact Thomas directly.
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"One evening or an entire season.
The same precision. The same discretion."
— Thomas Guérinet · Private Chef · Côte d'Azur · Since 2009