When guests settle down at the table, the gleaming glasses, elegantly arranged dishes, and ready smiles, they only see a magical moment. But behind this perfect dinner, there are hours of preparation, passion, and precision. This is what happens behind the scenes of a private chefbetween Provence and Mediterranean.
🌅 7:00 AM – Wake up with flavors on my mind
It all starts early. Very early.
Heading to the local market, depending on the day's event: Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus, RamatuelleThe chef selects the best produce: vegetables from the market gardener, freshly landed fish, herbs picked in the morning. No compromise on quality: that's the foundation of all great cuisine.
«Every menu is unique, so every market is a treasure hunt.»
10:00 AM - Creation and preparation in the kitchen
Back in the lab or workshop, the work begins. Marinating, cutting, homemade sauces, reductions... everything is prepared with respect for the product and the schedule.
Particular attention is paid to textures, combinations, and the balance of each bite.
3:30 PM - On the way for the culinary experience
Equipment, tableware, serving elements, tablecloths, edible flowers: everything is loaded methodically to adapt to any kitchen.
Whether in a villa with a sea view in Cannes, a vacation home in Cavalaire-sur-Mer or a Provençal farmhouse at Bormes-les-Mimosas, the chef transforms each location into a pop-up restaurant.
5:00 PM – Setup and Adjustments
Once there, it's time to adapt.
Each kitchen is different. Sometimes spacious, sometimes more rustic, with a temperamental oven or a narrow countertop.
But experience makes the difference: the chef adapts to anything to guarantee a smooth and precise service.
7:00 PM – Service and show
This is the time when everything falls into place: the plates arrive at the minute, carefully arranged, telling a culinary story to the guests.
The chef, often discreet but attentive, observes, listens, adjusts. Each dish is presented, sometimes even accompanied by a food and wine pairing, to transform the meal into a gastronomic journey.
🌙 11:00 PM – Cleaning and silence
As guests enjoy dessert or a final drink, the kitchen returns to its usual state. Everything is cleaned and put away, as if nothing had happened. The chef leaves discreetly, leaving behind memories and delighted taste buds.
