Carpaccio of Saint-Jacques scallops with shaved artichoke, a borage flower, pine nuts and oxalis on a white textured plate.

Provençal Private Chef · French Riviera

Private Chef on the French Riviera

Bespoke fine dining at your villa or private residence, refined Provençal cooking, the cuisine of the sun, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco.

Signature menu

What you can expect

The values I hold at every dinner

Discretion

I never photograph my guests, and never share a name or a detail. Discretion is the rule, not a feature.

Your menu, made for you

Every menu is built around you and your guests, never from a fixed list. Every diet is welcome.

The chef, in person

I cook at every dinner myself, on site, never a chef sent in my place.

Generosity

I am here above all to serve you, never to cut corners. Your guests’ pleasure always comes first.

4.9/5 · 35 Google reviews

From recent menus

Plates, produce and table moments

  • Black quenelles on a fresh-pea sauce, plated in series with edible pansies.
  • Sea-bream carpaccio on a dark plate with pomegranate, shaved parmesan, pine nuts and edible flowers.
  • Tuna tartare topped with caviar, sorrel leaves and a borage flower on white porcelain.
  • Bouquet of fresh herbs and a single edible flower plated as a starter garnish.
  • Red mullet fillet with glazed baby carrot, herb-vegetable condiment and edible flower.
  • Squid-ink ravioli on a white morel-cream sauce, dressed with seared morels.
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Long villa-terrace banquet table dressed in white linen, bistro chairs and a Provençal garden behind.

Provençal cooking across the Riviera

The heart of Provence at your table

Trained in starred kitchens

Provençal flavours, Michelin rigour

Trained alongside seven Michelin-starred chefs, including Restaurant Georges Blanc (3 stars), Château Saint-Martin in Vence (2 stars, alongside chef Yannick Franques), and Les Sources de Caudalie.

Chef François Savin, private chef on the French Riviera.

About the chef

Chef François Savin

Provençal private chef, years working alongside Michelin-starred chefs, a kitchen rooted in Provence and the French Riviera. Independent since 2016.

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Chef François Savin in his whites, plating a fish fillet with a glazed baby carrot and herb garnish.

How it works

The way it works

Get in touch.

Share the date, the venue and the number of guests.

Menu proposal.

Bespoke menu, shaped around your guests and the season.

Shopping, cooking, serving.

Market sourcing, plating and service, end to end.

Full clean-up.

I leave the kitchen spotless.

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4.9 / 5, 35 Google reviews

“A sumptuous dinner at our villa in Cannes for 16 guests, simply fabulous. An exceptional chef.”

Natalie D., Private villa dinner, Cannes (16 guests)
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Private booking

Plan your private dinner

For an enquiry, a menu proposal or a private booking, write to me below. I reply personally.

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A personal reply within 2 hours, no obligation. The best dates fill up fast.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where do you cook?

Across the French Riviera, from Saint-Tropez to Monaco, private villas, residences and events.

How does pricing work?

By private quote, calibrated to the menu, the number of guests and the venue. You receive one clear figure for the service, with the groceries at cost, fully transparent. Once agreed, nothing is added.

How early should I book?

Earlier is safer: last summer I had to turn down around thirty dinners for lack of availability. For peak dates, write as soon as you know. But do ask even last-minute, I often keep room, and I reply to you personally, fast.

Do you cater dietary restrictions and allergies?

Yes, vegan, gluten-free, kosher-style, halal and individual allergies are built into the menu from the start.

Do you also do larger events and weddings?

Yes, intimate weddings and private events are part of the offer. For larger formats (50+ guests), please get in touch to discuss the right setup for the occasion.

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