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Private Chef In La Rochelle

Name: Emily In France
Address: 17b Avenue Edmond Grasset, Aytré, 17440, FR
Telephone: +33624104582
Price range: From €25 per person

Fancy a stylish chef-cooked dinner without leaving the house?

Seasonal food cooked in your kitchen, using local ingredients for your friends and family

A private chef in La Rochelle turns any evening at home into the best table in town. I arrive with everything bought fresh that morning, cook in your kitchen, serve each course, and leave the place spotless before the coffee is finished.

Whether you're renting an apartment above the Vieux Port, staying in a villa near the beaches at Châtelaillon or hosting in your own home, every menu is designed to fit your tastes, using beautiful, seasonal ingredients.

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Seasonal salad starter made with local produce

La Rochelle

A town built around good food

La Rochelle spoils cooks rotten. The covered market in the old fishermen's quarter of Saint-Nicolas trades every morning, the fishing boats land their catch a few streets away, and the oysters come in from Marennes-Oléron just down the coast.

I shop in the morning of your meal, which is why no two menus are ever quite the same: a whole sea bass roasted over fennel one week, local strawberries and a perfectly ripe chèvre the next.

Around two out of three enquiries we take in La Rochelle are for relaxed dinner parties of six to ten friends - not formal events.

How it works

Three ways to be fed

From one standout dinner to a whole weekend of meals - these are the requests we hear most.

The grazing evening

Generous boards, homemade canapés and small plates that keep coming - perfect for long, easy evenings.

Beef main course cooked in a private kitchen

The fine dining night

Three to six plated courses with optional wine pairings: restaurant cooking, at your own table.

The seafood feast

Marennes oysters, prawns and the day's catch, shucked, dressed and served at your table.

What happens when you book

It starts with an informal conversation: how many guests, what you love, what you won't touch, your budget. I send a detailed menu proposal and tweak it until it's exactly right. On the day, I arrive an hour or two ahead with every ingredient in hand.

You provide the table, the crockery and the company - I'll handle everything else!

A great chef-cooked dinner doesn't need a restaurant kitchen - just good produce, a sharp knife and a bit of bench space.

My pricing

from €25 per person

Every booking is bespoke. I write each menu around your tastes, your guest numbers and whatever is best at the market that week - tell me what you have in mind and I'll send you a price.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef in La Rochelle cost?

Menus start at €25 per person. The exact price depends on your menu, guest numbers and service - every quote is bespoke and free.

Do you bring the ingredients?

Always. I shop fresh on the day, mostly at the La Rochelle market halls and with local producers. Ingredient costs are included in your quote.

Can you cook in a small holiday rental kitchen?

Yes - I cook in city-centre apartments and compact rental kitchens all the time. A standard hob and a little worktop space are all I need.

Can menus be adapted for allergies and diets?

Of course. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, children's meals and allergies are all built into the menu from the start, at no extra charge.

How far in advance should we book?

One to two weeks is usually plenty. For July, August and the Christmas period, three to four weeks ahead is safer.

Worth a visit while you're here

Things to do in La Rochelle

The Towers of La Rochelle

The three medieval towers - Saint-Nicolas, la Chaîne and la Lanterne - have guarded the old harbour entrance since the 14th century. Climb up for a fantastic view over the city and the Atlantic.

Learn more

Aquarium La Rochelle

One of Europe's largest private aquariums, home to more than 12,000 marine animals. A brilliant family outing just steps from the Vieux Port.

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The Vieux Port

The heart of La Rochelle - waterside terraces, the covered market in the Saint-Nicolas quarter, and rue Saint-Jean-du-Pérot, the city's famous food street.

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