French Private Chef
An experienceà la française.The French Way
Intimate. Elegant. Unforgettable. Bespoke fine dining in the privacy of your home, villa or Airbnb.
The Chef
Jean-Baptiste Simonne,
a French story.
« My mother always told me… 'If you're going to cook for someone, make sure to do it with love', and that is the principle I live by as a Chef. »— Chef JBS
Born in the south of France, trained under the legacy of Chef Paul Bocuse and the techniques of Meilleur Ouvrier de France, Jean-Baptiste Simonne brings a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, restaurant openings and guest-focused service.
He doesn't just cook. He composes a moment — the rhythm of the courses, the warmth of the room, the small details no one else would notice.
« I believe food carries an energy. I always make sure to give my best energy to the settings & the meals I prepare. »— Chef JBS
Experiences
Multiple ways to indulge
Every menu is composed for you. Choose the moment — I take care of everything else.
À deux · For Two
Romantic Dinners
Candlelight, silver service and a menu composed for the two of you. An evening that lingers long after dessert.
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À la maison · At Home
Airbnb Experience
Turn your stay into the highlight of the trip. I bring the kitchen, the wine pairing and the show — you keep the memories.
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En fête · Celebrate
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals. Bespoke menus and elegant service for the moments that deserve more than a restaurant.
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À emporter · To Take Away
Meal Prep Service
A week of chef-crafted French meals, portioned and ready to enjoy. Seasonal menus, your dietary goals, restaurant-quality flavor — every day.
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En classe · In Class
Private Chef Classes
Step into the chef's apron. Learn classic French technique — sauces, knife skills, plating — in an intimate hands-on session in your own kitchen.
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En groupe · For Groups
Group Event Catering
Weddings, corporate gatherings, milestone parties. Full-service French catering with refined menus, polished staff and seamless execution at any scale.
View Details & PricingLe Menu · The Menu
A taste of what's possible
Sample compositions. Every menu is rewritten for your evening — your tastes, your produce, your story.
Amuse-bouche
Bite-Size Starter
- Quiche aux truffes (truffle quiche) · zucchini rose · gold leaf · herb oil
- Foie gras au torchon (cloth-wrapped duck liver) · golden brioche · fig
Entrée
Starter
- Tuna tartare · avocado · caviar · edible flowers · herb oil
- Saumon gravlax artistique (artistic cured salmon) · dill · citrus · crème fraîche
Plat
Main Course
- Filet de bœuf (beef tenderloin) · truffle pommes purée (potato purée) · jus corsé (rich pan jus)
- Shrimp & risotto parmesan · vin blanc (white wine) · sauce beurre blanc (white butter sauce)
Dessert
Sweet Finish
- Soufflé Grand Marnier · crème anglaise (vanilla custard)
- Tarte aux poires amandine (pear almond tart) · caramel noisette (hazelnut caramel)
Wine pairings, vegetarian and pescatarian menus available on request.
Why Chef JBS
The art of savoir-faireMastery of the Craft
Bespoke Menus
Crafted around your tastes, allergies and the occasion.
Professional Service
Trained in luxury hospitality and high-level kitchens.
Elegant Atmosphere
Plating, table styling and pacing of a fine restaurant — at home.
Stress-Free Evening
I arrive, I cook, I serve, I clean. You simply enjoy.
The most romantic and unforgettable night of our trip to Paris. Jean-Baptiste Simonne turned our Airbnb into a Michelin restaurant.
Our guests still talk about that dinner. Every plate was a moment. Delicious, charming, impressive.
His meal prep changed my week. Restaurant-quality French food, ready to enjoy every night — I've never eaten this well at home.
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Share your details and preferences. Chef Jean-Baptiste will personally get back to you within 24 hours to finalize every detail.