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Private chef on a yacht

Prestation

Private chef on a yacht

A private chef on a yacht is a personal cook who embarks to design, on board, an exceptional cuisine made for life at sea. With ArtxFood, this on-board chef sources fresh produce dockside, tunes menus to the rhythm of the navigation and ensures a service of absolute discretion. We select the yacht chef with the most fitting profile, then compose the complete team according to the size of the vessel, the number of guests and your ports of call: chef, butler, sommelier and front-of-house staff. A refined table that blends naturally into your cruise, from a deck lunch to a star-lit dinner.

Private chef on a yacht

The service

What is a private chef on a yacht?

A private chef on a yacht is a personal cook who comes on board to deliver a bespoke signature cuisine, in place of a caterer or a service from shore. Specialists in high-end gastronomic experiences, we craft meals inspired by the seasons and by local producers. On board, every detail counts: an elegant table, discreet service, cooking that elevates your desires and the atmosphere you envision for your voyage. The same care finds its place on land with a private chef in a villa.

Private chef on a yacht

The service

What does the service on board include?

A chef's service on board covers every step of the meal at sea: menu design, dockside supply, preparation, plating and service. Our private chefs, sommeliers, servers and butlers orchestrate an elegant and discreet art of hosting. For impeccable service beyond 8 guests, we recommend adding a server. You can also call on our private butler alone if you would rather cook yourself while benefiting from an expert presence to assist and coordinate the service.

Private chef on a yacht

Cruises

Which voyages call for a yacht chef?

A yacht chef adapts to every voyage: a weekend at sea, a family cruise, a reception on board or a long stay in the Mediterranean and beyond. From the choice of produce to the final gestures, everything is taken care of with discretion, at the rhythm of your ports of call. Vegetarian or vegan menus, gluten-free or dairy-free options, allergies and specific diets: each proposal is composed in tune with your tastes and the tempo of your time at sea.

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Testimonials

They trust us

Refined cuisine on board, without a single false note. The team blended into the rhythm of our cruise.
Hélène V.· Mediterranean

Questions fréquentes

How much does a private chef on a yacht cost?
Every service is quoted after a conversation about your sailing programme. The price of a private chef on a yacht depends on the number of guests, the length of the cruise, the type of service and the ports of call or destination. Get in touch for a tailored proposal.
How do I book a private chef on a yacht?
Contact ArtxFood with your port of departure, your cruise dates, the number of guests and the type of vessel. A dedicated contact introduces the most suitable on-board chef profiles and organises the service end to end, before, during and after the voyage.
Does the chef handle dockside supply?
Yes. The yacht chef organises the sourcing of fresh produce at every port of call, favouring local producers, and tunes menus to the storage and service constraints on board.
Can a butler or sommelier be added on board?
Of course. We compose a complete team, from the chef to the butler, sommelier and front-of-house staff, to deliver fluid service throughout the cruise.
Does the private chef adapt to diets and allergies on board?
Absolutely. Vegetarian or vegan menus, gluten-free or dairy-free options, allergies and specific diets: each proposal from the on-board chef is composed in tune with your tastes and the rhythm of your time at sea.

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A dedicated contact guides you in crafting a bespoke experience that reflects your taste.

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