A private chef at the villa, overlooking Lake Annecy
Bespoke menus, fresh local produce and a chef at your service, for a gastronomic experience in the comfort of the villa.
Optional service at extra cost, on request
A gastronomic interlude, without leaving the comfort of your private villa.
As an option, a private chef comes to cook at Villa Tomar, in Talloires, facing Lake Annecy, and devises bespoke menus from local produce of the very highest quality.
Dinner on the terrace facing the lake, lunch beside the pool or a table laid in the double-height living room: the villa's kitchen and its outdoor kitchen are at the chef's disposal, and all you need do is sit down. On the evenings you would rather go out, three of the Michelin-starred restaurants on Lake Annecy are a quarter of an hour from the villa.
Fish from the lake, cheeses from the high pastures, vegetables from the valley's market gardeners: your chef handpicks the finest fresh, seasonal produce at the market, then creates a bespoke menu with you. A celebration dinner, a late brunch, tea for the children or the entire week: the format is agreed in advance, with no commitment until you have approved the proposal.
The villa kitchen, as the stage
A fully equipped kitchen open to the living space, a bar from which to watch the preparation, an outdoor kitchen beneath the pergola: the chef works with the setting, and the meal becomes a moment of the holiday in its own right. With ten around the table, it also puts an end to the chore of catering: see our guide to a villa for 10 on Lake Annecy.
From the first message to the day itself
- 01
Your wishes
Tell us how many of you will be at the table, which meals you would like to entrust to the chef, and everything the chef should know: tastes, allergies, the children's ages.
- 02
The menu
Your chef will create one or more bespoke menu proposals, with transparent pricing in addition to your villa rental. Then, you simply approve your preferred menu.
- 03
Dinner is served
On the day, your private chef handpicks fresh ingredients at the market, prepares your bespoke menu in the villa, and takes care of serving and clearing away. All that's left for you to do is sit back, gather around the table and savour every moment.
Frequently asked questions
Can the chef cater for special diets?
Yes. List your preferences, allergies and dietary requirements in your enquiry: the menu is built around them.
How many guests does the chef cook for?
For the whole villa, which is to say up to ten guests. If you are entertaining at dinner, give the number of extra guests in your enquiry: the chef adapts the menu and, if need be, brings assistance.
Is the food shopping included?
The chef does the shopping and arrives with the produce. The proposal we send you sets out what the price covers: the service, the ingredients and, where relevant, wine pairings.
Who lays the table and clears the kitchen?
The chef and the chef's team. The table is laid indoors or on the terrace, the meal is served, and the kitchen is handed back to you in good order at the end of it.
Other experiences
Further reading: how to rent a luxury villa on Lake Annecy.