Private Home Chef in Loire Valley: Tailor-made Gastronomic Menu
An in-home chef who cooks real, good, local food. Fresh, local produce with character... and menus that make you want to sit down at the table right away. Energy, taste, seasonality and heartfelt cuisine - right in your dining room.
- From €55 per person
- 4 to 20 people
- Departments 37/49 (and beyond)
- Minimum €300 per service
- 3 formulas + customized
Stress-Free Private Chef Service, 100% Professional
Call on a private in-home chef in the Loire Valley for an unforgettable event. Professional service throughout Indre-et-Loire (37) and Maine-et-Loire (49): Tours, Chinon, Amboise, Bourgueil, Saumur and beyond.
Whether you're looking for a gourmet, efficient signature menu, or a customized 100% creation, anything is possible. All tastes, all budgets, all atmospheres. The idea is simple: have a good time, without stress or fuss.
Whether it's for a family dinner, a birthday, a wedding proposal, a private reception or a corporate event, your in-home chef will create a fully customized gourmet menu using exceptional local produce.
Fluid organization, rapid communication, clear exchanges. Shopping, preparation, cooking, serving, tidying up: everything is taken care of, from start to finish. You enjoy, period.
From appetizer to dessert, enjoy authentic French cuisine, prepared in front of you and served at your table with the professionalism of a top-of-the-range caterer.
Private chef service in Loire Valley available for international guests.
Everything Managed
Shopping, preparation, cooking, serving, tidying up
Local & Fresh Products
Loire terroir, season, quality
Zero Stress
You enjoy, the chef takes care of everything
Our Signature Menus
Lunch menu
Composition
- Input
- Dish
- Dessert
65
€ incl. VAT / person
Options
- Cheese supplement: +€5
- Wine and food pairing: +15€ (€)
What's the occasion?
Lunch with friends, family, or a business lunch in a special setting. Fresh Market celebrates fresh, gourmet cuisine with modern flavors, inspired by the seasons and the relaxed lifestyle of the Loire Valley. An invitation to slow down, take the time to savor, appreciate the flavors, and restore lunch to the place it deserves: a true moment of respite.
Dinner
(Most popular)
Composition
- Amuse-bouche
- Input
- Dish
- Aged Cheeses
- Dessert
85 € incl. VAT / person
What's the occasion?
Whether it’s a birthday, a reunion, or simply the desire to enjoy a wonderful dining experience in the Loire Valley, the Signature Menu is the perfect accompaniment to those moments you want to celebrate and turn into lasting memories. Seasonal, creative, and elegant cuisine, served right at your home or wherever you’re staying.
Options
- Cheese supplement: +€8
- Wine and food pairing: +25€ (€)
Composition
- Entirely tailored to your wishes, your event and your budget
For whom?
Special events, special requirements, special diets, specific wishes or long-term services (stays in France and abroad).
What's possible:
- Theme menu (fusion, gourmet, local, world...)
- Special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal...)
- Buffet or cocktail-dinner format
- Haute gastronomie dinner service
- Weekly services (vacation rentals, yachting...)
- French and international travel
Children's menu
Children's menus are identical to adult menus, with portions adapted to their appetites. They benefit from the same quality, the same products and the same care in preparation.
Fresh Market Kids
35
€ INCL. VAT
Signature Child
45
€ INCL. VAT
Practical information
Intervention zone
Departments 37 and 49 :
- Indre-et-Loire (37): Tours, Chinon, Amboise, Bourgueil, Azay-le-Rideau, Loches...
- Maine-et-Loire (49) : Saumur, Angers and surrounding area...
Beyond :
We can travel anywhere in France and abroad for services based on estimates or weekly packages.
Reservation
Availability
Manual opening of slots according to the manager's schedule
Anticipation recommended
2 weeks minimum (1 month for major events)
Automatically blocked slots
Gourmet tour days (Tuesdays and Thursdays from May to September)
Languages
French (native)
English (fluent)
Service tailored to international customers, expatriates and prestige tourists.
Rates & Payment
Formulas :
- Fresh Market: €55/pers (incl. VAT)
- Signature: €70/person (incl. VAT)
- Made-to-measure : On quotation
Quantity discounts
depending on the number of guests
Options :
- Cheese: +5€/pers
- Wine and food pairing: +15€ (Fresh Market) or +25€ (Signature)
Reservations :
- 30% deposit on reservation
- Balance on day of service
Online payment possible via the reservation system
Number of guests
From 4 to 35 people for traditional table service
Over 20 people: Buffet or finger food format available on request
Minimum benefit
300 €
Unforgettable Events with Your Private Chef
Birthdays & Celebrations
Make your mark with an exceptional meal prepared by a professional chef.
Marriage proposals
The perfect setting for an unforgettable request: a romantic, refined dinner at home.
Family meal
Gather your loved ones around a gourmet meal without worrying about a thing.
Vacation Rentals & Villas
Enjoy a private chef service during your Loire Valley vacation. Ideal for group holidays.
Corporate Events
Seminars, team-building, customer dinners: professional, discreet service for your corporate events.
Private Functions
Cocktails, buffets, sit-down dinners: the chef adapts to the format of your event.
Long-term benefits
Weekly stays, yachting, châteaux rentals: the chef will accompany you in France and abroad.
Let's talk about your event
Consult our detailed menus
Discover our full range of signature menus with all the dishes available.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Booking and payment
- Reservations are confirmed on receipt of a deposit of 30% of the total amount or full payment by arrangement.
- The balance is payable on the day of the service.
Cancellation by the customer
More than 30 days before the event :
Cancellation free of charge, full refund of deposit.
Between 14 and 30 days before :
50% refund of deposit.
Less than 14 days before :
Non-refundable deposit.
Cancellation or postponement by the Chef
In the event of major unforeseen circumstances (illness, force majeure), the service will be postponed to a mutually agreed date, or reimbursed in full.
Refund
Refunds are made within 14 working days of cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum number of guests?
Minimum of 2 people. Minimum service charge of 300€.
Can we choose the entire menu?
Yes! 100% is a made-to-measure formula customized to your needs.
Does the chef bring all the equipment?
The chef provides the ingredients and specific equipment. You provide the fully equipped kitchen, crockery and dining area.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Minimum 2 weeks, ideally 1 month for major events.
Does the service include storage?
Yes, absolutely! Kitchen cleaned, dishes done, waste managed.
Can we accommodate allergies and special diets?
Yes, 100% adaptable (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, halal, kosher...).
The chef travels everywhere?
Your private chef is available in Tours, Amboise, Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur and throughout Indre-et-Loire (37) and Maine-et-Loire (49).
Beyond that: travel possible (expenses may apply).
Can we add a wine and food pairing?
Yes, optional: +15€/pers (Fresh Market) or +25€/pers (Signature).
Is the service available for groups of more than 20 people?
Yes, based on a quote, with either a buffet or a cocktail reception format. Chef’s Ride can send a team if needed.
Is the service available in English?
Yes! Full service available in English for international customers.
They lived the Chef's Ride Experience
Ready to Book Your Private Chef?
Contact us for a personalized quote or book one of our signature packages directly. Professional service, exceptional cuisine, zero stress.
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