A private chef in Annecy.

Between lake and mountains, an exceptional table.

Some places naturally call for elegance, and Annecy is one of them: the medieval old town, the canals, the flowered façades, the Alps framing the lake. A private dinner on a terrace facing Talloires, a family meal in a chalet on the Semnoz: the setting magnifies every moment at the table, and a Prémices chef, rated 4.9/5 on Google, brings gastronomy to wherever you are.

The treasures of the Savoyard terroir.

Annecy sits in one of the most generous terroirs in France: féra and perch from one of Europe's purest lakes, Tomme de Savoie and farmhouse Reblochon from the alpine pastures, cellar-aged summer Beaufort, Grenoble walnuts, wild blueberries, génépi. Our chefs work these ingredients in a gastronomic register rather than a rustic one: a fondue revisited with truffle, a deconstructed tartiflette as a potato and Reblochon millefeuille, a féra fillet with crisp scales. See also our Savoyard tasting menu.

Our chefs are not limited to local terroir. Annecy's residents and visitors, many from Geneva or abroad, sometimes want a more international table: Japanese, Mediterranean or contemporary French. The bespoke menu is built in conversation with you before each service.

For every occasion in Annecy.

A birthday on a lakeside terrace for ten, a romantic dinner for two in an old-town apartment, a family meal in a quiet chalet on the Semnoz, a lakeside seminar for executives, a weekend in a characterful rental in Annecy-le-Vieux: whatever the occasion, our chef comes to you and adapts to your space, number of guests and wishes.

"A very professional, young and attentive team, with a hugely talented chef. The menu was incredible and the service impeccable." Google review, 5/5

How it works.

• Your brief. Tell us the date, place, number of guests and culinary wishes. We come back to you quickly.
• Chef and menu. We choose the best-suited chef and submit a bespoke gastronomic menu for your approval.
• On the day. The chef arrives about an hour and a half before the meal with fresh produce, cooks on site and serves at the table.
• Afterwards. He leaves your kitchen clean and tidy. You have nothing to manage.

From Annecy to the ski resorts.

Prémices works throughout the Annecy area and beyond: the old town, Annecy-le-Vieux, Talloires, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Veyrier-du-Lac, Sevrier and Saint-Jorioz all around the lake, as well as the surrounding valleys of Thônes and Faverges and the Aravis resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand for mountain stays. See all our destinations in the French Alps.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef in Annecy cost?

Every Prémices service is quoted to measure, according to the number of guests, the complexity of the menu and the options chosen (floor service, wine pairing). Reference points are on our pricing page.

What is included?

The chef buys the fresh produce, prepares and cooks on site, serves at the table and clears the kitchen at the end of the evening, using your tableware. Drinks are not included unless agreed. For a complete experience with sommelier or maître d'hôtel, see our private chef service.