A private chef in Caen.

Normandy on your plate, at home in Caen.

Normandy is one of the best-endowed regions of France for exceptional produce: AOP Camembert, Isigny butter, Port-en-Bessin scallops, coastal oysters, salt-meadow lamb from the Baie des Veys, characterful cider and Calvados. A private chef in Caen gives these products the place they deserve, prepared to measure in your kitchen for your guests.

Far from Parisian bustle, entertaining in Caen is more intimate and more rooted. A Prémices chef brings gastronomy anchored in the Normandy terroir, without ever sacrificing precision or elegant service.

What our chefs prepare in Caen.

The richness of the terroir is the natural thread of our menus: scallops seared in Isigny butter, andouille de Vire as a gastronomic starter, a revisited teurgoule for dessert or salt-meadow lamb as the main. Every menu is built with you from what is in season. Our chefs are not limited to Normandy cooking: French gastronomic, Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese or vegetarian, the network adapts to every guest and occasion. See examples in our private dinners.

Your occasions in Caen and Normandy.

• Birthdays and private receptions: the chef handles everything from arrival to clean-up.
• Family dinners and evenings with friends: a Sunday lunch or a gathering with a gastronomic Normandy menu.
• A weekend on the coast: staying in a villa between Deauville and Cabourg? The chef comes to you.
• Corporate events: leadership dinners, partner receptions or seminars with a gastronomic meal.
• Holiday rentals: a characterful house or rural estate, the chef cooks on site and leaves the kitchen spotless.

"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.

Across the region.

Prémices covers the whole Calvados and neighbouring tourist areas: Caen and Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Bayeux, Ouistreham, Falaise and Lisieux, as well as the coast, from Deauville to Cabourg and Honfleur, popular for prestige rentals and private events. See all of Normandy.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef in Caen 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.

How many guests can a private chef cook for?

From two people for an intimate dinner to twenty guests and more for a reception or corporate event. The format and the chef are matched to the size of your group when preparing the quote, with an assistant for larger groups.