A private chef in Calvi.

A gastronomic experience in your villa in Calvi.

Calvi is one of the flagship destinations of the Balagne in Corsica: its Genoese citadel above the sea, its fine sandy beaches among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, and its prestige villas nestled in the maquis draw a high-end summer clientele from May to October. In properties with a terrace, pool and view of the gulf, a gastronomic meal is a natural part of the stay. A Prémices chef handles the whole meal, from local specialities to service on the terrace and a complete clean-up.

For which occasions?

Villa dinners on the terrace

The lights of the gulf, a gastronomic meal prepared by a private chef: for a daily dinner during the stay or a special evening, the chef adapts the menu to the group and the season.

Birthdays and private receptions

A milestone birthday in a villa with a pool, a seaside reception with friends, an end-of-stay party: from eight to twenty guests, the intimacy of your villa with the quality of a great meal.

Romantic dinners facing the sea

A bespoke menu, a terrace with a view, the evening falling over the Balagne: an experience no restaurant in the old town can reproduce.

Corporate events in Corsica

Companies holding seminars or leadership dinners in Corsican villas call on Prémices for the gastronomic side: logistics, chef selection, a menu suited to the event. References include Air Liquide, LVMH, IBM and Bouygues Construction.

Villa stays

Renting a prestige villa for two weeks? A Prémices chef for several evenings enriches the stay with local produce and no effort on your part.

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.

Chefs who know Corsican produce.

Every chef who cooks in Calvi has been assessed on punctuality, plating, hygiene and the ability to showcase local produce, and the agency handles island logistics. Menus can draw on Corsican charcuterie (coppa, lonzu, figatellu), AOP brocciu, free-range Corsican veal, ewe's milk cheeses, maquis herbs and wines from Patrimonio. For wine pairings and cheese tastings, some of our chefs and sommeliers are Meilleurs Ouvriers de France.

Where we cook.

Calvi, Lumio, Algajola, L'Île-Rousse and isolated villas in the Balagne maquis by arrangement. In Corsica we also cook in Ajaccio and Porto-Vecchio. See all of Corsica.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef in Calvi 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 a romantic dinner to twenty guests and more for a reception, and several evenings in a row for a week's stay. The format is set when preparing the quote.