A private chef in Cassis.

A gastronomic experience in your villa in Cassis.

Cassis is one of the most seductive villages on the Provençal coast. Nestled between the calanques and the vineyards of the Cassis AOC, one of the smallest and rarest appellations in France, it draws visitors from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and all over France every summer in search of authentic Provence. The villas and bastides overlooking the calanques or the port are an ideal setting for entertaining. A Prémices chef handles the whole meal, from Mediterranean specialities to service on a terrace facing the calanques.

For which occasions?

Terrace dinners facing the calanques

Cliffs and sea, the colours of the evening sky, a gastronomic meal in your villa: a menu built with you around seasonal Provençal and Mediterranean produce.

Birthdays and summer receptions

A birthday in a villa with a terrace, a summer reception in a Provençal bastide, a group dinner by the pool: from eight to twenty guests.

Romantic dinners by the calanques

Wild Provençal nature, evening light on the sea, a gastronomic menu prepared for the two of you with the region's produce.

Corporate events

Leadership teams holding seminars in Cassis call on Prémices for their evenings: the right chef, a bespoke menu, logistics handled by the agency. References include Air Liquide, LVMH, IBM and Bouygues Construction.

Villa stays

Renting a villa in Cassis for the week? A Prémices chef for several evenings, cooking fish from the Cassis market, Provençal vegetables and Cassis AOC wines, transforms the stay.

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 Provence and its produce.

Every chef who cooks in Cassis has been assessed on punctuality, plating, hygiene and the ability to showcase Provençal and Mediterranean produce. Menus can draw on fish from the local market, sea urchins, Provençal vegetables, wild herbs, olive oil from Les Baux-de-Provence and white Cassis AOC wines, among the rarest and finest in Provence. For wine pairings and seafood workshops, some of our chefs and sommeliers are Meilleurs Ouvriers de France. See our Mediterranean tasting menu.

Where we cook.

Cassis, La Ciotat and Carnoux-en-Provence, villas in the calanques by arrangement, and the Provençal coast up to Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. See all of Provence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef in Cassis 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.