Why a private chef on Christmas Day?
Because Christmas is meant to be spent at the table, not at the stove. Bringing in a private chef gives your family a restaurant-level meal while you stay fully present for it. No stress over timings, no washing up at midnight: you host, the chef takes care of everything. At Prémices, every chef is met in person and cooks a full trial dinner before joining the network, so you have a true professional in your kitchen on the most important night of the year.
How the evening unfolds
The chef arrives two to three hours before service with produce sourced that same day. They set up, plate each course and serve at the table, at the pace of your evening. When the meal is over, they clean the kitchen completely and leave. You never have to brave the shops the week before Christmas, and you never touch a dish afterwards.
A Christmas menu built around your table
The menu is composed bespoke, around peak winter produce and what your guests love: festive poultry, seafood, truffle, or an entirely dedicated vegetarian version. Allergies, what the children will eat, an alcohol-free course: it is all settled with the chef beforehand. For concrete ideas, see our gastronomic Christmas menu.
For a handful of guests, or a full table
From an intimate family dinner to a long Christmas table of fifteen or twenty, the chef scales the menu and the format. For a larger gathering, a maître d’hôtel can join so the service stays seamless and nobody has to leave the table.
When to book for Christmas
Early. December is the busiest stretch of the year and the best chefs are reserved first. Aim for several weeks ahead for the 24th and 25th. The sooner your request comes in, the more comfortable the choice of chef and the menu planning.
Across Paris and the Île-de-France
Prémices works throughout Paris and the Île-de-France for Christmas dinners. You will find the full detail of the service on our private chef in Paris page, with the wider region covered on request.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef for Christmas cost?
It depends on the menu, the number of guests and the level of service. Clear reference points are set out on our private chef pricing page.
What is included?
The chef, the shopping for fresh seasonal produce, the cooking in your kitchen, table service and a full clean-up. Tableware is the client’s; drinks are not included unless agreed in advance.
Does the chef make the Christmas dessert too?
Yes. Starter, main, cheese and dessert are all part of the menu, a Yule log or a plated dessert depending on what you choose with the chef.
Can the menu be vegetarian or allergen-free?
Absolutely. The menu is built bespoke: a full vegetarian version, allergens removed, dishes adapted for children. It is all discussed before the evening.
How far ahead should I book the 24th or 25th?
As early as possible: Christmas dates go quickly. Several weeks ahead is recommended to secure the chef and plan the menu calmly.
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