Why a private chef for New Year’s Eve?
Because the turn of the year is savoured among friends, not between two services. The chef takes full charge of the meal while you host. It is the experience of a great restaurant, in your own home, with the intimacy and freedom a packed dining room on the 31st simply cannot offer.
How a New Year’s Eve evening runs
The chef arrives early in the evening, sets up and opens on an apéritif and canapés. Dinner follows at your pace, built to carry through to midnight without weighing the night down. The chef works to the late timing, places the dessert or sweet touch around the countdown, then cleans the kitchen entirely before leaving.
A festive New Year’s Eve menu
Seafood, shellfish, a celebration centrepiece, an elegant dessert: the menu for the 31st is composed bespoke for an exceptional night. For inspiration, see our New Year’s Eve dinner menu, then refine it with your chef.
A dinner for two, or a full celebration
A New Year’s Eve dinner for two is one of the most frequent requests of the 31st, just as much as the large gathering with friends. The chef adapts the menu and the service to the number of guests, with the same care for plating.
Booking for the 31st
New Year’s Eve is the most requested night of the year and chefs are reserved far in advance. Plan several weeks ahead to secure your chef and build a menu worthy of the evening.
Across Paris and the Île-de-France
Prémices covers Paris and the whole Île-de-France for New Year celebrations. The detail of the service is on our private chef in Paris page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef for New Year’s Eve cost?
It depends on the menu, the number of guests and the service. Reference points are on our private chef pricing page.
How late does the chef stay on the 31st?
The chef runs the meal and service through to dessert, then cleans the kitchen before leaving. Finish times are agreed with them, to fit the flow of your evening.
Can you arrange a champagne pairing?
Yes. The menu can be built to go with your bubbles, and a sommelier can join to handle pairings and wine service on request.
How many guests can you cater for?
From a dinner for two to a large celebration, the chef scales the format. For a big table, a maître d’hôtel can complete the service.
How far ahead should I book the 31st?
As early as possible: it is the most requested night of the year. Several weeks ahead is strongly advised.
Ready to start the year at the table rather than in the kitchen? Plan your evening for New Year’s Eve and we will reply within 24 hours.