Villa Private Chef Services in St Barthélemy

You rent a gorgeous villa in St. Barthélemy. The kitchen looks amazing. But who's going to cook?

That's where villa chef services come in. Professional cooks who come to your rental, handle the shopping, and prepare meals while you enjoy your vacation.

How villa chef services actually work

The chef contacts you before arrival. He asks about food preferences, allergies, group size. Basic stuff to plan menus.

He shows up at your villa with ingredients bought from local markets. Fish from the harbor, vegetables from suppliers, whatever's fresh that day. Then he cooks in your kitchen.

You can choose from a wide range of services: breakfast at your villa by a chef, lunches, dinners, birthday parties, private events. Private chefs cook meals in the villas kitchens. They go shopping at local markets, then cook gourmet, expert meals with precise seasoning, and they organize plate setting and table decoration.

Some people book chefs for their entire stay. Others just want them for special dinners or events.

Reserve Baptiste for Your Villa Stay

The chef working on the island

Baptiste Gauthier represents the caliber of chef working villa circuits in St. Barthélemy. Born and raised in Southwest France, he has more than ten years of experience in culinary arts.

His journey started at Culinary School of Bordeaux, with internships at prestigious institutions like Chez Dubern. Baptiste worked alongside Chef Quique DaCosta in Spain, learning molecular cuisine and new techniques. He gained Michelin star experience working with Philippe Etchebest at l'Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint-Émilion.

After arriving in St. Barth, Baptiste worked at Gaiac restaurant at The Toiny Hotel before settling as an independent private chef and caterer.

Inspired by French, Asian and Caribbean cuisines, Baptiste knows how to combine flavors and will satisfy you and your guests. Thanks to his sense of pleasure and his taste for exotism, Baptiste is a singular Chef, with a great expertise.

Baptiste exclusively cooks with fresh quality products, and collaborates with many local suppliers. Either for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can count on his organization and his flexibility.

Different types of service

Full-time arrangements mean the chef handles all your meals. Breakfast, lunch, dinner - whatever you need during your stay.

One meal per day, two meals per day, three meals per day - you pick what works for your group.

Some villa guests only want dinner service. They explore local cafés during the day but prefer private dining at night.

A special event, a gourmet meal or a picnic with family and friends, Baptiste is available and professional for any kind of request. After several years traveling around the world training with popular chefs, Baptiste offers and shares his knowledge and experience to people visiting St. Barth.

Villa kitchens and equipment

Some of our rental villas are equipped with professional kitchens and appliances to cater for large numbers of guests. Modern St. Barthélemy villas often have serious cooking setups.

Good ranges, proper prep space, quality cookware. Outdoor grilling areas too. Baptiste can work with what's available.

The meal is accompanied with high service standards. Table setting, presentation, cleanup - that's all handled.

Booking and planning

Book your chef at least two months ahead during high season (December-April). The best ones get snapped up quickly!

The consultation process covers your group's needs. Food preferences, dietary restrictions, special occasions. Baptiste plans menus based on what you tell him.

He adapts to any specific need you may express. Vegetarian, gluten-free, whatever requirements your group has.

Market shopping and ingredients

He goes shopping at local markets, then cooks gourmet, expert meals with precise seasoning. Fresh fish from the harbor, local produce, imported specialties when needed.

The island's small size means Baptiste knows the best suppliers. Where to get the freshest fish, which vendors have the best vegetables, reliable sources for specialty items.

Shopping happens early in the day before cooking starts. Baptiste plans timing around your meal schedule.

Why people choose villa dining

Privacy is obvious - no restaurant crowds or noise. Your group eats when you want, how you want.

Flexibility matters too. Change dinner time? Add extra guests? Modify the menu? Much easier than dealing with restaurant reservations.

Enjoy tailor-made meals to suit your dietary needs and preferences. Even better, all of the shopping, prep-work, and cleanup will be taken care of by Baptiste.

For larger groups especially, villa dining often makes more sense than coordinating restaurant bookings for everyone.

Villa chef services take meal planning off your vacation to-do list. Baptiste handles the shopping, cooking, and cleanup while you focus on enjoying St. Barthélemy.