Imagine returning from a day exploring the Luberon to find a beautifully prepared Provençal dinner waiting—rosé chilled, table set, the aromas of the region filling your kitchen. No reservations, no driving, just an evening to savor with your group, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Whether it’s a single celebratory meal, cooking classes for the whole family, or nightly dinners throughout your stay, a private chef allows you to experience Provence’s renowned gastronomy without leaving home.
Once your villa booking is confirmed, our concierge will be happy to arrange activities for you, or share contact details if you prefer to book yourself.
Relaxed doesn’t mean ordinary. Our chefs bring a market-fresh approach to laid-back lunches, terrace dinners, and light spreads after a long day of exploring—unfussy, seasonal, and deeply satisfying.
Prices start at €260 + groceries.
An elevated multi-course experience built around the finest local ingredients in Provence. Your chef works with you in advance to design a menu that reflects the season and your preferences.
Prices start at €70/person + groceries.
Enjoy a beautifully curated spread of fine cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal accompaniments, and something sweet—ready to enjoy wherever the day takes you in beautiful Provence.
Prices start at €30/person.
Learn to cook like a Provençal. Our chefs lead hands-on sessions covering local techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the recipes you’ll want to recreate long after you’ve returned home.
Price start at €195/per person.
Some meals deserve to be remarkable. Our chefs design bespoke menus for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone moments—with the presentation and attention to detail the evening deserves.
Prices vary based on event & number of guests.
The right bottle transforms a meal. Our team can arrange thoughtfully selected pairings for any menu, drawing from Provence’s exceptional regional producers and beyond.
Prices vary by chef/sommelier.
Only Provence partners with Louise Combarieu of Provence Chefs Expérience to bring our guests exceptional culinary experiences. Louise’s deep roots in Provence and longstanding relationships with the region’s most talented chefs allow her to craft dining experiences that go far beyond a meal—offering guests an authentic connection to Provençal culture, ingredients, and tradition.
From intimate villa dinners featuring seasonal market ingredients to hands-on cooking classes, Louise tailors every experience to your group’s size, tastes, and vision.
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence". In 2021, she published "Light Through the Cracks," a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.
