Family style
Dishes to share, served at the table. It's how I cook almost everywhere, because it's how people relax.
Private chef · Annecy, France and beyond
A feast that feels like home, wherever you gather.
I'm Hugo. I cook generous, family-style meals for friends and families in chalets, villas and holiday homes, so you can sit back and enjoy your people.
Hello, I'm Hugo
I'm a private chef based in Annecy. I cook the way I like to eat: big dishes in the middle of the table, everyone sharing, nobody in a hurry.
My food is simple, generous and made with good products. Give me a big kitchen and I'll make it a little fancy. Give me a small one and I'll make you a beautiful family meal.
Either way, the goal is the same. You feel at home, wherever you are.
How I cook
Every group, every house and every kitchen is different. I adapt to the people and the place.
Made for you
Your tastes, your allergies, your kids' favourites. We build the menu together, and I cook for each person, not just the group.
Fancy or cozy
A full kitchen means more ambitious dishes. A simple kitchen means a warm, generous meal. Both are good.
On the menu
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Indian
- Your favourites
How it works
From the first message to the last dessert, here's what working together looks like.
Say hello
Tell me where, when, how many people, and what you're celebrating.
Your proposal
I send you a personal proposal for the days and meals you need.
A deposit
A deposit confirms your dates. Then they're yours.
The menu, together
We build the menus together. You approve them before I arrive.
Groceries
Ideally, groceries are delivered to the house. It gives me more time to cook. If not, I do the shopping.
Sit back
I take care of the kitchen. You take care of your people.
Settle up
At the end, we settle the groceries and any expenses, with every receipt.
Questions
What does a private chef actually do?
I come to your house or holiday rental and cook for you during your stay: every meal, or just the big nights. I plan the menus with you, cook on site and serve at the table.
What if the kitchen is small or basic?
No problem. I adapt the menu to the kitchen. A big oven and plenty of pots let me go fancier. A simple kitchen means a beautiful family-style meal.
Do you travel outside France?
Yes. I'm based in Annecy and I travel in France and abroad. Travel is included in your proposal.
The house is hard to reach. Is that a problem?
Tell me where it is. We'll sort out the travel together, by car, pickup or a shared ride.
Allergies, diets, picky kids?
Of course. Tell me about allergies, dislikes and kids' habits when we plan the menu. Everyone eats well.
Who buys the groceries?
Home delivery from a local supermarket is ideal, because it gives me more time to cook. Otherwise I shop myself. Groceries are billed at cost, with receipts.
Do you also serve and clean up?
I look after the kitchen and the food. For bigger groups, I can bring an assistant or a butler for service, glasses and cleaning. Available on request.
How much does it cost?
Every stay is different, so I send a personal proposal. Write to me with your dates, the place and the size of your group.
Let's plan your table
Send me your dates, the place and how many people. I'll take it from there.