Private chefs in St. Barth
Selected for your stay.
MORE
THAN
A MEAL.
WE ARE A CLOSE-KNIT TEAM, BROUGHT TOGETHER BY A LOVE FOR WHAT WE DO AND A BELIEF THAT HOSPITALITY SHOULD ALWAYS FEEL PERSONAL. WE COOK WITH CARE, WORK WITH RESPECT AND DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO MAKE OUR GUESTS FEEL WELCOME, RELAXED AND HAPPY TO BE AT THE TABLE.
Saint-Barth runs on short seasons and high expectations. Everything has to be right the first time.
CHEF'S BARTH PLACES PRIVATE CHEFS FOR VILLAS AND YACHTS ACROSS SAINT-BARTH. WE PERSONALLY VET EACH CHEF AND CAREFULLY MATCH THEM TO YOUR TASTES, NEEDS AND PREFERRED STYLE OF SERVICE.
Experiences
Dining, your way
Tasting Menu
A refined sequence of smaller, individually plated courses. The menu is planned with you and shaped around your preferences and the occasion, from an intimate dinner to a special celebration.
Sharing Table
Generous dishes served at the centre of the table, family-style, for relaxed lunches and dinners. Everyone can share and choose at their own pace, making it especially enjoyable for families and younger guests.
Omakase
A course-by-course Japanese menu featuring sushi, sashimi, crudo and cooked dishes. Each experience is built around the freshest fish and seasonal ingredients available at the time.
Fire & Sea
Outdoor dining inspired by the Mediterranean and Latin America, from ceviches and grilled seafood to paella prepared in the garden. A paella specialist can bring the equipment and prepare it in front of your guests.
Fresh & Light
Fresh, balanced menus centred on seasonal produce, vibrant salads, lean proteins and lighter preparations. Each menu can be adapted to specific dietary needs and discussed with you in advance.
Services
Three ways to set the table
Villas
From a single dinner to a full stay, menus are planned around your preferences and ingredients sourced accordingly. We handle the shopping and cooking, leaving the kitchen clean and everything in its place, so you can simply enjoy your stay.
Yachts
Private and charter cruising, with chefs who understand provisioning, galley constraints and guest rhythm — many of us built our careers aboard superyachts, including vessels over 100 metres.
Events
From intimate dinners to larger celebrations: we arrange the chef and service staff, with local concierge and event partners available when needed.
The collective
A PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
Tell us your dates, where you'll be staying and how you like to eat. We recommend a chef from a small circle of professionals we know through our work, selected to suit your stay.
Before arrival, we brief them on your preferences and dietary requirements. Every introduction is handled with discretion and respect for your privacy, your home and your guests.
Based in Saint-Barth. For other destinations, please enquire.
The founder
Luigi Fumarola
Founder & Chef
I'm an Italian chef with over twenty years of international culinary experience, shaped by Michelin-starred restaurants in England, France and Spain, as well as luxury private residences. I have spent more than a decade aboard private and charter superyachts, with head chef roles on vessels up to 115 metres.
Chef's Barth brings together that experience and the professional relationships built along the way. I remain an active chef, and that first-hand understanding of the work guides how I choose the chefs who join our network.
Questions
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Yes. We begin by listening to your preferences, discussing any allergies or dietary requirements and considering younger guests. We then create a menu around your tastes and the way you like your meals to be served.
Our chefs bring international experience, with particular strengths in Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese cooking. Across the network, we also draw on French, Latin American, American and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, with each chef bringing their own background and specialities.
Share your dates, location and how you like to eat. We check availability within our network and recommend someone whose experience and culinary specialities suit your request.
Yes, we regularly cook for families with children. Separate menus and earlier mealtimes for younger guests can be arranged in advance, whether you prefer to dine together or separately.
No. Ingredients are charged separately, in addition to the daily chef service rate.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during high season. For the rest of the year, a few weeks' notice is usually enough to plan ahead.
Do get in touch, even at short notice. There is often someone in our network who can help, and we'll do our best to find a chef for your plans.
Yes, on request, for private residences, yacht trips and events. Each enquiry is considered individually, depending on the destination, chef availability and applicable travel and work requirements.
We don't handle villa rentals directly, but we're happy to put you in touch with trusted local rental professionals who can help.
Enquiries
TELL US ABOUT YOUR TABLE
Share your dates, location and plans. We'll review your request and contact you with a tailored proposal.