The two common ways to price
Per guest. Common for a single tasting dinner or event. The price covers the menu, the cooking and the service. It rises with the number of courses and the rarity of the ingredients.
Per day. Common for a villa or chalet stay. One day rate covers the planning, shopping and cooking for the meals you agree, for example breakfast, lunch and dinner for a group.
Starting prices for my services
These are the prices my quotes start from. The final figure depends on the points below. All prices are in euros, and groceries and travel are added on top.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Restaurant at Home tasting dinner, 6 to 12 guests | 220 per guest, minimum 6 guests |
| Villa or chalet stay, up to 12 guests | 1,200 per day, minimum 3 days |
| Family residency | 1,000 per day, minimum 10 days |
| Weddings and events | Food from 120 per guest, plus staff and drinks |
| Weekly cooking at your home | 600 per session |
| Foraging and cooking experience | 150 per guest, minimum 4 guests |
What sits on top of the fee
- Groceries. Billed at cost with receipts. This keeps the chef honest and lets you decide how luxurious the produce should be.
- Travel. If the chef travels to you, travel and accommodation are added to the quote.
- Staff. Up to around twelve guests one chef can often cook alone. Larger dinners, weddings and events need a kitchen and service team, charged at cost.
- Drinks. Wine, pairings and bar service are usually priced separately from the food.
What changes the price most
- The number of guests and courses
- The length of the stay and how many meals a day
- The season and the date. Christmas, New Year and August are the busiest times
- Dietary needs that call for separate menus
- The location and how much equipment the kitchen needs
How to compare quotes
Ask every chef the same questions. Is shopping included? Are groceries at cost? Who cleans the kitchen? Is there a deposit and what is the cancellation policy? A lower headline fee that leaves out shopping and cleanup is often not the cheaper option.
How I quote
Tell me the date, place, number of guests and occasion, and I send a menu and a quote with travel included. A date is secured with a deposit of at least 60 percent. Ask for a quote.