In St. Barts, luxury is defined by unhurried mornings, sun-drenched afternoons, and evenings that unfold exactly as you want them to, including how you dine. One of the most quietly indulgent ways to experience the island is to hire a private chef, bringing gourmet, in-villa dining directly to you.
A private chef experience isn’t about formality. It’s about ease, personalization, and savouring extraordinary food without ever leaving your villa. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or as a group of friends, private cooking transforms your stay into something deeply relaxed, and completely tailored to you.
A Tailored Culinary Journey
Unlike a restaurant, where you choose from a fixed menu, a private chef experience is built entirely around your preferences.
From the start, everything is customizable. Before you even arrive in St. Barts, your chef connects with you to design a bespoke menu for your stay. You’ll discuss your favorite cuisines, must-have dishes, dietary needs, and how you’d like meals to fit into your days.
Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian or traveling with a child who only eats pasta every night, your chef adapts effortlessly. Craving a long, leisurely lunch by the pool? A light breakfast before the beach? A candlelit, multi-course dinner on the terrace? It’s all possible.
Savour the Freshest Local Ingredients
One of the greatest pleasures of hiring a private chef in St. Barts is access to exceptional ingredients often before anyone else.
The island is known for its pristine seafood: mahi-mahi, tuna, lobster, snapper, and more. Private chefs have insider access to the best local fishermen and the morning market in Gustavia, where they source the catch of the day before it ever reaches restaurant menus.
Beyond seafood, St. Barts benefits from its French heritage, with high-quality imported cheeses, wines, butter, foie gras, and specialty products that elevate every meal. Your chef knows exactly where to find the best of both worlds, local and French, and how to let the ingredients shine.
Every dish feels fresh, thoughtful, and unmistakably island-inspired without being overdone.
The Ultimate Relaxation: No Reservations, No Driving
St. Barts may be small but during high season, traffic and reservations can quickly become part of the daily equation. Getting into top restaurants often requires planning weeks in advance, especially for larger groups.
A private chef removes all of that friction.
There’s no driving to Gustavia, no circling for parking, no rushing to make a reservation. Dinner happens when you’re ready, breakfast appears when you wake up and lunch fits perfectly between swims.
The villa advantage is unmatched. Dine in your swimwear if you want, and linger over dessert for hours. Put the kids to bed while the adults stay at the table, enjoying wine under the stars. This is in-villa dining at its most relaxed, and most luxurious.
Perfect for Special Occasions and Intimate Gatherings
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A private chef experience works beautifully for a wide range of travelers.
For families, it means stress-free meals that suit everyone, from adventurous eaters to picky toddlers, without packing up and heading out every night.
For groups, private cooking turns dinners into shared moments: long tables, laughter, flowing wine, and food designed for the group dynamic. For larger groups, typically over four to six guests, a waiter can be added (and is often mandatory), ensuring seamless service without lifting a finger.
For couples, it’s pure romance. A quiet, candlelit dinner, prepared just for two, with no distractions and no timeline except your own.
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or simply a special week together, exclusive dining in your villa elevates the entire stay.
How It Works: Booking Your Chef with Corcoran
One of the biggest hesitations guests have is not knowing how the process works but it’s far simpler than most expect.
When you book through Corcoran, everything is handled seamlessly. You can hire a chef for:
- A single dinner
- One or two meals per day
- Three meals a day for the entire week
- Daily breakfasts, with flexibility for additional meals
Pricing is typically structured as a daily chef fee, based on the number of meals (one, two, or three per day). Grocery costs are additional, and for larger groups, a waiter may be required to ensure smooth service.
Importantly, this isn’t just cooking. The service includes menu planning, shopping, preparation, table setting, serving, and full cleanup. You enjoy the experience while the chef handles everything else.
Taste the Good Life
A private chef in St. Barts isn’t about extravagance for extravagance’s sake. It’s about reclaiming time, easing logistics, and enjoying gourmet food in the most personal way possible.
From bespoke menus and insider ingredients to relaxed villa evenings and effortless entertaining, private cooking is one of the most meaningful upgrades you can make to your stay.
Pair that experience with one of Corcoran’s exceptional villas — whether perched above the sea or tucked into a lush hillside — and you unlock a version of St. Barts that feels both indulgent and deeply comfortable.
This is the good life, island-style, and it tastes incredible.
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