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Simpler holidays with a chef at your villa

In July and August, Saint-Tropez's restaurants are overrun and reservations are hard to come by. With a private chef, the question no longer arises: lunch is ready when you return from the beach, and dinner is served on the terrace at whatever time suits you. Our chefs cook in the spirit of kashrut and the customs followed by many families, including those who refer to the Consistoire. They impose nothing on you: your own practice sets the rules, and the chef respects them from the first day to the last. You rediscover the pleasure of entertaining without the burden of organizing it.

The Provençal market, kosher-friendly style

Saint-Tropez is fortunate to have one of the best-known markets on the coast, on the place des Lices. There our chefs select fruits, vegetables and herbs in season: heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, melons, apricots, basil. For anything that requires certification, such as meat, dairy products or groceries, they source from suppliers offering recognized labels such as OU, Badatz, Rav Rottenberg or the Consistoire. Purchases are planned ahead of your arrival, because in high summer certain products sell out quickly.

How does the chef work in the kitchen?

The basic rules are applied without exception: no mixing of milk and meat, separate utensils, and every egg checked before use. Salads and fresh herbs, so central to Provençal cooking, are washed and inspected according to the method you follow. If your family observes specific customs, for example regarding the waiting time between two meals or certain products, simply let us know when planning. The chef will adhere to them throughout your stay.

Preparing the kitchen of a rental villa

Most families rent a villa for the summer, with a fully equipped kitchen designed for conventional use. The chef's first task is therefore to organize the space by separating the spaces for bassari and halavi, setting aside a pareve corner, and storing the utensils for each side. We can provide toveled dishes for the entire stay, or use the ones you bring. Once this organization is in place, it stays unchanged until your departure.

Nothing is prepared in advance

In the summer heat of the Var, we take no chances: everything is cooked on site, on the day itself. Fish is grilled at mealtime, roasted vegetables come out of the oven just before you sit down, and fruit desserts are assembled at the last moment. This way of working guarantees freshness and lets you see exactly how your dishes are prepared.

From Ramatuelle to Gassin: where we cook

Our chef travels throughout the peninsula: villas in Saint-Tropez and Les Parcs, estates in the hills of Ramatuelle and Gassin, homes near the beaches of Pampelonne, as well as Grimaud, Sainte-Maxime and Cavalaire. We also cook aboard yachts moored in the port or at anchor in the gulf, for a day at sea or a cruise. The chef adapts to every location, every kitchen setup and every number of guests.

A chef for the whole summer or for a week

Some families entrust us with their entire stay, others with just a few key days. With a dedicated chef, you enjoy three meals a day, menus designed together and the freedom to change your mind at the last minute: a picnic for the beach, an early dinner for the children, a few friends dropping by. The chef plans the day around yours. It is the most comfortable option for large families gathered for the holidays.

Shabbat and holidays in the sun

Spending Shabbat in Saint-Tropez takes a little organization: dishes prepared before Shabbat begins, kept warm according to your customs, the table set in advance. Our chefs are used to these meals and prepare them with the same care as a festive dinner. They also cater family celebrations throughout the summer: birthdays, engagements, meals after a bar mitzvah, family lunches beneath the pines.

Summer menus created with you

Before your stay, we review your preferences, those of the children, any allergies and the rhythm of meals. Menus can be halavi, bassari or vegetarian, and follow the rules of Pesach if your stay falls during that period, with or without kitniyot. Summer calls for light, fragrant cuisine: Mediterranean fish, stuffed vegetables, tians, composed salads, plancha-grilled dishes, homemade sorbets. Menus remain open and evolve as the days go by.

Everything is taken care of

We handle the shopping list, orders of certified products, toveled dishes and all necessary equipment. The chef makes additional purchases at the market and from local shops on the peninsula. After each meal, the kitchen is tidied and cleaned. You have nothing to plan except your program for the day.

Gluten-free, lactose-free or lighter: something for everyone

A single table often brings together different needs. Our chefs offer gluten-free, lactose-free or low-sugar dishes, while staying within the kosher-friendly framework agreed with you. Plates are designed to be shared, so that no one eats separately. Mediterranean cuisine, rich in vegetables, olive oil and fish, lends itself particularly well to these adaptations.

Plant-based plates full of sunshine

Kosher-friendly vegetarian and vegan meals are perfect for summer lunches. Our chefs draw on market produce to create colorful dishes: ratatouille, herbed chickpeas, thin vegetable tarts, red berry salads. These meat-free meals also simplify the organization of the kitchen when you would like a halavi meal.

Where Provence meets Jewish cuisine

Provençal cuisine and Jewish culinary traditions, Sephardic ones in particular, have much in common: olive oil, sun-ripened vegetables, herbs and gentle spices. Our chefs love to play on these affinities, combining family recipes, Eastern influences and produce from the Var. The result is kosher-friendly cuisine that tastes of the holidays, simple in appearance yet highly crafted.

A table that makes you want to linger into the evening

On a terrace overlooking the sea, presentation is part of the pleasure. Our chefs take care with plating, choose beautiful sharing dishes and can set a more festive table for an important dinner. Without overdoing it, they create a warm atmosphere that makes you want to stay at the table until nightfall.

Why families entrust us with their summer in Saint-Tropez

Families who choose Monsieur et Madame – Chef à quatre mains are looking for peace of mind during their holidays. Our chefs are experienced, discreet, multilingual and accustomed to the luxury villas of the Côte d'Azur. They know the constraints of high season and organize themselves accordingly. We remain your single point of contact, from the first request to the last meal.

On the peninsula as at home, the table remains a place of memory, coherence and pleasure. With our kosher-friendly service in Saint-Tropez, you can make the most of summer while keeping your customs and convictions. All that is left is to sit down to eat, facing the sea.

Would you like to organize a stay, a Shabbat week, a dinner in residence or a spiritual retreat?

Our team is here to help you create a culinary experience that meets your expectations.

Email: contact@monsieuretmadame.fr

Phone / WhatsApp: +33 6 11 61 54 91

The table is a place of memory, of coherence, of pleasure.

With our kosher-friendly service, you choose a cuisine that is free, demanding, and respectful of your history and your choices.