Your private chef
in Dordogne

Treat yourself to a culinary break from the everyday and delight your guests in the comfort of your own venue: that’s the promise of Pastel, your private chef in Dordogne.

Instinctive cooking, guided by the seasons

Instinctive cooking, guided by the seasons

We offer homemade cooking that is generous and subtle, guided by the freshness of the seasons.

Deeply attached to our region, we love showcasing the treasures of the Périgord (truffles, ceps, duck, walnuts…), working with local producers. Our creativity also reaches beyond Dordogne, with flavours inspired by our travels.

From a convivial family-style meal to an exceptional tasting menu, our options adapt to all your wishes, from lunch to dinner.

A menu to experience, a memory to treasure

Menus from €49 per person*
*Minimum charge of €350 per booking.

Your chef travels throughout the Périgord

Based in Périgueux, we travel across Dordogne and the neighbouring departments to bring your meals to life. Whether at your home, a charming estate, an authentic gîte or a holiday home, we recreate the experience of a fine restaurant.

A fitted kitchen and a place where you feel at ease is all we need to treat your guests, whether for a family meal or a get-together with friends, a birthday, a hen or stag party, or any other private occasion.

How does your experience work?

First contact

We send you our brochure with our different options. Together, we talk through your tastes and wishes to design the ideal menu.

The preparation

We select quality produce from our suppliers, buy the ingredients and handle all the preparation, from the tableware right through to the table decoration if you wish.

The big day

We arrive before your guests to set up in your kitchen. We take care of the cooking, plating and table service. Once the meal is over, we clean our workspace and leave your kitchen as we found it.

Let’s plan your meal at home together

Tell us the date, the venue, the number of guests and the format you’d like, along with any dietary requirements. We’ll get back to you very quickly with a tailored proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Can we personalise the menu for our event?

Of course. Every menu is created to order, based on your tastes, seasonal produce and your wishes. We naturally take into account allergies, intolerances and specific diets.

Yes, absolutely. We select and supply all the produce needed for your menu. We favour short supply chains and Dordogne producers to guarantee the best freshness and quality.

Yes. For meals of up to 10 guests, we can provide the tableware needed. For larger groups, or if you’d like specific tableware for your reception, we work with a rental company. This is then quoted separately, to suit the style and needs of your event.

Yes, service is an integral part of our private chef concept. Depending on the number of guests and the option chosen, the chef serves the meal himself or brings in dedicated waiting staff for receptions that call for extra attention.

A clean kitchen, a working gas or induction hob, an oven and a clear workspace are all we need. We take care of basic equipment, shopping, preparation and service, and we clean everything before we leave.

As every event is unique, we provide a personalised quote. The price of your private chef meal mainly depends on the number of guests, the style of cuisine (refined or fine dining), the number of courses and travel costs (calculated per kilometre from Périgueux).