Alpes-Maritimes
Private chef in Villefranche-sur-Mer
The finest bay on the coast, and the worst one for carrying crates.
Villefranche is built on a slope, and its old town is walked in steps. Picturesque for a visitor, considerably less so for a team hauling equipment up to a reception. We always ask about access before confirming work here.
Higher up, the villas facing the bay offer entirely different conditions: wide terraces, summer kitchens, and dinners that run long because the view keeps people at the table. It is one of the few places where outdoor service justifies itself almost every time.
What we ask before coming
- Where to park, and how far from the door
- Whether there are steps, and how many
- Whether the kitchen is on the same level as the table
- Whether a lift or service hoist exists
Four questions, five minutes on the phone, and most of the unpleasant surprises disappear.