Ingredient-driven
Seasonal availability defines the dish, with refined sauces designed solely to elevate the natural flavours. Nothing is over-elaborated, and every plate is finished precisely as it is served.
The gastronomy
The authentic gastronomy of the South of France
An exceptional private chef in Dubai, Chef François Savin cooks the vibrant cuisine of Provence and the Mediterranean, built on classical French technique.
Provenance
Selected specifically for each dish
Chef Savin’s culinary identity was formed in the South of France, where gastronomy relies inherently on the daily market, the estate garden, and the coastline. Sourcing produce immediately prior to your event, he selects each ingredient to suit the specific dish, ensuring uncompromised harmony on the plate.
Sharing the same waters and sun-drenched light as Italy and the Levant, his cuisine reflects how meals are traditionally enjoyed in Southern France, allowing the natural quality of the produce to define the plate.
Highlights from recent menus
Plates, produce and table moments
Menu philosophy
Inspired entirely by the market
Rather than offering a rigid, fixed selection, each menu is thoughtfully composed for your specific table, celebrating the finest seasonal items available that week. Concluded shortly before your dinner, every course is prepared à la minute and served the exact moment it achieves perfection.
Designed for those who appreciate high-end gastronomy, this service brings an authentic fine dining chef into your private space to deliver an unforgettable gourmet dinner at home with the refinement of a luxury restaurant. Every event is meticulously tailored to ensure that hiring a dedicated gourmet chef at home becomes an effortless and remarkable hosting experience for you and your guests.
The dining experience typically features an elegant starter, a main course celebrating an exceptional centrepiece ingredient, and a seasonal dessert. Spanning three or four balanced courses, it mirrors the unhurried culinary lifestyle of Southern France.
Our pillars
Ingredients, technique, and setting
French technique
Rooted in classical French technique cultivated over years spent on the Côte d’Azur and within Michelin-starred kitchens, providing structure and balance to even the most minimalist presentations.
An impeccable setting
In Dubai, the gastronomy is merely one element of a complete sensory evening. From bespoke floral styling and fine tableware to flawless service and restoring your kitchen to order, the chef and his brigade manage every detail so you can remain entirely with your guests.
Dietary configurations
Tailored to your guests
Kindly share your table’s specific requirements during your initial consultation, allowing Chef Savin to integrate them seamlessly into the first menu design. Sourcing and preparation flow logically from there, ensuring absolute perfection on the night with no need for improvisation.
Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are accommodated naturally, as the cuisine of Southern France is fundamentally market- and vegetable-driven. All allergies and personal preferences are accounted for in the initial draft, ensuring your evening unfolds precisely as envisioned.
Plan your evening
Discuss your dinner with the chef
Provide your preferred date, guest count, and personal hosting style. Chef Savin personally reviews every enquiry to design a bespoke menu and provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive quotation. This is the uncompromised fine dining experience your private chef in Dubai brings directly to your table.
Thank you for your enquiry
Chef François Savin will get back to you personally and promptly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this French cuisine?
It is Provençal, which is not quite the same thing. This is the cooking of the South of France, driven by the daily market, olive oil, sun-ripened vegetables, aromatic herbs, citrus and pristine fish. It sits closer to an Italian table than to the heavy butter and cream people often expect from a French kitchen. The technique behind it is French and rigorous. The food itself stays light.
What makes it Mediterranean?
Southern France shares the same azure coastline and radiant light as Italy and the Levant. The gastronomy is defined by premium olive oil, sun-ripened vegetables, fresh fish, aromatic herbs, and citrus. While the soul remains inherently Mediterranean, the execution relies strictly on classical French technique.
Do you adapt to dietary needs?
Naturally. As Southern French gastronomy is fundamentally vegetable-driven, curated vegetarian and gluten-free menus are designed with ease. Kindly advise the chef of any allergies or distinct preferences during your initial consultation so they can be integrated seamlessly into the menu layout, avoiding any last-minute adjustments.