JOHN Private chef Penman Private Chef

From relaxed family suppers to celebration dinners, Chef John Penman brings contemporary cooking to your table, wherever you're staying.

Penman Chef Privé brings refined, contemporary cooking to families staying in villas and chalets, whether on holiday or at home.

Chef John Penman builds varied menus around the freshest seasonal ingredients with extremely precise technique and live-fire cooking wherever possible.

He draws inspiration from many places such as Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Mexican cuisines, alongside classical and Provencal cooking. The result of the blend is food that is always exciting, fresh and healthy enough for everyday meals, yet staying very sophisticated to impress at a special occasion. Menus are built around seasonal ingredients. He can cover everything from plant-based dishes and lighter, health-conscious menus to family-style sharing lunches and plated fine-dining evenings.

Warm, convivial and discreet, John knows when to engage and when to step back. A great bonus is that he is flexible with last-minute requests.

Meticulous cleanliness, polished presentation and disciplined time management come as standard.

Based on the French Riviera, John also works as a retreat chef for wellness, corporate and creative gatherings. He caters events across the Côte d'Azur, from canapé receptions and photo-shoot catering to cooking demonstrations, weddings and celebrations. He is your “couteau suisse” for any dining experience.

At a glance:

South of France

https://www.penmanprivatechef.com

Features

• Restaurant-quality cooking in the privacy of your own villa

  or chalet

• Seasonal menus inspired by Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern,

  Mexican, classical and Provencal cuisines

• Private chef for family holidays, relaxed everyday meals and

  special occasions

• Retreat-chef services and event catering for gatherings of

  any size

• Available across the South of France and travels worldwide

  on request