Personal Chefs & Private Dining
Personal Chefs & Private Dining
Elevate your getaway with bespoke culinary experiences prepared directly in the comfort of your private villa. From invigorating morning breakfasts on the terrace to authentic regional feasts and multi-course celebration dinners, private dining turns every meal into a highlight of your stay.
ShavyStays connects guests with available villa teams or third-party culinary providers, where offered, who tailor menus, dietary preferences, and meal schedules to your group. Because kitchen setups, ingredient sourcing, and culinary capabilities vary across our destinations, private dining services are customized per villa.

Bespoke Dining Services
Discover tailored dining formats designed for families, holidaying friends, and milestone occasions.
Private Breakfasts
Freshly prepared morning spreads including local specialties, fresh fruits, artisanal breads, and hot beverages.
Regional & Local Menus
Authentic regional dishes crafted using farm-fresh local ingredients and traditional culinary techniques.
Barbecue Evenings
Interactive poolside or garden grill dinners featuring marinated meats, seafood, and grilled vegetables.
Celebration Dining
Elegant multi-course plated dinners designed for birthdays, anniversaries, and family milestones.
Designed Around Your Stay
Dining in a private villa provides freedom, flexibility, and comfort. Whether enjoying a lazy morning breakfast by your private pool or hosting an intimate evening barbecue on the veranda, in-villa dining allows your group to savor meals without the constraints of commercial restaurant schedules.
Because each property features unique kitchen equipment, dining areas, and regional sourcing options, culinary services are structured specifically for each villa. ShavyStays helps coordinate meal preferences in advance so culinary teams can prepare ingredients and staffing tailored to your holiday.
Sharing dietary preferences early ensures that local culinary teams can source fresh ingredients and craft menus that accommodate all members of your traveling party smoothly.
How Private Dining Works
Three clear steps to arrange your custom villa dining service.
Share Your Dining Preferences
Inform our concierge of your group size, meal requirements, preferred cuisines, and dietary needs.
Confirm Menu & Availability
We verify chef availability for your villa and design a tailored menu suited to your taste.
Finalise Villa-Specific Pricing
Receive a clear summary covering chef service, ingredient model, and timing details.
Important Dining & Service Notes
- Advance notice is required and the appropriate lead time varies by villa, destination and menu.
- Chef availability depends on the specific villa, destination, and season.
- Kitchen appliances and dining spaces vary by property.
- Vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary requests must be shared in advance.
- While dietary preferences are carefully managed, residential villa kitchens cannot guarantee 100% allergen-free environments.
- The confirmed quote will state whether ingredients are included or charged separately.
- Final pricing varies by menu selection, guest count, ingredient sourcing, and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I request a private chef?
Advance notice is required and the appropriate lead time varies by villa, destination and menu. We recommend requesting during initial booking.
Can vegetarian, vegan, or special dietary requirements be accommodated?
Dietary preferences may be accommodated when disclosed in advance, subject to provider and kitchen setup.
Are groceries and ingredients included in the chef fee?
Billing models vary by villa; the confirmed quote will state whether ingredients are included or charged separately.
Why do chef and dining prices differ between villas and destinations?
Pricing reflects local ingredient sourcing, kitchen facilities, group size, and destination-specific staffing requirements.