Dwyght Vester
Wild boar tartare with pickles and wild flowers, plated by Dwyght Vester

Private Chef in Dubrovnik

I cook for villas in Dubrovnik and Lapad, along the coast to Cavtat and the Konavle valley, and out on the Elaphiti Islands of Lopud, Koločep and Šipan.

Private chef in Dubrovnik

Restaurant-quality dining in your villa

I cook for villas in Dubrovnik and Lapad, along the coast to Cavtat and the Konavle valley, and out on the Elaphiti Islands of Lopud, Koločep and Šipan. Seafood from the southern Adriatic and the wines of Pelješac guide my menus.

Ston, just up the coast, is famous for its oysters, which I serve raw or briefly over fire. I cook black risotto with cuttlefish ink, Adriatic fish and lamb from the peka, and finish with rozata, Dubrovnik’s custard dessert. Plavac Mali from Dingač and Postup on Pelješac and Malvasija from Konavle pair beautifully.

I have spent a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens, as Sous Chef of R&D in the Noma group and Head Chef at Kokkeriet, and I bring that standard to every table I cook for. My story.

Services

What I offer in Dubrovnik

Restaurant at Home

A tasting menu of six to eight courses, cooked and plated in your kitchen, with wine or non-alcoholic pairings. For dinners of 6 to 12 guests.

Villa and chalet stays

Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the length of your stay, with the shopping, planning and kitchen taken care of.

Weddings and events

From an intimate dinner to 500 guests, with a hand-picked kitchen and service team and a drinks programme designed with the menu.

Also available: weddings and events up to 500 guests, family residencies and foraging experiences. See all experiences.

Questions

Private chef in Dubrovnik: good to know

Do you serve Ston oysters?

Yes, when they are in good condition. I serve them raw or lightly smoked over embers.

Can you cook on Lopud or Šipan?

Yes. Travel and accommodation are added to the quote, and I plan menus and shopping before I arrive.

Can you cook a Croatian tasting menu with local wines?

Yes. I build menus around the wines of Pelješac and Konavle and can plan pairings for each course.

Weddings

Getting married in Dubrovnik?

I cook weddings at seaside villas in Cavtat and Lapad, island gardens on the Elaphiti and wine estates in Konavle, from an intimate dinner to 500 guests. See wedding catering in Dubrovnik.

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Tell me about your dinner or stay

Summer 2027 dates are opening now. I reply personally within a day with a first menu idea and a quote, travel included.

No commitment until you accept a quote.
Your date is locked only with a 60 percent deposit.
Allergies and dietary needs always planned in.

Prefer to write directly? dwyghtvester@gmail.com · WhatsApp +34 637 210 155