Dwyght Vester
Chef Dwyght Vester foraging wild herbs for a private dinner

Private Chef in Provence

I cook for estates and mas in the Luberon around Gordes, Ménerbes and Lourmarin, in the Alpilles around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Eygalières, and near Aix-en-Provence.

Private chef in Provence

Restaurant-quality dining in your estate

I cook for estates and mas in the Luberon around Gordes, Ménerbes and Lourmarin, in the Alpilles around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Eygalières, and near Aix-en-Provence. Long summer lunches under plane trees, tasting dinners and weddings among vines and lavender are my favourite things to cook here.

Provence gives me Cavaillon melons in summer, black truffles from the Carpentras market in winter, Sisteron lamb, Banon goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves, and olive oil from the Vallée des Baux. I cook over vine cuttings with wild thyme and savory from the hills, and pour wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and the Côtes de Provence.

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 Provence

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.

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.

Foraging and cooking

A guided walk to gather wild plants and mushrooms, followed by a hands-on lunch with what we found.

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

Questions

Private chef in Provence: good to know

Can you cook a black truffle dinner in winter?

Yes, when truffles are in season. I build a menu around them with simple, warm dishes so their scent comes through.

Can we forage wild herbs with you in the Luberon?

Yes. Wild thyme, savory and rosemary grow on the hillsides, and I can turn a morning walk into a cooking session.

How is a booking confirmed?

A date is locked when a deposit of at least 60 percent is received. Until then it is only a hold.

Weddings

Getting married in Provence?

I cook weddings at bastides, stone mas, vineyard estates and gardens near the lavender fields, from an intimate dinner to 500 guests. See wedding catering in Provence.

Check availability

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