The dinners organised and cooked by Simon were absolutely amazing. The food was delicious.Charlotte · Netherlands
Private Chef · I travel to your villa
Your Villa, Your Table.
A dining experience to remember — cooked, served and cleared, at your villa.
- many years in professional kitchens
- Countless private dinners across Andalucía & Murcia
- Insured & food-hygiene certified
How it works
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Tell me your dates
Tap the evenings you want cooking for — one, or as many as you like — and say how many are eating. You get a reply the same day.
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Choose a menu
Pick one of my set menus — allergies and vegetarians catered for.
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Relax and enjoy
I arrive with the shopping, cook, serve, clear the table and wash up. You never leave your chair.
What the price covers
- 01Menu planned around your group before you arrive
- 02All shopping done fresh on the day, locally
- 03The chef's own knives, pans and equipment
- 04Cooking and service in your villa kitchen
- 05Allergies, vegetarian and children's options
- 06Table cleared at the end of the evening
- 07Every pan, plate and glass washed up
- 08Kitchen left exactly as it was found
Your chef
Hi, I'm Simon.
many years in professional kitchens, and now I cook in holiday villas across Andalucía and Murcia. I arrive with the shopping, my own knives and the paella pan — you just bring the appetite.
From other villas
What guests say afterwards.
Both the kids and the adults were absolutely delighted with the food and the service. Everything was beautifully prepared and tasted amazing. We highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for a memorable private dining experience.Eirik Sviggum
The food was incredible — we wish we could have eaten more. You both made our stay extra special.Emily Whelan
What I cook
Dining, Your Way.
From relaxed grazing boards and Mediterranean BBQs to authentic Thai, Indian and Spanish-inspired dining, every menu is created around you.
Whether you're planning a lazy afternoon by the pool, a family celebration, a special dinner with friends or simply want great food without the fuss, I can create a menu to suit the occasion.
Choose from grazing boards, BBQs, gourmet paella, Spanish tapas, Thai and Indian menus, Mediterranean dishes and classic favourites — or we can create something completely bespoke.
- Grazing Boards
- BBQ
- Paella
- Spanish
- Thai
- Indian
- Mediterranean
- Classic Favourites
Your Villa. Your Table.
Where I cook
Private Dining Across Andalucía & Murcia
Based in southern Spain, I provide private chef experiences throughout Almería, Murcia and the Costa Tropical of Granada, travelling directly to your villa or holiday home.
Almería
- Mojácar
- Bédar
- Los Gallardos
- Garrucha
- Vera
- Sorbas
- Albox
Murcia
- Mar Menor
- Cartagena
- Mazarrón
- Fortuna
Granada
- Costa Tropical
Travel within my regular service areas is included. For locations further afield, a small travel supplement may apply.
Minimum booking: 4 guests.
Straight answers
Questions people ask before booking.
What does a private chef at a holiday villa actually cost?
Every booking includes menu planning, all the ingredients, travel, service on the night and a full clean-down of the kitchen — nothing else to pay on top. Prices are per person and shown on the menus page. Send me your dates and numbers and I'll confirm the cost the same day.
Do you bring your own ingredients and equipment?
Yes. I shop for everything on the day, bring my own knives, pans and small equipment, and use your villa kitchen only for cooking and plating. You do not need to buy or prepare anything.
Who does the washing up?
I do. Every booking includes clearing the table, washing up and leaving the kitchen the way I found it. Nobody in the group touches a pan.
Which areas do you cover?
I'm based in southern Spain and cover Almería, Murcia and the Costa Tropical of Granada, travelling directly to your villa or holiday home. Travel within my regular service areas is included; for locations further afield a small travel supplement may apply.
Can you cook for allergies, vegetarians and children?
Yes. Every menu is adjusted around the group. Tell me about allergies, intolerances and vegetarian guests when you book, and the menu is written around them.
How far in advance should I book a private chef?
In July and August, four to six weeks ahead is sensible. Outside peak season, a week or two is usually enough. Last-minute dates are always worth asking about — cancellations happen.
How do I pay, and do you take a deposit?
You can pay a 20% deposit to hold the date with the balance due on the day, or pay in full when you book. Both are card payments taken securely through Stripe.
What happens if our numbers change?
Numbers can be adjusted up to 72 hours before your booking. After that the menu is planned and the shopping is under way, so the final headcount stands.
What time do you arrive and how long are you there?
I usually arrive around four hours before you want to eat, and leave roughly an hour after the last plate is cleared. A typical dinner party evening is six to seven hours from arrival to a clean kitchen.
Do we need a big villa kitchen?
No. Most rental kitchens are perfectly workable — a hob, an oven and a bit of worktop is enough. If the kitchen is very small, I'll plan a menu that suits it.
Do you cook Spanish food or British food?
Both, and you choose. Menus lean on Spanish market produce and seafood, but there are familiar options for groups travelling with children who would rather eat something they recognise.
Book
Put the dates in.
Tell me your dates and how many are eating, and you'll have an answer the same day.