Private chef in Paris this summer: 5 ideas for fresh and chic menus
Summer in Paris is synonymous with the good life, shared moments, and relaxed elegance. Whether it’s a birthday, a romantic dinner, or a garden party with friends, hosting at home becomes a real pleasure… especially when a private chef takes care of everything!
Why hire a home chef in summer?
An exclusive gastronomic experience in the comfort of your living room or garden.
Discreet and professional service, worthy of the finest Parisian restaurants.
Considerable time savings: the chef handles the shopping, cooking, and even cleaning.
Personalized, fresh menus tailored to your tastes and the season.
5 fresh and elegant menus for an unforgettable summer
Chic Garden Party
Zucchini tartare with mint, marinated beef carpaccio, homemade lemon-basil sorbet.
After Beach
Andalusian gazpacho, sea bream ceviche with citrus, refreshing exotic fruit salad.
Appetizer Dinner
Various appetizers, thin mini tartlets, colorful verrines: the art of elegant snacking.
Birthday at Home
Tomato-burrata millefeuille, steamed sea bass with olive oil, thin vine peach tart.
Detox & Elegance
Beetroot carpaccio with fresh goat cheese, vitamin-rich Buddha bowl, cucumber and lime granita.
Some tips for a successful summer dinner
- Choose an airy space: a terrace, a flower-filled balcony, or a tree-lined garden.
- Choose seasonal, sun-drenched produce.
- Create a warm atmosphere with soft music in the background.
- Relax: the chef takes care of everything, from start to finish.
Tartare de courgettes
- 2 zucchini (or 1 green + 1 yellow), diced
- ½ lemon (zest & juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 mint sprigs + 5 basil leaves, chopped
- 1 shallot or 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Salt, pepper
2. Carpaccio de bœuf (menu Garden Party Chic)
Ingrédients :
- 400g beef tenderloin, very thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Parmesan shavings, arugula, salt, and pepper
- Arrange the beef slices on the plate.
- Drizzle with lemon and olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- At the last minute, add Parmesan and arugula.
3.Lemon-basil sorbet
- 200ml water, 150g sugar, 200ml lemon juice
- A few basil leaves
- Make a syrup with water and sugar, stir in the infused basil.
- Strain and add lemon juice.
- Curl into a sorbet and let set in the freezer.
4.Sea bream ceviche (After Beach menu)
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 500g sea bream fillets, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime + 1 yellow
- 1 clove of garlic + 5g grated ginger
- ½ cucumber, 1 tomato, 1 red onion, 1 green pepper, coriander
- Salt, pepper
5. Exotic Fruit Salad
Dice the mango, pineapple, kiwi, and passion fruit. Drizzle with fresh orange juice and a few mint leaves. Serve chilled.
6. Mini-tartlets & appetizer bites (Aperitif dinner menu)
- Mini Savory Tartlets (Tapenade, Goat Cheese and Honey, Vegetables)
- Verrines (Tzatziki, Guacamole, Tomato and Mozzarella)
- Lemon and Garlic Marinated Shrimp Skewers
Serve attractively arranged on a platter.
7. Tomato-burrata millefeuille (for birthday)
Alternate thin slices of tomato and burrata, season with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and basil.
8. Steamed sea bass with olive oil
Steam for 10–12 min at 100°C, season with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs (parsley, coriander, dill).
9. Thin peach tart
Roll out the puff pastry, add peach slices, brown sugar, and butter, and bake for 20 minutes at 180°C. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
10. Buddha bowl & cucumber-lime granita (Detox & Elegance menu)
- Buddha Bowl: quinoa or rice base, grilled/raw vegetables, avocado, chickpeas, lemon-oil vinaigrette.
- Slush: blend cucumber, lime juice, and sugar, strain, freeze, then scrape with a fork every 30 minutes.
Book your private chef in Paris this summer now
Dreaming of an exceptional dinner without leaving your terrace or living room? Treat yourself to the services of a private chef in Paris this summer to transform your meals into truly gourmet moments. Whether for a romantic evening, a birthday, or a garden party, a professional chef will handle your culinary event with refinement and simplicity.
Enjoy tailor-made menus, designed with fresh seasonal produce, and let the charm of the Parisian summer enhance your evenings. A private chef in Paris this summer also guarantees discreet service, refined cuisine, and a stress-free experience.
Leave nothing to chance: experience the art of hosting with elegance.
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