Matt Brice – Your Private Chef for Villa Holidays in the South of France. With years of private catering experience, I create bespoke dining experiences tailored to your vacation.

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I’m Matt Brice, your private chef in France, dedicated to creating unforgettable dining experiences.

After training at the Tante Marie Culinary Academy in 2011, I honed my skills in Michelin-awarded restaurants, private family homes, luxury ski chalets, and summer villas across the UK, France, and the USA. These diverse experiences shaped my ability to craft tailored menus that truly delight my clients.

In 2019, I moved my private chef services to the French Riviera, drawn by its exceptional local produce—vibrant vegetables, fresh seafood, and fragrant herbs. My cooking style is instinctively light and healthy, ideal for warm summer months, but always adaptable to your preferences. Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, keto, craving French classics, or prefer Ottolenghi-style cuisine, I create dishes that suit your tastes using only the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Working along the Côte d’Azur, I’ve catered for families, couples, and groups enjoying their villa holidays. My goal is simple: to make your vacation dining effortless, delicious, and perfectly tailored to you.

Book me for your villa holiday—I look forward to cooking for you!

Matt Brice
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Sample Menu – Villa Chef France

Dinner Menu Lunch Menu

Updated Spring 2025.

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    • "Matthew looks at cooking as an art and he is a very accomplished artist and adapted well to all kinds of allergy/dietary request in short notices. I can honestly tell you that you cannot find a better chef than Matthew."

      Lyn - Vegan & vegetarian yoga retreat

    • "Matt is a kind, hard working chef, with a dedication to his food passion. He also has a calmness that is very nice to see in a chef of his standard."

      Janie - Meribel Ski Chalet

    • "I have to thank you so very much for your amazing food on Saturday evening. Right from our first initial chat, you were organised, calm and completely in control. Everyone has commented on the food and your organisational skills on Saturday evening. You made the evening so completely stress free for Antony and I."

      Jane - Anniversary Party

    • "Highest possible recommendation for Chef Matt. I have celiac disease, which can make meal time stressful — even the smallest gluten exposure sets my health back for weeks. But with Chef Matt I was worry-free."

      Domonique - Private Villa on Vacation

    • "Absolute super star chef. Matt cooked 8 delicious meals for 7 adults and 8 children over a 5 day period at our villa in Vence. Matt procured delicious local meat, fish and seafood which he served with Ottolenghi style salads with a good selection of starters and desserts."

      Tim - Private Villa on Holiday

    • "You are amazing :-) Your culinary skills far surpassed anything we expected. You have made our trip one to remember."

      Sonja - Charter


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      Hire a Villa Chef in the South of France – Short-Term Bookings

      Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      Breakfast, lunch, and dinner—covered! If your villa is within 35km of Nice, I’ll cater all your meals with fresh, tailored dishes. Book now for a stress-free holiday!

      Long-Term Villa Chef Services

      Planning an extended stay? I offer private chef services for villas in the South of France and beyond—perfect for weeks or months of dining. Contact me to secure your dates!
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