Dining Experiences in Costa Brava
Private chef services
Bespoke chef Services
Hire a private chef while in Girona
Chef´s Choice Menu
Spanish Tasting Menu
Chef´s choice Menu to discover the local Cuisine!
Farm to table Retreat
6-day cooking experience
Visit organic farms/craft producers and daily cooking classes
Chef Yves Nicolier was born in Switzerland and has lived in Spain since he was 8 years old. He started exploring the Spanish cuisine in his childhood, because his Mum Erika, didn´t have the skills for it. Chef Yves created his first endeavor in Barcelona in year 2010, teaching Catalan and Spanish cuisine, and catering at private villas and yachts. In March 2021, after a 9 month road trip with his family, chef Yves moved to the beautiful Costa Brava region to a small village called Capmany.
In the Alt Empordà region of Catalonia, chef Yves offers private chef services, connected to the source of food and nutrition: local farmers and entrepreneurial craft producers. He also opens his doors for hands-on cooking classes and experiences that combine visits to local farmers and food producers with a cooking class.
Born in Switzerland, conceived in Istanbul and raised in Barcelona most of his life, Yves has an international background that will make you feel welcomed and engaged!
Yves and Family are currently living in Capmany in a fortified house build in XIV century and the cooking experiences are hosted in the outdoor cooking space in the backyard. You can also book a private chef service and bring Chef Yves into your own kitchen.
Discover the best of traditional Spanish and Catalan cuisine while Yves will reveal the secrets to local culture.
Client´s reviews:
“Yves created an unforgettable culinary experience for our wedding dinner, and we couldn’t be more grateful. From the very first bite to the last, every dish was crafted with care, using fresh local ingredients and perfectly paired with regional wines.” Daniel G.
“Fantastic chef who gave us 3 memorable dinners. Yves took care of all the menu planning, shopping and preparing as well as wine pairing. We thoroughly enjoyed his fresh and local ingredients inspired cooking ” Sanjay P.
Contact me to define your private chef request in Costa Brava:
Private chef service: Tell me about your tastes and requirements, and I’ll prepare an on-demand menu proposal featuring local organic & seasonal produce. I adapt to any food intolerance or restriction
In-villa Spanish tasting menu experience: Hire me as your private chef in Girona or Barcelona, and savor local cuisine through a vibrant tasting menu paired with my selection of local wines
Food tours & experiences in Costa Brava:
– Visit an organic farmer, pick vegetables, and learn to cook regional Catalan dishes
– Visit a local winery in Alt Empordà, hang out with the owners, and experience outdoor cooking of Catalan Meals
– Pick your own aromatic herbs, and create your own drinks for a brunch in the fields
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