Private Chef Experience · Barcelona & Costa Brava
Chef Yves will bring the seasonal & organic products to your table:
Chef Yves Nicolier is a Swiss-born private chef based in Capmany, the northern Alt Empordà region of Costa Brava. He specialises in exclusive private chef experiences, where he actively engages with clients around Catalan gastronomic culture, offering refined, personal, and memorable dining moments.
With an international background and a strong focus on quality, seasonality, and detail, Chef Yves offers bespoke private chef services in luxury villas, high-end apartments, and holiday homes across the Costa Brava.
His cuisine blends Swiss precision with Mediterranean creativity, resulting in elegant, balanced menus deeply connected to the local territory. Every experience is fully customised to reflect the client’s preferences, the occasion, and the unique setting of each home.
Yves will introduce you to the local food customs and traditions while making you feel part of the celebration, sharing and enjoying the Spanish food heritage.
While in Girona, Costa Brava, your private Chef Yves Nicolier can arrange a Spanish Tasting Menu for you, combining fish, seafood, meat, vegetables, and legumes to give you a taste of Spanish and Catalan gastronomy.
If you have specific culinary wishes or dietary requests (gluten-free menu, vegetarian Spanish specialties, vegan dishes, or specific food allergies), Chef Yves Nicolier can work out an on-demand menu schedule for your holiday stay in Costa Brava or for a special gathering or celebration. More details about on-demand Chef services.
A tailor-made dining experience, in your own space: designed for those who value locally sourced ingredients, comfort and discretion
Chef Yves takes care of every detail
- Bespoke menu design
- Selection of premium, locally sourced ingredients
- On-site preparation and service
- After service cleaning
- Discreet, professional, and attentive hospitality
Whether for a private dinner, a special celebration, a luxury holiday stay or an intimate event, each experience is seamless, elegant, and stress-free.
Locally sourced, honest, and contemporary
Chef Yves Nicolier’s culinary style is defined by:
- Fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients
- Mediterranean inspiration with international technique
- Clean, elegant presentations
- Precise and well-balanced flavours
Menus can be adapted to different styles and needs, from fine dining private chef experiences to more relaxed yet sophisticated gatherings. Dietary preferences and special requests are always carefully accommodated.
Customers talk about their experience:
“Yves was the highlight of my husband’s birthday! Everything from his communication, prior to the event, to the event itself, was easy and perfect. All our guests were commenting on how fantastic the meal was, and how Yves shared his passion throughout. It will be one of our best memory, and I can’t recommend Yves more highly, if you are looking for someone passionate, who openly shares about how he chooses the best local producers and how he puts his open heart into the delicious meal he prepares. We could feel the love in every bite!”
Floh P. /USA
“Yves and his team created a fantastic experience for us all (16 in total) with a locally inspired menu paired with local wines. His communication and professionalism was great and the food fantastic. A perfect holiday experience that was relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. I would recommend this to anyone who has considered this, especially large parties so much easier than going to restaurants and so much better! Merci Yves!”
Dohlan H./UK
“We had the pleasure of having Chef Yves preparing dinner for our big family at our villa. Each dish was a harmonious blend of flavors, texture and beautiful presentation. Everyone was impressed with our chef’s amazing culinary skills and seamless delivery of his impecable service. All of the interactions with Yves were always pleasant and engaging, which made it fun and easy to plan our evening.”
Dasha E./Canada
“Yves came to our rented villa near Barcelona and cooked a tasting menu one evening and an A La Carte menu later in the week. We were a group of 20 including children.
He was absolutely brilliant - the food was delicious and he was so friendly and interesting. He also did a wine pairing with the tasting menu so we got to try lots of local wines. Overall he and his wife were wonderful - great company, delicious food and very friendly (but always professional).
We will definitely try and book Yves again next year.”
Ludgate J./USA