Every year in Mallorca there are new agencies popping up around the island and I always wonder how it would feel to be in my prospective guests’ shoes. What do they think about when trying to find a Private Chef? Whether you wish to book a Private Chef directly with the chef or go through an agency depends on a few criteria and it usually comes down to trust. Some agencies are very large and will not give you a very personal experience. Other agencies are small and have a few chefs that they can connect you with for a fee. And the most personal and value-conscious of all is going directly to the chef. I’ll break it down for you here.
The cost of a Private Chef service depends on many factors such as the chef's popularity or demand, the number of guests, and the specific services provided. The Private Chef industry in Mallorca used to be very niche and easy to navigate. Yet in the last few years, there has been an explosion in the number of chefs offering these services leading to a confusingly wide-range of prices. Cheaper isn’t always better in this case so here are some guidelines to help you make that important decision.
There are more and more people on Mallorca offering catering and even private chef services. The quality of the food served as well as the overall service can vary greatly. Usually you get what you pay for. But to avoid spending a lot of money on a mediocre service, we put together some crucial factors to look out for when selecting a private chef.
Hiring a private chef for a dinner is a unique and often luxurious experience that can enhance special occasions or add a touch of extravagance to everyday life. If you never hired a private chef before for an event or dinner with friends and family, here’s what you can expect.
On April 27th our Kitchen Space Palma hosted a small but smart Culinary Lab with a Free LIVE Cooking Demo for Yacht Chefs. The event took place along with the Palma Yacht Show. The hands-on cooking with Chef Ross using speciality ingredients from Maison del Gusto (Yacht Provisioning) attracted a lot of curious yacht chefs and was a big success connecting like-minded people over unique flavours.
