Private Chef, Events & Picnics

At Les Manibelles, every detail is designed to elevate life's most intimate and elegant moments. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a quiet escape, our bespoke culinary offerings bring refined French country living directly to your sanctuary.

Simply share your vision or let us think for you… and we'll orchestrate every detail.

Private Chef & Events

Our home naturally embraces life's most meaningful celebrations, romantic elopements, stylish micro-weddings, milestone gatherings, retreats, culinary and wine tastings, or simply evenings that call for something extraordinary. Let our carefully selected chefs craft bespoke experiences that reflect your vision, from candlelit dinners beneath the stars to leisurely lunches that stretch into golden afternoons.

Every menu tells the story of this region while honoring your personal preferences. Tasting experiences, intimate celebrations, and spontaneous gatherings each unfold with meticulous attention to your desires. Your dietary needs become our personal mission; simply share your requirements, and every detail will be thoughtfully arranged.

Two men setting a table outdoors under trees, with a white tablecloth, floral centerpieces, and chairs, during a picnic or outdoor gathering.
An outdoor dining table with a white tablecloth, decorated with purple flowers and bottles, set up on a grassy area in front of a stone house with shutters and plants.
Outdoor banquet table set with white tablecloth, plates, glasses, flowers, and food, surrounded by white ornate chairs, in a grassy garden area with sunlight and shadows.

Picnic Perfection

Choose your ideal setting: our serene garden beneath ancient trees or a gourmet adventure through neighboring villages and picturesque country lanes. Our luxury picnic baskets arrive complete with elegant accoutrements and beautiful rugs, everything needed for authentic French country dining 'en plein air'.

Indulge in carefully curated selections: artisan charcuterie, local cheeses, olives, freshly baked baguettes and thoughtfully chosen wines. Perhaps something simpler speaks to your mood, perfect ham and cheese baguettes with sweet treats that capture the essence of the French countryside.

A picnic setup on the grass with a bottle of Listel rosé wine, two empty glasses, a wicker basket with bread, a plaid blanket, and a clear acrylic wine glass holder.
Picnic setup on a blanket with food, drinks, and baskets outdoors
Person lying on a striped blanket on grass, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and white clothing, with a tattoo of a butterfly on their arm. A large woven beach bag is nearby on the grass.
A woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat sitting on a picnic blanket in a grassy field with a wicker picnic basket, a brown bag, and a tray of food and drinks.
People gathered at a long outdoor dinner table decorated with white flowers and candles, with string lights hanging overhead during an evening celebration.
Long outdoor dining table set for an event, decorated with white tablecloths, purple runner accents, white napkins, and white candles in glass holders, surrounded by wooden chairs, under a canopy of trees with string lights.
Two men dressed in white linen shirts setting a table outdoors, surrounded by men's chairs, glass vases with flowers, and food on a long white tablecloth, in a garden with green grass and trees casting shadows.
Woman in a white dress with a wide-brimmed straw hat sitting on a striped picnic blanket in a grassy field, surrounded by a picnic basket, flowers, and a straw bag, enjoying a sunny day.
A white plate with grilled vegetables including zucchini, red peppers, and eggplant, garnished with chopped herbs, on a table set for a meal with wine glasses, a small bowl of sauce, bowls of grapes and other food, and a vase with purple flowers.
Charcuterie board with cheeses, cured meats, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and garnishes on a table.
Black and white photo of a large outdoor dinner gathering under string lights, with people sitting at a long table, some clapping and others raising their hands, and a person standing and speaking.
Elegant outdoor dining table decorated with purple and white flowers in glass vases, set with white plates, silverware, and glassware on a white tablecloth.
Outdoor dining table with white tablecloth, decorated with purple and white flowers in glass bottles and jars, set with white plates, forks, and glasses, surrounded by white wrought iron chairs, with a background of green bushes and a white building
A cheese and charcuterie platter with a variety of cheeses, cured meats, grapes, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and walnuts on a wooden board.
A woman in a white dress having a picnic on a grassy lawn with a stone building with purple shutters in the background.
A picnic basket filled with fresh vegetables, bread, olives, cheese, spreads, and assorted snacks arranged on a blanket.
A woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat sitting on a striped blanket in a grassy park, with a picnic basket, flowers, and a glass bottle nearby, enjoying a sunny day.
Person serving grilled vegetables like eggplant and zucchini and roasted red peppers onto a plate at outdoor dining table.
Decorative table centerpiece with greenery and a clear cube containing dandelion flowers, set on a white tablecloth.
Woman sitting on a picnic blanket in a garden having a picnic with bread, vegetables, drinks, and flowers, in front of a stone house with purple shutters.
Chocolate cake topped with raspberries and blueberries on a glass cake stand. Decorated with flowers in glass vases, on a white tablecloth outdoors.
A cheese and charcuterie board includes various cheeses, grapes, cured meats, pickles, and a small bowl of mustard, on a rustic wooden board with apples and a beverage nearby.
Person lying on a striped blanket on the grass, wearing a large straw hat with a decorative band, with a tattoo on their arm, next to a large woven straw bag.
An outdoor garden setting with a long white dining table decorated with purple flowers and glass bottles, surrounded by white wrought iron chairs, and a small table with a buffet or serving tray in the background, shaded by trees.
Person in a white shirt holding a large plate of food, with another person in white handing over the plate, outdoors at a table decorated with flowers, with food in the background.
A picnic setup with a bottle of Listel wine, two empty glasses, a woven wicker basket containing bread, and a clear acrylic stand holding two empty wine glasses on a grassy area.
Chocolate cake topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries, set on a white tablecloth with a small vase of white flowering branches nearby.
A glass bottle holding flowering branches with white blossoms, set on a white table with glassware.
A family dining outdoors at a garden table with white chairs, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.
A picnic basket filled with fresh vegetables, bread, olives, and condiments, set outdoors on a blanket.
Three glass bottles with white flowers and greenery on a wooden table, with a card reading "Our Summer France 2020" decorated with purple lavender illustrations.
A ceramic vase with a bouquet of dried and green plants on a dark wooden table, with two white cups that have purple writing, outdoors on a sunny day.
People at an outdoor dinner party, celebrating with glasses of wine, surrounded by candles and string lights at night.