Thomas Guérinet works throughout Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and the Gironde — in châteaux, private estates and villas. Every menu designed around your wines. Every detail handled without a word.
City apartments, private châteaux, wine-country estates, event venues — Thomas adapts to the space, the kitchen and the expectations of Bordeaux's most discerning guests. The standard never varies.
Discuss your requirementsThe definitive Bordeaux experience — a private dinner in your château or rented estate, with a menu designed around the wines of the property or the appellation. Thomas handles everything from market sourcing to kitchen cleanup. All you provide is the table and the bottles.
Private chef château Bordeaux · Chef à domicile villa Bordeaux · Dinner Saint-ÉmilionFor guests on a wine tour of the Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol or Sauternes — Thomas creates menus that complement each appellation precisely. Whether a picnic among the vines or a formal multi-course dinner at the estate, every dish earns its place alongside the glass.
Wine pairing dinner Bordeaux · Private chef Saint-Émilion · Chef vineyard picnic MédocBordeaux's châteaux are among the world's most sought-after wedding venues. Thomas provides bespoke catering for wedding dinners, receptions and private celebrations — with full coordination, Michelin-level cuisine and the discretion that such occasions demand.
Wedding catering Bordeaux · Private chef wedding château · Traiteur mariage Saint-ÉmilionClient dinners, incentive trips, private receptions — Bordeaux is one of France's most prestigious destinations for corporate entertaining. Thomas provides discreet, high-standard catering for boardroom dinners, private tastings and exclusive evening events throughout the region.
Corporate chef Bordeaux · Private dining incentive Gironde · VIP catering wine countryFor Bordeaux residents and long-term château guests seeking a dedicated personal chef — weekly, bi-weekly or for an entire harvest season. Thomas adapts entirely to your household's rhythm, preferences and lifestyle. Whether it is a daily family table or a weekend of entertaining, the standard is the same.
Personal chef Bordeaux long-term · Resident chef Gironde · Seasonal chef château harvestEach of Bordeaux's great appellations has its own character — its own wines, its own producers, its own rhythm. Thomas designs menus that reflect where you are dining, not where you could be.
Ask about your appellationThe limestone plateau and its UNESCO-listed medieval village. Merlot-dominant wines of elegance and structure — Thomas designs menus that match their generosity, with a focus on the finest seasonal produce of the Gironde.
Private chef Saint-Émilion · Chef château Right Bank · Dinner vineyard Saint-Émilion Grand CruThe Médoc's gravelly soils and grand façades — Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe. Cabernet Sauvignon at its most structured and age-worthy. Thomas creates menus with the backbone and precision these wines demand.
Private chef Médoc · Chef Pauillac · Private dinner Margaux châteauThe most intimate of Bordeaux's great appellations — small estates, iron-rich clay soils, Merlot of extraordinary depth. Pomerol demands a table as considered as the wine. Thomas brings that consideration to every dish.
Private chef Pomerol · Chef à domicile Libourne · Dinner estate PomerolLiquid gold from the fog-laden banks of the Ciron. The world's greatest sweet wines — from Château d'Yquem down to the smallest family estates. Thomas designs menus that honour them: foie gras, Roquefort, stone fruits, the finest Landes produce.
Private chef Sauternes · Dinner Château d'Yquem · Chef Graves BordeauxThe Bassin d'Arcachon and the Atlantic coast — oysters from Cap Ferret, fresh fish from the ocean, pine-scented air. Thomas brings a lighter, oceanic touch to the table here: the iodine, the fire, the salt. A different Bordeaux, an equally precise cuisine.
Private chef Arcachon · Chef Cap Ferret · Oyster dinner Bassin d'ArcachonA UNESCO World Heritage city — the Triangle d'Or, the Chartrons, the Garonne quays. Thomas works in private apartments, hotel particuliers and event spaces throughout Bordeaux's historic centre, bringing the same standard he applies in the vineyards.
Private chef Bordeaux city · Chef appartement Bordeaux · Chef à domicile ChartronsThomas operates throughout the Gironde and the wider South-West — covering Bordeaux city, all major appellations, the Atlantic coast and the Dordogne. Travel further afield — Basque Country, Périgord — is possible on request.
"A great wine doesn't need
to compete with the food.
It needs a partner."
Thomas Guérinet has spent fifteen years cooking at the level of a Michelin kitchen — in private homes, villas and châteaux across France. In Bordeaux, that experience takes on a particular dimension: every menu is designed in dialogue with the wines of the estate, the appellation, the season.
He sources from the Marché des Capucins and the finest regional producers. He adapts to the château galley or the city apartment kitchen with equal ease. He works alone, without theatre, without noise. The meal speaks for itself.
Bordeaux is one of several destinations where Thomas works regularly. Whether your property is on the French Riviera, in Monaco, on the Île de Ré or in the Alps — the same standard of service and discretion applies.
The most common questions from château guests, villa renters, wine tourists and private event hosts in Bordeaux and the Gironde.
Yes. Thomas Guérinet works throughout the Bordeaux region — in private châteaux, villas and apartments in the city and across the wine country. He handles everything from sourcing at local markets to kitchen cleanup, for a single evening or an extended stay.
Yes. Thomas works regularly in the Saint-Émilion area — in private properties, châteaux and rental villas throughout the appellation. He can also create menus specifically designed to accompany the wines of the region.
Yes. Thomas designs menus that complement the wines of the estate or appellation — from structured Médoc Cabernets to elegant Pomerol Merlots and the sweet whites of Sauternes. Every pairing is discussed and confirmed in advance.
Yes. Thomas provides bespoke catering for weddings, private receptions and corporate events throughout the Bordeaux region — in châteaux, private estates and event venues. Full catering coordination is available on request.
Thomas serves the entire Gironde — Bordeaux city, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc, Margaux, Pauillac, Sauternes, Entre-Deux-Mers, Arcachon and the Atlantic coast. Travel to the Basque Country and Dordogne is also possible on request.
Absolute discretion is built into the service. Thomas does not discuss his clients, their addresses or their events. A formal non-disclosure agreement is available on request for any engagement.
For weddings and major events, we recommend booking three to six months in advance. For private dinners and shorter stays, four to six weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute requests are always welcome for available dates.
Yes. Every menu is written specifically for your group. Dietary requirements, allergies and preferences are discussed in detail before any ingredient is sourced. Nothing is assumed; everything is confirmed.
"The greatest wines in the world
deserve a table that rises to meet them."
