Where the vineyard
becomes your
wedding table
Château weddings in Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Dordogne. A bespoke culinary experience by Chef Thomas Guérinet, crafted around the region's Grands Crus and the rhythm of South West France.
A wedding written
in the vines
From the grand estates of the Médoc to the stone orangeries of Saint-Émilion, from the limestone caves of Pomerol to the quiet Périgord valleys — each château tells its own story. Our role is to listen, and to cook a menu that belongs only to your day.
Chef Thomas Guérinet, trained at La Rochelle and shaped by fifteen years of private dining on the French Riviera and Atlantic coast, brings his quiet precision to destination weddings in South West France. Every menu is built around the Bordeaux terroir — oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon, Pauillac lamb, Sauternes-poached fruit — paired with the cellars of the estate itself.
About Thomas GuérinetA wedding, from morning
to late starlight
I / III
An arrival
among the vines
A welcome under the rows. Oysters from Arcachon, foie gras on brioche toasted to order, smoked duck with fig. A glass of white Pessac-Léognan, hand-poured by our sommelier.
II / III
A dinner beneath
the chestnut trees
A seated menu in five movements. Turbot in Sauternes butter, Pauillac lamb slow-cooked eight hours, a cheese trolley from Bordeaux's finest affineur, a signature dessert paired with Monbazillac.
III / III
A second feast
after midnight
A late-night table reopens at 1 am. Canelés still warm from the oven, truffle croques, a raw bar, signature cocktails, and a glass of old Armagnac for those who stay until sunrise.
From Médoc
to Périgord
We travel to every château, private estate and secret vineyard within 150 km of Bordeaux — across six wine regions and two historic provinces, from the Atlantic-touched Médoc to the truffle lands of Périgord Noir.
Saint-Émilion
& Pomerol
Limestone-cave dinners, medieval courtyards, and the quiet luxury of Right Bank estates. Wedding menus built around Merlot, truffle from neighbouring Périgord, and river fish from the Dordogne valley.
Médoc
& Pauillac
The great Left Bank châteaux. Gravelly soils, Cabernet-driven pairings, and menus featuring Pauillac lamb — the only lamb in France with its own protected designation — from producers we've worked with for a decade.
Pessac-Léognan
& Graves
The historic heart of Bordeaux. Château gardens just twenty minutes from the city, ideal for weekend weddings that combine urban arrival and rural reception.
Dordogne
& Périgord
Clifftop bastides, Renaissance manor houses, and walnut-shaded gardens. Menus anchored in black truffle, Périgord foie gras, duck and confit traditions given a modern, lighter hand.
Entre-deux-Mers
& Arcachon
Where rivers meet the Atlantic. Oyster-bar welcomes, vineyard ceremonies on gentle hills, and the option of an entire wedding staged at the water's edge in the Bassin.
Five reasons
couples choose us
A destination wedding in South West France deserves a chef who understands both the grand gesture and the invisible detail. These are the five promises we make to every couple.
Fifteen years
of mastery
From Michelin kitchens to private yachts, Thomas brings the discipline of fine dining to the freedom of a château wedding. A cuisine that is both impeccable and deeply personal.
A wine
conversation
We work hand-in-hand with your château's cellar — or our curated partners across Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Pomerol. Every course is designed around a specific glass, not the other way around.
Turnkey
châteaux
Most historic estates have no professional kitchen. We arrive with a full mobile brigade — ovens, cold chain, service, bar — and leave no trace.
An international
voice
English, French, a little Spanish. Couples from London, New York, Dubai and São Paulo. We translate the South West into the language your guests will understand.
A terroir
on the plate
Arcachon oysters, Pauillac lamb, Périgord truffle, Dordogne river fish. Every ingredient has a postcode — and a producer we know personally.
A dialogue
with the region's
finest cellars
The Bordeaux terroir is the silent co-author of every menu we write. Our sommelier works with your château's own wines — or curates a pairing from the estates we've trusted for a decade.
Each course is designed around a specific glass : a 2016 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with your lamb, a chilled Pessac white with the langoustine, a late-harvest Monbazillac for the moment before midnight.
— The cellar of a Saint-Émilion partner
Questions couples
often ask us
Which areas do you cover for wedding catering in South West France?
We serve the entire Bordeaux region — Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers — as well as the Dordogne (Périgord Noir and Pourpre), Bergerac, Monbazillac and the Lot-et-Garonne. We travel to any château or private estate within a 150-km radius of Bordeaux.
How far in advance should we book a wedding caterer in Bordeaux?
For weddings between May and September, we recommend booking nine to twelve months in advance. Our summer calendar fills quickly, especially around Vinexpo and the Bordeaux harvest in September.
Do you work with local Bordeaux wines and Grands Crus?
Yes. Every wedding menu is designed around a curated wine pairing from the region — Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Pessac-Léognan, Médoc appellations, Sauternes for desserts, and Monbazillac for Dordogne receptions. We collaborate directly with château estates and independent merchants.
Can you cater a wedding inside a private château without a commercial kitchen?
Absolutely. Most historic châteaux in the Bordelais and Dordogne have no professional kitchen. We arrive with a complete mobile brigade, cold-chain equipment, service pieces and bar — transforming any orangery, barn or cellar into a fully operational wedding venue, and leaving no trace.
How many guests can you cater for?
From intimate elopements of 20 guests in Saint-Émilion to grand château weddings of up to 250 guests in the Médoc. Above 180 guests, we scale our brigade to maintain the same level of craftsmanship at every table.
What is the average price for a wedding catering in Bordeaux?
Our wedding packages start at €280 per guest for a full-day experience — cocktail reception, seated dinner, late-night service, staff and equipment included — excluding wines. Château Grand Cru pairings are quoted separately, based on your chosen cellar.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions and international cuisines?
Every menu is built around the couple. We design vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher-style and halal alternatives with the same finesse. Our international clientele often requests fusion menus blending French South West produce with Japanese, Lebanese or Indian influences.
Do you handle the service and table arts?
Yes. We provide a complete turnkey service: a trained front-of-house team, sommeliers, dishware, crystal glasses, linen and table settings sourced from Maison Alain Saint-Joanis and our partners. You focus on the day; we handle everything else.
What they
remember most
Let your château
become a story
A single conversation with Chef Thomas Guérinet is the beginning of every wedding we cater. Tell us about your estate, your date, and the guests you love most — we'll take it from there.
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