Private Engagements & Signature Experiences · Ibiza & Select International
Food is just the beginning.
Connection is the intention.
Clement Marchais designs and delivers private culinary engagements for select clients, estates, and trusted representatives. Michelin-trained and internationally experienced, he operates with calm precision in high-expectation environments where discretion, timing, and seamless coordination are non-negotiable.
Each engagement is carefully structured behind the scenes, allowing the experience to feel effortless, natural, and deeply personal at the table.
Two signature concepts.
Fully bespoke commissions.
One seasonal residence contract accepted annually.
Two Signature Concepts. Infinite Customisation.
Designed once.
Remembered forever.
These are not standard dining experiences. They are carefully directed gatherings where exceptional food becomes the language, and the people around the table remain the focus.
Each engagement is built from the ground up around your guests and the intention of the evening. The creative direction is bespoke. The execution is structured.
Collaborators such as artists, sommeliers, sound designers, and cultural guides are curated and coordinated when they strengthen the experience.
The scale may shift. The standard does not.
Experience I
The Last
Supper.
If this were your last meal, what would you eat? Who would sit beside you? What intention would shape the room? These are not small questions. They are the beginning of everything.
The Last Supper is a one night only, entirely bespoke commission. There is no repetition and no fixed template. It begins with your story: the dish that matters most, the music that anchors you, the people you trust. From these elements, a complete sensory environment is composed.
Conceived once. Lived once. Carried forward.
The culinary direction is elemental and exacting, built on exceptional ingredients and delivered with quiet precision. Artists, musicians, and cultural collaborators are integrated and directed to support the atmosphere.
For one evening, the room holds a rare level of focus. Nothing else competes with it.
THE MENU
Born from your story. No fixed dishes. No repetition. Elemental, honest, and deeply good.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Shaped around the people, the setting, and the emotional intention of the night.
THE ARTISTS
Born from your story. No fixed dishes. No repetition. Elemental, honest, and deeply good.
THE FORMAT
Intimate by design. 6–20 guests. Villa, estate, or any space worth gathering in.
THE PROMISE
Everything is possible. The experience is entirely yours from the very first conversation.
Experience II
COAL .EXP
Fire is the oldest way to cook. COAL.EXP brings it to its highest expression.
An intimate live fire omakase, hibachi led and ingredient driven, prepared in front of your guests using Binchotan and local Ibizan charcoal and olive wood.
Eight to twelve courses shaped by what is finest that day. A5 Wagyu. Kaluga caviar. Langoustine. Wild herbs. House ferments. No fixed menu. No compromise. Only the best of the season, touched by fire and served with intention and rhythm.
The grill becomes the center of the room. Attention sharpens. Conversation tightens.
Sound design, live ambient artists, sommelier led pairings, bespoke table styling. Each element is curated and coordinated around your space and your guests.
Sample Progression
Charred ox tomatoes · olagasti anchovy · grilled sourdough
Toro tuna crudo · smoked beef fat vinaigrette
Coal-seared scallop · mignonette · caviar
Red prawn carpaccio · Ibizan citrus
Smoked confit leek · truffle vinaigrette
Pasta · potato cream · caviar
Grilled lobster · café de Paris
Wagyu Tomahawk
Ash-burned lemon tart · smoked sea salt
The Approach to Every Experience
Everything is
possible.
Nothing is repeated.
Every engagement begins with a direct conversation, not a form and not a generic brief. Clement works personally with the host to understand the vision, the guests, the cultural context, and the intention behind the gathering. From there, each element is composed with care: the food, the atmosphere, the service rhythm, the collaborators, the music.
Connection is not incidental. It is the purpose.
Clement has created gatherings rooted in cultural heritage, intimate feasts where the table carried meaning, celebrations shaped by tradition and memory. Whatever the occasion or cultural context, he steps into it with sensitivity, creativity, and precision.
Live performers, sound designers, visual artists, sommeliers, cultural guides, floral directors. Each collaborator is curated and coordinated when it strengthens the experience.
The host’s only responsibility is to be present. Everything else is handled.
LIVE ARTISTS
Musicians, performers, DJs, sound artists — curated to make the room feel alive in exactly the right way
CULTURAL DEPTH
Gatherings rooted in meaning, heritage, and human connection — shaped around any context with care and creativity
FULL PRODUCTION
Florals, custom tableware, lighting, styling — every visual detail considered and beautifully executed
DIETARY MASTERY
Complete, joyful adaptation to any requirement — gluten-free, plant-based, kosher, complex household needs — without a single compromise on pleasure
Most Recent · Ibiza, May 2025
A Moroccan feast.
A room full of joy.
A private birthday celebration for a prominent international producer, hosted at a private residence in Ibiza. Conceived as a bespoke Moroccan feast, the engagement was developed in close collaboration with the villa’s butler and house manager to ensure seamless integration into the estate's established operations.
The full decorative direction of the residence was reimagined for the occasion. Multiple proposals were presented and refined in coordination with the lifestyle manager and the principal for final approval. Every element was considered, from the spice architecture and menu composition to the service rhythm, spatial flow, and overall guest experience.
The concept and execution were delivered within a 36 hour timeline, requiring accelerated sourcing, disciplined communication, and structured coordination across all teams involved.
The guest list included internationally recognised figures from fashion, film, music, and culture. The environment required absolute precision, heightened discretion, and alignment with household protocols throughout.
Execution was delivered calmly, with full respect for estate hierarchy and guest sensitivities.
Private Residence · Ibiza · May 2025
Culinary and creative direction by Clement Marchais
15+
Years at executive level
2
World's 50 Best restaurants trained in
3★
Michelin-level foundation
1
Seasonal contract accepted per year
THE FOUNDATION
Michelin-trained. World-Shaped.
Genuinely unlike anyone else.
Born in Vietnam and raised in France, Clement was shaped by kitchens across Europe and Australia. His perspective reflects French rigour, Australians’ audacity, Mediterranean influence, and a deep cultural awareness that informs each engagement.
With over 16 years of experience across fine dining, private households, and creative direction, he operates with adaptability and composure. He integrates seamlessly into household rhythms, navigates complex dietary requirements, and maintains consistency under pressure.
He brings excellence without ego and precision without stiffness, delivering environments that feel natural, personal, and carefully directed.
Whether you are considering an engagement personally, or exploring on behalf of a principal — this page was made for you. Clement works directly with principals and their teams equally, and responds to every enquiry within 48 hours.
16+
Years at executive level
2
World's 50 Best restaurants trained in
3★
Michelin-level foundation
1
Seasonal contract accepted per year
RECOGNITION & TRAINING
Martín Berasategui · Spain
3 Michelin Stars · World's 50 Best Restaurants
Quay · Sydney
World's 50 Best Restaurants
Chef Hat Award · AGFG
Australian Good Food Guide · 2022–2023
Triple AHA Finalist
Chef of the Year · Best Casual Dining · 2022
Top 10 · Ritz Escoffier Paris
"Race à Viande" Cooking Competition
A Record of Trust
The environments
he has been
invited into.
The measure of a chef is not the restaurant they trained in. It is the homes, the households, and the private rooms they have been trusted with over time.
What follows is not a list of names. It is a record of environments entrusted.
Global Finance & Private Wealth
Private engagements for a principal whose name is synonymous with one of the most valuable gaming and entertainment transactions in history. Discretion, precision, and a complete understanding of what wealth at that level actually requires day to day.
Private Engagement · Ibiza · MediterraneanPrivate Estate · Ibiza, May 2025
A bespoke Moroccan birthday feast for a prominent international producer, hosted at a private Ibizan residence. Conceived and executed entirely by Clement. The evening gathered figures from the very top of international fashion, film, music, and culture — a room that required creative vision, flawless precision, and absolute discretion.
Single Event · Private Residence · Ibiza
All engagements conducted under complete confidentiality.
Further context available upon request.
Film & Entertainement
Private chef and culinary director for households and events across the Hollywood world — actors and directors at the very top of the industry. Bespoke menus, complete discretion, seamless execution regardless of location or complexity.
Private Household & Events · USA · EuropeFilm & Television Production
Culinary direction for film sets, TV productions, and advertising campaigns — managing high-volume, high-pressure environments where quality, timing, and calm professionalism were non-negotiable at every moment.
Production Catering · Australia · International
Technology & Entrepreneurship
Extended private household residency — months of daily family dining, complete dietary adaptation, and full kitchen direction for one of the most recognised entrepreneurial families of the past decade. Invited to stay. Trusted completely.
Extended Residency · Private Household · InternationalInternational Music & Culture
Private dining and household culinary direction for globally recognised artists across music and performance — touring, residence, and event-based engagements requiring complete adaptability and a deep understanding of what artists need.
Private Events & Residency · International
The Rooms He Has Fed
Trusted in the Rooms That Matter
This is not a list of references. It is a reflection of the rooms entrusted to Clement, the tables he conceived and the environments he directed for private occasions.
These are not distant names. They are individuals who experienced his work directly and valued his discretion.
This is the level he operates within.
This is the standard he maintains.
Sofia Vergara · Naomi Campbell · Kate Moss · Lila Moss · Kate Hudson · Dakota Johnson · Natasha Poly · Izabel Goulart · Brad Pitt · Johnny Depp · Kylie Minogue · Will.i.am · Usher · Ricky Martin · Kelly Rowland · Peggy Gou · Rufus Du Sol · Cathy Guetta · Mert Alas · Andres Velencoso · Esther Cañadas · Oliver Ripley
All engagements conducted under complete confidentiality.
Further context available upon request.
How an Engagement Takes Shape
Every format.
Entirely yours.
Whether for a single extraordinary evening or a chef embedded within your household for the season, each engagement begins with a direct conversation and is shaped specifically for you.
No fixed template. No repetition. Every element is aligned to your space, your guests, and the intention of the occasion.
In Residence
Private Events & Residency · International
Full culinary direction for your household — from daily family breakfast through to dinner. Clement embeds completely into the rhythm of your space, manages all sourcing and kitchen operations, and adapts to every preference, dietary need, and spontaneous change of plan. This is the engagement he accepts once per year.
The Drift
Cocktail Dînatoire · Canapés · Events
Movement, music, and refined canapés flowing through the space. Designed for evenings that want to breathe — art showings, pre-dinner gatherings, celebrations that become something more. Elegant, alive, and entirely social.
The Last Supper
Single Evening · Signature Experience
A one-night-only gathering conceived entirely from your story — your people, your music, your most meaningful dish. No menu, no repetition, no formula. Live artists, cultural voices, and every element shaped around the emotional intention of the night. Lived once. Remembered forever.
Private Table
Seated Dinner
A refined, seasonal multi-course dinner tailored entirely to your space and your guests. Indoors, poolside, or under the stars. Thoughtful, calm, and quietly elevated — with room for wine pairings, service team, and any atmospheric element you want woven in.
In COAL.EXP
Omakase · Live Fire · Ibiza & Select Destinations
An intimate live hibachi omakase experience — 8 to 12 courses shaped entirely by the finest ingredients of the day. A5 Wagyu, Kaluga caviar, langoustine, wild herbs. Cooked over Binchotan and Ibizan olive wood, in front of your guests. The fire becomes the heartbeat of the room.
Bespoke Events & Brand Collab
Weddings · Retreats · Brand Activations · Productions
High-impact culinary direction for weddings, wellness retreats, brand activations, and creative productions. Full concept, full execution, full coordination of every vendor, artist, and service element. One point of contact. Everything handled.
Every engagement is quoted individually following an initial conversation. No packages. No fixed menus. No surprises.
A Taste of the Standard
Sample dishes — Private Table format. Every menu is built fresh for each engagement.
To BeginPomme Dauphine + crème crue + caviar
Grilled Scallop + café de Paris butter
Charred Sourdough + oxheart tomato + anchovy + preserved lemon
MiddleHandmade Stracci + fire-roasted tomato + anchovy butter + parmesan
Woodfire Lobster + fermented chili butter + coastal herbs
MainWood-Grilled Wagyu Sirloin + sauce au poivre
Santa Gertrudis Potatoes + caviar + sea salt
Charred Leaf Salad + smoked oil + mustard vinaigrette
To FinishChocolate & Olive Oil Tart + sea salt + rosemary cream
Charred Strawberry + crème fraîche + granita
How Engagements Are Structured
Experience & Creative Direction
Menu conception, event design, sourcing direction, kitchen and service coordination. Every element of the engagement, conceived and led by Clement personally.
Exceptional Ingredients
Menu conception, event design, sourcing direction, kitchen and service coordination. Every element of the engagement, conceived and led by Clement personally.
Support & Production
Menu conception, event design, sourcing direction, kitchen and service coordination. Every element of the engagement, conceived and led by Clement personally.
How Every Engagement Works
Three things that
never change.
Authenticity
Every engagement is built from scratch around the people inside it. The guests, the setting, the cultural moment, the joy of the occasion. Nothing borrowed. Nothing repeated. Everything genuinely made for this gathering and no other.
01
Excellence
Sourcing, timing, dietary adaptation, kitchen direction, artist curation, service flow — handled completely, invisibly, and to a standard that requires no oversight from the client. The highest quality, delivered with calm and confidence.
02
Discretion
Clement has operated inside some of the most private households in the world. Privacy, household protocols, and guest dynamics are not policies he follows — they are instincts he has earned through years at the highest level.
03
The table is not the destination. Connection is. Food is just the most beautiful way to get everyone there.
The table is not the destination. Connection is. Food is just the most beautiful way to get everyone there.
Begin the Conversation
Let's create
something unforgettable.
Every meaningful engagement begins with a direct conversation.
Reach out personally or through a trusted representative to outline the occasion. Clement works with a limited number of clients each season, ensuring complete focus when an engagement is confirmed.
There are no preset packages. Each experience is carefully composed from the first discussion onward.
Enquiries are welcomed from principals directly, or from their representatives — concierge, household manager, PA, or estate staff.
Clement responds personally to every enquiry within 48 hours.
Primary Base
Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Geographic Reach
Mediterranean · Europe · International on request
Season
Summer 2025 · Limited availability
Seasonal Contract
One accepted per year
Access