About Your Private Chef
Mark creates exclusive fine dining experiences, fully tailored to the wishes of his guests. With a refined style and international experience, he brings top-level gastronomy to any desired location.
From as early as I can remember, I have been fascinated by everything related to gastronomy & hospitality.
After formal four year training in a top culinary school, I gained several years of experience and completed internships at a number of renowned, Michelin-starred restaurants both in the Netherlands and abroad.
With a career spanning the world's most prestigious kitchens and private residences, Your Private Chef brings the art of fine dining directly to your home, villa, or estate. As a luxury private chef, I combine classical culinary techniques with global flavors, creating bespoke menus tailored to your taste, lifestyle, and the unique character of each setting.
From Dutch estates to exclusive villas abroad, I have built a reputation for restaurant-quality cuisine, seamless service, and a calm, discreet presence that ensures every dining experience feels effortless and unforgettable.
Over the years, I have worked with UHNW families, celebrities, and discerning clients in the Netherlands, as well as internationally in destinations like Austria, Switzerland, South of France, Spain, Dubai, Ibiza/Mallorca, Cote D'Azur & Monaco.
Each residency has strengthened my philosophy: every meal should tell a story, reflect the client's tastes, and transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences.
From world tours to the kitchen
Despite my strong passion for gastronomy, I chose to pursue another great passion and entered the concert and event industry. As a tour and production manager, I travelled the world with several internationally renowned artists.
Back to his culinary roots
The love for cooking, however, never faded. The idea of a new beginning had been growing for some time, leading me to further develop my craft through internships, workshops and masterclasses with a variety of international top chefs.
Private chef since 2019
In early 2019, the time had come to turn my long-held ambition into reality. I began my journey as a private chef, specialising in intimate fine dining experiences for small groups. My focus is to let guests enjoy food and wine at the highest level. Since then, I have been cooking worldwide for an international clientele as a private chef, villa chef and yacht chef.
How it works & bespoke service
Mark does not work with fixed menus or standard dishes, but creates bespoke experiences fully tailored to the wishes and possibilities of his guests. He distinguishes himself through a precise and highly personal approach to every culinary request, at any location worldwide. Read more about how it works.
Cooking style: classic with a modern twist
His cooking style is best described as classic flavour combinations with a modern twist.
Exclusive culinary experience on location
Guests can enjoy a refined lunch, dinner or drinks in the comfort of their own surroundings, featuring elegant dishes, surprising amuse-bouches, refreshing starters and unforgettable meat and fish creations.
