Cooks on site or delivers
Ollie Timberlake
A well-known chef in the area, Ollie offers fresh, generous cooking inspired by local produce, often organic and seasonal. She cooks lunch or dinner at the house, or delivers dishes.
Our favourite places
Private chefs and caterers
Hosting 15 without spending your holiday in the kitchen: a chef who cooks at the house, a buffet delivered for the big night, or the weekend markets. Trusted local partners we have tried ourselves.
Private chefs
A meal cooked at the house
Cooks on site or delivers
Stéphane – La Cuisine Est Amour
A former Paris restaurateur now based in Burgundy, Stéphane offers authentic cooking with fresh, local, seasonal produce. He cooks at the house or prepares dishes delivered for your arrival.
Caterers
For a buffet or a celebration meal
Coulanges-sur-Yonne · 10 min
Maison Picard
An artisan butcher, charcutier and caterer run by Christophe and Valérie. Everything is made on site: terrines, jambon persillé and other regional specialities, with local meat and poultry. To order or in the shop, Place de l’Hôtel de Ville.
Auxerre · 30 min
Festins
A Burgundian caterer since 1992: ready meals, buffets, cocktail food and celebration menus. Order online, then collect in store or have it delivered. Handy for a large group.
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Markets
Stock up on local produce
Clamecy · 20 min
Clamecy market
Saturday morning.
Toucy · 30 min
Toucy market
Saturday morning.
Chablis · 30 min
Chablis market
Sunday morning, to combine with a wine tasting.
Travel times are by car from the house. Last updated: November 2026. Remember to book chefs and caterers ahead, especially in summer.