PRIVATE CHEF & BESPOKE EVENTS
From intimate dinners to grand private events, always bespoke.
Private fine dining in residences, boutiques, yachts or chalets. Tailored culinary experiences, without boundaries.
Our Services
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A bespoke gastronomic experience, where every service embodies excellence and discretion.

EXCLUSIVE SOIRÉES

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Receptions designed to elevate your most remarkable occasions launches, presentations or confidential celebrations. The art of hosting, expressed in the quiet sophistication of true luxury.

Private  events

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Weddings, birthdays, christenings, or exceptional dinners. Every event becomes an unforgettable culinary masterpiece.

nautical experiences

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On board, every moment becomes a ritual. Bespoke creations inspired by the world’s finest cuisines, served in an atmosphere of elegance and absolute serenity.

intimate experiences

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Within the comfort of your chalet, villa or private residence, a culinary experience crafted for intimacy and distinction. The ultimate luxury: perfection without ostentation, yet never without emotion.

Private
Events

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Weddings, birthdays, christenings, or exceptional dinners. Every event becomes an unforgettable culinary masterpiece.

NAUTICAL
EXPERIENCES

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On board, every moment becomes a ritual. Bespoke creations inspired by the world’s finest cuisines, served in an atmosphere of elegance and absolute serenity.

EXCLUSIVE
SOIRÉES

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Receptions designed to elevate your most remarkable occasions, launches, presentations or confidential celebrations. The art of hosting, expressed in the quiet sophistication of true luxury.

INTIMATE
EXPERIENCES

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Within the comfort of your chalet, villa or private residence, a culinary experience crafted for intimacy and distinction. The ultimate luxury: perfection without ostentation, yet never without emotion.

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Our Chef
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Chef Raphaël
Schaeffer
A passionated chef with over 18 years of experience.
Trained in the most demanding kitchens  from the Ducasse Group to Georges Wenger and the Robuchon Group, Raphaël has evolved from prestigious palaces to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Driven by the pursuit of pure flavor, he has learned to serve an elite clientele with the highest standards.

Today, he brings this mastery to intimate and exclusive dining experiences, tailor-made for those who seek excellence in every detail.

Each event he creates tells a story : yours, your vision, your emotions, your moments.
Because every moment deserves a unique signature.

Our values & concept

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A gastronomy of excellence, guided by respect for the product and a passion for bespoke creation.

Chef Raphaël Schaeffer’s cuisine is founded on a simple belief : excellence is born from respect for the product.
In every country and every region, he collaborates with passionate producers and trusted artisans, working to elevate ingredients sourced from sustainable, ethical, and local agriculture.

Whether on a Mediterranean yacht, in an alpine chalet, or a private villa in Dubai, his approach remains the same authentic, elegant, and sincere cuisine, where every flavor pays tribute to nature and to those who cultivate it. More than a skill, it is a philosophy one of responsible, respectful gastronomy, uncompromising in its pursuit of quality.
Chef Élite Ascension was born from a simple idea: to offer exceptional culinary experiences, anywhere, at any moment.

From an intimate dinner to a prestigious event or a private retreat, each experience is envisioned as a bespoke creation, designed in close collaboration with the client, where every detail carries meaning. Our ambition: to redefine private chef service, combining culinary precision, the discreet elegance of true luxury, and the rarity of an experience available only by selection.

Each project is accepted with great care, ensuring an experience that meets the highest standards. For us, no request is too ambitious when it serves emotion and perfection. We believe that beyond taste, true luxury lies in attention.
In the precision of a gesture, the excellence of service, the devotion to presence.
This human, passionate, and wholehearted approach guides every one of our creations.
Chef Élite Ascension is the meeting point between haute gastronomy, absolute bespoke service, and the art of hosting differently.

Chef Raphaël Schaeffer’s cuisine is founded on a simple belief: excellence is born from respect for the product. In every country and every region, he collaborates with passionate producers and trusted artisans, working to elevate ingredients sourced from sustainable, ethical and local agriculture.

Whether on a Mediterranean yacht, in an alpine chalet or a private villa in Dubai, his approach remains the same: an authentic, elegant and sincere cuisine, where every flavour pays tribute to nature and to those who cultivate it. More than a skill, it is a philosophy, one of responsible, respectful gastronomy, uncompromising in its pursuit of quality.

Chef Raphaël Schaeffer’s cuisine is founded on a simple belief: excellence is born from respect for the product. In every country and every region, he collaborates with passionate producers and trusted artisans, working to elevate ingredients sourced from sustainable, ethical and local agriculture.

Whether on a Mediterranean yacht, in an alpine chalet or a private villa in Dubai, his approach remains the same: an authentic, elegant and sincere cuisine, where every flavour pays tribute to nature and to those who cultivate it. More than a skill, it is a philosophy, one of responsible, respectful gastronomy, uncompromising in its pursuit of quality.

Chef Élite Ascension was born from a simple idea: to offer exceptional culinary experiences, anywhere, at any moment.

From an intimate dinner to a prestigious event or a private retreat, each experience is envisioned as a bespoke creation, designed in close collaboration with the client, where every detail carries meaning. Our ambition: to redefine private chef service, combining culinary precision, the discreet elegance of true luxury, and the rarity of an experience available only by selection.

Each project is accepted with great care, ensuring an experience that meets the highest standards. For us, no request is too ambitious when it serves emotion and perfection. We believe that beyond taste, true luxury lies in attention, in the precision of a gesture, the excellence of service, the devotion to presence.

This human, passionate and wholehearted approach guides every one of our creations. Chef Élite Ascension is the meeting point between haute gastronomy, absolute bespoke service, and the art of hosting differently.

La cuisine du Chef Raphaël Schaeffer repose sur une conviction simple : l’excellence naît du respect du produit. Dans chaque pays et chaque région, il collabore avec des producteurs passionnés et des artisans de confiance, en sublimant des ingrédients issus d’une agriculture durable, éthique et locale.

Qu’il officie sur un yacht en Méditerranée, dans un chalet alpin ou dans une villa privée à Dubaï, son approche reste la même : une cuisine authentique, élégante et sincère, où chaque saveur rend hommage à la nature et à ceux qui la cultivent. Plus qu’un savoir-faire, c’est une véritable philosophie, celle d’une gastronomie responsable et respectueuse, sans compromis sur la qualité.

La cuisine du Chef Raphaël Schaeffer repose sur une conviction simple : l’excellence naît du respect du produit. Dans chaque pays et chaque région, il collabore avec des producteurs passionnés et des artisans de confiance, en sublimant des ingrédients issus d’une agriculture durable, éthique et locale.

Qu’il officie sur un yacht en Méditerranée, dans un chalet alpin ou dans une villa privée à Dubaï, son approche reste la même : une cuisine authentique, élégante et sincère, où chaque saveur rend hommage à la nature et à ceux qui la cultivent. Plus qu’un savoir-faire, c’est une véritable philosophie, celle d’une gastronomie responsable et respectueuse, sans compromis sur la qualité.

Chef Élite Ascension est né d’une idée simple : offrir des expériences culinaires d’exception, partout et à tout moment.

D’un dîner intimiste à un événement de prestige ou à une retraite privée, chaque expérience est imaginée comme une création sur mesure, conçue en étroite collaboration avec le client, où chaque détail a un sens. Notre ambition : redéfinir le service de chef privé en alliant la précision gastronomique, l’élégance discrète du véritable luxe et la rareté d’une expérience accessible uniquement sur sélection.

Chaque projet est accepté avec une grande exigence afin de garantir une expérience à la hauteur des standards les plus élevés. Pour nous, aucune demande n’est trop ambitieuse lorsqu’elle sert l’émotion et la quête de perfection. Nous croyons qu’au-delà du goût, le vrai luxe réside dans l’attention, dans la précision d’un geste, l’excellence du service et la qualité de présence.

Cette approche humaine, passionnée et entièrement engagée guide chacune de nos créations. Chef Élite Ascension est le point de rencontre entre haute gastronomie, service sur mesure absolu et l’art de recevoir autrement.

More than a service, it’s a philosophy — where passion meets perfection.
Schaeffer Raphaêl
TESTIMONIALS

Client Experiences

"We invited Élite Ascension for a private birthday dinner in our countryside home.
Chef Raphaël transformed our living room into a Michelin-level dining experience, without ever losing that warmth and authenticity that make everything so special.
Each dish told a story inspired by local terroir, executed with flawless precision. That evening, we rediscovered the joy of sharing and the beauty of details.
What Raphaël offers goes far beyond cuisine: it’s a sensory and emotional experience."

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Claire & Julien D. Provence
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TESTIMONIALS

Client Experiences

"For the launch of our new collection, we wanted a culinary experience that matched our brand’s image.
The Élite Ascension team perfectly captured our DNA and expressed it through every cocktail piece.
Chef Raphaël Schaeffer collaborated closely with our creative team, with jeweler-like precision and a refined sense of aesthetics. Our guests were captivated not only by the exquisite flavors, but by the artful presentation"

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S. Morel, Artistic Director, Geneva
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TESTIMONIALS

Client Experiences

"We invited Élite Ascension for a private dinner aboard our yacht in Monaco, and the experience exceeded all expectations.
Chef Raphaël Schaeffer captured our world with rare precision, delicate flavors, a perfect balance of refinement and simplicity.
Everything, from presentation to service, was perfection. It wasn’t just a dinner, it was a celebration of taste and time. We can’t imagine hosting another event without them."

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Olivia G. Monaco
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Exceptional Moments

Book Your Private Dining Experience

Treat yourself to an exceptional moment with Élite Ascension.

From the intimacy of a private dinner to the elegance of a prestigious reception, every experience is crafted entirely around your desires, with no limits to your imagination.

Under the direction of Chef Raphaël Schaeffer, each moment becomes a culinary masterpiece, where refinement, emotion, and the art of detail unite to create an unforgettable experience.