Private Chef Paris
Your Culinary Standard — Personal. Precise. And Perfectly Tailored.
A Culinary Constant in a Life Well-Lived
Rhythm & Intention
Your days follow a rhythm—guided by responsibilities, relationships, and a deep sense of intention. In this finely tuned balance, nourishment plays a natural role: it offers structure, grounding, and quiet well-being. But aligning culinary care with this rhythm—without distraction or compromise—is rarely simple. It requires consistency, precision, and time you may not wish to spend.
Supported Lifestyle
You value a daily experience that feels composed—not improvised. One that adapts to your pace, supports your schedule, and reflects your preferences—without interruption. Yet even well-designed routines can be vulnerable to shifting days, travel, or unexpected demands. Maintaining quality in motion takes more than intention—it takes presence.
Clarity Behind the Scenes
Even in a well-structured life, certain areas remain in motion—unspoken decisions, quiet planning, the daily undercurrent of what needs to happen next. Culinary care is one of them: ever-present, rarely resolved. What you seek is not another solution to manage—but someone who simply takes it from here. With rhythm, awareness, and a sense for what belongs without being asked.
Personalized Culinary Experiences —Aligned with Your Life
Tailored and Flexible
Your preferences shape everything—from ingredients to cadence. Whether weekly, selectively, or evolving over time—this approach moves with you, not beside you.
Culinary Clarity, Every Day
Sarahby brings structure, ease and aesthetic harmony into your kitchen. No lists, no last-minute calls, no improvisation—just quiet continuity that sustains your standard, day after day.
Composed with Care
Your culinary rhythm is built around your life—not the other way around. Each element is thoughtfully planned: from daily nourishment to seasonal transitions or special occasions. Quiet precision replaces constant decision-making.
Thoughtful Presence
I operate with foresight and calm structure—from initial conversation to every detail that follows. You won’t need to plan, remind, or explain. It simply happens—as if it were always part of your day.
The Sarahby Signature Experience
Personalized Menu Design
Tailored precisely to your culinary tastes, dietary preferences, and situational contexts—be it everyday meals, private events, or spontaneous occasions.
Proactive Support & Flexibility
Immediate responsiveness and thoughtful anticipation of your needs—providing continuous excellence and subtle refinement in every culinary detail.
Consistent Quality & Freshness
Ingredients sourced daily from trusted markets and providers, ensuring each meal aligns with your exacting standards of freshness, seasonality, and quality.
Intuitive Culinary Management
Proactive menu planning, shopping, and preparation—seamlessly handled without intrusion, ensuring your kitchen and dining experiences remain effortlessly impeccable.
Effortless Hosting
Private dinners, weekend gatherings, and impromptu social occasions managed impeccably—allowing you to host effortlessly with refined confidence.
A Chef You Trust
From thoughtfully sourced ingredients to quiet anticipation of your preferences, this is a relationship built on presence, care, and quiet reliability.
Why They Choose Sarahby
Sabine & Heinrich Dröge
Working together since 2018
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Private dining during extended family stays—covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in-between moments with seasonal, age-spanning variety. I support the family during holidays in Deauville and other special occasions when hosting becomes both intimate and extensive.
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Family gatherings, holiday events, staycations with extended guests
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“Whenever the whole family gathers—be it in Deauville over the holidays or for special occasions like New Year’s—we want the atmosphere to be generous and effortless. With Sarah, it always is. We’re always excited about her culinary ideas and how she adapts them to everyone’s taste. She has a quiet sense for serving a large family—her timing, her awareness of the mood, and her care for each moment are rare and deeply appreciated.”
Andreas Koch & Marek Birkenstock
Working together since 2020
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Weekday culinary care, hosting support, seasonal menu flow, light dietary preferences
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Busy travel weeks, hosting friends or clients, returning from Asia or Mallorca
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“When we return from long weeks abroad—especially from Asia or Mallorca—it matters that our home feels calm, grounded, and ready to welcome. Sarah brings that feeling. Whether we’re hosting friends or simply need rhythm during a busy week, she brings structure, quiet confidence, and exactly the kind of attentiveness that fits into our life without ever disrupting it.”
Pia Steffens & Sören Romboy
Working together since 2018
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Everyday nourishment, clarity in routines, light health-oriented focus
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Business-focused weeks, creative phases, moments when life speeds up
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“Our professional life moves fast—and our focus is on the business we’re building. With Sarah, our everyday nourishment became one thing we no longer had to manage. She understands how we live, what matters to us, and brings exactly the kind of calm consistency that lets us stay focused, knowing everything is cared for.”
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Every collaboration naturally evolves into a lasting partnership defined by consistency and care.
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1st Place
at German Cookbook Award
Sarahs culinary work was honored with Gold for its innovative approach to healthy cuisine.
Meet Sarah
Where It Began
I grew up in a kitchen where food meant care—abundant, generous, and never rushed. My grandmother cooked all day: pasteten, roasts, filled eggs with caviar, layer cakes for every occasion. She never held back for family, and I was always by her side—watching, tasting, and slowly finding my own rhythm. That spirit still lives in everything I cook: generous, composed, and meant to be remembered.
Recognition & Roots
My culinary path began in Hamburg’s entrepreneurial food scene and evolved through the traditions of Parisian Culinary culture. This dialogue shaped Head Full of Herbs, my award-winning cookbook honored with Gold at the German Cookbook Awards for its grounded, contemporary take on healthy cuisine.
Meet Sarah
Private Chef in Paris—known for thoughtful culinary presence, intuitive rhythm, and an instinct for what people truly enjoy. Quietly attuned, grounded, always led by taste.
My Culinary Signature
My cooking brings together balance and flavor, intuition and refinement. With a foundation in award-winning healthy cuisine, I craft dishes that nourish and delight. What defines my work is precision with feeling—and the ability to meet personal tastes in ways clients often describe as unexpectedly exact.
Trusted by
I work with clients who lead full, intentional lives—and expect the same clarity and care in their home. Trust builds quietly: through rhythm, reliability, and results that feel just right. My presence becomes part of the backdrop—confident, composed, and precisely where it needs to be.
Voices around Sarah
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"Besides this super easy recipe, the book features over 140 simple, fuss-free dishes, most made with just a handful of ingredients. Never boring, always with a fresh twist."
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"This book about healthy eating was awarded the German Cookbook Prize. "From breakfast to pizza and pasta to fish and seafood, there’s something for everyone," says the jury.
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“Chiara Offermann and Sarah Hartel demonstrate in their first book how a nutrition concept based on unprocessed, natural foods—featuring crisp, fresh herbs, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and delicious taste experiences—truly shines.”
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"In "Head Full of Herbs," authors Sarah Hartel and Chiara Offermann show how to create flavorful dishes from just a few simple ingredients. For this inspiring cookbook, the two authors were awarded the German Cookbook Prize in 2021."
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"Clean, bright, and with a uniquely uplifting aesthetic, Sarah and Chiara present 140 vibrant, healthy recipe ideas—never forgetting the fun along the way. Brilliantly combined, from breakfast to pizza & fish, there’s something for everyone. If this is the new clean eating—bring it on!"
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"Bringing smiles to faces" and "creating experiences that make space and time stand still for a brief moment": the two authors have set the bar quite high for themselves. But they clear it with flying colors. Their work is impressively stylish for a debut cookbook and surpasses many others in the genre.
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"This book is a curated collection of inspirations and practical guidance, crafted to transform healthy eating into an exciting and delightful experience."
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![Press coverage: Freundin Magazine article about Sarah Hartel]()
"Their reinterpretation of clean eating has since been awarded the Gold Prize at the German Cookbook Awards."
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"A cookbook that radiates sunshine: With great enthusiasm, Sarah Hartel and Chiara Offermann talk about their passion project, the cookbook "Head full of Herbs," which will be published on April 1, 2021."
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"We can see from your recipes that healthy eating can be exciting and versatile. Linda and I have already picked out our favorites. My personal highlight is the quinoa risotto. We can definitely say there are some real flavor highlights waiting to be discovered."
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"Sarah and Chiara have made it onto the cover of the "Together" issue with their vibrant pasta creation. After spending time abroad in Siena and Paris, they returned brimming with ideas and inspiration, ready to embark on creating their own cookbook."
Your Precise
Culinary Journey
01 - Initial Alignment
We begin with a personal conversation—either in person or virtual—focused on understanding your rhythm, preferences, and the way you live. It’s about learning how nourishment fits into your lifestyle and where we establish clarity, build mutual understanding, and lay the foundation for a refined culinary collaboration.
02 - Tailored Culinary Concept
Following this, I create a composed concept that aligns seamlessly with your day-to-day life. As a considered introduction, we may start with a tasting or initial experience—designed to give you a quiet sense of how I work and how the rhythm feels in practice.
03 - Evolving Rhythm
With a clear rhythm established, I become a quiet, reliable presence—supporting you continuously or selectively, as needed. Whether preparing for everyday moments or special occasions, I ensure that your culinary life remains composed, considered, and consistently cared for.
FAQ
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I offer private chef support for everyday culinary structure, intimate dinners, family gatherings, holiday care, and curated menus for special occasions. My presence can be continuous or selective—always adapted to your individual needs.
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You can send a request at any time—I’ll get back to you within 24 hours. We begin with a personal exchange—either in person or virtual—to understand your rhythm, preferences, and how you would like to be supported. From there, I create a tailored culinary concept designed to integrate seamlessly into your lifestyle.
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I work with individuals, couples, and families who value clarity, consistency, and quiet refinement in their home life. Most of my collaborations are based in Paris—but many of my clients travel frequently or live part-time in other cities or countries. I support them wherever culinary continuity is appreciated.
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Not necessarily. Some clients begin with a one-time experience—others enjoy ongoing collaboration. What matters is that the rhythm feels right and that expectations are clearly aligned from the beginning.
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These moments are naturally integrated into your concept. Whether you're hosting friends, family, or clients, I adapt the offering with thought and subtlety—ensuring it fits the occasion and still feels like you.
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Absolutely. Understanding your preferences, sensitivities, or health-related considerations is part of our alignment. I craft every dish with care—attuned to both nourishment and taste.
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Life shifts—and I adapt. With clear communication, changes in schedule or setup can usually be accommodated. Depending on the notice and extent of the change, a revised plan or fee may apply.
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Yes. I occasionally accompany clients during holidays or short-term stays outside Paris—especially when culinary consistency and discretion are expected. Availability depends on timing and scope.
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Depending on availability, yes. My approach is designed to offer calm responsiveness—even when plans evolve. For returning clients or those with ongoing support, flexibility is naturally built in.
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I select seasonal ingredients from trusted producers and local markets—primarily in Paris and the surrounding regions, including Île-de-France and parts of Normandy. Quality, origin, and freshness are always the foundation of my work.