CHAMONIX
private chef
& events
I’m Jenna, a private chef and caterer based in the Chamonix Valley. I create memorable culinary experiences in the comfort of your home or holiday chalet, whether it’s for an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a fully catered week-long stay.
Every menu is personalized to you, taking into account your tastes, preferences, and any dietary requirements. I source the very best ingredients, focusing on local and seasonal produce wherever possible, to craft meals that are fresh, flavorful, and unique.
My pricing is simple — I charge for my time plus the cost of ingredients, and I work closely with you to create a package that fits your needs perfectly. My goal is to make every meal effortless, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Services
I provide catering for private dinners, small gatherings, weddings, and bespoke experiences in your home or holiday chalet. Every menu is carefully tailored to you, designed around your tastes and preferences — whether it’s a relaxed dinner for friends, a family celebration, or a fully catered weekend.
I love creating everything from an intimate garden barbecue to a themed dinner evening, crafting each dish with care and attention to detail. Whether it’s an Asian-inspired menu, a hearty alpine feast, or a decadent meal for a special occasion, my goal is always the same: to make every experience effortless, personal, and truly memorable.
My passion is creating delicious food that is simple, skillfully prepared, and beautifully presented. With a background in fine dining and a commitment to the highest standards of cooking, service, and attention to detail, I craft both classical and modern dishes — all designed to make your experience truly memorable.
private chef
catering & events
weddings
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop
whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”
Luciano Pavarotti
About
I founded Jenna May Food in Cape Town in 2006, building a reputation for creating amazing food and providing a personal, reliable service for my clients.
In 2015, I moved to Chamonix after marrying Sam, a locally born and bred mountain guide. Bringing Jenna May Food here means I can now create delicious, memorable meals for clients in their homes or holiday chalets, combining my love of simple, skillfully prepared food with a personal, bespoke approach that makes every dining experience special.
I offer a delicious selection of canapés, finger foods, and nibbles, from simple snacks to gourmet treats. My menus are perfect for intimate dinners, relaxed lunches, or a weekend in your chalet.
I bring the same passion for food and attention to detail to every occasion, making each meal effortless, personal, and memorable.
Testimonials
Louise Curtis
'We have enjoyed working with Jenna
over the years and our guests love
her service. Her meals are always delicious
and innovative. Easy to work with and
well organized - always a pleasure!"
General Manager - Cape Portfolios
Robyn & Patrick Woodhead
"For the last 8 years Jenna has been the backbone of the White Desert Camp in Antarctica, turning out an array of incredible dishes and delectable three-course meals even when the weekly food deliveries didn’t quite go as planned! Taking challenges in her stride, and always with a smile. She miraculously manages to keep the same standard of service despite the remote location."
Director & MD – White Desert
Francois Calvarin
"Jenna is a fantastic chef and a great professional, the delicious food prepared for three days for a group of 20 friends in my chalet in Chamonix, just perfect, a fantastic souvenir that each of the guests will remember forever. She turned every meal into a unique moment of joy and gourmet pleasure!!!"
Chamonix, France
Private Client
Charlie White
“Jenna is a star and I would have no hesitation recommending her. In the deepest and darkest depths of Russia, with limited ingredients and a tough working environment she produced sensational food time after time. Everything was delivered bang on time with the broadest of smiles. “
Director of Fishing - Roxtons Field Sports
Helle Collet
"Jenna, you made our trip. Thanks so much! It was great to meet you and you really are such a gifted gourmet magician. I hope to see you the next time we are in Cape Town or Chamonix!"
Cape Town, South Africa
Private Client
Richard & Valeska Cookson
“Jenna is an excellent and innovative chef. Her duties were not only in the kitchen as she did all the budgeting, shopping and acted as concierge for our ‘sometimes’ demanding guests. Jenna personality, professionalism, organization skills and undoubted abilities in the kitchen scored the highest possible marks with all our guest over the 3 summers she was with us.”
Private Villa - Corfu, Greece