Private chef on Sint Maarten / St. Martin, cooking in your villa
Petra Hess brings the kitchen to you. Choose one of her four-course menus or let her create a dinner around your table, your taste and your evening. Shopping, cooking, serving and the clean-up are all taken care of, in your villa, condo, home or on your yacht, anywhere on the island: the Dutch side and the French side.
Private chef services on Sint Maarten and St. Martin
From shopping for the finest ingredients to cooking, table service and leaving your kitchen spotless: for one evening or your whole stay, Petra takes care of everything so you can sit down with your guests.
Four-course menus
Choose from three fixed four-course menus, built around filet mignon, the catch of the day or oven-baked sea bass. Every course can be adjusted for allergies and preferences.
Bespoke private dinners
Fully tailored to your wishes, dietary needs and the occasion: a birthday, an anniversary, a tasting menu of five courses or more, or a dinner for a larger group.
Villas, condos and homes
A restaurant experience at home, for holiday guests and island residents all over Sint Maarten and St. Martin: Cupecoy, Simpson Bay, Maho, Pelican Key, Dawn Beach, Terres Basses, Baie Nettlé, Grand Case, Orient Bay and Anse Marcel.
Yachts and charters
With 24 years as a charter yacht chef, Petra cooks fine dinners on board your yacht or day charter, from lunch at anchor to a full week at sea.
Cooking professionally since 1981
Chef Petra Hess trained in Italy and also trained by a French chef in Virgin Gorda. She has cooked for more than four decades: her own restaurant in Germany, charter yachts across the Caribbean and private villas from Virgin Gorda to St. Martin. Her cooking has French and Italian roots and a Caribbean pantry, and she has been catering to allergies and medical diets for as long as she has been cooking. Her main secret is that she is cooking only with fresh ingredients.
A look at the plates
Every plate starts with good ingredients bought that day, careful technique and a presentation that makes the table go quiet for a moment. Browse recent dinners and get a taste of what is possible.
"We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday by hiring Chef Petra Hess for a private dinner in our Airbnb. This dinner turned out to be not just a vacation highlight but truly a life highlight. Petra is delightful and so easy to communicate with, and her food is above and beyond. Highly recommend!"
Sarita, visiting from Canada
"We hired Chef Petra for my 40th birthday and ended up hiring her twice: first for an unforgettable brunch and then again for a private dinner. The presentation was stunning and every dish was packed with flavor. If you're considering hiring a private chef, look no further. Chef Petra is a gem!"
Guest review on Facebook, January 2026
"A wonderful chef who provided a wonderful variety of tailored dishes for the yacht's owner and charter guests. Very flexible, with the capability of accommodating any food restrictions or allergies, very creative and with beautiful food presentation skills."
Capt. Warren East, East Yachts, Anguilla
Ready to plan your dinner on the island?
Questions about how it works, the menus or availability during your stay? Petra replies within 24 hours, usually sooner. WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach her.
Contact Petra
Location and service area
Petra Hess Private Chef
Private chef for villas, condos, private homes and yachts all over the island, on the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and the French side (St. Martin): Cupecoy, Simpson Bay, Maho, Beacon Hill, Pelican Key, Cole Bay, Philipsburg, Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach, Terres Basses, Baie Nettlé, Marigot, Grand Case, Orient Bay and Anse Marcel.
Phonenumber: +1 340 690 0553
info@petraprivatechef.com