Private chef · Adriatic & worldwide

Private dining.
Extraordinary experiences.

Modern European cuisine shaped by the season, the setting and the people around your table.

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Stjepan Ivanac aboard a private yacht

Every detail. Perfectly considered.

Tailored to you

Menus designed around your tastes, guests and setting.

Fresh ingredients

Seasonal produce and exceptional ingredients, chosen with care.

Privacy & presence

A calm, discreet service that fits naturally into your day.

Discretion

Professional service with every detail thoughtfully handled.

Private experiences

Yachts.
Villas.
Private residences.

From relaxed lunches at sea to milestone dinners, every service is built around the place and the people at the table.

Refined private dining table overlooking the Adriatic

Private chef

Stjepan Ivanac

Every menu I create begins with the guest, the season and the place. I cook aboard luxury yachts and in private residences, creating refined dining experiences inspired by modern European cuisine.

Stjepan Ivanac
10+Years of experience
500+Services
5Countries

About the chef

More than a chef.
A trusted presence at your table.

Every menu begins with the guest, the season and the place. The result is personal, considered and quietly memorable.

Stjepan Ivanac plating in a Mediterranean villa kitchen

What matters

Philosophy

Less noise, more flavour. Every detail has a purpose.

Ingredients

Seasonal produce selected for freshness and character.

Experience

Private service across yachts, villas and residences.

Service

Calm, discreet and built around your rhythm.

10+

Years of experience.
Working across 5 countries.

From the pace of a yacht season to an intimate dinner at home, each experience is handled with the same care and attention.

Morning dining table at a stone villa beside the Adriatic
Every service is unique. Every destination is different. Every guest deserves an unforgettable experience.
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Services

Private dining,
delivered anywhere.

Tailored experiences for exceptional places, from relaxed yacht lunches to private celebrations.

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A refined seasonal private dining course

Tailored services for
exceptional experiences.

Every service is shaped around your location, schedule and guests, with menus created for the moment.

Stjepan plating a course aboard a private yacht

Yachts

Bespoke dining at sea, from relaxed lunches to milestone celebrations.

Intimate private villa table beneath olive branches

Private villas

Elevated cuisine in the comfort of your villa, tailored to your rhythm.

Refined langoustine private dining course

Private dining

Intimate dinners designed around your guests, tastes and occasion.

Stjepan preparing a celebration menu

Events & celebrations

Thoughtful menus for gatherings and moments worth remembering.

Freshly prepared weekly private chef meal

Weekly hire

Flexible daily dining for longer stays, prepared around your plans.

Stjepan arriving to cook at a Mediterranean residence

Travel worldwide

Private chef service available for select destinations and residences.

Every service includes

Personalized

Every menu is tailored to your preferences and occasion.

Seasonal

Ingredients selected for freshness, quality and flavour.

Complete

From planning and sourcing to service and the final detail.

Discreet

A professional presence that fits naturally into your space.

Your experience

Let’s create something extraordinary together.

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Candlelit private dining table aboard a yacht at blue hour

Portfolio

Selected
work.

Season-led plates, thoughtful details and private dining experiences shaped by the setting.

Seasonal fish course on pale limestone above the Adriatic
Roasted meat course on ivory linen with a burgundy accent
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Peas · leek · mustard

Asparagus and young carrot course on sunlit travertine
02

Asparagus · young carrot · jus

Hand-cut tartare course served on a yacht teak table
03

Tartare · caper · toasted brioche

Seared tuna course on charcoal stone by candlelight
04

Tuna · sea greens · herbs

Private dining table overlooking the Adriatic at blue hour
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Private dining · Adriatic

References

Words that
matter most.

Trust is earned over time, through consistency, discretion and attention to every detail.

“The best meals we have ever had aboard.”

OwnerMY Sarafsa

“Professional, discreet and incredibly talented.”

GuestsPrivate Villa, Mallorca

“Every dinner was a highlight of our trip.”

GuestsMY Blue Horizon

Contact

Let’s create
something
extraordinary.

Whether it’s a private dinner, a yacht experience or a special celebration, I’d love to hear about it. Every detail matters.

I usually reply within 24 hours.

Refined scallop course on pale fluted stone
Ivory table still life with river stones and an olive branch
Good food brings people together.
Great food creates memories
that last forever. Stjepan Ivanac