DINING, as an art of living
At Hôtel de Pourtalès, gastronomy is not limited to a table. It is experienced as a bespoke journey, orchestrated with the same discretion as the setting. Two culinary signatures echo and complement one another to create a refined breakfast, an intimate in-suite dinner, or a private reception in the heart of a historic private mansion.
Chef Gaston Savina
An international private chef since 2017, Gaston Savina crafts a refined, signature French cuisine, always guided by the seasons, his mood, and the inspiration of the moment.
His approach blends nostalgia and innovation, with dishes that appear simple yet are precise, striking, and deeply emotional.
Shaped by a childhood spent between fishing, foraging, and the vegetable garden, he places the right ingredient at the heart of everything and turns each meal into an elegant, sensitive shared experience.
Cuisine designed for your moments
From a plated dinner to a “family style” experience, from a dinner cocktail to a curated buffet, each format adapts to the intimacy of your stay as well as the demands of an event.
Depending on your wishes, Gaston can also oversee the artistic direction and table setting, for a complete staging that is precise and consistent with the Pourtalès spirit.
Formats & experiences
Plated gastronomy
- A bespoke breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as a tasting or classic menu, with food and wine pairings proposed by the chef.
To share
- A table designed for choice and sharing—convivial and elegant—accompanied by food and wine pairings.
Cocktail
- Seasonal bites inspired by your wishes, served as a standing reception, accompanied by mixology, wines, and champagne.
Buffet, finger food, bowls
- Generous portions and a setting that blends gastronomy and conviviality, in a standing or seated format.
Turnkey
- Artistic direction and full orchestration, from scenography to tableware, crockery, flowers, and venue coordination.
Chef Hafida
A private chef and event caterer, Hafida creates experiences where each dish tells a story and awakens the senses.
Inspired by flavors from around the world, her cuisine combines aesthetics, balance, and generosity, with particular attention to plating, the rhythm of service, and the art of entertaining.
From an elegant brunch to an immersive cocktail reception, from a bespoke dinner to a larger celebration, her signature adapts to your occasion with finesse and personality.
Receptions, celebrations, and exceptional moments
For events, Hafida offers a selection designed for the venue and your guests. Refined cocktail pieces, live cooking, exclusive menus prepared on site, personalized service, next-day brunches, or VIP tastings: every detail is designed to elevate the moment without ever weighing it down, in the discreet elegance of Hôtel de Pourtalès.
Formats & experiences
Private chef
- Exclusive menus prepared on site, à la minute plating, and personalized service, for a precise and fully bespoke experience.
Corporate receptions
- Refined cocktail pieces, live cooking, and culinary scenography, for elegant and immersive corporate formats.
Weddings & Celebrations
- Prestige meals and bespoke banquets, with next-day brunch options and sequences designed to match the rhythm of your event.
Turnkey
- Brunches, VIP tastings, private meals, backstage or studio, depending on the occasion and the desired atmosphere.
Two chefs
One shared standard
Gaston Savina and Hafida share the same vision: to create bespoke experiences, serve with precision, and let cuisine accompany the moment with discretion. Depending on your stay, your event, and your wishes, our team will guide you toward the most suitable signature, or orchestrate a combined proposal.
