Meet Ours Private Chef: Where Precision and Creativity Elevate Your Wedding in Saint Martin

What if your wedding in Saint Martin was also a true culinary experience?

That’s exactly what Ours Private Chef, led by Guillaume Gressani, promises. With nearly 20 years in the kitchen — including 13 as a head chef — he transforms every event into a refined and memorable gastronomic journey, blending technical precision with bold creativity.

We spent a full day with him, from his professional kitchen lab to a private villa service. What struck us most? His almost surgical precision, flawless organization, and the quiet confidence that comes from years of experience and genuine passion.

Chef “Ours”: The Man Behind the Stove

From Family Cooking to the French Riviera’s Luxury Hotels

Behind Ours Private Chef is Guillaume Gressani.
His nickname, “Ours” (which means “bear” in French), dates back to childhood — a sweet name his loved ones gave him. It stuck. And in English, “Ours Private Chef” also sounds like “Our Private Chef,” which makes it feel even more personal.

His story begins in his family kitchen, cooking alongside his mother. She wasn’t a professional chef, but there were always meals to prepare for the family. Between pots, pans, and his first knife skills, Guillaume discovered something obvious yet powerful: cooking isn’t just about tasting, he added with a small smile, it’s about creating happiness around a table.

After earning his culinary diploma, he explored every side of the industry: cafeterias, brasseries, roadside restaurants, catering, and eventually luxury hotels.

On the French Riviera, he entered the demanding world of banquet service in prestigious palace hotels. It was a masterclass in discipline: 400 covers a day, up to 2,000 guests during major festivals, six or seven reception rooms running simultaneously. That’s where he sharpened his sense of organization and learned to manage large-scale events with calm precision.

Why Offer Wedding Catering in Saint Martin?

Love brought him to the island. When his wife was transferred to Saint Martin, Guillaume followed. He found a job within three days, then spent several years alternating between France and the island before settling permanently.

Back in France, he worked with a caterer specializing in weddings — and that’s when it clicked.
He discovered the unique energy of wedding days. The emotion. The pressure. The excellence required. And he realized that in Saint Martin, there was room for a highly structured, professional wedding catering service.
Ours Private Chef was born.

Beyond the passion, he thrives on the challenge weddings bring — and he knows he has the experience to confidently handle events of up to 200 guests.

According to him, the recipe for a successful large-scale service comes down to three ingredients: impeccable organization, passion, the drive to do things exceptionally well.

A Structured, Full-Service Wedding Experience in St Martin / St Maarten

“What I love most is when they say ‘wow.’ That’s what drives me,” Chef Ours told us.

The Investment That Makes the Difference

One of his greatest strengths is his professional setup.

He owns a fully equipped culinary laboratory, a refrigerated truck, and all the necessary equipment to manage high-end events of significant scale. This level of logistics ensures consistent quality and reliability — even for large weddings.

Chef Ours personally oversees every step of the process and remains present during key moments, bringing in additional professional chefs when needed.

Fully Customizable Wedding Menus

For your wedding, Ours Private Chef offers:

• Complete menu customization: curated menu options available on his website, or the possibility to create a fully bespoke menu. Plated service or buffet style — entirely based on your vision.
• A turnkey service: beverage options, tableware (plates, glasses, cutlery) if needed, and a tasting session beforehand (deducted from the final invoice).
• Proven experience: over 60 weddings catered, plus personal insight from organizing and catering his own 200-guest wedding. His culinary inspiration spans classic French cuisine as well as Asian and South American influences.

What truly impressed us: a wedding of 80 guests represents nearly a full week of preparation in the kitchen. On the wedding day itself, up to three chefs may be mobilized. And the work doesn’t end when the reception does — equipment breakdown, cleaning, and returning to the lab continue long after guests have left.

It’s the invisible workload couples rarely see — but it’s exactly what guarantees excellence.

Ideally, couples should contact Chef Ours 6 to 12 months before their wedding to secure availability and allow enough time to craft the perfect menu.

Behind the Scenes: A Day with Chef Ours

We had the opportunity to follow him during a private villa dinner for a family vacationing on the island. It was a revealing immersion into his world.

Before even arriving at the villa, he spent 1.5 hours in his laboratory: chopping, pre-cooking, packaging. A crucial step that ensures fluidity later — just as he does for weddings, especially with delicate cooking processes.

At 4:30 pm, he arrived at the villa for a 6:30 pm dinner service. He immediately organized the kitchen space and finalized the dishes. Everything was cleaned and reset between each step. Ingredients were carefully prepared and positioned. His gestures were precise and controlled — sometimes using tweezers for plating.

He set the table himself, decorated the space, and selected tableware that matched the meal’s aesthetic. Attention to detail was everywhere. A server can also join him to guarantee seamless service.

What struck us first? The aromas filling the space from the very beginning.

And his constant awareness of time: every stage carefully timed, each plate ready to be served at exactly the right moment.

The guests’ reactions said it all:
“It’s consistently delicious!”
“These plates are beautiful!”
“Magnificent!”
Photos of the dishes followed immediately.

Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a 200-guest wedding, his approach remains the same: meticulous organization, thoughtful preparation, and total commitment to delivering an impeccable culinary experience.

An Anecdote That Says It All

Chef Ours told us that he catered his own wedding — nearly 200 guests.

He prepared everything with the help of a few friends and hired five servers for the big day. An intense experience, but one that perfectly reflects his dedication and ability to orchestrate even the most personal event.

We couldn’t help but tell him:
“Wow — if you managed to cater your own 200-guest wedding while being the groom, you must be unstoppable when you’re fully focused on catering for others!”

Your Culinary Experience Awaits

Choosing Ours Private Chef for your wedding in Saint Martin means entrusting your reception to a passionate, disciplined, and creative professional.
It means offering your guests a gastronomic experience they will remember just as vividly as your vows.

With fully customizable menus, strong technical expertise, and attentive support throughout the process, Chef Ours delivers a service worthy of one of the most important days of your life.

Contact Ours Private Chef and start imagining the menu for your dream wedding in Saint Martin.

Website: www.ours-private-chef.com
Phone: +590 690 19 47 00

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