Private Sushi Chef & Omakase Experience in the Loire Valley
An intimate Japanese dining and masterclass experience, hosted in your château, villa, or private residence.
During your stay in the Loire Valley, whether for celebration, exploration, or quiet retreat, this experience brings refined Japanese cuisine directly to your table.
Exclusively limited to gatherings of up to 10 guests.
An Intimate Culinary Experience
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Each evening is conceived as a private Japanese culinary experience, unfolding within your own kitchen.
Grounded in classical technique and a deep respect for ingredients, the format moves fluidly between demonstration and dining. Guests may participate in selected moments of preparation, observe with curiosity, or simply relax as a carefully composed omakase-style menu progresses course by course.
The atmosphere is calm, structured, and attentively shaped to suit your gathering.
Every dish is prepared fresh on site, with emphasis on clarity of flavor, balance, and precision.
The Loire Valley draws travelers for its vineyards, châteaus, historic towns, and slower rhythm of life. Many choose to stay in private villas, restored estates, and countryside homes, gathering with family and friends in a setting that feels both secluded and celebratory.
This private chef experience is created for those evenings when the table becomes the centre of the stay, whether through an interactive sushi masterclass or a refined sushi omakase tasting prepared in your own kitchen.
A welcome dinner on your first night in the valley
A considered meal shared after a day of wine tasting
An intimate pre-wedding gathering
A culinary highlight during a private celebration
Limited guest numbers allow the evening to unfold with composure. Attentive, unhurried, and shaped around your table.
Designed for Private Villa Stays & Countryside Residences
Private Sushi Masterclass
A refined exploration of Japanese sushi technique, adapted to your group:
Precision knife work
Sushi rice preparation
Nigiri and maki craftsmanship
Composition and presentation
Interactive yet unhurried, ideal for guests who wish to deepen their understanding while sharing the table.
Experience Formats
Omakase-Style Tasting
For more formal gatherings, the experience may take the form of a chef-led tasting menu.
Courses unfold in measured progression, with subtle explanation and quiet storytelling. Participation is optional; the emphasis is on atmosphere and refinement.
Particularly suited to:
Intimate wedding dinners
Welcome evenings
Private celebrations
Micro-Weddings & Private Events (Up to 10 Guests)
For small wedding parties and destination gatherings in the Loire Valley, this format offers:
A curated Japanese tasting menu
An elegant, composed atmosphere
A shared table designed for intimacy
Exclusively available for smaller groups, never large-scale events.
Chef Joe Kimura
The experience is shaped by years of professional training and work in Japan and internationally, including time in the kitchens of Nobu Park Lane and alongside three-Michelin-starred master Yoshihiro Murata.
Immersion in Japanese culinary culture, from disciplined sushi technique to the philosophy of kaiseki dining, informs every detail of the evening. Precision knife work, rice preparation, balance, and pacing are approached with the same respect found in traditional Japanese kitchens.
The guiding principles remain constant:
Respect for ingredients
Technical precision
Balance and restraint
A composed, memorable shared table
Each gathering reflects not only craftsmanship, but the rhythm and quiet confidence of dining in Japan, thoughtfully adapted to your private setting in the Loire Valley.
How the Experience Unfolds
Enquiries & Availability
Experiences are offered on select dates throughout the year.
Pricing begins from €1,600 depending on format and group size.
Contact us to enquire about hosting a private Japanese culinary experience during your Loire Valley stay.