Alain Bourgade
PRIVATE CHEF
BELVEDERE TIBURON,CA
Summary
Dedicated private chef with extensive experience crafting gourmet and health-conscious meals for high-net-worth clients and families. Proficient in diverse cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian, and North African, with a focus on tailoring menus to dietary needs. Trained under Michelin-starred chefs, delivering exceptional culinary experiences with discretion and professionalism.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Chef
French Embassy
03.1993 - 03.1998
- Prepared family meals and hosted official receptions for VIPs, including events for up to3,500 guests
- Developed weekly customized menus featuring organic, seasonal ingredients tailored to dietary needs
- Oversaw inventory, budget management, and wine pairings for high-profile events
Host & Chef
Private Events
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Created the concept “Venez chez moi et faites comme chez vous,” organizing private lunches/dinners (2-15 persons seated) and cocktail events (up to150 guests)
- Hosted events for prestigious clients such as Yves Rocher, L’Oréal, Cohiba Cigar, and Jaeger-LeCoultre to launch products or entertain special guests
Private Chef & Instructor
Private Dinners & Cooking Classes
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Catered special events and private dinners for high-net-worth clients at estates in San Francisco and the Bay Area
- Delivered personalized cooking classes in clients’ homes, tailoring lessons to individual preferences
- Collaborated with McCall Catering as an on-call chef for large-scale events
Event Chef & Coordinator
Private Parties & Special Events
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Partnered with clients to develop custom menus, calculate costs, and determine pricing
- Sourced local food, equipment, rentals, and staff as needed to ensure smooth event execution
- Oversaw all on-site cooking, serving, and post-event cleanup
Apprenticeship France and England
01.1980 - 01.1988
- Restaurants: Chantoiseau (1
- Michelin), Les Pignatelles, Château de Coullorgues, Le Saint Hilaire, Arc1800
- Bell in Ramsbury, Combe Grove Manor in Bath
- Private Chef: Residence of the General in Marseille during mandatory military service
Le Louis XV Monaco (3* Michelin)
01.1988 - 10.1992
- Roles: Commis, then Chef de Partie
- Executive Chef: Alain Ducasse and Sylvain Portay
La Bastide de Gordes (1* Michelin)
- Role: Chef de partie
- Executive Chef: Alain Ducasse and Alain Soliveres
Restaurant Daniel
10.1992 - 11.1993
- Culinary Consultant: Preparation and tasting of new recipes
Hotel Restaurant Bourgade
03.1998 - 07.2005
- Role: Managed family establishment open since1720
- Achievement: Featured again in the Michelin Guide
Les Elysées du Vernet (2* Michelin)
10.2000 - 12.2001
- Role: Chef de Partie Tournant (Off-season)
- Executive Chef: Alain Soliveres
La Poêle d’Or - Michelin
03.2002 - 06.2005
- Role: Owner / Executive Chef
Le Taillevent (2* Michelin)
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Role: Chef de Partie
- Executive Chef: Alain Solivérès
La Boulange
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Role: Corporate Chef
Petits Pains Bakery
02.2013 - 10.2024
- Role: Founder / CEO
- Focus: Wholesale Bakery
Education
Nîmes “L’Étincelle” And Bonneveine
Skills
- Gourmet meal and comfort meal preparation
- Special event catering
- Accommodating dietary needs, deep knowledge in seasonal ingredients
- Wine pairing
- Time management and multitasking
- International expertise in cuisine
- Kitchen and pantry management
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Excellent communication and client interaction
- Strict adherence to food safety standards
- Languages: French and English
Certification
- C.A.P, Professional Culinary Apprenticeship
- B.E.P, Professional in Culinary Studies
- B.T.H, Technician Professional in Culinary and Hotel Studies
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Chef & Coordinator
Private Parties & Special Events
12.2024 - 01.2025
Petits Pains Bakery
02.2013 - 10.2024
La Boulange
06.2011 - 12.2012
Private Chef & Instructor
Private Dinners & Cooking Classes
11.2009 - 03.2011
Host & Chef
Private Events
02.2007 - 07.2009
Le Taillevent (2* Michelin)
10.2005 - 12.2006
La Poêle d’Or - Michelin
03.2002 - 06.2005
Les Elysées du Vernet (2* Michelin)
10.2000 - 12.2001
Hotel Restaurant Bourgade
03.1998 - 07.2005
Private Chef
French Embassy
03.1993 - 03.1998
Restaurant Daniel
10.1992 - 11.1993
Le Louis XV Monaco (3* Michelin)
01.1988 - 10.1992
Apprenticeship France and England
01.1980 - 01.1988
La Bastide de Gordes (1* Michelin)
- C.A.P, Professional Culinary Apprenticeship
- B.E.P, Professional in Culinary Studies
- B.T.H, Technician Professional in Culinary and Hotel Studies
Nîmes “L’Étincelle” And Bonneveine
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