Barbara Pinon, AC Private's Official Private Chef: Will She Become World Champion?

In September 2026, a French chef rises among the finalists of the highly coveted Best Private Chefs in the World competition. Her name: Barbara Pinon, AC Private's official private chef. A portrait of an artist of taste whose signature — blending French haute cuisine and the art of sushi — now graces the tables of the greatest fashion houses, exclusively for AC Private clients.

A world finalist at the table of the greatest houses

Barbara Pinon is among the world finalists of the Best Private Chefs in the World competition, whose conclusion is expected in September 2026. A crowning achievement for this signature chef, who chose the demanding path of private gastronomy: cooking not for a dining room, but for a handful of exceptional guests, in the absolute intimacy of a villa, a showroom or a confidential dinner.

Designed to meet the aesthetic rigour, absolute confidentiality and responsiveness demanded by prestigious luxury houses, her cuisine shapes a bespoke experience, as precise as a haute couture show.

The art of sushi and marine precision: a unique signature

What sets Barbara Pinon apart is a dual culinary culture. Trained since 2010 in the art of sushi under Japanese masters, she combines Japanese rigour with the elegance of French haute cuisine. The result: graphic, light and refined creations, conceived like collector's pieces.

Her Rossini tuna tataki — tartare and seared bluefin tuna, a touch of pan-fried foie gras, Japanese condiments and edible flowers — or her seared scallops à la nacre, served with vegetable purées and a black sesame tuile, illustrate this marine precision. The chef also designs entirely bespoke Healthy, Vegan Couture and gluten-free menus, in tune with the requirements of muses and artistic directors.

Fashion Week, showrooms and VVIP dinners: gastronomy at the service of couture

Barbara Pinon has made Fashion Week her field of excellence. Her commitments are clear:

• Precise timing: a seamless, discreet service adapted to the intense rhythm of fittings and shows.
• Visual excellence: high-precision plating, conceived like collector's pieces.
• Absolute confidentiality: total discretion for muses, artistic directors and VIP guests.

From gourmet backstages and fittings (chic finger food, Wagyu mini-burgers, signature sushi, cold-pressed juices) to gala dinners and VVIP after-shows punctuated by hot/cold contrasts and artisanal savoury ice creams, she reinvents palace service in a private immersion.

The signature duo: haute cuisine & the art of service

Barbara Pinon's excellence is expressed as a duo. In exclusive partnership with Juanita, her dedicated butler and maître d'hôtel devoted to VVIP protocols, the chef orchestrates a French-style service of rare elegance: table scenography, champagne service and fine sommellerie, haute couture etiquette and absolute discretion. An art of service conceived as the natural extension of the plate.

Booking AC Private's official private chef

AC Private reserves this exceptional culinary signature for its clients, in France and internationally — for the Paris, Milan and New York Fashion Weeks, private dinners, confidential events and exceptional stays. Discover our gastronomy & art of living world and our fashion & personal shopping service for a complete Fashion Week experience.

All requests are made exclusively through AC Private:

• Phone / WhatsApp: +33 (0)3 56 89 46 53
• Email: [email protected]
• Official website: acprivate.com
• Online booking: AC Private contact form

AC Private crafts a fully personalised private gastronomic experience for you, in the strictest confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Barbara Pinon, AC Private's private chef?

Barbara Pinon is AC Private's official private chef, a world finalist of the Best Private Chefs in the World competition in September 2026. Trained in the art of sushi under Japanese masters since 2010, she combines French haute cuisine and Japanese precision for private dinners and luxury events.

How do I book a private chef for a luxury dinner or event?

All bookings are made exclusively through AC Private, by phone or WhatsApp at +33 (0)3 56 89 46 53, by email at [email protected], or via the contact form on acprivate.com. Our teams craft a bespoke gastronomic experience.

Does the private chef work during Fashion Week?

Yes. Barbara Pinon specialises in Fashion Week services: backstages, showrooms, VVIP fittings and after-show dinners in Paris, Milan and New York, with precise timing and absolute confidentiality. Requests are made through AC Private.

Does she offer vegan or gluten-free menus?

Absolutely. The chef designs entirely bespoke Healthy, Vegan Couture and gluten-free menus, tailored to the requirements of each guest, muse or artistic director.