What Is Included in a Catered Chalet
A catered chalet takes the logistics out of your ski holiday. From the moment you arrive, everything is prepared. You ski, you relax, you eat well.
Private chef on-site for the duration of your stay
Full breakfast every morning
Afternoon tea and canapés after skiing
Four-course dinner every evening
Full bar stocked and restocked daily
Daily housekeeping and laundry service
Ski room service with boot warming
Concierge for restaurant reservations and transfers
Catered Chalets in Courchevel: Everything You Need to Know
A catered chalet is the standard way to holiday in Courchevel 1850. The majority of the luxury properties available — from 3-bedroom prestige chalets to 10-bedroom private estates — are offered on a catered basis, meaning a private chef is resident for the full week and all meals are included in the rental price.
What this means practically: you return from skiing to find the wood stove lit, the bar stocked, canapés on the table, and a four-course dinner being prepared in the kitchen. You do not have to think about where to eat or whether the restaurant can fit your group. The chalet handles it.
For groups of six or more, catered chalets nearly always make financial sense compared to eating out every evening. A private chef in Courchevel prepares food to restaurant standard — often better, because the menu is built around your group specifically. Several guests each year tell us the private chef was the best restaurant of the whole trip.
Not all catered chalets are the same. Entry-level catered properties have a part-time chef and a cleaner. Mid-range catered chalets in 1850 have a dedicated full-time chef plus daily housekeeping. At the top end, the staff team includes a house manager, two chefs, multiple housekeepers, and a butler. When comparing catered chalets, the quality of the chef and the ratio of staff to guests matters as much as the property itself.
Catered Chalet Prices in Courchevel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a catered chalet in Courchevel?
A catered chalet in Courchevel is a private property with a resident chef who prepares all meals during your stay. This typically includes full breakfast every morning, afternoon tea and canapés when you return from skiing, and a four-course dinner every evening. Housekeeping is always included. The chef and staff live in the chalet or in adjacent staff quarters for the full week.
How much does a catered chalet in Courchevel cost?
Catered chalets in Courchevel start from around €8,000 per week for a 3-bedroom property in shoulder season. Mid-range catered chalets (4-5 bedrooms, Courchevel 1850) run €15,000–€35,000/week. Premium staffed chalets with full team start from €40,000/week. Peak weeks (Christmas, New Year, February half-term) add a 30-50% premium.
What is the difference between catered and self-catered chalets?
A catered chalet includes a private chef and all meals. A self-catered chalet is a private property with a kitchen where you cook for yourselves. In Courchevel 1850, the majority of luxury properties are offered on a catered basis. Self-catered properties are more common in the lower villages and tend to be apartments rather than chalets.
Can you request special diets or menus in a catered chalet?
Yes. The chef prepares a personalised menu for your group before arrival. Dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies — are accommodated as standard. Some chefs will prepare a different cuisine style on request (Asian, Mediterranean, etc.). Pre-arrival consultation with the chef is standard practice.