Best Private Chef in Sint Maarten – Reviews & Testimonials

Chef Max prepared 5 incredible dinners at our villa in Baie Rouge. From the very beginning, he was super responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. We planned menus and Chef Max readily adapted to our tastes and preferences. The meals surpass any you will find in any restaurant. We give the highest recommendation and hope he has availability for us when we return next year. Thanks Chef!

Max made the most memorable meal during our trip to St. Martin! The entire process was seamless. From booking to choosing the menu and drinks to arrival and dinner service. We went deep sea fishing and asked if Max could cook our catch. He was extremely accommodating and made a beautiful dish with our seafood and some tuna he brought along. The meal was superb! From start to finish, it was a culinary delight paired with wine. He was also just a great guy who was pleasant to talk with after the dinner service had ended. Do not hesitate to book SXM Culinary Services for your private meals in St. Martin.

We hired SXMCulinary Services for a private dinner for 10 while visiting SXM. It was awesome. Worked with us on the menu, meal was perfect as well as service. Highly recommend this team for a wonderful experience.

We had an amazing experience! Not only was the food delicious, but the menu was well prepared, wonderful service from start to finish, and friendly personality! Highly recommend!

We had a private dinner at our vacation villa with SXM culinary and Chef Maxime Martin. The dinner was exceptional, and the chef and his staff made sure every detail was attended to. Scheduling and menu planning went off without a hitch prior to our arrival. The food was beautifully prepared. Simply a lovely evening. I would highly recommend them.

This was one of the best experiences we could of asked for, service and food was amazing. we did a breakfast chef option for Mothers Day, we also had a buffet for the evening with Mimosa bar through out the day!! Presentation, Service, Food was top top top notch and we highly recommend.

Chef Maxime was excellent! Food was delicious. He was accommodating and communicative. Service was amazing. I would highly recommend Chef Maxime to anyone who asks.

An absolutely wonderful experience with Maxime. I fully endorse his services. Each of his dishes exceeded anything you can find in a restaurant on the island, from the quality of the ingredients, to the combination of flavors, to the presentation. One of our party was pregnant which excluded her from certain types of food and preparations. Maxime accommodated our needs accordingly, and our preferences too. If we could have booked him for every meal during our stay we would have. Six stars out of five!!!!!! Highly recommend!

Amazing food! Every course was delicious. Very friendly chef that was easy to coordinate with.

Chef Maxime and his team did the meals for our rehearsal brunch and our wedding dinner. He is amazing to work with and his food is even better. We can only say good things and high recommended!

Chef Max and staff were absolutely incredible! Would highly recommend if you want a dinner prepared at your residence.
We had the brisket and was one of the best I’ve had, simply unreal.

What an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish!! Chef Maxine was absolutely wonderful to work with and helped me plan the most special evening to celebrate my 40th birthday. Chef Maxime also worked with me to plan a cocktail hour for my group to start which really felt like it elevated the evening. We had a group of 11 with various different dietary preferences and he was able to absolutely knock it out of the park for all of us!! We also had a tiny diner (8 year old) and he was super open to creating a custom menu for him which we really appreciated. The server he brought with him (my deepest apologies, I cannot recall her name) was absolutely lovely and both the chef and server left our villa sparkling. I would not hesitate to book this service again for the next time we are celebrating a special occasion in Saint Martin. Thank you so much, Chef!!

Our dinner for 6 was absolutely phenomenal. Accommoded food allergies with out a problem. The food was incredible and there was a spotless cleanup—everything was flawless. Highly recommend!”

We were delighted to work with Max as our chef for a family vacation for the second year.

Personally Max is a joy to work with, he is responsive and collaborative. He worked with us developing a menu not just for meals he prepared, but our entire meal plan for our stay.

He worked with preferences for our two very picky eater children, going above and beyond to create not just nice meals for them, but to elevate the food that they would eat to be extra special.

Max not only creates wonderful dishes, prepared with care and excellence; Max creates a holistic experience around the table and the kitchen. Inviting us as much into his world as we invite him into ours.

Max clearly loves his work and sharing the joy of food with his clients, I have taken lessons from Max’s kitchen home with me into my own.

Max is highly recommended and I look forward to opportunities work with him again; to enjoy his delicious food and wonderful company.

We enjoyed a private dinner prepared by Chef Maxime while visiting St Martin. From the first of several chat encounters, which I filled with questions about his services and menu options, his responses were always prompt and thorough. Communication was excellent! On an agreed upon date, Chef Max and Margot arrived punctually and served us with great hospitality. The meal was delicious especially the dessert which our group continued to talk about for days. I highly recommend his crème brûlée and SXM Culinary Services.

What a wonderful evening with Chef Maximo and Bonnie! We left the menu up to him and it was absolutely delicious. He developed a menu enjoyed by kids and was able to incorporate gluten and celiac. The service was impeccable and discreet, but fun. We cannot say enough about the evening enjoyed by all!

Exceptional meal and experience. Max is an amazing chef that I would highly recommend.

sooo good! really kind as well, the food
was outstanding & perfectly staggered. Also catered to gluten free/celiac needs, highly recommend!!!

Professional, clean, most importantly…one of my favourite meals to date. This meal was for my gfriends wedding and it was fantastic.

Chef Maxime and sidekick were amazing! If you are looking for a private chef on the island, you will not be disappointed with Chef Maxime.

Maxime prepared our wedding reception dinner at the villa where we stayed. I must say that it was an absolutely amazing experience! From start to finish, Maxime and Sarah were incredibly kind, professional and courteous. They went above and beyond to ensure that we were well taken care of, making our special day truly unforgettable.

Maxime was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was incredibly patient and understanding with all my questions and special requests, and even helped us with some last minute changes.

Overall, the service and experience was outstanding. The food was delicious and beautiful and the they made sure that everything ran smoothly. Many of our guest commented on how the dishes he prepared were some of the best they had ever had.

If you’re looking for a fabulous Private Chef for your next event, I highly recommend Maxime – you won’t be disappointed!

Diane De Melo

I had a wonderful experience with Chef Max. From the very beginning, he was incredibly accommodating and understanding, especially when it came to dietary restrictions and last-minute changes. Managing allergies can sometimes be challenging, but he handled everything with care and professionalism, making sure every dish was safe and thoughtfully prepared.

He was also very prompt and organized, which made the whole experience stress-free. The food itself was absolutely excellent—beautifully prepared, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients.

Overall, I highly recommend this chef to anyone looking for a reliable, attentive, and talented private chef. Their flexibility, attention to detail, and delicious food truly made the experience exceptional.

We had Chef Max for 2 meals for our stay in SXM. He came for our first night and made a wonderful dinner for our group and the dessert was out of this world which was chocolate coconut mouse was so delicious. He then came back for brunch another day and I was equally satisfied. He even made me my own GF pancakes and French toast which I was very impressed with. If I’m ever in SXM again and we need a chef I will be calling him.

We had such an amazing private chef experience! The food was outstanding and each course was thoughtfully prepared and explained. The chef made the evening feel special, relaxed, and fun. It was such a unique way to enjoy a delicious meal without leaving home. I would absolutely book this experience again.

This culinary service made our girls trip so special. The food was amazing and chef was professional and clean. Decor was superb and presentation was beautiful. Highly recommend!!!

Lovely experience to have a private chef. The cuisine was divine. We enjoyed a private dinner, followed by a private brunch. the chef and his staff were super professional and made everything quite the culinary experience.

Excellent!!!!!

For our last night in St. Maarten, we hired Chef Max and his team for a private dinner at our villa and it was outstanding.

Communication leading up to the event was easy and hassle free. The evening itself exceeded expectations. Chef Max and his team prepared a beautiful multi course meal, explained each dish, and delivered restaurant quality food and service right in our home.

Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and the experience felt special from start to finish. A perfect way to end our trip.

Highly recommend Chef Max if you are visiting St. Maarten and want a memorable dining experience.

For my 40th birthday in Sint Maarten, I wanted something exceptional — and Chef Maxime delivered beyond anything I could have imagined.

He is not simply a chef; he is an artist. We had his gourmet tasting menu and each plate was a masterpiece — visually stunning, technically flawless, and layered with sophisticated, perfectly balanced flavors. Every course felt intentional, elevated, and deeply considered.

The entire evening flowed seamlessly. His professionalism, calm presence, and precision transformed our villa into a Michelin-level dining experience. My guests are still talking about it.

He raised the bar for private dining entirely. From this point forward, he will be the only chef I trust with my most important celebrations.

If you are in Sint Maarten and want a truly world-class culinary experience — Chef Maxime is in a league of his own.

Maxime is a master of his craft incredible creations and presentation, we will be using his services in the future we had an epic sunset dinner, lunch, snacks and cocktails, thanks again Maxime see you again soon

We used Chef Maxime’s SXM Culinary Services for a private catered dinner at a villa in St Maarten and everything was excellent.
We chose the SXM menu option as we had a shellfish allergy in our group, and he very easily switched out the one shellfish item in the first course for that person.
The lamb, which I was a little skeptical about ordering, because lamb can be finicky to make, was absolutely one of the best prepared lamb chops I have ever had. It was perfect.
The table setup was lovely, the service was very gracious, and we could not have been more pleased with everything about this meal. Everyone in our group loved it, and Maxime was great to work with, good communication, very professional. Definitely highly recommended.

During our visit to St Maarten we were lucky to have booked Chef Maxime for two days, which included breakfast and dinner on both of those days. It was absolutely incredible. From a fresh, delicious breakfast to an expertly prepared and beautifully plated dinner, every bite was amazing.

Beyond the food, Chef Maxime was warm, professional, and made the entire experience effortless and special. Truly one of the highlights of our trip — highly recommend!

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, and served from one of the smallest kitchens! This dinner for 10 people was close to a miracle. An unforgettable experience. Highly recommend Chef Maxime and SXM Culinary Services.

Food was amazing.

Wow. Chef Maxime was recommended by our VRBO homeowner and he did not disappoint. Our group of 8 had a wonderful experience with Chef and Margot enjoying his insta-worthy lobster dishes that gave us and some of the best tastes available on the island. Worth every single dollar! Our evening with Chef was our best night in SXM. Cannot recommend his food, his presentation, his character enough. We ate so well and had so much fun! Thanks Chef Maxime!

Chef Maxime was spectacular! We have had many private chef’s over the years, but this was by far the best! Each course was expertly prepared and presented and the flavors and pairings were incredible. We went with the mystery dinner and we are so glad we did! He was able to adjust for different preferences in our group, but each item he prepared was delicious. I wish I had gotten more pictures, but we were too busy enjoying it!

We highly recommend when you are St. Maarten. You will be blown away!

Chef Maxime was stellar from initial point of contact. He responded to my inquiry and every message within 5 minutes. Not only was his communication and customer service top notch, but the food was absolutely incredible. We had a private sxm menu dinner for 11 and it was perfect. Thank you chef!

The 5 meals that Max prepared for us over our last two vacations to St. Martin were some of the highlights of our trips. The food was so delicious & he is so nice. Hope to do it again next year!

We had an amazing dinner prepared by Chef Maxine! Local fish, meat, veggies and the most incredible chocolate dessert! Highly recommend – wish we could take him home.

Thank you Maxime for the wonderful dinner. The quinoa salad, snapper and steak were delicious and my friends are still talking about that chocolate dessert.

We had a wonderful experience with our private chef Maxime during our stay in St. Martin. He was prompt, extremely friendly, and a pleasure to have in our Vrbo. The two dinners he prepared were delicious and thoughtfully done, and he left the kitchen absolutely spotless each time. It made our trip feel extra special and completely stress-free. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a high quality in-home dining experience.

Chef Maxime provided an amazing culinary experience. He took our taste buds on a journey with his carefully curated appetizers and dinner and blew us away with a unique and tasteful dessert.

thanks to max and his team
we had an amazing dinner for seven persons All our friends were also so impressed with the presentation and the delicious three courses that was provided
we definitely will do this again

Chef Maxime delivered an outstanding gourmet experience for our daughter’s intimate wedding reception. The food was delicious, with beautiful presentation. Service stood out for its professionalism and warmth. Chef and his assistant worked discreetly in our open kitchen, never intruding on the celebration. When the evening ended, no trace remained of the dinner party—everything was spotless, showcasing his commitment to leaving spaces impeccable. I Highly recommend Chef Maxime.

We were lucky to have two delicious dinners cooked by Max. Both nights were excellent. Wonderful local ingredients and fantastic fine dining dishes. Desserts were exceptional both nights. For a one of a kind experience in a beautiful part of the world you can’t go wrong.

Max gave us two absolutely delicious meals and they were some of the best meals of my life. In both meals there was shrimp and it was the best shrimp of my life. If I come back to St Martin I will absolutely come to Maxine again.