What does it really take to cook for Sotogrande’s private villas, yachts and polo families?
Charlie sits down with Alex Manastirean, founder and head chef of Privilege Chefs, to explore the world of private dining in Sotogrande.
Alex shares his journey from cooking with his grandmother and taking his first kitchen job at 16 to training in Gibraltar and London before returning to the Costa del Sol. He explains how his team creates personalised menus, manages extended villa stays and delivers restaurant-quality food in the privacy of a client’s home.
The conversation also covers cooking aboard yachts, the importance of polo season, sourcing local ingredients and the challenge of organising a villa celebration for 100 guests with less than five hours’ notice.
Alex and Charlie discuss the differences between Sotogrande and Marbella, why discretion matters when working with private families and how seasonal visitors are increasingly choosing to make Sotogrande their permanent home.
A fascinating look behind the kitchen door—and at one of the local businesses helping shape Sotogrande’s luxury lifestyle.
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