Tess Prince is an Ibiza-based private chef and restaurant consultant who is passionate about nurturing the soul through the provision of exquisitely presented food-art.

Tess is also Food Editor for NATIV Magazine, recipe contributor and writer for Wild Flower Magazine, THRIVE, Vegan Food & Living and L’Officiel Magazine – and remains fiercely passionate about recipe development using seasonal / indigenous produce.

In 2021, Tess and her brand Love Food Ibiza were asked to host the Breakfast and Lunch Service at the world renowned Pikes Hotel, a position she returned to in 2022 and 2023.

This year has also seen her accept the position as Head VIP Chef at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

Her previous career in London at Baxter Storey saw her consult alongside Yotam Ottolenghi – which is where her love affair with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking began…

Tess has condensed her 20 years of culinary experience to provide intimate, bespoke and exceptional dining for private clients including Ibiza’s visiting celebrities from the world of music, fashion and television.

Tess has a vast knowledge of food and nutrition (BA Hons) and for 5 years has been a private chef on many of the leading yoga retreats in Ibiza, cooking Macrobiotic, raw vegan and Ayurvedic dishes.

In September 2023, Tess is hosting her very first Cookery & Yoga retreat – Secrets of a Yoga Kitchen.

Bespoke Private Dining Experiences

Tess and her team can offer an intimate, bespoke service with a rustic chic style that embraces the beauty of Ibiza. Her  close relationships with the island’s finest artisans and organic farmers ensure she has the very best pick of the crop to create delectable Mediterranean feasts, including brunches, lavish lunches and sunset suppers.

Tess works very closely with her clients to co-create the perfect menu to suit each season and fulfil all taste preferences and desires. This is where Tess Prince and Love Food Ibiza stands out as the most unique dining experience in Ibiza where you will be taken on an unforgettable food journey with  a very personal touch!

Sunrise to Sunset Dining

Enjoy a private dining experience in the comfort of your own villa, from morning, noon ’til night! Your food adventure will begin with a complimentary Amuse Bouche, freshly baked artisan breads, olives and dips. For the main event, clients can then choose from either fish, meat or vegan courses (or a combination of all three) which are accompanied by the perfect pairing of side dishes, before concluding with an exquisite sweet ending.

Brunch Options

Omega seed, ancient oak bircher, superfood jam

Shakshuka, sping peas, baby asparagus, whipped feta, dukkah

Overnight oats, almond milk, Ibiza lemon curd, blueberries, almond praline

Creamy dreamy beyond peaches and cream chia pudding

Life changing bread,homemade nut-butter, superfood jam

Croque Senorita, toasted sourdough, mahon cheese, crispy chorizo,  roast tomatoes, truffle honey

Seasonal fruit platter, home made granola, superfood compote, probiotic yoghurt

Baked riccota, garden herbs, garlic roasted asparagus, Romesco sauce

Sweetcorn fritters, free range poached eggs, avocado kefir cream

Vegan roasted frittata, spinach, rosemary garlic mushroom

Sweet potato, black garlic, leek, manchego tortilla

Fish Main Courses

Virgin oil poached king prawns, ginger, chili, garlic, pink peppercorns

Monkfish shawarma, fattoush salad

Sea Bass, black lentil tomasto ragu, saffron alioli

Spanish hake, roasted red grapes, caramelised fennel

Cava poached full-side of salmon, minted labneh, sprouted mung beans, pistachio, pomegranates

Thai green fish curry, mixed grain mushroom rice

Ibiza Nicoise: sardines, bonito tuna, quinoa and rubbed kale, soft eggs, roasted beetroot

Mediterranean fish stew, chickpeas, potatoes preserved lemons

Meat Main Courses

Slow cooked white Rioja local chicken, chickpeas and Iberico chorizo

Lebanese chicken shawarma, za’atar grilled lemons

Honey sumac glazed chicken, cauliflower puree

Molasses Lamb koftas, pistachio tahini drizzle

Chicken Cacciatore, aubergines, orzo and capers

Beef kibbeh stuffed mozzarella, pine nuts

6 hour slow cooked Greek kleftiko lamb

Moroccan chicken tagine, prunes, almonds

Ibiza hierbas Albondigas meatballs, fire-roasted Romesco sauce

Vegan Main Courses

Raw vegan lasagna, sun kissed tomatoes, basil oil

Beetroot burgers, minted avocado puree, hibiscus picked red onions

Babotti: Ayurvedic Indian spiced lentils, creamy silken tofu topping

Shitake mushroom meat-free balls, Romesco sauce, sprouted mung beans

Crispy tofu skewers, homemade nut-butter satay sauce, rainbow rice noodles

Ten vegetable Moroccan tagine, prunes, Ibiza preserved lemons

Rainbow Chakra Buddha bowls, warm soy peanut pouring sauce

Show stopping salads and sides

Buckwheat, pomegranate, cumin roasted carrot tabbouleh, green tahini

Local burrata,blackberries, sage, crispy onion, heritage tomatoes

Creamed butterbeans, fire roasted red peppers, walnuts

Roasted sweet potato salad, massaged kale, spiced pears

Roasted broccoli salad, Bulgar wheat, Kombucha pickled sultanas, toasted hazelnuts

Ras el Hanout roasted aubergines, whipped feta, dukkah

Rainbow ‘slaw: red cabbage, mixed peppers, red onion, carrot, toasted peanuts

Grilled goats cheese, pomegranate, endive, orange salad, white miso dressing

Cumin roasted sweet potato hummus, garlic mushrooms

Thai style vegetable rice noodle salad,  Vietnamese Nouc Cham dipping sauce

A modern Waldorf Salad: grapes, celery, apples, sultanas, walnuts, activated almond dressing

Roasted Hasselback beetroot with tzatziki, whipped feta and lime leaf dressing

Watermelon with feta, cucumber, mint, dukkah

Sweet Endings

Summer berry Ibiza almond meringue roulade, amaretto mascarpone creme

Melt-in-the-middle espresso martini brownies

Salted honey, pear & chocolate tart tatin

Roasted Ibiza frangipane figs, oat ice-cream

Gin & tonic Ibiza lemon cheesecake

Flourless, sticky orange, almond, blueberry cake

Raw vegan, refined sugar free, gluten free desserts

Chocolate coconut mousse tart, raspberry puree

Carrot cake, orange-spiced cashew cream

Ibiza white peach cheesecake, raspberry and passion fruit puree

Golden kiwi lime cheesecake

Ibiza Love Balls: sticky orange, carob chocolate and nutty coconut

Pricing

If there is something you especially would like to eat, please ask. Tess is proficient in all global cuisines.

The Love Food Ibiza bespoke dining services have tailor made pricing structures according to menu selection.

For group booking over 8 guests, a waitress will be charged at 200 euros.

Wishing you an utterly delicious experience!

Buen provecho!

Love Tess Prince

All requests, dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances will discussed on booking. A 50 % desposit will be required one week before the booking with the balance paid in full on the day