Self Catering Ski Chalets

Self-catered ski chalets were already growing in popularity long before Covid, but the 2020–22 pandemic significantly accelerated demand. Today’s skiers value flexibility, privacy and control over how they spend their time in resort-and self-catered accommodation delivers exactly that.

If you want the freedom to enjoy long lunches on the mountain, dine out in your favourite restaurants a few evenings a week, and cook at home on others, a private self-catered chalet allows you to set your own schedule, manage costs and enjoy your ski holiday entirely on your own terms.

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Twenty years ago, a self-catering ski holiday often meant squeezing into a sparsely furnished studio apartment with a tiny galley kitchen, limited storage and barely enough space to swing a cat let alone cook a family meal. While those budget apartments still exist, mainly catering for student and ultra-low-cost trips, expectations have changed dramatically.

Today, self-catered accommodation in the Alps includes spacious ski apartments and stand-alone luxury chalets with modern kitchens, generous living areas, proper storage for equipment and, in many cases, luxury features such as fireplaces, hot tubs and wellness facilities. Our portfolio focuses on these higher-quality self-catered properties, offering comfort and space without sacrificing independence.

• Pre-cooked Meal delivery service

  
  

  Tignes and Val d'Isere

  
  Kate Dabrowski has been a private chef and mixologist since 2015. Based all year round in Tignes Le Lac she has worked as a private chef and has also trained chalet staff from highend accommodation companies such as Consensio and Hip Hideouts on the art of cocktail making. Responding to rising demand from clients she established Alpine Eats in 2026 to offer a pre-cooked meal delivery service, operating exclusively in the resorts of Tignes and Val d'Isere. She can also deliver paired wines, spirits and beers direct to your chalet saving you considerable time and effort.
  
  The minimum order is from just two people and there are two menu styles to choose from (dishes may vary from winter to winter):
  
  1. Family Favourite - A three course meal plan for 6 nights @ 239.00 euros per adult (130.00 euros per child)
  
  Family starters: Local Charcuterie, Mezze Board with homemade Houmous, Caprese Salad, Soup, Quiche and Cheesy Toasted Nachos.
  Tasty classic mains: Beef Bourguignon, Thai Green Curry, Lasagna, Tartiflette, Sausages & Mash and Pasta Meatballs with ragout.
  Homestyle puddings: Cheesecake, Apple Crumble, Peach Pear & Almond Tart, Chocolate Mousse and Lemon Posset.
  
  2. Premium Menu - Using locally sourced, 100% organic, fine ingredients. A Three course meal plan for 6 nights @ 390.00 euros per adult (210.00 euros per child)
  
  Starters: Local Charcuterie with cheese, Mezze Board with Homemade Houmous, Burrata & vine tomatoes, Soup, Luxury Quiche, and King prawn Mango & Chilli salad.
  Mains: Stuffed Chicken breasts, Fillet of cod, Beef cheek Lasagna, Thai Green Curry, Lasagna, Pork Ballotine, and Lemon & Thyme roast Chicken.
  Puddings: Lemon Posset, Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake, Apple Crumble, Peach Pear & Almond Tart, and Chocolate Tart.
  
  Although the Premium Menu is in many ways similar to the Family Favourite menu it is the quality of the used ingredients that makes the difference. The Premium Menu is made with the best quality, locally sourced ingredients which are also 100% organic. These ingredients are often bought direct from smaller local producers rather than from the supermarket. The food therefore is both tastier and also better for the environment (with its lower carbon footprint). Either way the menus constructed by Kate and her small team are delicious, made with real care and delivered direct to your chalet or apartment (along with simple prep instructions on heating and serving). The pre-cooked meal delivery service offered by Alpine Eats is cheaper than eating out and allows you to enjoy proper homecooked food around your own dining table, without having to shop or cook. Pre-booking is highly recommended via email: [email protected]
  
  
  

  Meribel, Mottaret, Courchevel, La Tania, Val Thorens, Reberty, St Martin de Belleville, La Rosiere, La Plagne and Les Arcs

  
  The Trading Post is a British run company based in Landry, between Aime and Bourg St Maurice in the Tarentaise Valley (most of the major French ski resorts are within 45 minutes' drive). Back in 2006 it started off as a wholesaler supplying many of the British chalet companies with food products familiar and loved by the British market. Over the years it expanded both its product lines and also its service. After the pandemic and with the Brexit enforced restriction on the number of allowable employee hours each week they were approached by the tour operator, Skiworld, to set up an industrial kitchen. This would prepare frozen meals that could be delivered direct to the Skiworld chalets for their chalet staff to heat up and serve to guests. This saved on staff hours and made for efficiencies so that Skiworld were soon followed by Inghams, Crystal and a other smaller chalet companies, all wanting the same service.
  
  In 2025 The Trading Post launched their B2C business, Mountain Fresh. This took the frozen meal delivery model a step further, allowing private clients access to a varied list of pre-made dishes that could be delivered direct to their self-catering chalet or apartment. Clients choose between a fully inclusive Half Board option (providing breakfast, tea and a three course dinner with wine) or a dinner only option. Mountain Fresh caters for most dietary requirements including dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan (those on a gluten free diet should contact Mountain Fresh for more details) and meals can even be ordered individually, getting around the issue of multiple dietary requirements within the same party.
  
  The cost for the full half board option is under 50.00 euros per person per day, and the dinner only (which is three courses) comes in at approximately 20.00 euros per person. Whereas the Mountain Fresh food is not fancy it is chef prepared under strict hygene regimes, very tasty, wholesome and offers a low cost and easy to prepare alternative to eating out.
  
  Mountain Fresh also offer a wide selection of attractively priced wines, beers and soft drinks which can be added to your meal delivery. Mention our promo-code: AAWINE and benefit from a free bottle of Cote du Rhone wine with your next order.

• Booking a private chef

  
  For guests who want flexibility without doing all the cooking themselves, arranging a private chef is an increasingly popular option. A wide range of chef agencies and independent chefs now operate across the Alps, making it easy to tailor the level of service you want.
  
  Private chefs can be booked for:
  
  - Full-day service including breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.
  - Dinner-only service on selected evenings.
  
  Please note that most chefs require a minimum booking of around five nights, and for groups larger than eight guests, a butler or service staff may also be needed.
  
  Read more about booking a private chef including listings of private chefs and private chef agencies.

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