Marián Podola

Marián Podola is the founder and former CEO of Zermatt Kollektiv AG. Private Chef, with years of experience in Michelin Star restaurants. He opened his first in 2017, and a Michelin Bib-Gourmand followed the same year. Marian truly knows how to impress his diners.

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Private Chef in Zermatt – Winter 2026

Indulge in the luxury of a Michelin-trained private chef experience in your chalet, lodge, or holiday home. Marian Podola crafts unforgettable culinary moments using seasonal Alpine ingredients.

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Fresh This Season

Ready-Meal Service

The Private Chef brings the experience of a private chef directly to your table — wherever you are in Zermatt.
Each recipe is designed by Chef Marian Podola to combine the precision of fine-dining cooking with the flexibility of home preparation.
Meals arrive deep-frozen or dry-packed, so they keep their quality and nutrition — and you decide how much cooking you want to do.

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Private Dining & Events

Chef’s Table or Event Catering

From intimate proposals to milestone celebrations, let Marian Podola design and execute your event with precision and flair. Flexible locations across Zermatt.

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