Chef Fabian Vigee

Personal Chef in Gros Islet

I am the chef behind The Culinary Nomade, creating private dining experiences across St Lucia for villa guests, wedding, catering and special occasions.

With over 25 years of experience in luxury resorts and international hospitality, I bring a refined yet soulful approach to Caribbean cuisine, blending local ingredients with global techniques.

My signature experience is cooking with Firewood, where guests enjoy a multi-course meal cooked over open flame in an intimate immersive setting.

From elegant villa dinners to curated events, each experience is fully personalized to your taste, your space, and your occasion.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is about creating moments people remember, where food, fire, and atmosphere come together to tell a story

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook through both tradition and professional kitchens. Starting at home and evolving through years in luxury culinary environments

A cooking secret...

Respect the ingredients, control the fire, and let simplicity elevate the experience.

My menus

Caribbean Local Surprise Experience

STARTER

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Green Banana & Saltfish Nest, Avocado & Cucumber Relish, Tumeric Aioli

Crab and Callaloo, Timbale of Crab, Mild Spiced Callaloo Soup, Coconut Fragrance

Caramelized Pumpkin & Spinach Soup: Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil Croutons, Coconut Foam, Spinach Oil (vegetarian)

Samosa : Red Curry Potatoes, Chick Pea, Yogurt Dressing (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Jerk Whole Snapper: Green Banana & Plantain Hash, Tomato Emulsion

Cinnamon Wood Smoked Pork Joint: Pineapple Chutney, Pickled Carrots

Ripe Plantain Hash, Three Cheese Mac N’ Cheese (vegetarian)

Coal Pit Roasted Pasture-Raised Chicken: Avocado Relish, Garlic Naan, Sour Orange Sous Caye

DESSERT

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Key Lime Pie Unfolded: Homemade Sour Orange Sorbet

Banana Four Play: Churros, Caramelized Banana, Banana Cake, Homemade Banana Ice Cream

Coconut Crème Brûlée

Fruit Orchard: Seasonal Exotic Fruits, Salted Cookie Crumbs, Orange Sorbet, Mint and Honey Dressing

Refined Seafood Signature Selection

STARTER

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Kingfish Crudo: Olive Tapenade, Orange Vinaigrette

Crispy Calamari: Thyme Marinated, Garlic Rémoulade

Chilled Tomato Gazpacho (vegetarian)

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Condiments

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Jerk Whole Snapper: Green Banana & Plantain Hash, Tomato Emulsion

Seafood Risotto: Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Crustacean Oil

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi, Sautéed Clams, Tomatoes, Herbs

Seaside Risotto: Shrimp, Scallop, Lobster, Clams, Parmesan

DESSERT

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Coconut Crème Brûlée

Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cheesecake: Golden Apple Compote

Fruit Orchard: Lemon Sorbet, Passion Fruit Sabayon

Local Surprise Caribbean Gourmet Experience

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Green Banana & Saltfish Cylinders, Green Papaya Slaw, Avocado Aioli, Shadow Bennie Relish

Choice Salad: Eden Farm Finds, Fried Goat Cheese, Wild Honey, Caramelized Beet (vegetarian)

Caramelized Pumpkin & Spinach Soup: Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil Croutons, Coconut Foam, Spinach Oil

FIRST COURSE

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Breadfruit Gnocchi, Creamy Pesto, Wilted Spinach (vegetarian)

Crayfish Celebration with Coconut Lemongrass Beurre Monte

Braised Oxtail, Homemade Pappardelle, Shaved Parmesan, Basil Pesto

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Jerk Rubbed Whole Snapper, Plantain Hash, Sweet Chili Beurre Blanc

Frenched Lamb Cutlet: Herb Coated Lamb, Baby Vegetables, Raisin Jus, Sage Oil, Whipped Potatoes

Seafood Bourride : "a take on the Setoise Classic", Shrimps, Scallops, Fish, Crab Claws, Homemade Saffron Pasta Sheets, Aioli, Chili Oil & Wilted Greens

Pan Roasted Fillet Mignon, Truffle Potatoes, Gorgonzola Butter, Baby Vegetables, Sautéed Mushroom, Bordelaise Sauce

DESSERT

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Banana Four Play; Banana Churros, Caramelized Banana with Coffee Sauce, Grand Marnier and Lemon Infused Banana Cake, Homemade Banana Ice Cream

Fruit Orchard : Seasonal Fruits, Salted Cookie Crumbs, Homemade Lemon Sorbet, Passion Fruit Sabayon, Crystalized Mint

Molten Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream, Zesty Poached Fruits

Local/Surprise - Basic

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Green Banana & Saltfish Nest, Avocado & Cucumber Relish, Tumeric Aioli

Crab and Callaloo, Timbale of Crab, Mild Spiced Callaloo Soup, Coconut Fragrance

Caramelized Pumpkin & Spinach Soup: Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil Croutons, Coconut Foam, Spinach Oil (vegetarian)

Samosa : Red Curry Potatoes, Chick Pea, Yogurt Dressing (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Jerk Whole Snapper: Green Banana & Plantain Hash, Tomato Emulsion

Cinnamon Wood Smoked Pork Joint: Pineapple Chutney, Pickled Carrots

Ripe Plantain Hash, Three Cheese Mac N’ Cheese (vegetarian)

Coal Pit Roasted Pasture-Raised Chicken: Avocado Relish, Garlic Naan, Sour Orange Sous Caye

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Pie Unfolded: Homemade Sour Orange Sorbet

Banana Four Play: Churros, Caramelized Banana, Banana Cake, Homemade Banana Ice Cream

Coconut Crème Brûlée

Fruit Orchard: Seasonal Exotic Fruits, Salted Cookie Crumbs, Orange Sorbet, Mint and Honey Dressing

Fusion - Basic

STARTER

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Variation of Tuna: Charred Seasoning Pepper Aioli, Island Spiced Blacken Tuna, Tiradito of Tuna, Mango & Cucumber

Crayfish Celebration: Pan Seared Crayfish Tail, Tempura of Stuffed Heads, Spiced Coconut Dusted Cray Fish, Lemongrass Infused Beurre Monte

Caramelized Pumpkin & Spinach Soup: Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Oil Croutons, Coconut Foam, Spinach Oil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Oxtail, Homemade Pappardelle, Basil Pesto

Green Banana & Saltfish Nest, Avocado & Cucumber Relish, Tumeric Aioli

Choice Salad: Eden Farm Finds, Fried Goat Cheese, Wild Honey, Caramelized Beet, Glass Pears, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet of Crispy Skin Snapper : Carrot Cardamom Beurre Blanc, Breadfruit Gnocchi, Wilted Spinach, Sour Cream, Baby Leaves

Island Spiced French Lamb: Dasheen Anna, Dehydrated Fruits, Feta Whipped Chick Pea, Seasoning Pepper Oil

Pan Roasted Fillet Mignon: Potato Variations, Gorgonzola Butter, Baby Vegetables, Sautéed Mushroom, Bordelaise Sauce

DESSERT

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Banana Four Play

Coconut Crème Brûlée

Molten Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream, Zesty Poached Fruits

Local/Surprise - Indulge

STARTER

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Green Banana & Saltfish Cylinders, Green Papaya Slaw, Avocado Aioli, Shadow Bennie Relish

Choice Salad: Eden Farm Finds, Fried Goat Cheese, Wild Honey, Caramelized Beet (vegetarian)

Carpaccio of Mango, Home Smoked Tuna Ceviche, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Chilled Tomato Gazpacho: Variation of Tomato Bruschetta (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Lucian Callaloo, Pumpkin, Crab Wonton, Spinach Dumplings, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut Foam

Breadfruit Gnocchi, Creamy Pesto, Wilted Spinach (vegetarian)

Fire Roasted Vegetable and Seeds Risotto, Smoked Chicken

Hot & Crunchy Tofu, Baby Leaves, Zucchini Chips, Red Pepper Hummus (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Land & Sea: Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Medallion of Beef Sirloin, Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Jerk Rubbed Whole Snapper, Plantain Hash, Sweet Chili Beurre Blanc

Vegetable Celebration: Wood Fire Cooked Vegetables, Herb & Cashew Nut Pesto (vegetarian)

Coconut Curry Lamb, Toasted Coconuts

DESSERT

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Tequila Poached Fruits, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Cinnamon Coated Churros

Cashew Rolled Baklava: Warm Honey, Grand Marnier Poached Grapes, Vegan Ice Cream

Lychee Panna Cotta, Spiced Banana Crepe, Grand Marnier Banana Sponge

Rambo's Chocolate Cake: Chairman's Creme Anglaise

Seafood - Basic

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Kingfish Crudo: Olive Tapenade, Orange Vinaigrette

Crispy Calamari: Thyme Marinated, Garlic Rémoulade

Chilled Tomato Gazpacho (vegetarian)

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Condiments

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crayfish Celebration; Pan Seared and Flour Dusted Cray Fish, Coconut and Lemongrass Dressing, Roasted Bakes

Homemade Pappardelle : Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops, Cherry Tomatoes Emulsion, Pangrattato, Crustacean Oil

Hanging Adobo Shrimp: Coconut Sauce, Papaya Salad, Ripe Plantain Tostones

Green Banana & Salt fish Cylinders, Green Papaya Slaw, Avocado Aioli, Shadow Bennie Relish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Jerk Whole Snapper: Green Banana & Plantain Hash, Tomato Emulsion

Seafood Risotto: Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Crustacean Oil

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi, Sautéed Clams, Tomatoes, Herbs

Seaside Risotto: Shrimp, Scallop, Lobster, Clams, Parmesan

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut Crème Brûlée

Lava Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Cheesecake: Golden Apple Compote

Fruit Orchard: Lemon Sorbet, Passion Fruit Sabayon

French - Indulge

STARTER

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Out of Eden Salad: Goat Cheese, Passion Fruit Dressing (vegetarian)

Kingfish Crudo: Olive Tapenade, Orange Vinaigrette

Carpaccio of Mango, Tuna Ceviche, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Samosa: Red Curry Potatoes, Yogurt Dressing (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lucian Callaloo, Crab Wonton, Spinach Dumplings

Ravioli of Spiny Lobster, Beurre Monte, Tomato Emulsion

Fire Roasted Vegetable and Seeds Risotto (vegetarian)

Seafood Chowder

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Filet Mignon: Glazed Rum Carrots, Bordelaise

Seafood Bourride: Shrimps, Scallops, Fish, Aioli

Vegetable Celebration: Coconut Infused Vegetables, Cashew Pesto (vegetarian)

Chicken Supreme: Whipped Potatoes, Barigoule

DESSERT

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Lychee Panna Cotta, Banana Crepe, Plantain Ice Cream

Rambo’s Chocolate Cake with Crème Anglaise

Arabic Custard, Orange Cake

Crème Brûlée

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Chef Fabian's reviews

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35 services

We are so glad to have connected with Chef Fabian. Every dish was on point. We're still talking about that soup! Highly recommend his services. And thanks as well to Sylvanus who joined Chef to serve. He was excellent.

The experience with Chef Fabian well exceeded our expectations. We had him come to our rental 3 nights for dinner during our week stay and each meal blew us out of the water. He sent the menu ahead of time so we were able to choose what we wanted for each course, and Chef Fabian explained each dish as it came out. He, as well as his assist Skeeter, were both engaging and friendly and they left the kitchen spotless when finished. Would highly highly recommend! Well worth the spend.

Chef Fabian provided meals most days of a week long vacation on St Lucia for a party of 10. He provided a menu for the first evening but after that we were happy for his recommendations within a few constraints such as not everyone ate meat. Every meal was exceptional, excellent flavors and eye catching presentation that made our stay memorable for the food alone.

The food was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!!!!

He was great! Customized our meals according to our dietary requirements and fasting days! Thank you!

Chef Fabian was absolutely incredible! Not only was his food some of the best we've ever eaten, but he was a wonderful person, too! We loved talking to him and hearing his background. He was personable, humble and funny. Can't recommend him enough! My partner and I hired him for a birthday and we still can't stop talking about how delicious the food was. We've eaten at Michelin star restaurants that weren't as good - seriously! Best of luck to Chef Fabian, he deserves all the good things!

Chef Fabian is a delight and joy to be around. His food is fantastic.

The whole experience was awesome. Chef Fabian brought it and we all really enjoyed everything. Definitely recommend him.

Our experience with Chef Fabian was better than we could have imagined! From the impressive preparation of the food, to the super cool plating, to the taste - this was an experience worth more than the price! Aside from those things, we enjoyed learning about where the food came from and that farm-to-table is of the utmost importance to him. You could see, feel, and taste his love of his art! Friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. Our kitchen was spotless upon his departure! He is one of the reasons we will visit St. Lucia again - and reserve his time.

Wow, wow, WOW. Chef Fabian and his team were absolutely incredible. We would put this dinner up against any James Beard-nominated chef we’ve dined with. Not to mention, much of what he served was grown on his property! Our only disappointment was not booking him every night we’re here—I’ll be dreaming about those banana nests for years to come!

Chef Fabian was amazing. I had a really hard time finding a chef in St Lucia because the island was on curfew due to covid. He confirmed with me only two days before the meal (1 of those days, the stores were closed because it was an all day shut down) and still was very prepared. He made a 4 course St Lucian style dinner. He explained all the dishes and even found a way to accommodate my friend who doesn't eat fish. I was also very impressed by the fact that he actually baked us a cake for dessert while he was preparing all the other courses! He cleaned everything up afterwards. Very professional and thorough.