Organizing a birthday in Var means combining surprise, ambience and refinement. Whether for an intimate dinner of 8 or a 50-guest beach party, we conceive and orchestrate the entire experience. The setting (Pampelonne beach, Bandol harbour, perched village), the timing (sunset, late night, weekend), the budget (€500 to €50,000) — we adapt entirely.
Our most-requested formats: surprise dinner at a sea-view restaurant (Pampelonne, Bandol), private boat day with lunch at anchor and champagne, in-villa spa with massages and aperitif, themed beach party (white, glamour, 70s), private chef at the villa with a custom menu.
We coordinate every detail: invitations, decor, music, photographer, custom cake, fireworks, surprise guests. The recipient never knows — discretion is at the heart of our work.
Iconic formats
The most popular:
- Surprise dinner at a sea-view restaurant: €300-500/person all-in (food + drinks + photographer). 8-20 guests.
- Private boat day with lunch at anchor: €1,500-3,500 for 8-12 guests, day. Champagne included.
- In-villa spa + aperitif: 2 therapists, simultaneous massages, aperitif on the terrace. €120-180/person.
- Themed beach party (privatised section of a beach club): €5,000-25,000 for 30-60 guests. Decor, food, music, photographer.
- Private chef at the villa with custom menu: €120-180/person, intimate, refined.
- Helicopter / yacht arrival: €800-1,200 for the recipient.
Scenography and add-ons
For memorable moments:
- Themes: glamour (gold, sequins), boho (flowers, fairy lights), 70s (disco, retro), white party (all white), tropical, vintage. €300-2,000 for decor.
- Custom cake (pastry chef): €100-400 for 8-20 guests. Personalized design.
- Live music: jazz trio for cocktail (€800-1,400), Spanish guitarist (€400-700), saxophone-DJ duet (€1,200-2,000), live band (€2,000-4,000).
- DJ for the evening: €600-1,500 for 4-6h.
- Photographer for the event: €600-1,500 for the day.
- Videographer (90-sec edited film): €1,000-2,000.
- Fireworks (where authorized): €800-3,000 depending on size.
- Surprise letter or gift delivered at a specific moment: €100-500 for coordination.
Budget tiers
What you can expect:
- Intimate dinner (8 guests, restaurant, photographer, cake): €2,000-4,000 total.
- Standard birthday weekend (villa, boat day, dinner): €1,000-2,000/person.
- Premium party (50 guests, beach club privatised, DJ, photographer): €15,000-40,000 total.
- Ultra-luxe (multi-day event, helicopter, starred chef, top photographers): €50,000+ total.
We work in any tier — the magic is in the attention to detail, not the budget.
Coordination and surprise
How we work:
- Brief with you (organizer) about the recipient: tastes, friends, things to avoid.
- We design 2-3 options with detailed budgets within 24-48h.
- After your choice, we book everything, brief every supplier, coordinate timings.
- On the day: on-site coordinator (€200-500 depending on event size) to ensure smooth flow.
- Discretion guaranteed: the recipient discovers everything on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Lead time?
Ideally 6-8 weeks ahead for a major event with privatisation. 2-3 weeks for an intimate dinner. We work on tight deadlines too.
Can we book a venue privately?
Yes — beach clubs, vineyards, starred restaurants. We negotiate price and menu. Minimum group usually 15-20 guests.
Photographer / videographer included?
On request, depending on the package. Around €600-1,500 for the day.
Children friendly?
Yes — many venues accept children. Children's menu, supervised pool, soft animation possible.
Surprise: how do we keep the secret?
We communicate only with the organizer. The recipient receives no email, no call. We can even fake a different event ('a family dinner') for the recipient.