With the Chef in Residence concept, Club Med transforms its resorts into temporary culinary workshops where guest chefs weave their signature cuisine with the local flavours. The result: a week of creative cross-pollination, craftsmanship, and honest dishes that speak to the seasons and the soul of the location.
After Marbella (2024) and Vittel (June 2025), it is Cefalù’s turn this September at the Exclusive Collection Resort of Club Med to welcome Belgian chef Sofie Dumont. From September 21 to 27, she will serve a generous brunch buffet, a fresh take on Sicilian classics, and live show cooking with views of the Mediterranean Sea. A culinary dream week in a magical setting.
The Sicilian sun on your plate with Sofie Dumont
Between rocky formations and turquoise waters, Sofie Dumont expresses her love for pure, generous, and honest cuisine. Guests will be treated to exclusive moments such as:
– lively show cooking at the La Rocca restaurant
– a three-course menu crafted by Sofie, two evenings in the intimate Il Palazzo
– a one-time brunch platter with Mediterranean accents
A sunny journey full of flavour, perfectly embodying her intuitive and warm style.
The taste of the sun
Known for her infectious energy, colourful dishes, and warm connection with her community, Sofie Dumont embodies a delightful, human approach to cooking. Every plate tells a story of sharing a table, every ingredient honours the land it comes from.
In Sicily, she draws inspiration from local classics and creates dishes where her Belgian roots merge with her love for the South. Expect a week full of surprises, with a generous dose of sunshine in every dish.
Cefalù, Sicilian pearl by the sea
On the northern coast of Sicily, overlooking the Aeolian Islands, lies Cefalù: an untouched piece of the Mediterranean where time seems to slow down. Here, against rugged cliffs and with the sea as an eternal companion, Club Med welcomes its first Exclusive Collection Resort in the region.
Guests immerse themselves in a setting of hidden bays, steep cliffs, and a fragrant patchwork of Mediterranean vegetation. They wander through the historic heart of Cefalù, along narrow streets and the imposing Norman cathedral that is a UNESCO World Heritage site — tasting the authentic dolce vita that gives the town its irresistible charm.
The island’s flavours are never far away: locally pressed olive oil, wines from Mount Etna, artisanal cheeses, pure Sicilian simplicity at its best. All wrapped in the comfort of the Exclusive Collection: elegant suites, refined service, signature cocktails, an infinity pool, water sports, and endless moments of effortless relaxation.
One week, three culinary highlights
From September 23 to 26, Club Med guests will enjoy three unique moments with Sofie:
— La Rocca – live cooking, one evening a week:
A festive, lively, and generous dish, straight from the pan and starring local ingredients.
— Il Palazzo – three-course menu by Sofie, two evenings a week:
An exclusive creation to enjoy in the resort’s à la carte restaurant, with a sea view.
— Il Palazzo – brunch platter, one morning a week:
One morning, breakfast receives a sunny brunch twist à la Sofie: colourful, generous, and full of flavour.
An appointment you don’t want to miss
Club Med x Sofie Dumont in Cefalù promises a tasteful intermezzo full of sun and effortless luxury. An invitation to elegantly extend the summer, discover Italy with fresh eyes, and share the table with the right company. All this against the backdrop of the Exclusive Collection: elegant suites, flawless service, signature cocktails, an infinity pool, water sports, and endless moments of serene luxury.
From September 21 to 27, 2025
