Frequently Asked Questions

Our private dining experiences range from £75 to £100 per person, depending on the number of courses and menu complexity. This includes everything: menu planning, locally sourced ingredients, preparation, cooking, full table service, and complete kitchen clean-up. Visit our pricing page for full details, or get in touch for a personalised quote.

We are booked well ahead, so enquire as early as you can. We reply to every enquiry the same day.

We're based in Bournemouth and regularly cook across Dorset and Hampshire: Poole and Sandbanks, Winchester, the New Forest, Lymington, Dorchester, Christchurch, and beyond. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, just ask.

Absolutely. Every menu is built around you and your guests. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut allergies, or any other requirement: just let us know and we'll build it into the menu.

We arrive at your home or venue a few hours before service. We bring everything we need, prepare and cook everything fresh on-site, serve each course, and leave your kitchen spotless. You don't lift a finger. Just enjoy the evening with your guests.

Yes. We provide luxury crockery, cutlery, table settings, napkins, and personalised printed menus. You don't need to hire anything separately.

Every menu starts with a conversation. Tell us about your occasion, your favourite foods, ingredients you love or dislike, and we'll create something bespoke. The sample menus on this site are starting points: your menu will be built around what you tell us.

We source as locally as possible: day-boat fish from Parkstone Fisheries in Poole, organic vegetables from Four Acre Farm and Sopley Salads, next level meat from Fordingbridge, salt from Chessel Beech, eggs from Stoney Farm in Sherborne, and flour from Shaftesbury. Supporting local producers is central to everything we do.

We cater for 6 to 60 guests. For larger celebrations or weddings, we can discuss options; we've catered weddings and parties of all sizes.

Yes, weddings are one of our favourite things to cook for. Intimate ceremonies through to larger celebrations, we work closely with couples to create a wedding menu that reflects their taste and the occasion. We can cater at your venue, home, or outdoor setting.

Everything: menu planning, ingredient sourcing, all preparation, cooking, service, and full kitchen clean-up. We bring everything except the kitchen itself.

This is a popular option, especially in the New Forest and along the Dorset coast. As long as there's a working kitchen, we can cook. Read our guide to hiring a private chef for your holiday cottage.

For weddings and larger events, we can arrange a tasting session so you can try dishes before the big day. It's a good excuse for an evening out in itself.

It's simple: get in touch via WhatsApp, email, or the contact form. We'll have a conversation about your event, suggest a menu and send a quote. Once you're happy, a deposit secures your date. Then on the day, we handle everything.

There's no difference. They're the same thing. Whether you search for a personal chef or a private chef, you're looking for someone to cook a bespoke meal in your home. Read our full guide on personal chef vs private chef. Whatever you call it, the experience is the same: a professionally trained chef creating a restaurant-quality meal in your kitchen, with full table service and complete clean-up. If you're looking to hire a chef in Dorset, get in touch and we'll take care of the rest.

Hiring a chef for a dinner party is simple. Start by getting in touch via WhatsApp, email, or our contact form. Tell us about the occasion, the number of guests, and any dietary requirements. We'll suggest a bespoke menu and provide a clear quote (£75 to £100 per person). Once you're happy, a £100 deposit secures your date. On the evening, we arrive a few hours before service, bring everything we need, cook every course fresh, serve at the table, and leave your kitchen spotless. You don't lift a finger.

Many of our clients book us regularly: some monthly, some for every special occasion. We love building relationships and getting to know people's tastes. Repeat clients often say the menus get better every time because we understand exactly what they enjoy.

Life happens, we understand. Cancellations with 14 or more days' notice receive a full refund of any deposit. Within 14 days, we'll do our best to rebook your date.