Private Dining
Chef in your home
Our Private Dining Service
Our clients choose private dining for the moments it creates. It is about gathering people you care about, in a place that feels comfortable and familiar, and enjoying beautiful food and conversations without the distractions of a busy restaurant or the pressure of hosting.
It allows time to slow down. Talk and laughter flow more easily. The meal unfolds at the right pace, shaped around the people at the table, the season, and the atmosphere you want to create. Whether it is a long, leisurely lunch, an intimate supper, or a special celebration, private dining brings a sense of ease and generosity to the occasion.
With everything thoughtfully taken care of, from planning the menu through to cooking and service, you are free to be present with your guests. No rushing, no stress, just good food, good company and a relaxed, joyful experience that lingers long after the plates are cleared.
Every private dining experience starts with you, from the style of food and flow of the meal to dietary needs and service on the day. We can deliver anything from elegant multi-course dining to relaxed sharing menus, always with calm, professional service that allows you (and your guests) to enjoy a special event.
Sample Private Dining Menus
Our chef will arrive prior to your desired dining time, set up in the kitchen and get ready to serve your chosen choices from the below menu. As part of this service the chef will serve the food to the table, clear and wash your plates and leave your kitchen as clean as it was found.
Please choose up to two options from each course, to offer your guests and obtain a pre-order.
Starters
Chicken Satay Skewers, 'Crispy Seaweed'
Duck Gyoza, Dipping Sauce
Pork Belly Bites, Sticky Korean BBQ Glaze, Cucumber Salad
Beef and Red Wine Ravioli, Sage Butter
Garlic and Chilli Prawns in Olive Oil
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Crab Spring Roll, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Leaf
Baked Cornish Brie in Filo Pastry, Cranberry (v)
Roast Butternut Squash Soup, Toasted Pine Nuts, Mascarpone, Basil Oil (v) (ve)
All served with fresh bread
Main Courses
Medium Rare Fillet of Beef
Truffle oil pomme puree, green beans, rich jus
Griddled Rib-Eye Steak
Roast field mushroom, crispy onions, fries, peppercorn sauce
Rump Steak & King Prawns
Garlic butter sauce, baby roast new potatoes, rocket
Rack of Lamb
Garlic and rosemary jus, dauphinois potatoes, roast carrot, parsnip crisps
Beef & Red Wine Ravioli
Sage butter, parmesan
Apricot & sage Stuffed Chicken Supreme
Wrapped in bacon, crushed new potatoes, wilted greens, caramelised onion and chardonnay velouté
Seared Duck Breast
Dauphinoise potatoes, broccoli, port jus
Hake
Brown butter prawns, dauphinoise potatoes, wilted greens
Lobster Risotto
Roast fennel, chive oil
Crab Linguine
Roast cherry tomatoes, asparagus, touch of chilli
Local Seafood Trio
Salsa verde, seasonal greens, buttered new potatoes
Spinach Risotto (v)
Hazelnut and parmesan crumb
Orecchiette (v)
Creamy spinach, basil and garlic sauce, sauteed wild mushrooms
Lentil Dhal (v) (ve)
Fresh tomato, roast aubergine, coriander, lime, plant based yoghurt
Baked Mushroom (v)
Topped with brie and herbed breadcrumbs, garlic cream sauce
Crushed local new potatoes with chive and watercress butter
Desserts
Tiramisu
Pear & Chocolate Tart
Vanilla ice cream, pear crisp
Cheesecake
Raspberry & white chocolate shortbread
Rich Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate sauce, sticky popcorn
Crème Brûlée
Roast peach, shortbread
Three courses £85 per head +VAT
Two Courses £75 per head +VAT
Family Style large dishes to the center of the table. Our chef will arrive prior to your desired dining time, set up in the kitchen and get ready to serve your chosen choices from the below menus. As part of this service the chef will serve the food to the table, clear and wash your plates and leave your kitchen as clean as it was found.
Classic Platters
Served with baskets of fresh bread and Cornish butter on the table
Classic Beef Lasagna
Spinach, Mushroom and Cornish Brie Lasagna
Slow Braised Beef & Red Wine Ravioli with Sage Butter and Parmesan
Classic Fish Pie, Creamed Potato and Cheddar Topping
Seafood Paella, Mussels, Prawns, Local White Fish
Beef Bourguignon, Creamed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable Medley
£42 per head
Feast Platters
For parties of 10 or more
Crackled Pork Belly, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Apple
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
Butterfly Chicken Breast, Sun Blushed Tomatoes, Olives
Sea Bass Fillets, Sauce Vierge
Served with
Baby roast potatoes, rock salt and rosemary
Pappardelle, olive oil, parmesan
Green beans, fried garlic, harissa yoghurt
Roast butternut squash, tender stem broccoli, tahini
Foccacia, Cornish butter
£85 per head
Seafood Platter
For parties of 10 or more
Lobster, Prawns, Scallops, Mussels, Seabass, Tempura Squid
Served with
Garlic butter, aioli, salsa verde
Cornish new potatoes
Fresh bread & butter
£95 per head
Sharing Desserts
Choose 1 per 8 guests
Fresh Cream Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry Pavlova
Chocolate & Hazelnut Pavlova, Baileys Whipped Cream & Maltesers
Classic Lemon Tart
Chocolate & Amerreti Cheesecake
White Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake
Biscoff & Caramel Cheesecake
Dark Chocolate Truffle, Baileys Cream, Honey Comb
Tiramisu
Chefs Profiteroles with Fresh Cream & Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Fruit Salad
Apple Tarte Tatin, Crem Anglaise
Fresh Baked Scones with Jam & Cream
£14 per head
We will deliver your food chilled in tin foil trays, ready for you to heat.
Mains
Minimum 6 portions per option
Traditional Beef Lasagna – Oven
Coq Au Vin, wild rice – Hob & Microwave
Beef Bourguignon – Oven & Microwave
Thai Green Prawn Curry, sticky rice – Hob & Microwave
Slow Braised Beef Shin, red wine, papadelle, orange and olive gremolata – Oven & Microwave
Classic Fish Pie, topped with mashed potato and cheddar cheese – Oven
Salmon, Spinach & Brie Pasta Bake with a pesto crumb – Oven
Macaroni Cheese with leek crumble (v) – Oven
Courgette & Red Onion Bake, topped with new potatoes and pesto (ve) – Oven
Roasted Vegetable & Cashew Nut, Herb Crumble (ve) – Oven
£22 per head
Extras
Wilted green vegetables
£3.50 per head
Crushed new potatoes, butter, watercress, chive
£3 per head
Garlic baguettes
£8 per 5 portions
Local Fish Specials
Prepared Lobster (whole) with garlic butter – Oven
Served with new potatoes, watercress butter, mixed leaf
£65 each
Monkfish & King Prawn Gratin – Oven
Garlic & chive mash potato, wild rocket salad
£45 per head
Seabass Fillets – Oven
With a herb crumb, wilted greens, dauphinoise potatoes
£40 per head
Commonly Asked Questions
1. Will you come to us, wherever we are?
Yes. We cater at private homes, holiday cottages, rental properties and more. If you’re not sure what facilities your venue has, don’t worry, just share what you know and we’ll either work with what’s there or bring what’s needed. Nothing is unsurmountable with a little advance notice.
2. Will you cater for just two of us?
Yes, absolutely. Private dining is exactly that, private and personal. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a larger gathering, we’ll create the same quality experience. Please get in touch to discuss numbers and we’ll advise on the best options.
3. What are the different service styles available?
We offer three private dining options:
- Plated Service — a restaurant-quality experience with courses served to the table
- Family Feasting — generous sharing dishes brought to the table for guests to enjoy together
- Oven Ready — beautifully prepared dishes delivered to you, ready to finish in your own oven at the time that suits you
Each option can be tailored around your menu preferences, occasion and budget.
4. Can you feed the children first?
Of course. We’re well used to catering for mixed-age groups and are happy to time children’s food earlier in the evening so the adults can relax and enjoy their meal. Just let us know when you enquire and we’ll plan around it.
5. Can different guests have different menu choices?
Yes. We can accommodate individual choices within a group, whether that’s a different main course, an adjusted dish or a completely separate menu for a guest with specific requirements. The more detail you give us in advance, the smoother the evening will be.
6. What do you need to know about our venue or location?
Any information about the facilities on site is genuinely useful, kitchen size, oven availability, parking, access routes and any steps or accessibility considerations. We will always find a way to make it work, but knowing in advance means we arrive fully prepared. Parking in particular can catch people out if it’s limited, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
7. How much does private dining cost?
Pricing is available on request as it varies depending on guest numbers, menu choice, location and style of service. Get in touch with your ideas — however rough — and we’ll come back to you with options and a price range.
8. Can you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
Absolutely. We take dietary requirements seriously and every guest matters to us. We routinely cater for:
- Vegetarian and vegan guests with full, considered menu options, not an afterthought
- Gluten-free and coeliac requirements
- Dairy-free and lactose intolerance
- Nut allergies, including severe/anaphylactic cases
- Halal and Kosher requirements, please discuss at enquiry stage
- Other named allergens covered under the 14 major UK allergens
All our food comes with full allergen information. For larger events and corporate bookings, written allergen documentation is provided as standard. We ask that you share dietary details with us in advance so we can plan carefully, the more notice, the better. Nothing is too much trouble.