Festive Dinner Parties
Restaurant-quality fine dining at your own table, from an intimate dinner with close friends to a larger seated celebration, with a menu planned around your guests.
Canapés & Bowl Food
Ideal for drinks parties and open houses. Canapés to start, then small bowls of proper food, so your guests are well fed without a sit-down meal.
Winter Barbecues
A relaxed alternative to the traditional Christmas party. We cook over fire outside, under cover if needed, while your guests stay warm indoors.
All the Essentials
We provide fine crockery, linen, cutlery and glassware, along with personalised menus and a dedicated service team to look after your guests.
Experience restaurant-quality fine dining in the comfort of your own home, in a relaxed setting without any of the hassle.
Fine Dining at Home
We provide all the essentials – including fine crockery, linen, cutlery and glassware – as well as personalised menus and a dedicated service team.
All the Essentials
Every menu is tailored to your preferences, dietary requirements and the occasion – it's your event, not ours.
Bespoke Menus
You're welcome to supply your own wines - we'll handle the pouring and service. Alternatively, we work closely with a fantastic vintner who can suggest pairings to suit any budget.
Wine Service
Christmas Private Chef for Festive Parties & Events
Christmas is the busiest time of year for entertaining, and the host rarely gets to enjoy it. With over 30 years’ experience in leading kitchens across the UK, including Michelin-starred restaurants and AA rosette establishments, we bring restaurant-quality food and professional service to your home or venue throughout the festive season.
Whether you’re planning a festive dinner party for friends, a drinks party with canapés and bowl food, or a winter barbecue in the garden, we take care of the cooking and the service so you can enjoy your own party. We also cater for Christmas Day at home, and for office and client celebrations throughout December.
December dates are limited, so if you have one in mind, get in touch early.
Simon prepared a superb dinner for 8 of us to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We talked about the menu we wanted and Simon guided us on our choices. The food was delicious and the service so friendly. Thank you Simon you made our evening very special.
Anne H
Simon and Evie produced a wonderful evening for 8 at our home last night. Very professional from start to finish. The communication beforehand was excellent and the evening ran like clockwork. The food was delicious and the attention to detail excellent. Wouldn’t hesitate to use Simon again.
Louise L
Simon and his excellent team catered for my husbands birthday celebration with his canape and bowl food menu.The food was delicious and so well timed in its delivery and he catered so well for the guests with food allergies or preferences, everyone was so impressed.
Lesley M
Simon and his team provided delicious canapés and a wonderful three course lunch to celebrate my father's 90th birthday. All the guests commented on the lovely flavours of the food and the beautiful presentation. Simon is a pleasure to plan an event with and we are repeat customers !
Helen D
Areas Covered
Based in Burghfield, Berkshire, we bring restaurant-quality private dining to homes and venues across the Home Counties. We regularly serve clients throughout Berkshire, Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, and we're happy to travel approximately two hours from our base for your special event.
Our service areas include Cookham, Beaconsfield, Henley-on-Thames, Wantage, Witney, Oxford, Wokingham, Pangbourne, Reading, Ascot, Windsor, Maidenhead and more.
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Where We Work
All of our preparation takes place in our professional kitchen, which holds the highest Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Working from a dedicated, fully certified kitchen allows us to maintain the strictest standards of cleanliness and food safety. Every dish is prepared with meticulous care in a controlled environment, ensuring absolute quality from start to finish.
We take allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements extremely seriously. Our professional setup enables us to manage ingredients carefully, prevent cross-contamination, and guarantee that every meal is prepared safely to your exact specifications. Whether you follow a specific diet or have particular ingredients to avoid, we'll work closely with you to create a menu that's both delicious and completely safe.
From initial prep to final plating, our certified kitchen gives us the freedom to focus entirely on creating an exceptional dining experience for you and your guests.
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