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In-home Fine Dining Private Chef
The Chef Simon McKenzie service brings restaurant-quality fine dining straight to your home or venue. With over 30 years' experience in leading kitchens across the UK – including Michelin-starred restaurants and AA rosette establishments – exceptional food and professional service is what we do best. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a sophisticated six-course tasting menu for friends and family, or a canapé reception for a special celebration, we're dedicated to making your event truly memorable.
Fine Dining at Home
Experience restaurant-quality fine dining in the comfort of your own home, in a relaxed setting without any of the hassle.
All the Essentials
We provide all the essentials – including fine crockery, linen, cutlery and glassware – as well as personalised menus and a dedicated service team.
Bespoke Menus
Every menu is tailored to your preferences, dietary requirements and the occasion – it's your event, not ours.
Wine Service
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.
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
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.
