Private Chefs

Jake has been cooking for 20 years, with over a decade of experience at Mitch Tonk’s award winning Seahorse Restaurant, formerly as the Head Chef. Throughout his career, Jake has been very fortunate to have worked alongside some of the industry greats – Angela Hartnett, Mark Hix, Henry Harris, Matt Tebbutt and more – and to have collaborated in Italy and Spain with the incredible Al Gato Nero in Venice, Dario Cecchini the Tuscan butcher and Cal I’ilsidre in Barcelona. Jake’s culinary style is led by seasonal ingredients and characterised by its simplicity, with Italian and Mediterranean influences. Now starting out on his own, nervous but excited for the new opportunities ahead!

Dan and Charlie ran the successful Cellar Door restaurant at Sharpham Vineyard for 4 years. With the vineyard now relocating to Stoke Gabriel, they decided to focus their energy on a smaller operation based from their smallholding in Bugford where they live with their young son, Charlie’s mother and an assortment of animals. They share a love of produce-driven, seasonal food, and being involved in every stage of production, with much of the produce they use being sourced from their own kitchen garden.

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Bespoke, luxury fine dining in the comfort of your own home.

Hi, my name is Kit and I have been the Head Chef @ The Wellington Hotel in Boscastle for the last 10 years where I have held a 2 AA rosette for culinary excellence for the whole duration. Prior to that I have worked and learned in many different 2 and 3 Rosette and Michelin star Establishments in London and all over the world.

I am now running my own private chef business and looking to put all my experience into private, fine dining on a more personal level.

I want to make the whole journey of working together simple and friendly. I love working with local produce and creating a menu on a very high level, but it will always come down to what the customer wants.

Elaine Day is the owner and Head Chef of Entertaining Food. She has been a professional chef for over 30 years. Elaine provides fabulous dining experiences from private chefs to delivered foods.

Sigourney Mayer-Hughes, the talent behind The Greedy Table, specialises in private chef and small party catering services. Passionately sourcing local ingredients, she crafts scrumptious dishes designed to delight families staying at Gitcombe. Discover more about her offerings at thegreedytable.com and follow her culinary adventures on Facebook and Instagram.

Elly chef, Elly is from the Famous Angel runner up Master Chef champion to cook in your property. Please see the download for information on this and an offer at the Dartmouth based restaurant. Elly is from the Famous Angel! You can download the latest offer from Elly here. Email [email protected] or message the Gitcombe team on 07597398127 or [email protected].

At Wild Artichokes, we are passionate about good food and hospitality. We set out to create unforgettable dining experiences wherever we are.

Cressy is the founder and chef at Wild Goose Kitchen – a private chef and bespoke events service working throughout Devon and Cornwall. She has been a chef for over a decade, starting her career working on sailing superyachts around the world. Three years ago Cressy moved back home to Devon where she established Wild Goose Kitchen, catering in private estates, villas & holiday rentals and yoga/surf retreats. As well as running her own business, Cressy is Senior Chef de Partie at the Riverford Field Kitchen.

Wild Goose Kitchen runs on the rich and inspiring food culture that the South West has to offer, with so many wonderful local growers and producers to work with.

If you have a moment, please take a look at my website: wildgoosekitchen.com or my Instagram: @wildgoosekitchen, for examples of what I offer.

Val from Hearty Food specialises in cooking delicious sharing feasts using quality, local and seasonal ingredients. A range of globally inspired themed menus, such as Mediterranean, Southern Indian and Middle Eastern are available, as well as bespoke menus to cater for all tastes and dietaries.

Fed and Pickled offer a variety of food packages. We work towards bringing a restaurant quality service to you in your holiday home. From relaxed sharing boards to an in house chef and table service.

Packages offered include an private chef and server, prepared and delivered food packages or small plates and sharing menus. We also offer a personalised food and beverage expert who can supply and pair wines to your bespoke menu.
We take great pride in laying the table to perfectly suit you and your occasion.

All menus are bespoke to your party; using seasonal, local and independent suppliers where possible.

The Seahorse al Mare brings the magic of the Seahorse and it’s chefs to guests in their own space to enjoy the very best in local seafood with all the style and impeccable service of the Seahorse restaurant at their private meal or event. Chef Director Jake Bridgwood and the team create truly memorable occasions so that guests can make the most of life’s opportunities to celebrate from milestone events to big parties or simple get-togethers with friends and family around a table at home or away.

To make an enquiry about an event please email [email protected] and they will get back to you to discuss your ideas and confirm dates.

John Burton Race, locally based, acclaimed 2* Michelin Chef and successful television personality of the show “French Leave” would be honoured to cook for you in the privacy of Gitcombe House or Gitcombe Retreat. Sourcing local sustainable ingredients John will tailor make a stunning feast for you and your guests.

Minimum numbers and spend applies.