private Chef - cornwall

Fiona Were - chef fiona NZ

Private Dining in Cornwall

Hello! If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or you want to enjoy an incredible private dinner party and spend time with your loved ones instead of being stuck in the kitchen, then you are definitely in the right place. Named as one of the top 10 female chefs to watch in the Independent on Sunday, with over 30 years experience as an award winning, international chef, and a wealth of knowledge from my travels, I have the passion and ability to create something truly exciting and memorable for your event. I offer my clients a completely unique, bespoke and of course, delicious dining experience, from intimate dinners for 2 to exquisite tasting menus and celebratory dinner parties for any occasion.

I also offer freshly prepared delivered food, hands-on cookery lessons and food for bespoke small weddings

”Nothing short of spectacular!” Heather

I will curate something especially for you, based on your requirements. My cooking style focuses on freshness, local seasonal produce and interesting flavours. There is ultimate flexibility with an incredibly wide range of dishes available, to suit discerning palates. You can find out more about my credentials here.

No baby sitters, no taxis, no dress code, no dishes and of course your privacy intact. Cooking doesn't get more personal than this…Read what my happy clients have to say here

So How does it work?

After you have made an initial enquiry, I will send you details about my services and sample menus as a guide to some of my most popular dishes. I like to arrange a phone call or video chat to discuss details of your booking however, email correspondence is most welcome if that is your preference. Once your booking is confirmed with a small deposit, I will design a menu in line with your own special requirements and tastes.

On the day, I will arrive around 90 minutes before the agreed starting time. I will bring all the ingredients needed for your dinner. I prepare some items in advance in my kitchen depending on the complexities of the menu, completing the cooking and finishing touches in your kitchen. When the food has been cooked and served, I will then clear away and as if by magic, will leave the kitchen clean and tidy before I depart. It’s that simple!

Here are a few frequently asked questions. You can find a few more here

One of my guests is Vegan, Can you cater for them?

Absolutely! I cook for special diets all of the time and I enjoy the challenge of creating something delicious with plant based ingredients.

Can you come to my house and cook?

Definitely! As long as you have a fully functioning kitchen and are happy for me to use it, I would be delighted to cook in your home. I take bookings in private houses and holiday homes.

Do you use locally sourced produce?

Yes, my menus are always based around the use of local, seasonal and organic produce where possible. These are key elements of my cooking ethos. I go to great lengths to ensure that the ingredients I use are the best I can get my hands on. I also grow certain ingredients myself. Sometimes clients choose dishes from my sample menus which may have ingredients that are only available at certain times of the year, such as Cornish Asparagus. When this happens, I offer a more suitable, seasonal alternative that will work with the dish.

Do you cater for large parties

I prefer to keep things small and perfectly formed, therefore I only cook for events up to around 30 guests.

We don’t know where to start with what to have on our menu. What should we do?

The best thing to do is to get in touch via my contact page for more details. We can start discussions for your special occasion and I will work closely with you to create the perfect menu for you all. I look forward to speaking with you soon…

’’One of the UK’s most-loved private chefs’’ Perfect Stays