Luxury Catering Services for Every Occasion

Event Catering
Elevate your big day in the stunning Lake District with our event catering services, crafted uniquely for you. Our private chef will design each dish to reflect your tastes and vision, ensuring a memorable dining experience for you and your guests. Let us help make the celebration truly special!

Private Chef in the
Lake District
As a dedicated private chef, I provide a unique experience, bringing fine dining directly to your home, holiday let or event in the Lake District.
My personal chef-hire service combines restaurant-quality cuisine with affordability and accessibility, making gourmet dining simple and enjoyable.
As the Cumbrian chef, I handle every detail—from purchasing the freshest local ingredients to preparing exquisite dishes. I then plate and serve the meal in your kitchen, ensuring everything is tidy before I leave. This seamless service lets you easily entertain friends or family, making your dining experience both stress-free and memorable.

Elevate Your Lake District Dinner Party
With A Private Chef
Enjoy the flavours of each season with The Cumbrian Chef’s thoughtfully curated menus. Every dish is crafted using the freshest locally sourced ingredients to highlight the best produce of Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
Whether you’re planning a cosy winter gathering or a summer celebration, our seasonal offerings bring gourmet dining right to your doorstep in the Lake District. Contact us today to begin planning your unforgettable dining experience.

Why Choose The Cumbrian Chef for a Luxury Dining Experience

Bespoke Culinary Experiences
Enjoy tailor-made menus crafted to suit your taste and occasion. The Cumbrian Chef specialises in creating unforgettable gourmet experiences with a personal touch.

Locally Sourced, Fresh Ingredients
We use only the finest locally sourced produce to deliver seasonal flavours and high-quality dishes that reflect the best of the Lake District’s culinary heritage.

Fine Dining at Your Doorstep
Bring restaurant-quality meals into your home. Whether it’s a dinner party, holiday celebration, or romantic evening, we make luxury dining effortless and enjoyable.
Locations Where Our Cumbrian Chef Has Delivered Exceptional Dining Experiences
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1. How much does this service cost?My prices for a private chef experience range from £60 to £90 plus VAT per person until the end of August 2025. These prices include all ingredient costs and services. Please contact me to discuss bespoke events.
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2. What is the minimum number of guests you cater for?My prices are based on a minimum of 10 guests on Fridays, Saturdays, and Bank Holidays, and a minimum of 8 guests on all other days. If you're unsure of the number of guests or menu choices but would like to secure The Cumbrian Chef for your date, you can do so with a £10 per person deposit. I will send you a deposit invoice. You have until 21 days before the event to confirm your booking details, after which I will issue an invoice for the remaining balance.
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3. How do I make a payment?I will send you a deposit invoice with my bank details to secure the date. Until the deposit payment is made, the booking will not be considered confirmed. I will confirm your booking once I have received the payment. The balance must be paid two weeks before the event. If payment is not received by the due date, the date will be released to a waiting list, and the deposit will be non-refundable.
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4. What’s the cancellation process?All deposits are non-refundable. However, if you wish to reschedule, I will do my best to accommodate new dates, subject to availability. The deposit will be transferred to the new date. For cancellations made less than 14 days before your event but more than 72 hours before the chef’s arrival time, you may reschedule your event to a different date and/or location without additional penalties, except for any extra travel time. If rescheduling is not possible, any payments made will be credited toward a future event. Bookings cancelled less than 72 hours before arrival time will result in the loss of any payments made, with no refund or credit options available.
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5. Can you provide wine and spirits for the event?I understand that wine selection plays a significant role in your event's experience. The alcoholic aspect of the event is managed by you, allowing me to focus on providing an exceptional culinary experience.
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6. Are your prices subject to change?As a private chef, my two largest costs are food and fuel. Given the current volatility, both are subject to change. I will review supply cost increases throughout the year. Prices may change if these costs continue to rise. However, once a booking is confirmed, your quoted price will not change.
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7. Could there be any changes to the menu?Occasionally, supply issues may necessitate changes to the menu. If any changes are required
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8. Do you use your crockery and cutlery?Yes, I supply my crockery & cutlery for the meals I present.
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9. Who cleans up?Before we leave the venue, Julian and his team will do a full clean-down of the kitchen and any equipment they have used. Please note that we politely ask that you empty the dishwasher and leave the kitchen in a clean state for the team’s arrival.
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10. What supplies do you use?All our ingredients are of the highest quality and locally sourced, supporting wonderful suppliers such as Cartmel Game and Higginsons Butcher in Grange, Caterite Food Service fruit and vegetables in Cockermouth, Winter Tarn Dairy, and Stonehouse Smokery in Carlisle, to name a few, with more coming on board each month. Check out my social media, where I often showcase my amazing suppliers.
GET IN TOUCH
Please provide me with some details about your event by completing the below form. This will allow me to start the creation process after which I will reply shortly.

Your message will typically be replied to within 24 hours. If you do not receive a reply, please check your email's Junk or Trash folder.
Email: julian@thecumbrianchef.co.uk
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Videos Showing How Our Chef Brings Fine Dining to Your Doorstep
Check out these videos that show our chef in action. Watch how he creates unforgettable dining moments and brings beautifully prepared seasonal dishes, expert cooking, and a touch of elegance straight to your home.