Duchy chef LTD, -, Truro (2026)

19/10/2026

Who says you need a special occasion to book a private chef?
One of the things I enjoy most about private dining is turning someone’s home into their own little restaurant for the evening.
You invite the people you want around the table, choose your menu, and leave the rest to me.

My Winter Set Menu is available Monday to Thursday for £50 per person, with a minimum booking of £400.

Three courses, freshly prepared and served in your own home.
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a family get-together or simply an excuse to enjoy some good food, it doesn’t need to be a big occasion.

Sometimes the best evenings are the ones you make happen.
I’m now taking bookings for November and selected dates in December.

Have a look at the menu attached and drop me a message if you’ve got a date in mind.

19/10/2026

Good food, good company and no washing up!

My winter private dining menu is proving really popular, and bookings for November, December and into the new year are coming in nicely.

It’s a chance to enjoy a proper private dining experience at home without the usual price tag of a completely bespoke menu.

Winter menu prices start from:

Monday–Thursday: £50 per person
Minimum booking £400

Friday–Sunday: £62.50 per person
Minimum booking £500

The menu includes three courses, with a choice of dishes to suit your group.

And if you fancy adding a few extras, additional courses or something a little more luxurious, we can look at that too.

Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings or just getting everyone together.

Dates are filling, particularly weekends, so don’t leave it too late.

Drop me a message if you’d like to see the menu.

19/10/2026

Another Lovely 5-Star Review!

Saturday evening saw me in beautiful Fowey, cooking for six guests celebrating 3 wonderful couples silver wedding anniversaries.

It’s always a privilege to be invited into someone’s home to help celebrate a special occasion and receiving feedback like this afterwards really does mean a lot.

Alison kindly left this wonderful review:

“Craig catered for our private dinner at home, providing an exceptional three course supper with canapés too. All the planning before the night was smooth with excellent communication and flexibility.

All the food he provided was delicious, memorable, locally sourced and generous. I can’t pick any particular element out for special mention as it was all superb! Overall a relaxed and hugely enjoyable experience to mark our special celebration.”

For me, that’s exactly what private dining should be about. Beautiful food, great company and an evening where everyone can relax, enjoy themselves and leave everything to me.

A huge thank you to Alison and her guests for making me so welcome, and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback.

After nearly 30 years in professional kitchens, reviews like this still mean just as much as ever.

And with that, it’s a busy couple of days getting everything organised before heading off on holiday again! ☀️

18/10/2026

I’m clearly still in holiday mode! ☀️🥂

After an amazing few days away in Vegas, and with another holiday just around the corner, I’m feeling in a particularly good mood!

So I’ve decided to kick off 2027 with a cheeky little offer!

The next FIVE people to book a private dinner or event with me, taking place during January 2027, for six guests or more, will receive complimentary canapés to start their evening!

Whether you’re celebrating a special birthday, an anniversary, getting friends and family together or simply fancy treating yourselves to a lovely evening of private dining, this one’s for you!

January is often a quieter month after the Christmas madness, so here’s a little something from me to make it that bit more special.

Only FIVE bookings will receive this offer, so once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Drop me a message if you’d like to have a chat about a date.

https://duchychef.com/bookings/

Terms and conditions apply. Complimentary canapé selection and quantities are subject to booking size and agreed menu. Offer applies to new bookings only.

18/10/2026

Getting married in 2027 or 2028?

If you’ve found your dream venue but it doesn’t come with a catering team, that’s where I come in.

Over the years I’ve catered for weddings in some absolutely beautiful locations across Cornwall and beyond.

Marquees in the middle of the countryside, stunning private estates, coastal locations and beautiful country houses.

And if there’s no kitchen?

Well, that’s not necessarily a problem either.

I can create a fully functioning pop-up kitchen, bringing in the equipment and team needed to deliver your wedding food.

From elegant plated wedding breakfasts to relaxed sharing menus and evening food, everything is planned around you.

No set wedding packages where you’re forced to choose between chicken or beef!

Your wedding, your menu.

I’m now taking enquiries for 2027 and 2028, so if you’re planning something a little different, I’d love to hear about it.

https://duchychef.com/bookings/

18/10/2026

A Very Special Silver Wedding Celebration in Fowey!

This evening I headed to beautiful Fowey to cook for six guests, but this wasn’t just any anniversary dinner!

Tonight’s guests were three couples, all celebrating a wonderful milestone – 25 years of marriage!

Although each couple reached their silver wedding anniversary at different times, they decided to come together and mark the occasion with an evening of beautiful food, good company and plenty of memories shared along the way.

Three couples, three marriages and an incredible 75 years of marriage between them!

I think that’s certainly something worth celebrating!

For the occasion, we put together a lovely three-course menu, making the most of some fantastic local and seasonal produce.

St Ives Smokehouse smoked Chalk Stream trout, celeriac remoulade, saffron aioli, port grapes and green oil.

Espresso-marinated Kilhallon Farm lamb rump, fondant potato, cauliflower cheese purée, lamb fat carrot and oats, Roscoff onion and red w**e jus.

Vanilla crème brûlée with poached pear, blackberries, ginger crumb and red vein sorrel.

Some beautiful Cornish ingredients, a few of my favourite flavour combinations and a menu created especially for the occasion.

One of the things I love most about being a private chef is getting to be part of celebrations like this. It’s never just about the food, but the people around the table, the stories shared and the memories being made.

And tonight was a particularly lovely occasion. Three couples who have each shared 25 years of marriage, choosing to celebrate together over a special meal in the comfort of their own surroundings.

A huge thank you to tonight’s guests for inviting me to be part of their celebrations. It was an absolute pleasure cooking for you all.

Here’s to three silver wedding anniversaries, 75 years of marriage between you and many more happy years ahead!

16/10/2026

When was the last time you got your favourite people around the dinner table?

Not for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Just because.
A good night out doesn’t always have to mean going out.
Sometimes it’s even better staying in, opening a bottle of w**e, catching up with friends and enjoying some really good food.
And that’s where I come in.

Throughout November and into December, I’m offering my Winter Set Menu for midweek private dining, starting at just £50 per person for three courses.

I’ll take care of the shopping, preparation, cooking and clearing up afterwards, so you can enjoy the evening with your guests.
No taxis, no designated drivers and no worrying about who’s doing the washing up!

Just good food, good company and a great evening in your own home.

📍 Available across Cornwall, Plymouth and surrounding areas.

Drop me a message for availability or to discuss your evening.

15/10/2026

You’ve found the perfect holiday cottage in Cornwall.

Everyone’s coming down for Christmas, you’ve got a lovely big dining table, and you’re looking forward to spending some proper time together.

But who’s doing the cooking?

If the idea of spending half your holiday in the kitchen doesn’t appeal, I might be able to help!
As a private chef, I can come to your holiday accommodation and take care of dinner for you.

From the shopping and preparation through to cooking, serving and clearing up, it’s all taken care of.

Depending on when you’re visiting, you can choose from my Winter Set Menu, Festive Menu or we can put together something completely bespoke.

Whether you fancy a traditional festive dinner or something a little different, there’s plenty we can do.

And you get to enjoy it all in the comfort of your own holiday home.
I’m taking bookings for November, December and the festive period, so if you’re heading to Cornwall, drop me a message with your dates and the number of guests.

Let’s get something in the diary!

https://duchychef.com/bookings/

15/10/2026

Yesterday was a busy one catching up on all the enquiries that came in whilst I was away.

It was great to speak to so many people about their upcoming celebrations, and even better to get several more dates confirmed, with save-the-date deposits paid for private dining bookings throughout November and December.

Our Winter Menu is proving really popular, and the diary is filling up nicely as we head towards the end of the year.

I’m still waiting to hear back from a few people to arrange calls and discuss their plans, so if that’s you, I’ll hopefully catch up with you over the next couple of days.

If you’ve been thinking about booking a private chef for a special occasion, family gathering or simply a lovely evening with friends over the winter months, now really is a good time to get in touch.

A couple more admin days ahead today and tomorrow, alongside ordering and preparations for Saturday’s private dinner.

It’s good to be back doing what I love!

As always, dates are only secured once the save-the-date deposit has been received.

If you’d like to discuss a booking, you can get in touch using the link below.

https://duchychef.com/bookings/

13/10/2026

And we’ve landed!! Currently making our way home from Heathrow, with Riley behind the wheel so I’ve been looking back through some of the photos from the last few days in Vegas.

I’ve spent over 30 years working as a chef, and I’m fortunate that I still genuinely love what I do. There aren’t many careers where you can say that after three decades!

Of course, there are long days, late nights, plenty of stress and times when running your own business is far from easy. But I get to do something I’m passionate about, meet some fantastic people and hopefully create some pretty special experiences for others along the way.

And ultimately, working hard should also give us the opportunity to enjoy life outside of work.

This week I’ve been able to spend some proper quality time with my son Riley. Just the two of us, making memories, having a laugh and enjoying a few days away from the usual routine.

And really, that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?

I’m grateful for the career I’ve built, the people who continue to support my business and the opportunities it gives me to enjoy moments like these with the people who matter most.

Plenty of hard work ahead, but plenty more memories to be made too.

Anyway, enough of the reflection. Back to reality, a busy few days of work and then another plane to catch!

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