ChefGuiMendes

I’m Chef Gui Mendes, a Bournemouth-based private chef and event caterer with over 10 years of professional experience, including five-star hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens.

I offer personalised catering for weddings, private dinners, family gatherings, parties, corporate events and festivals. My cooking covers Brazilian, Mexican, French, English, Argentinian, Mediterranean, Italian and American cuisine, allowing you to choose a menu that suits your occasion.

Services include plated dining, canapés, buffets, sharing menus, BBQs, hog and lamb roasts, paella, business lunches and mobile street food catering. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner or a larger celebration, I work with you to develop a menu around your preferences, guest numbers, dietary requirements and budget.

My background in hotel banqueting, weddings and private chef work brings careful planning, consistent cooking and attention to presentation. I own a BBQ trailer and refrigerated van, providing flexibility for outdoor events and food transport. Additional chefs, waiting staff and catering equipment can also be sourced according to your requirements and agreed quotation.

From the first menu discussion to the food served on the day, my focus is on making your catering personal, well organised and memorable.

My journey as a chef brings together my Brazilian roots and over 10 years of experience across professional kitchens in the UK.

Working in London’s restaurants and five-star hotels helped me develop my cooking style across a wide range of cuisines. Training under Anthony Demetre at Wild Honey strengthened my skills in sauces, technique and presentation, while weddings and banqueting taught me the planning and teamwork needed to deliver special occasions.

Along the way, I have had the opportunity to cook for football teams and well-known guests, including Gordon Ramsay, Tom Kerridge, Jimmy Page, Billy Idol, Neymar and many more. These experiences have been memorable milestones in a career that has taken me from busy hotel kitchens to personal celebrations in clients’ homes.

For around three years, I have worked as a private and agency chef, bringing that experience to different people, venues and occasions. What I enjoy most is creating a menu that feels right for each gathering, combining carefully prepared food with a warm, personal approach.

I have over 10 years of professional chef experience, including around five years in five-star hotels working on weddings, banqueting and large events.

My career includes training under Anthony Demetre at Wild Honey, alongside roles at Lita Marylebone, Royal Garden Hotel, Hilton Bournemouth and Oblix at The Shard. These kitchens developed my skills in sauces, charcoal grilling, meat and fish cookery, presentation and high-volume service.

For around three years, I have worked as a private and agency chef, catering for dinners, parties, weddings and special events while also supporting hotels, restaurants and hospitality venues. My experience also includes cooking for several football teams.

This varied background allows me to adapt to different cuisines, service styles and event settings while maintaining careful preparation and consistent standards.

My clients include couples planning weddings, families organising gatherings and celebrations, and hosts arranging private dinners, birthdays and small parties. I also cater for guests staying in Airbnbs and holiday homes who want a private chef experience during their stay.

With my own food trailer, I also offer mobile catering for event organisers planning festivals, markets, community events and outdoor celebrations.

I work with businesses on corporate events and lunches, alongside providing day-to-day chef support for restaurants and hotels. My experience also includes cooking for football teams and high-profile guests.

I bring the same care, professionalism and attention to detail to every booking, from an intimate family meal to a larger event.

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery — Kitchen and Larder.

Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills.

Professional kitchen training under Anthony Demetre at Wild Honey.

Years of professional experience