Claire's Kitchen

Established reputation as a private caterer which began in 1992. I am passionate about food and have catered for exclusive lunches, dinner parties and events, including weddings and christenings, with high profile, executive, Royalty and celebrity guests here in London and New York. Author of Claire’s Kitchen; rated in the top 10 cookbooks of 2011 by the London Evening Standard. Project managed the entire self-publishing lifecycle from artistic direction to hiring skilled art director, editor and photographer. Assisted in the running of culinary masterclasses at the coveted Divertimenti cooking school. Now runs regular private cooking lessons and demonstrations, by appointment only. Directed catering for events where guests included CEO of high street banking brand, government officials, television and film celebrities, and the most senior members of the church. Other highlights: Asprey art opening (2015) for 200 guests; Ascot wedding (2013) for 120 guests; private game shoots in Andalucía, Spain, for three consecutive years (1995 – 1998); major fashion house events, including Dior (New York, 2004); Conde Nast travel event held in Temple of Dendur at Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, 2004) for 300 guests.

I provide a thoroughly professional service for all the food, a team of professional waiting staff, crockery hire for any event up to 150 people. I have 30 years experience and can create a menu to suit your occasion, needs and budget. "Claire is an imaginative and creative cook , with many years of experience behind her, and we have found her dinner party food to be extremely popular with our guests. She is very pleasant to work with is most helpful with the menus , international cuisine menus and delicious desserts! She accomodates all dietary requirements and is practical and helpful. Claire is efficient and businesslike and I have no hesitation recommending her wonderful cooking and services" " I can confirm that Claire Caminada has worked for clients of mine over the last few years. Claire is a highly skilled chef and furthermore she is reliable, discreet, dependable and a good communicator. She is discreet and works well with other household staff and is happy to be flexible to the clients needs. I am always happy to use Claire for my clients and consider her a valuable employee who consistently achieved good results and delivers all expectations." Caroline Baker LTD