Gather and Dine Surrey

We offer a variety of experiences in the comfort of your home. Carefully tailored menus to your taste, using the best local ingredients, to suit your budget. We offer: - Elegant restaurant-style dinner parties - Summer BBQs - Family-style and finger food spreads - Fridge/freezer filling: we can fill your fridge with ready-to-go meals to take the stress out of cooking during the week

Food has always been at the heart of my family, and from a young age I developed a real passion for cooking. I spent countless hours in the kitchen with my mum, helping to prepare family meals, bake cakes, and host family gatherings.

As I got older, I spent my summer holidays working in my auntie and uncle's restaurants. After a couple of years, I knew that a career as a chef was the path I wanted to pursue. After finishing school, I attended college to gain my professional qualifications and begin my journey in the industry.

Over the years, I have worked in a variety of establishments, including luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, event dining, and high-end sporting events. These experiences have helped me develop into a highly skilled and versatile chef with a genuine passion for exceptional food and delivering memorable dining experiences.

For the past 15 years, I have worked in the private sector, catering for private families and households. This is an area of the industry I have particularly enjoyed, as it allows me to build strong relationships with clients, understand their individual tastes and preferences, and create unique, personalised dishes on a daily basis.

Private Chef & Household Catering (15+ Years) For the past 15 years, I have worked as a private chef for a wide range of clients in the UK and internationally. My experience includes catering for families and private households from diverse cultural backgrounds, including French, Italian, Spanish, American, Indian and Portuguese clients. I have also worked aboard superyachts throughout the Mediterranean, creating bespoke menus tailored to individual tastes and dietary requirements.

Consensio Chalets, French Alps (3 Seasons) I spent three winter seasons working for the luxury chalet company Consensio in the French Alps, delivering high-end dining experiences for guests in exclusive chalet settings.

Restaurant 1539, Chester Racecourse (5 Years) As part of the team running the 300-cover Restaurant 1539 at Chester Racecourse, I gained extensive experience delivering high-quality food and service on a large scale. During my time there, the restaurant received AA Rosettes and won multiple regional awards, including Best Large Restaurant and Best Use of Local Produce at the Taste Cheshire and Cheshire Life Food & Drink Awards.

The Chester Grosvenor (5 Years) I spent five years at the prestigious Chester Grosvenor Hotel, progressing from Commis Chef to Sous Chef. During this time, I worked within the hotel's renowned Michelin-starred restaurant, The Arkle, gaining invaluable experience in fine dining, precision cooking and exceptional guest service.

I work with private families, professionals and individuals who are looking for high-quality, restaurant-standard food in the comfort of their own home. My clients range from busy households requiring regular meal preparation to those hosting special occasions and private events.

I regularly cater for dinner parties, family celebrations, birthday parties, anniversary dinners, holiday gatherings and informal entertaining.

Having worked with clients from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds, including British, French, Italian, Spanish, American, Indian and Portuguese families, I am experienced in adapting menus to suit different tastes, dietary requirements and cultural preferences.

Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a family-style gathering or a larger celebration, my aim is always the same: to create delicious food and a memorable dining experience tailored to each client.

I studied Professional Cookery at college and have built my career through hands-on experience in some of the UK's leading hospitality venues.