Hawkins Private Dining

Hawkins Private Dining offers exceptional private dining and bespoke catering experiences, bringing restaurant-quality food and professional service directly to your home, holiday accommodation or chosen venue.

Founded by a Michelin-trained chef with over 14 years of professional experience, Hawkins Private Dining specialises in intimate fine dining experiences, bespoke tasting menus, wedding catering, canapé receptions, private celebrations and corporate events.

Our founder's career has included cooking for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, working as a private chef at Chequers for the Prime Minister, and leading prestigious culinary operations at Christie's Auction House in London.

Every menu is thoughtfully designed around your occasion, using carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, refined techniques and elegant presentation.

Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two, a milestone birthday, an intimate wedding or a celebration for up to 30 guests, we provide a personalised experience from initial consultation through to the final course.

Professional waiting staff, table service and equipment hire can also be arranged where required.

Based in Hertfordshire, we cover Essex, London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

Hawkins Private Dining – Exceptional Food. Personal Service. Unforgettable Experiences.

My passion for cooking began while growing up in Ruislip, West London. During my final year of secondary school, I spent one day a week working in the school kitchen under chef Jez Nutsford. What started as an early interest quickly developed into a lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

Over the past 14 years, I've been fortunate enough to build my career across Michelin-starred kitchens, luxury private households and prestigious hospitality establishments.

My journey has taken me from working alongside exceptional chefs in fine dining restaurants to becoming a private chef at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country residence, where I also had the privilege of catering for Boris and Carrie Johnson's wedding at 10 Downing Street.

More recently, as Head Chef at Christie's Auction House in London, I led the culinary operation for prestigious private events and fine dining experiences. One of my proudest career moments was cooking for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

I founded Hawkins Private Dining because I wanted to bring everything I've learned throughout my career directly to people's homes and special occasions.

For me, cooking has always been about more than simply putting food on a plate. It's about creating memories, bringing people together and making every occasion feel genuinely special.

Whether I'm cooking for two guests or thirty, my philosophy remains the same: exceptional ingredients, thoughtful menus, beautiful presentation and a personal approach to every experience.

With over 14 years of professional culinary experience, my career has taken me through Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury private households, prestigious country estates and high-profile corporate hospitality.

I began my culinary training at the University of West London before starting my professional career at the Michelin-starred Artichoke in Amersham, where I developed a strong foundation in classical cooking, refined techniques and fine dining.

I went on to work at The Bottle & Glass Inn in Henley-on-Thames before moving into private chef roles, including White Mountain Chalets in the French Alps, where I created bespoke fine dining experiences for guests in luxury accommodation.

My career then progressed into the world of private households, where I spent several years cooking for ultra-high-net-worth families and serving as a private chef at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country residence. During this time, I also had the privilege of catering for Boris and Carrie Johnson's wedding at 10 Downing Street.

I later became Head Chef at Christie's Auction House in St James's, London, overseeing prestigious private dining experiences, corporate hospitality and large-scale events, including fine dining for up to 150 guests and canapé receptions for up to 400.

One of my proudest career achievements came in 2026, when I had the honour of cooking for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a King's Trust dinner in New York.

Throughout 2026, I've continued working as a private chef for ultra-high-net-worth households across the UK, creating bespoke menus and delivering exceptional dining experiences in private residences and country estates.

This year also marked an exciting new chapter with the launch of Hawkins Private Dining, bringing together everything I've learned throughout my career to offer personalised fine dining, weddings and private events.

My philosophy remains simple: exceptional ingredients, refined cooking, attention to detail and genuine hospitality, regardless of the occasion.

Hawkins Private Dining caters for individuals, couples, families and businesses looking for exceptional food and a personalised dining experience.

Our typical clients include those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, intimate weddings, family gatherings, private dinner parties and special occasions.

We also work with luxury holiday homes, Airbnb hosts, country estates, retreats and wedding venues to provide bespoke dining experiences for their guests.

From romantic dinners for two to private celebrations for up to 30 guests, we tailor every menu to suit the occasion, individual preferences and dietary requirements.

Our services also extend to corporate entertaining, canapé receptions and exclusive events, combining refined cooking with professional, discreet and attentive service.

- Michelin-starred restaurant trained chef with over 14 years of professional experience. - Private Chef for the UK Prime Minister at Chequers and UHNW private households. - Former Head Chef at Christie's Auction House, London. - Catered for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. - Catered for Boris and Carrie Johnson's wedding at 10 Downing Street. - Private Chef at White Mountain Chalets in the French Alps. - VTCT Level 3 Diploma – Advanced Professional Cookery. - Diploma of Higher Education – Chef and Restaurant. - Certificate of Higher Education – Professional Food and Beverage Service Skills. - Certificate of Higher Education – Chef and Restaurant. - Level 3 – Hygiene and Safety in Catering. - Achieved and maintained a 5-star EHO Food Hygiene Rating as Head Chef at Christie's. - Extensive experience in HACCP, allergen management and food safety. - Experienced in bespoke fine dining, luxury weddings, corporate hospitality and private events.