Private Chef Cornwall – Luxury Dining with Flavour and Wine
Award-Winning Private Chef & Concierge Dining Experience in Cornwall
Flavour and Wine offers an exclusive private chef service across Cornwall, creating elegant, seasonal menus tailored to your occasion. Whether you're celebrating with friends, hosting a retreat, or enjoying a luxury holiday, we bring fine restaurant-quality food to your home or holiday property, with discreet, professional service and optional wine pairings.
From intimate dinners to weekend-long culinary experiences, we specialise in slow, thoughtful dining that celebrates Cornwall’s finest produce.
Since launching Flavour and Wine in 2021, our dedication to excellence has been recognised with prestigious awards, including:
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Best Luxury Private Chef Service 2025 – South West England (Global Wedding Awards)
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Best Luxury Catering Business 2024 – Cornwall (Food and Drink Awards)LUXlife
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Hospitality Excellence Award 2024
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Best Luxury Catering Service 2023 – Cornwall (LUXlife Hospitality Excellence Award)
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5-star - Highest possible food hygiene rating.
Please take a look at our previous customer reviews to see why so many people trust us!
Bespoke Menus Designed for You
Every menu is crafted in collaboration with you — no set templates, just fresh, seasonal ingredients and flavours inspired by your preferences. From seafood-led feasts to elegant plant-based plates, we cook with precision, creativity, and care.
Have a theme in mind? Dietary needs? Want a little theatre in the kitchen? Just ask.
Private Chef Cornwall –Where We Work
We serve private clients across Cornwall, including Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Rock, St Ives and beyond. Whether you're in a coastal cottage, countryside manor, or luxury holiday rental, we’ll work discreetly in your space to create a seamless experience. Looking for small wedding catering? We offer bespoke dining for micro weddings and elopements too.
Cooking Lessons with Your Private Chef
Add a hands-on twist to your experience by joining your chef in the kitchen for the first course. This interactive 45–60 minute session is perfect for food lovers — complete with a printed recipe card so you can recreate the dish at home.
A perfect gift or experience to remember your holiday by.
Why Choose Flavour and Wine
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Award-Winning Service: Best Luxury Catering Business Cornwall – LUXlife Awards 2024 & 2023
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Chef Concierge Model: You relax — we take care of everything
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5-Star Reviews: Trusted by guests, holiday hosts, and venue managers
Your Personal Chef Concierge in Cornwall
Flavour and Wine is more than a private chef service — we are Cornwall’s dedicated chef concierge.
From intimate dinners to luxury retreats, we create immersive, restaurant-quality dining experiences in the comfort of your home or holiday property. Every menu is tailored, seasonal, and designed in conversation with you — showcasing the best of Cornwall’s produce with refined, thoughtful cooking.
Whether you're celebrating, relaxing, or retreating, we take care of every detail — from menu planning to flawless execution — so you can unwind and savour every moment.
Hi, I’m Robert Michael –
founder and chef behind Flavour and Wine.
After years of working in award-winning restaurants, I decided it was time for a change. Flavour and Wine was born from a desire to create a better work-life balance while doing what I love most – cooking with incredible ingredients and sharing meaningful moments through food.
This venture gives me the chance to celebrate Cornwall’s amazing produce and bring people together with memorable, personal dining experiences – each one crafted to suit the occasion.
How would you describe your cooking style?
"Bold, rustic and full of flavour, inspired by my childhood in Cornwall and love of seafood."
Where did you learn to cook and what experience do you have in the industry?
"Apart from my most recent years running top restaurants in St Ives (The Porthminster Beach Café
and The Porthgwidden Beach Café).
—I’ve spent several years as a freelance chef in and around London, where I had the opportunity to work alongside Michelin-starred chefs.
My culinary journey has also taken me around Australia, as well as to Thailand and India, where I attended specialist courses to enhance my skills and techniques across multiple cuisines and cultures.
These global experiences now underpin everything I do at Flavour and Wine, combining refined technique with local Cornish ingredients to create bespoke private dining experiences that are both elegant and deeply personal.
Your Personal Chef Concierge in Cornwall
Flavour and Wine is more than a private chef service — we are Cornwall’s dedicated chef concierge.
From intimate dinners to luxury retreats, we offer immersive, restaurant-quality dining experiences in the comfort of your home or holiday property. Every menu is tailored, seasonal, and designed in conversation with you, with optional wine pairings led by a trained sommelier.
Whether you're celebrating, relaxing, or retreating, we handle every detail — from sourcing Cornwall’s finest produce to delivering discreet, professional service — so you can unwind and savour every moment.
From Award-Winning Kitchens to Your Table.
Rob’s journey in the culinary world spans decades, working in award-winning restaurants and renowned kitchens across the UK and Australia. Most recently, St Ives at the Porthminster Beach Cafe, followed by overseeing the running of their sister restaurant, Porthgwiden Beach Café, wherehe won the Food Readers Award for Best Café 2020.
Let’s Plan Your Next Celebration
Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, corporate retreat, or just a holiday treat — we’d love to cook for you. Contact us today to check availability, explore menu ideas, or discuss your vision.
Luxury is personal. Let’s make yours unforgettable.
"A truly 'pinch me' experience"
Flavour and Wine, where exceptional dining meets the heart of Cornwall’s stunning landscapes.
Led by chef Rob, our luxury private chef service is designed to bring a refined and unforgettable culinary experience to your home, holiday retreat, or special celebration.
With a passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a talent for pairing exquisite flavours with the perfect wine, Rob crafts bespoke menus tailored to your tastes. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a grand celebration, a wedding breakfast, or an exclusive gathering with friends and family, Flavour and Wine offers a seamless, restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your chosen setting.
Testimonials
*Truly exceptional service and quality!"
Five-Course
Celebration Dinner
"Rob prepared an outstanding five-course meal for our wedding celebration, showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and expertly paired wines. His professionalism and detailed dish explanations perfectly complemented his exceptional culinary skills. We’ll definitely be booking him again!"
Jord Green
September 2024
Special Birthday Celebration
"For my birthday, we hired Rob as our private chef, and it was incredible! He created a five-course menu that pleased everyone, with delicious dishes made from local produce. Rob explained each course and answered all our questions. Highly recommend him—can’t wait to book him again next year!"
Linda Reed
February 2024
Wedding catering
"Rob and the team at Flavour and Wine made our wedding stress-free and unforgettable. From menu creation to cleanup,
they went above and beyond.
The food—grilled lobsters and char-grilled steak—was a hit, and our guests still rave about it! Truly exceptional service and quality."
Charlotte & Joey Auger
Sept 2022
Tailored Vegan Catering
"Rob provided catering for our week-long retreat at Boconnoc Estate, and the food was outstanding! He was adaptable, offering fantastic vegan and vegetarian choices.
His warm demeanor and delicious dishes, were a huge success.
highly recommend him!"
Yolandi Boshoff
June 2024
Being part of your celebrations and creating unforgettable dining experiences is a privilege we hold dear.
Elevate your next gathering with a private chef.
Contact Flavour and Wine today to discuss your event and start planning a memorable culinary experience in Cornwall.
Collaborating with some fantastic local businesses.
COMPLEAT WEDDING PACKAGE!
We are thrilled to collaborate with the team at The Brewhouse, the original home of St Ives Brewery.
A stunning space is situated at the top of St Ives, Cornwall.
Breathtaking view of St ives, from the St ives Brewhouse!
Top Private chef service in Cornwall
Our relaxed private Cornish chef experience allows you to get together with friends and family to enjoy a unique dining experience with a range of delicious dishes enhanced with the option of wine pairings.