Luxury Private Chef in Cornwall
Restaurant-Level Dining. In Your Own Space.
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Flavour & Wine offers an award-winning private chef service across Cornwall, creating elegant, seasonal menus tailored to your occasion. We bring restaurant-quality dining to your home, holiday property or exclusive venue using exceptional Cornish produce.
Based in Hayle, Flavour & Wine provides award-winning private chef experiences across West Cornwall,
with St Ives, Carbis Bay, Gwithian and the surrounding coast right on our doorstep.
We also regularly cater in Marazion, Penzance, Mousehole, Porthleven, Helston and throughout wider Cornwall for private dinners, celebrations and special occasions.
Private Chef for Holiday Homes in Cornwall
Flavour and Wine provides an award-winning private chef service for guests staying in luxury holiday homes across Cornwall.
Whether you're visiting Hayle, St Ives, Carbis Bay, Helston, Gwithian, Newquay or Falmouth, our private chef experience allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality dining without leaving your accommodation.
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Birthday celebrations
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Family gatherings
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Anniversaries
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Special evenings during your stay
Every menu is bespoke and built around Cornwall’s finest seasonal produce.
From washing dishes to Flavour and Wine
Meet Chef Robert Michael
I've been cooking professionally since 1995, but my love of food started much earlier, growing up in Cornwall as one of ten siblings.
Fishing with my brother Daniel, I became fascinated watching the fish we'd caught being filleted. That curiosity eventually led me into my first kitchen, starting with washing dishes before working my way properly into the kitchen.
Thirty-odd years and hundreds of kitchens later, I've cooked everywhere from busy restaurants and Michelin-starred kitchens to pubs, army barracks and private homes, with time spent cooking in Australia, Thailand and India along the way.
Those experiences have shaped the way I cook today: great produce, bold flavours and, above all, keeping things simple enough to let the food speak for itself. I'm particularly passionate about Cornish seafood and making the most of the incredible produce on my doorstep.
I created Flavour and Wine so I could continue doing what I love in a more personal way — cooking for people in their own homes and holiday properties, and making sure they feel completely looked after.
For me, that's what private dining should be about. You relax, enjoy the food and your guests, and I'll take care of everything else.
— Robert Michael
Founder & Chef, Flavour and Wine
Fine Dining. Personal Service.
Unforgettable Memories in Cornwall.
Rob’s cooking style is modern British with subtle global influences, always guided by seasonality and local produce.
Menus are crafted around:
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your tastes
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your occasion
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your guests
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The season
From intimate dinner parties to luxury weekend retreats, every experience is designed to be relaxed, elegant and memorable.
Private Dining for All Dietary Requirements
One of Rob’s key specialisms is catering for dietary requirements and food allergies without compromise.
Menus can be tailored for:
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gluten-free
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dairy-free
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plant-based
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complex allergies
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Ketogenic
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
Every guest receives the same attention to flavour, presentation and creativity.
No awkward substitutes.
Just exceptional food, done properly.
Private Dining Across West Cornwall
Based in Hayle, we're perfectly placed for private dining throughout West Cornwall. We regularly cook for guests staying in luxury holiday homes, coastal retreats and private properties in St Ives, Carbis Bay, Gwithian and the surrounding area.
A Complete Private Dining Experience
A Flavour and Wine event is about more than just the food.
Your private chef experience includes:
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Bespoke menu design
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Ingredient sourcing
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Professional cooking and service
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Kitchen clean-down after the event
You simply relax and enjoy the evening with your guests.
Award-Winning Private Chef Service
Flavour and Wine has been recognised with multiple hospitality awards, including:
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Best Luxury Private Chef Service 2025 – South West England
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Best Luxury Catering Business 2024 – Cornwall
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Hospitality Excellence Award 2024
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Best Luxury Catering Service 2023 – Cornwall
Highest possible 5-star food hygiene rating
Private Chef Services in Cornwall
Flavour and Wine offers bespoke private dining for:
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What Our Clients Say
"A truly 'pinch me' experience"
★★★★★
“The meal was nothing short of outstanding — beautifully presented, full of flavour and made with the freshest local ingredients.”
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★★★★★
“It felt like having a five-star restaurant experience in our holiday home.”
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★★★★★
“Rob created a fantastic culinary experience tailored perfectly for my 60th birthday celebration.”
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★★★★★
“Professional, relaxed and completely seamless — and the kitchen was left absolutely spotless.”
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Being part of your celebrations and creating unforgettable dining experiences is a privilege we hold dear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
❓What does a private chef in Cornwall do?
A private chef creates and serves a bespoke dining experience in your home, holiday accommodation, or chosen venue. Flavour and Wine brings restaurant-quality dining to locations across Cornwall.
❓What areas of Cornwall do you cover?
We provide private chef services throughout Cornwall, including Falmouth, Truro, St Mawes, Padstow, Newquay, Rock, and surrounding areas.
❓ Do you cater for special occasions?
Yes. We cater for birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, holiday dining, weddings, and intimate celebrations across Cornwall.
❓Do you offer wine pairing with your menus?
Yes. Expert wine pairing can be added to complement your chosen menu and enhance your dining experience.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Absolutely. All menus are tailored to your guests and can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements.
❓How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly during peak holiday seasons and summer months in Cornwall.
Book a Private Chef in Cornwall
Elevate your next gathering with a bespoke private dining experience.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a retreat, or enjoying a luxury holiday in Cornwall, Flavour and Wine will design a menu tailored to your event.
