Frequently Asked Questions About Our Private Chef Service in Cornwall

A private chef brings restaurant-quality dining to your home, holiday property, or celebration venue. At Flavour and Wine, Chef Rob designs a bespoke menu around your tastes, sources local ingredients, cooks on-site, serves each course, and handles all the clean-up. It’s a complete fine-dining experience without leaving your table.

Yes. Every menu is customised to your preferences and dietary needs. Whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or have allergies, dishes are thoughtfully adapted to ensure everyone enjoys the same high-quality experience.

Not at all. We bring professional tools and ingredients to suit your space. Before your event, we’ll check what’s available in your kitchen and make sure everything needed is covered — so you can just relax and enjoy the evening.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for summer holidays, Christmas, and long weekends. However, we’ll always do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings when availability allows

Pricing depends on your chosen menu, group size, and location, but you can expect restaurant-quality dining at excellent value. We offer options such as three- or five-course tasting menus and relaxed sharing-style feasts, with or without wine pairings. All pricing is per person, with no hidden fees, and children under eight dine free with simpler dishes. Groups of ten or more guests automatically receive a 15% discount, and a small travel surcharge may apply for certain areas of Cornwall.

Yes. You can add an interactive 45–60 minute cooking lesson with Chef Rob before the meal. Together, you’ll prepare and serve the first course, then sit down to enjoy the rest of your dining experience. A printed recipe card is included, and the add-on costs £55.

Yes. Flavour and Wine has been recognised for excellence across multiple years, including:

• Best Luxury Private Chef Service 2025 – South West England (LUXlife Global Wedding Awards)

• Best Luxury Catering Business 2024 – Cornwall (Food & Drink Awards)

• Hospitality Excellence Award 2024 & 2023 (LUXlife)

Our private chef service is perfect for intimate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, micro weddings, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a multi-course tasting menu, we tailor every detail to suit the occasion.