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Bart’s private chef hire guarantees a truly unforgettable dining experience at your home or venue of choice. Enjoy a multi-course fine dining menu with dishes that brought Bart to fame during his Masterchef appearance on TV. Meet Bart in person and impress your guest with a culinary experience like no other.

What to expect

The highest quality seasonal produce will be transformed into a luxurious multi course fine dining meal. Your kitchen will become a culinary temple for the day and will be left behind spotless like it never happened. Sit back while Bart and the team take care of every fine detail so you can enjoy every moment with your friends and family.

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How the private chef hire works

When you hire private chef Bart, you will discuss and create a luxurious bespoke menu and evening. On the day, you will have a front row seat while Bart prepares and works his magic in your kitchen. You will be served and spoiled without the stress of usual hosting.

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Hi Bart,In the cold light of two days after my birthday party last Saturday, I look back on this evening with deep happiness. You made the evening so special. Please accept my personal thanks for your superb cooking and sharing our happiness. Every dish was delicious and delightful! Thanks again!

Hi Bart, we just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for being part of our special day and making it so amazing! We can't thank you enough, it was everything we wanted and more!

Thanks so much for yesterday Bart! we had a wonderful evening. Everyone loved your food and really enjoyed your company. You made everything extra special and I don't think I've ever seen anyone work as hard haha!

Thank you so much Bart for a truly memorable day and evening yesterday! All the family said it was the best meal they had ever had!!

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing meal on Sunday. It was a pleasure to meet you, the food was superb and the whole day was just perfect. Thank you so much for involving Ethan in the experience. It really was a fantastic day for him. Maybe one day he will say that you was his inspiration to become a master chef!.

What a fabulous night you put on for us last night! Thank you ever so much, it was perfect. Everyone has been saying how much they enjoyed it and what a personality you are!

Thank you for an amazing night! You did it again!!

Hey Bart. Thanks again for such a wonderful evening. I hope you enjoyed some time in Scotland.

We really did have the most wonderful time on Saturday with you! I haven’t yet stopped telling everyone about it and how much we enjoyed it. Although my expectations were high the whole experience far surpassed them and it was such a fantastic, perfect treat for Gareth’s birthday.

What an evening! Thank you very much!

Hi Bart, just wanted to say thank you so much for everything yesterday, it was exceptional. Everyone was saying how great the food was and Alex and his family really enjoyed having you there! I'm sure we'll call you back in the future for another special occasion.

Hi Bart, It was such an amazing evening, your food was delicious! Thank you so much for making it such a memorable evening. So lovely to meet you, hopefully we'll do it again sometime!

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Private chef Hire MEnus

SPRING MENU

Canapés

Scottish lobster tartlet with crème fraîche, shallots, celery and Sevruga Caviar

Aged beef tartar with Amsterdam onions, pickled mustard seeds, parsley and quail yolk

Cornish white crab & tarragon, pumpkin chutney, sherry vinegar, pea shoots & flowers

4 -Course Menu

Seared Scallops with green apple and celeriac, brown butter ponzu vinaigrette, Icelandic kelp and pickled watermelon rind

Grilled Halibut with a broad bean cassoulet, Sancerre & Seabuckthorn sauce, crispy potato and tarragon

Spring lamb cannon roasted with black garlic, chestnut and sage emulsion, grilled asparagus, and a PX sherry Lamb jus

Mascarpone vanilla creme with orange and fennel seed tuile, blackberry coulis, marinated lychee and fennel sorbet

Petit four

Dark chocolate and Tonka bean truffles

WINTER MENU 2025

A Toast

Cornish crab tartlet with pickled cauliflower, poached quail eggs and caviar

Grilled prawn burger with wasabi mayo, pickled lemon and daikon

Heritage beef tartar with Amsterdam onions and black truffle

4-course menu

Poached Scottish lobster with young potato, sea fennel, poached egg yolk, champagne sauce and grated bottarga

Grilled Cornish turbot with braised sweet onions, light truffle sauce, crispy parsnips and freshly shaved truffle

Seared venison loin with pine nut and fennel seed emulsion, Hispi cabbage with pancetta, ruby port reduction and a crisp herb salad

White chocolate and vanilla mousse with fig chutney, porcini crumbs, bee pollen and yoghurt thyme sorbet

Petit four

Dark chocolate and star anise truffles

VEGETARIAN MENU

A Toast

Tartlet with avocado, pickled cauliflower, poached quails eggs and chives

Grilled aubergine burger with wasabi mayo, pickled lemon and daikon

Heritage beetroot tartar, crispy brioche with classic vinaigrette and shaved truffle

4-Course Menu

Confit of celeriac and young potato, sea fennel, poached egg yolk, champagne sauce and grated parmesan

Roasted Hispi cabbage with braised sweet onions, light truffle sauce, crispy parsnips and freshly shaved truffle

Butternut ravioli with sage and garlic butter, toasted pine nuts, rocket and shaved pecorino

White chocolate and vanilla mousse with fig chutney, porcini crumbs, bee pollen and yoghurt thyme sorbet

Petit four

Dark chocolate and star anise truffles

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