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Fine dining, served at your table

Take the stress out of hosting. Your own private chef prepares and serves a beautifully presented meal, so you have time to enjoy the company of your guests.

Speciality
Tasting menus
Led by
Andrew Brown
Dietary needs
Always catered for
Slices of medium-rare roast beef with wilted dark greens and golden roast potatoes in a glossy gravy

Roast beef dinner, served at home

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  • Textures of cauliflower
  • Pan-seared scallops
  • Roasted loin of venison
  • “Black Forest” chocolate brownie
  • Wild mushrooms on purée
  • Cheese pastry pinwheels
  • Petits fours

How it works

Effortless from first enquiry to the final course

  1. Choose your experience

    A meal cooked in your home, a cook-along with one of our chefs, or catering for a larger celebration.

  2. Tell us about your occasion

    Date, guests, venue and any dietary needs. We check availability and reply with a tailored quotation.

  3. Relax and enjoy

    Your chef cooks and serves at your table, so you can spend the evening with your guests.

Private dining

Dining at home, done beautifully

Take the stress out of hosting. Your private chef cooks and serves a restaurant-quality meal in your home, for a lunch or evening your guests will remember.
Two white bowls of risotto: creamy golden risotto with herbs beside tomato risotto topped with red chilli and basil
Tailored quotation

MasterChef

Cook a three-course menu alongside one of our chefs in your own kitchen.

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The details

Restaurant standards, in your own home

We cook with the best-quality ingredients and serve with the finest cutlery and beautifully designed crockery, to make your occasion truly unforgettable.

  • The best ingredients

    Every menu is built around the best-quality ingredients, with finishing touches from carefully chosen local suppliers.

  • Fine table settings

    Cutlery by Studio William Welch and crockery designed by Rene Ozorio for Steelite, bringing restaurant presentation to your table.

  • Cheese and wine

    Ask about a cheese board and wine recommendations from our supplier partners to complete the evening.

  • Every guest catered for

    Vegetarian and special dietary requirements are always catered for. Tell us about allergies when you book.

Events and catering

Catering for larger occasions

For larger parties we provide excellent service for weddings, canapé parties, BBQs and bowl food.
Chicken skewers with red peppers and onions on a charcoal grill beside charred sweetcorn and courgettes
Tailored quotation

BBQs

Barbecue catering for larger gatherings.

Tailored quotation

Bowl food

Canapés followed by small, beautifully presented bowls, for relaxed celebrations.

Golden pan-seared scallops beside charred pak choi in a coconut and green Thai curry broth with herb oil and micro herbs
Tailored quotation

Weddings

Catering for your wedding with excellent service and presentation.

Rows of pastry pinwheels on a lined baking tray, topped with sesame seeds, nuts, herbs and grated parmesan
Tailored quotation

Canapé parties

Canapés for receptions, celebrations and drinks parties.

Meet the chef

Andrew Brown

Founder, Managing Director and Chef

Andrew trained at Middlesbrough College, gaining his City & Guilds, before working through the ranks of four-star, three-rosette hotel kitchens, including Wyck Hill House and Hotel du Vin.

  • City & Guilds, Middlesbrough College
  • Wyck Hill House
  • Hotel du Vin
  • The Swan, West Malling
  • The Jam House, Birmingham
  • Auberge du Lac with Jean-Christophe Novelli
Read Andrew’s story

Plan your occasion with Culinary Temptations

Prefer to speak to someone? We are happy to help you plan your occasion.

Office

01332 906646

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Out of hours

07570 100541

Outside office hours only

Email

hello@culinarytemptations.co.uk