Private Chef — California Kitchen Candlelit dinner table set by California Kitchen

California Kitchen — Private Chef

Your chef.
Your table.
Your night.

Some occasions deserve more than a restaurant. We come to you — your home, your venue, your castle for the weekend — create a completely bespoke menu, and take care of everything so you can focus on the people you're with.

What we do

Dinner parties
At home or at a venue of your choosing. A custom menu, fresh ingredients, full service from start to finish.
Special occasions
Thanksgiving, anniversaries, romantic dinners for two, visiting family. We build the experience around the moment.
Exclusive venues
Renting a castle, lodge, or holiday let? We travel with it. Bring the chef, not just the food.
Bespoke catering
Something that doesn't fit a box? Get in touch. We love the brief that starts with "it's a bit different…"

How it works

01
Tell us about your occasion — guest count, venue, any dietary needs.
02
We talk through your vision and put together a tailored menu and quote.
03
You confirm and we handle everything — shopping, prep, cooking, service.
04
We clear up and leave. You get the credit for an incredible night.

Kind words

Seafood boil dinner party The California Kitchen team

"Lauren and the team were fantastic to work with. We hosted a private dinner party for a group of 14 and were blown away by the quality of the food, the hospitality, and the thoughtful touches — custom menus, fancy dress, the lot. We went for a seafood boil complete with crackers and mallets. The chorizo and sourdough bread were mouthwatering. Thank you for such an amazing evening."

★★★★★

Mike Holford · Private dinner party, Glasgow

Every booking is different.
That's the point.

Tell us about your occasion below and we'll take it from there.

All private chef bookings are priced individually · Travel available across Scotland

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