Catering across Cumbria & the North West

Private Chef in Cumbria & the Lake District

A restaurant experience.
In your own space.

A bespoke private chef experience at your home, holiday accommodation or chosen venue in Cumbria and the Lake District. We plan the menu around your tastes and kitchen, then cook and serve your meal so you can enjoy the occasion. Minimum party size: four.

PRIVATE DINING, THE TOWNHOUSE WAY

Your own chef.
An occasion to savour.

Bring restaurant-quality dining to your home, holiday accommodation or chosen venue. Your private chef prepares and cooks your meal in your space, with each course served for you and your guests.

Every booking starts with a conversation about your tastes, the occasion and the kitchen facilities. Matt then shapes a bespoke menu around your group. We welcome enquiries across Cumbria and the North West; share your postcode so we can confirm the arrangements.

BESPOKE MENUS
PERSONAL SERVICE
YOUR KITCHEN, OUR EXPERTISE
Food being cooked and plated in a home kitchen.
Great Food
Brings People
Together
WHO IT SUITS

Private dining for special occasions, stays and small groups.

A private chef works particularly well when the meal is part of the occasion itself. It gives guests time together without organising travel to a restaurant, and it can be especially useful for accommodation in quieter locations.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Make the meal the centre of a smaller celebration.

REMOTE LAKES STAYS

Useful where the nearest restaurant is not the evening you want.

FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

Restaurant-style dining in Lake District holiday accommodation.

SMALL GROUPS

Designed for gatherings of four or more, not large event dining.

HOLIDAY STAYS

Enjoy a bespoke meal in your holiday cottage, lodge or Lake District accommodation, without heading out to a restaurant.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

When a bespoke menu matters more than a standard package.

INTIMATE DINNERS

A more personal evening for friends and small groups of four or more.

BESPOKE EVENINGS

For guests who want the food planned around their tastes.

A cup of soup with a toasted accompaniment on a silver tray.
THE PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE

From your first conversation
to the final course.

Every private dining experience is planned around you. We’ll discuss the occasion, where you’re staying, your guests and the kind of food you enjoy, then create an experience that feels completely personal.

01

Tell Us About Your Occasion

Share your date, location, guest numbers and what you have in mind. We’ll get to know the occasion and the kind of experience you’re looking for.

02

We Create Your Menu

Your menu is shaped around your tastes, the occasion and your guests, with dietary requirements and preferences taken into account.

03

Your Chef Comes to You

On the day, your private chef comes to your home, holiday accommodation or chosen venue to prepare your meal in your own space.

04

Sit Back & Enjoy

Enjoy restaurant-quality food without going anywhere. Your chef takes care of the cooking, leaving you free to enjoy the occasion with your guests.

YOUR MENU, YOUR EVENING

No set menu.
No one-size-fits-all dining.

Your private dining experience starts with what you enjoy. Tell us about your occasion, your guests and the kind of food you love, and we’ll shape a menu around you.

From the number of courses and style of food to dietary requirements and personal preferences, every detail can be discussed with Matt before your menu is agreed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Planning a private chef evening?
A few things you might want to know.

Here are answers to some of the questions we are asked most often about booking a private chef in Cumbria, the Lake District and the North West. If there is anything else you would like to know, the team is happy to help.

What is the minimum group size?

Private chef bookings currently have a minimum of four people. Tell us how many guests you are planning for when you enquire and we can confirm whether the service is the right fit.

Can the menu be tailored to us?

Yes. The service is bespoke, with Matt taking your preferences and building the menu around the occasion, the group and the kitchen available.

That can include the style of food, the number of courses and how familiar or special the meal should feel.

Can you cook in a holiday cottage or domestic kitchen?

Potentially, yes. The kitchen facilities need to be discussed before booking so the menu and preparation plan are realistic for the space.

If you are staying in holiday accommodation, it is also worth checking the property rules and confirming what equipment is available.

Do you prepare everything at the property?

Your chef comes to your property to cook and serve your meal. Some preparation may take place at Townhouse.211 beforehand, depending on the menu and the facilities available. We agree the practical arrangements with you before the booking.

Do you travel across Cumbria and the North West?

Yes, we welcome private chef enquiries across Cumbria, the Lake District and the North West. Please send your postcode, guest numbers and preferred date so we can confirm availability and travel arrangements.

Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

Please raise food allergies and dietary requirements during the planning stage, not on the day. The team can then discuss the menu and practical setup with the relevant information in front of them.

The Food Standards Agency allergen guidance is useful independent information, but specific requirements still need to be discussed directly with Townhouse Catering.

LET'S PLAN YOUR OCCASION

Your occasion. Your way.

Tell us what you have in mind and how we can get in touch.