Mike Fishpen
What to look for when booking a Private Chef?
When booking a private chef to come into your home and cook a delicious meal for family and friends, it can possibly feel like a huge risk.
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Private Chef Blog
Mike Fishpen
Mar 192 min read
Creating Your Perfect Private Chef Menu
When commissioning a Private Chef to create an amazing dinner party for you, it’s a slightly different proposition to entertaining at home.
Mike Fishpen
Jan 93 min read
What are the Food Trends for 2024?
Did you know that each year Mike refreshes his personal chef menus twice a year, to stay in line with food trends?
Mike Fishpen
May 9, 20233 min read
The Real Cost of Hiring a Private Chef
When you hire a private chef to come to your home, we at Mike Fishpen, know how important this is to you.
Mike Fishpen
Apr 12, 20233 min read
A Walk Through Mike’s New Private Chef Menu for Spring/Summer 2023
If you are planning an event this spring or summer in The Cotswolds, booking a private chef will take your event to the next level.
Mike Fishpen
Feb 8, 20234 min read
The Art of Baking from a Private Chef
Baking bread with yeast is one of Mike’s favourite culinary past times and here are a few of his top tips.
Mike Fishpen
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party from a Private Chef
What a way to bring in the New Year with an amazing dinner party, prepared by a Private Chef with your favourite people.
Mike Fishpen
Nov 3, 20223 min read
How to Throw the Perfect Christmas Party
So, what better way to entertain your friends and family with a Christmas Dinner Party, catered by your own personal chef?
Mike Fishpen
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Restaurant Chef at Home Vs Private Chef in Your Home
How do chef at home kits compare to having a private chef, cooking a freshly prepared meal in your home?
Mike Fishpen
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Booking a Private Chef in the Energy Crisis
Hiring a private chef to come to your home is a luxury, but when you have a special event to celebrate using a private chef could save money
Mike Fishpen
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Upgrade Your UK Holiday with a Private Chef
Did you know, that as Mike is based in the Cotswolds, he offers private chef catering in many holiday homes across the area?
Mike Fishpen
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Why You Need Mike’s Three Course Personal Chef Menu at Your Dinner Party
Everyone that comes to visit Mike Fishpen’s personal chef website, almost certainly looks at the menus, and why wouldn’t you?
Mike Fishpen
Apr 11, 20222 min read
It's Barbecue Season, Hire a Private Chef
There’s nothing that says summer is here than a barbecue.
Mike Fishpen
Mar 3, 20222 min read
The Best Spring Produce from a Private Chef
If you are thinking about hiring a private chef to cater for your event, have you thought about their approach to using seasonal produce
Mike Fishpen
Jan 28, 20223 min read
The Most Romantic Foods This Valentine’s Day
If you haven’t booked a private chef this Valentine’s Day, what do you have planned instead?
Mike Fishpen
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Celebrate Veganuary with a Private Chef
As we navigate our way out of the festive period, we move into Veganuary which seem the natural conclusion after Christmas indulgence.
Mike Fishpen
Dec 6, 20214 min read
History of the Christmas Dinner
Have you ever stopped to think about why we have Christmas Dinner and how we came up with the current menu of turkey and sprouts.
Mike Fishpen
Sep 9, 20213 min read
A Personal Chef Explains The Importance of a Good Kitchen Layout
The kitchen is often the busiest area of the house, with a lot of through traffic.
Mike Fishpen
Aug 9, 20212 min read
The Finest Food From The Cotswolds
One of the greatest advantages of booking a private chef, (apart from not having to do all the washing up at the end!)
Mike Fishpen
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Private Chefs Always Use the Best Kitchen Knives
It goes without saying that a knife is one of the most important tools that any chef can own.
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