London
Chef Nik
Self-taught London private chef with experience in five-star hotels, private members' clubs and private homes
Nick Couzens, who cooks as Chef Nik, is a self-taught private chef based in London. He has cooked in five-star hotels, private members' clubs and private homes, and his menus range from British, French and Mediterranean to Middle Eastern, Indian and South East Asian, with patisserie, barbecue and vegetarian and vegan dishes too. Food is his passion, and for him nothing beats seeing a guest enjoy what he has put on the plate. He cooks for 6 to 50 guests, for dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations, canapé receptions, corporate events and festive dining, and offers cooking lessons. He travels up to 50 miles from London.
Cuisines
- British
- Modern European
- French
- Mediterranean
- Italian
- Spanish
- Middle Eastern
- Indian
- Patisserie & desserts
- Barbecue & grill
- Vegetarian & vegan
- South East Asian
Areas covered
London, Up to 50 miles from London
Booking size
From 6 to 50 guests.
Pricing
From £100 per head, ingredients included.
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Chef Nik's food
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews
“Chef Nik is absolutely outstanding! His passion for food, creativity and attention to detail shine through in everything he does. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavour, making the whole experience feel truly special. Beyond his cooking, Nik is warm, professional and a pleasure to be around. He has a wonderful ability to make everyone feel comfortable and looked after. I can’t recommend Chef Nik highly enough. If you’re looking for an exceptional chef to make your occasion unforgettable, he is the one! Thank you, Nik, for such a wonderful experience! 👏✨”
Mo · Dinner party
“Nick was absolutely incredible. We booked Nick for 17 days and every single day he cooks nutritional breakfast plates, moth watering dishes for lunch and dinner and he never disappointed. We had days where we even had friends and family come over and he even went above and beyond to cater for their expectations too. We will definitely be using Nick again in the future and you all should too”
Kari · Other · June 2026
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