Locations
Find Private Chefs in Cornwall
Padstow, Rock, St Ives, Falmouth, Fowey and Truro: a private chef for your Cornish stay.
Cornwall's fishing ports, including Newlyn, land a wide variety of fish and shellfish, and the county's farms supply excellent meat and dairy. A private chef cooking in your holiday home can turn that into a dinner to remember, without anyone having to book a table or drive home.
Most private dining in Cornwall happens in holiday homes and second homes, from Rock and Polzeath to St Ives and the Roseland. Kitchens can be anything from compact cottages to large modern houses, so share the details with the chef first.
Cornwall is long and narrow, and summer traffic can be slow. Ask how each chef charges for travel, and book early for the school holidays.
Private Chef Finder is a directory. Browse the chefs below, contact the ones you like directly, and agree the menu, price and details with them.
What to look for in a chef here
- Experience cooking in holiday homes with unfamiliar kitchens.
- Seafood menus that follow what's been landed.
- Multi-night options for a holiday stay.
- Clear travel terms and summer availability.
Areas covered
Private chefs work across Cornwall, including the places below. Each chef sets their own travel area, so check the areas on their profile or ask them.
- Padstow
- Rock
- Polzeath
- Port Isaac
- Newquay
- St Ives
- Penzance
- Mousehole
- Falmouth
- Truro
- Fowey
- Bude
Private chefs in Cornwall
No chefs are published in Cornwall yet
We list a chef only once we've spoken to them and approved their profile. Rather than pad this page, we're inviting chefs to join first. In the meantime, chefs based elsewhere may travel to you.
Planning your evening
Chef at home
What a chef does in your kitchen, what they bring and what to expect on the day.
Read moreDinner party chefs
Menus, guest numbers, serving and clearing up for a dinner party at home.
Read moreWhat a private chef costs
Published UK prices by guest numbers, and what to check in a quote.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Can a private chef cook in a Cornish holiday home?
Yes. Check the property allows outside caterers, then share a list of the kitchen equipment with the chef so they can plan.
Can I book a chef for a whole week in Cornwall?
Some chefs offer multi-night bookings. Ask how they price them and whether they include shopping, clearing up and breakfast supplies.
When should I book a private chef for a Cornwall holiday?
As soon as you've booked the house, especially for July, August and Easter.
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