Roaming Kitchen Private Chef, Fine Dining & Food Truck Catering for Every Occasion

To help us plan your event properly, we ask for the venue address, event timings, expected guest numbers and details of the available facilities. Please let us know whether the venue has a suitable kitchen, food preparation areas, refrigeration, cooking facilities and access to water.

For food truck events, we would appreciate photographs of the proposed parking or service area, details of vehicle access, ground conditions, available space and any restrictions on vehicle size, arrival times or outdoor cooking.

Please also inform us of any venue rules relating to noise, waste disposal, fire safety, outdoor cooking or food service. Details of guest dietary requirements and allergies are helpful in advance so that we can plan the menu and preparation arrangements accordingly.

Whether your event is taking place in a private home, wedding venue, hotel, pub, retreat centre or outdoor location, we will work with you to establish the most suitable catering setup.

Our requirements depend on the type and scale of catering booked.

For food truck catering, we generally require a suitable, level and accessible parking or service area close to the event, with sufficient space for safe operation, food preparation and guest service. Access for the vehicle must be confirmed in advance, including any height, width, weight or turning restrictions. A standard electrical socket is helpful where available, although the exact power requirements will depend on the equipment and menu agreed for the event.

For private-chef and indoor catering, access to a suitable kitchen or agreed preparation area is preferred. Where a venue kitchen is unavailable, we can discuss alternative arrangements in advance.

We request reasonable access before the event to unload equipment, prepare ingredients, cook and set up the service area. Parking for the catering team and suitable arrangements for waste disposal are also appreciated.

All access, power, space and kitchen requir

Setup and pack-down times depend on the menu, guest numbers, venue facilities and catering format.

For a private-chef event, we generally plan to arrive approximately 2–3 hours before service where required, allowing sufficient time for preparation, cooking, kitchen organisation and final presentation. More elaborate menus or larger groups may require additional time.

For food truck events, we normally arrange arrival sufficiently early to position the vehicle safely, prepare the cooking and service areas, organise ingredients and complete the necessary checks before serving guests. The required time will be agreed in advance based on the event.

After service, we allow time to clean and organise our working area, pack equipment and leave the designated space tidy. For multi-course dinners, larger events or multi-day bookings, the schedule may differ.

We will confirm the arrival, setup, service and departure timings with the organiser in advance and aim to complete preparation and p

Roaming Kitchen takes food safety, hygiene and the wellbeing of our guests seriously. We maintain appropriate food safety and hygiene procedures and carefully plan our catering operations to meet the requirements of each event.

Our relevant food-business registration, food safety documentation and insurance certificates can be provided upon request, subject to the requirements of the venue or event organiser.

We take a careful approach to allergen management, dietary requirements, food storage, temperature control and safe food handling. We are happy to discuss any specific documentation or insurance requirements in advance to ensure that the arrangements are suitable for your event.

Absolutely. Every menu is built around your occasion, whether that's an intimate anniversary, a family celebration or a corporate dinner. Tell me about your guests, any dietary needs and the atmosphere you have in mind, and I'll design a menu to suit. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus are all welcome, as are special requests like a favourite dish or a themed course.

A bespoke 4-course fine dining menu (more or fewer courses on request), all ingredients sourced and prepared by me, cooking and plating on-site at your venue, and table service on the night. I also bring cutlery and crockery and handle the full clean-up afterwards, so you can simply enjoy the occasion with your guests.

Weekends and the Christmas and summer seasons fill up quickly, so 3–4 weeks' notice is ideal and 2–3 months for larger celebrations. That said, I can often accommodate shorter notice, so it's always worth getting in touch.

Warm, professional and stress-free. Guests often mention the attention to detail in each course and how relaxed the evening felt, since everything from setup to clean-up is taken care of. Many come back to book me for their next celebration.