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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Mike Fishpen
Mar 192 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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