Private Chef Hire
Private Chef Hire & Private Dining
Restaurant-style dining in your home or chosen accommodation, created around your occasion by chef Kevin Hacking.
Your Own Private Chef
Your Own Private Chef. Your Own Unforgettable Evening.
Imagine enjoying a beautifully prepared meal with your favourite people, without spending the evening cooking, organising or worrying about the details. With Oyster & Olive, private chef Kevin Hacking brings a personalised dining experience to your home or chosen accommodation. From intimate dinners to special celebrations, every experience begins with a conversation about your occasion and the food you love.
At Home
A Restaurant Experience in Your Own Surroundings
Sometimes the best place to enjoy an exceptional meal is somewhere familiar.
Private dining gives you the freedom to enjoy your own surroundings, choose your guests and create the atmosphere you want, with no restaurant timings to work around and no taxis to arrange. Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening with friends or something more formal, Oyster & Olive can help create a menu to suit.
The Experience
Bespoke Menus, Beautifully Prepared
To Begin
Your Occasion
A conversation about your date, your guests and the evening you have in mind.
The Menu
Created Around You
British classics alongside Indian, Italian and Thai influences, shaped by the food you enjoy.
Considered
Your Dietary Requirements
Allergies and dietary needs are discussed with Kevin before the details of your booking are agreed.
The Evening
Relax With Your Guests
Kevin delivers the agreed private dining experience while you enjoy the company.
Occasions
Perfect for Special Occasions
Dinner Parties
Good conversation and thoughtfully prepared food, while you stay at the table.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
A dining experience created around an important milestone.
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Romantic Dining
A special meal in the privacy of your own surroundings.
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Family Gatherings
More time together, less time managing the kitchen.
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Holiday Home Dining
A private chef for your weekend away or group holiday.
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Cooking Experiences
Prefer to get involved? Ask about cooking together.
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Watch
The Private Dining Experience
A glimpse of an evening with Oyster & Olive.
Simple From Start to Finish
How Private Dining Works
01
Tell Us Your Plans
Share your date, location, number of guests and the occasion you’re celebrating.
02
Create Your Experience
Discuss menu ideas, preferences, dietary requirements and the style of dining you’d like.
03
Enjoy Your Occasion
Relax with your guests while Kevin delivers the agreed private dining experience.
Where We Cook
Private Chef Hire Across Yorkshire & the North East
Oyster & Olive welcomes private dining enquiries across its confirmed travel area, including selected towns, cities and countryside destinations in Yorkshire and County Durham, such as Darlington, Durham, Harrogate, York and Richmond.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my own menu?
Yes. Bespoke menus are a central part of the Oyster & Olive experience. Share ideas you already have, or ask Kevin for suggestions based on the dishes you enjoy.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Please share any allergies or dietary requirements when enquiring so Kevin can discuss suitable options with you.
Can I book a private chef for a holiday cottage?
Yes, subject to the property’s arrangements, location and availability. See holiday home dining for more.
How do I get a quote?
Send your preferred date, location, guest numbers and an outline of the experience you have in mind using the enquiry form.
Private Dining
Enquire About Private Dining
Tell Kevin about your occasion and he’ll be in touch to discuss menus and availability.
