Our Story
Meet Kevin Hacking, the Chef Behind Oyster & Olive
A passion for food. A personal approach to every occasion.
A Passion for Food
A Personal Approach to Every Occasion
Behind Oyster & Olive is independent chef Kevin Hacking, whose love of cooking and creating memorable experiences inspired him to build his own private chef and catering business.
For Kevin, great food isn’t simply about what’s on the plate. It’s about bringing people together, creating an atmosphere and giving guests something to remember long after the meal is finished.
Great food isn’t simply about what’s on the plate. It’s about bringing people together.
The Beginning
How Oyster & Olive Began
Kevin founded Oyster & Olive as his own independent venture, with the ambition of bringing freshly prepared, personalised dining experiences to people’s homes and special occasions.
After establishing the business, Kevin approached Holiday at Home, developing a working relationship that introduced his cooking to guests staying in luxury holiday accommodation. This became part of the foundation for Oyster & Olive’s growth, alongside recommendations, returning customers and relationships with other accommodation providers and booking platforms.
Working Relationships
Building Relationships Across Yorkshire and Beyond
As Oyster & Olive developed, Kevin expanded his reach through working relationships with holiday accommodation providers and booking platforms. These complement his direct bookings for private dining, celebrations and catering.
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Holiday at Home
The first accommodation relationship Kevin developed after founding Oyster & Olive.
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Yorkshire Escapes, Crabtree & Crabtree and Group Retreats
Working relationships bringing private dining to guests in Yorkshire holiday properties and retreats.
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Take a Chef
Oyster & Olive is listed on Take a Chef, helping customers discover Kevin’s private chef services.
Our Food
Food Without a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
No two guests, menus or occasions are exactly alike.
Kevin enjoys exploring different flavours, from comforting British favourites to dishes inspired by Indian, Italian and Thai cooking. His approach is to listen, understand what the customer wants and create a menu that suits the occasion.
Independent & Personally Led
An Independent Business, Personally Led
When you book Oyster & Olive, you’re dealing with a business built around Kevin’s own passion and personal involvement.
Whether you’re organising an intimate dinner party, a holiday gathering, a wedding, a BBQ or a corporate occasion, the focus is on making the food an enjoyable and memorable part of your event.
