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Chef Lee Clarke’s plated main course on blue stoneware

Private chef & holiday chef

Private chef in Lancashire & the Lake District

Bespoke, restaurant-quality food at home, at your event, or wherever you’re staying — from a holiday cottage or lodge to an Airbnb break.

Pink-roasted duck breast with carrot purée and baby vegetables, plated by Chef Lee Clarke

Your menu

Built around your taste, budget and guests

Every menu is bespoke. Lee discusses your preferences, budget and any dietary requirements or allergies in advance, then cooks and serves so you can enjoy your guests.

See sample menus →

At home

Dinner parties, birthdays and family gatherings with a menu created for the occasion.

Holiday cottages & lodges

A private chef for your Lake District or Lancashire break — one special dinner or several meals.

Airbnb & holiday lets

Celebrating with family or friends away from home? Lee cooks in the property’s kitchen.

Anniversaries & celebrations

Multi-course menus showcasing seasonal ingredients for milestone occasions.

Private events

Small events and gatherings where you want restaurant-quality food without the restaurant.

Weddings

For wedding breakfasts, buffets, canapés and BBQs, see wedding & event catering.

Plated summer dessert with berries, fruit and a crisp garnish
Slices of beef Wellington with pastry, prepared by Chef Lee Clarke
Meringue dessert with berries plated for an event by Chef Lee Clarke

How booking works

From first message to confirmed booking

  1. 01

    Your details

    Date, location, number of guests, occasion and food preferences.

  2. 02

    Availability

    Lee checks his availability for your date and location.

  3. 03

    Bespoke proposal

    A tailored menu and quote, discussed and adjusted with you.

  4. 04

    Written confirmation

    Your booking is confirmed in writing once you’ve agreed the proposal.

Enquire

Plan your private dining

Nothing is booked until Lee confirms availability and you agree a proposal in writing.

Call 07702 567835 · Email info@chefleeculinary.com

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Hosts & property managers

Offer your guests a private chef

Manage holiday cottages, lodges or Airbnb stays in Lancashire or the Lake District? Lee would like to hear from hosts and property managers interested in recommending a private chef to their guests. Get in touch to discuss how guest referrals could work for your properties.

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Private chef FAQs

Can you cook at a holiday cottage, lodge or Airbnb?+

Yes. Lee cooks in homes, holiday cottages, lodges and holiday lets, using the property’s kitchen. Share the location and kitchen details when you enquire.

Which areas do you cover?+

Lancashire and the Lake District are the main areas, with nearby regions by arrangement.

How is the menu decided?+

Lee creates a bespoke menu around your tastes, budget and dietary requirements, agreed with you in advance. The sample menus show the style of food.

How do I book?+

Send your date, location, guest numbers and preferences. Lee confirms availability, sends a bespoke proposal and the booking is only confirmed once it’s agreed in writing.

I manage holiday properties — can we work together?+

Lee welcomes conversations with hosts and property managers about recommending a private chef to guests. Get in touch to discuss what would suit your properties.

Call 07702 567835 Email Lee