Local Ingredients, Clean Flavours, Unforgettable Experiences

Local, fresh, clean flavours.

Tired of mass-produced, overpriced food with no provenance?

Create a tailored menu to make your special occasion unforgettable.

Now serving in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire

We specialise in creating unforgettable food memories for your biggest occasions:

  • Intimate dinner parties

  • Family birthday celebrations

  • Hen parties and stag dos

  • Outdoor barbecues

Private Chef Services

  • Private Dining

    Make your special occasion unforgettable.

    Let your private chef take care of everything. From menu design to impeccable presentation, I bring the flavours of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to your table.

    Enjoy a stress-free evening with carefully constructed dishes cooked and served in your home, so you can relax and focus on hosting.

  • Personal chef meal prep

    Meal Prep

    Simplify your week with nutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.

    I source the best local ingredients I can find to create delicious, ready-to-eat meals that fit your schedule—so you can focus on living, not cooking.

  • Outdoor Events and Barbecues

    Bring your event to life with bespoke catering that reflects your style and taste.

    From family gatherings to outdoor events, I provide personally crafted menus using the best seasonal produce.

    Whether it's canapés, buffets, or barbecues, each dish is thoughtfully prepared to impress and delight.

Create Your Menu

Make It Extra Special

Add a cocktail or wine pairing to your multi-course tasting menu

  • "Black Olive Food provided us with an unforgettable experience to celebrate our joint 60th. The canapés and 3 course meal were exceptional. Service was amazing and quality superb. If you are thinking of a special celebration I would definitely recommend Black Olive Food to create that unique memory."

    Deborah Fowler

  • "We were totally out of ideas on what to cook and found what we were eating very bland and boring. We love that it’s bespoke to can change and choose different options. The taste of everything was just so good"

    Jonny Anderson

    Weekly Meal Prep

  • "It was so lovely to have Sam cook for us, he was wonderful and was super quick and cleaned up after! I hope he enjoyed cooking in the amazing kitchen in our Airbnb!"

    Elena T

    Dinner Party

  • "Sam’s service is unreal, the food is quick and easy to heat up and tastes so good. We were worried because we were reheating food and not cooking from scratch that things would not taste as good - but they still tasted so fresh!"

    Emma Anderson

    Meal Prep

  • "I would definitely recommend to other gym goers who have a lack of time to cook, it saved me loads of hassle and I really enjoyed the food, whilst sticking to my nutrition program."

    Theo Burrows

    Meal Prep

  • "The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. It was a real treat and I would highly recommend Sam for your next gathering. He was very well organised and food was timed and cooked perfectly. The kitchen was left spotless!"

    Miranda

    Dinner Party

  • "1st class. Sam was excellent, did not even know he was there. Top quality, loverly fella. Happy wife on her 60th, happy life for me!"

    Trevor S

    Dinner Party

  • "I would absolutely 💯 recommend. The food is of a really good restaurant quality. The flavours snd seasoning were outstanding. For busy people this is an excellent way to eat healthy, delicious food without the shopping, cooking and cleaning up."

    Karen H

    Weekly Meal Prep

  • "Sam’s meal prep was ideal to support a healthy diet whilst introducing new flavours and variety to meals."

    Jane Stevenson

    Weekly Meal Prep

  • "Black Olive Food did a private BBQ in my garden for 60 people. The shawarma kebabs and salads were divine. Would highly recommend for the individual service depending on requests. Would definitely use again."

    Karen H

  • "Sam was extremely friendly and easy to talk to. This was our first time having a private chef and Sam made it a very memorable and great experience. The whole thing did not disappoint."

    Tracy Tompsett

    Private Dining

  • "We had the most amazing time celebrating our 50th Birthdays together. Sam was a wonderful and brilliant chef. The food was absolutely amazing and all on time too. Big thank you to Sam!"

    Jenny Brookes

    Private Dining

  • "We had a private dining experience for my husband’s 70th birthday and I have to say that our chef Sam was amazing. We were a party of 14 and the food was served perfectly and was absolutely delicious. At the end of the meal the kitchen was left spotlessly clean."

    Pauline C

    Private Dining

  • "Communication from start to finish was great. The service and food delivered by Sam was amazing. Highly recommended."

    Lisa B

  • "Sam was great, very professional, lovely food and I would highly recommend."

    Milly J

  • "Sam was amazing! All the guests loved the food and he catered to all dietary requirements. The food was excellent and good value for money and he left the kitchen spotless after. I would definitely recommend Sam!"

    Uzair K

  • "Food was delicious and Sam was very sweet! Thank you so much."

    Olivia F

  • "Excellent meal and service from Sam for our hen do. He left the kitchen cleaner than it started! Food was delicious, perfect level of engagement and leaving us alone to enjoy our food."

    Helen K

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