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Harper Fine Dining brings premium cuisine into your own kitchen and we value quality of service as much as we do food. For this reason, we have handpicked a team that goes above and beyond, taking the pressure off planning, shopping, cooking and deep cleaning, leaving your kitchen as if they had never been there.

Planning Your Dinner Party

When booking a private event with Harper Fine Dining, you needn’t worry about preparation, serving or washing up. Just invite your guests and host as you wish, we will take care of the rest. If you have any questions about your dinner party, we include some answers to Frequently Asked Questions below. If you require further information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Corporate & Social Events

Hire a private chef in London for birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions. Our private chefs have worked for reputable restaurants and are skilled to make every meal of the finest quality. We have thoughtfully designed our private chef services to make every event seamless.

Relax and enjoy your event without worrying about planning and catering. We prepare the menus and organise the team for your dinner party. Harper Fine Dining’s private chef and catering services for birthday and anniversary parties are designed to exceed client expectations.

After booking your private chef in London, your team will reach your location on the event date and take care of everything from cooking to serving and clean-down. The private chefs and service teams at Harper Fine Dining will take care of everything. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the occasion.

FAQs

Can I make changes to the menu?

Yes, our private chefs will cook alternate dishes for your guests if you have changed your menu or dietary requirements. You can discuss the changes with our support team or directly with the chef.

How much does a private chef cost?

Private chef costs are dependent upon your menu, dietary requirements, length of event (number of hours), and location. You can contact us for a cost estimate by specifying your requirements.

For which events can I hire a private chef?

With us, you can hire a private chef for any event, including cocktail receptions, corporate events, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners, social events, parties, and more.

Do you offer bespoke dining services?

Yes, we offer tailored dining services. You can customise the menu and full dining experience according to your needs and requirements.

How can I book a private chef?

Contact our support team to reserve a private chef for your special event. We have highly experienced and certified chefs who offer services to fulfil your specific needs.

Will you take care of purchasing the ingredients?

Yes, we source all ingredients and handle the entire cooking and dining process. We use only the freshest seasonal produce thus keeping in line with our high-quality standards.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you wish to cancel your booking, please contact us immediately so that we can arrange a chef for an alternative event date.

For Dinner Parties or Event work, an initial deposit of 25% of the full event cost shall be made to confirm the booking and secure the Team. This deposit is non-refundable as costs will have been incurred, however, circumstance dependent we would review this position, potentially moving the booking to a date close to the original in emergency circumstances.

Payment of the full remaining balance is to be made seven days prior to the event, when produce will be purchased and the Team will require payment for work they have already commenced and to avoid last minute cancellations, where they would be left without work. If cancellation occurs after this date this payment is non-refundable.

New to fine dining at home?

Our Private Chef service is a convenient way to host an exquisite dinner party, or luxurious event. Book a Private Chef so you can focus on enjoying the occasion. As a potential client we are happy to guide you based on your requirements. Please ask us any questions you may have.

Sommelier & Wine Pairing
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Sommelier Service

If you want to further your private fine dining experience, within our team there are several fantastic sommeliers, all with extensive knowledge of old and new world wines. They understand the importance of selecting the perfect wine to match dishes and how a wine can complement and lift a dish to another level and vice versa. It adds another exciting aspect to your private dinner party. You can trust your palate is safe in their hands.

The sommelier will study the menu with Dean and together they will select the perfect wines, either Old or New World to enhance each dish. On the evening the sommelier will arrive prior to your dinner party to set up the correct glassware, decant where appropriate the wines to aerate them and release their wonderful aromas and flavours. They will explain to you and your guests the notes on your nose and the flavours on your palate. They will also illustrate why that particular wine will support your outstanding course.

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String Quartet

Hire a String Quartet

We are delighted to be able to offer a post dining concert recital. The Allegri String Quartet will put together a bespoke programme of String Quartet works to complement your dining, be it a formal dinner or canapé event. From a short 20 minute recital to a full concert, world-class musicians and the intensity of the experience they bring allows you to listen to chamber music the way it was intended.