Services

Private chef hire in Bristol.

Personal chef at home, private dinner parties, corporate hospitality, French-led tasting menus and private BBQ — every Lovey Chef service is fully managed end to end across Bristol, Clifton, Bath and the wider South West.

Angus 'Gus' Longstaff — The Lovey Chef in a professional kitchen preparing game for a personal chef at home service in Bristol
Chef Gus Longstaff — personal chef and private dining specialist preparing seasonal game in a professional kitchen for at-home events across Bristol and the South West.

Best for 4–16 guests · 2 to 6 courses

Personal Chef at Home

Wealthy families and busy professionals who want a restaurant-grade evening in their own kitchen.

What's included

  • Tailored menu design
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Cooking, plating and service
  • Full kitchen reset after dinner

Optional add-ons

  • · Wine pairing & sourcing
  • · Front-of-house support for 10+ guests
  • · Pre-prepared canapés
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Best for 6–12 guests · multi-course

Private Dinner Parties & Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, supper clubs and milestone gatherings.

What's included

  • Menu shaped around the occasion
  • Tablescape guidance
  • Service flow and timings
  • Discreet, calm presence

Optional add-ons

  • · Bespoke menu cards
  • · Cocktail or aperitif course
  • · Cheese trolley & digestifs
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Best for 6–24 guests · executive setting

Corporate & Client Hospitality

Boards, partners, investors and key client dinners hosted at home or in a private venue.

What's included

  • Confidentiality as standard
  • Executive-level menu design
  • On-time, multi-course service
  • Coordinated wine programme

Optional add-ons

  • · Branded menus
  • · Sommelier-style introductions
  • · Late-night service extension
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Best for 6–20 guests · 4 to 7 courses

French-Inspired Food & Wine Experiences

Hosts who want a story-led evening drawn from Provence, the Rhône and the Languedoc.

What's included

  • French-led tasting menu
  • Wine pairing with notes
  • Brief introductions per course
  • Optional digestif course

Optional add-ons

  • · Wine sourcing from trusted merchants
  • · Themed regional menus
  • · Cheese course with French selection
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Best for 10–30 guests

Milestone Celebrations

The dinners that have to feel right — a 60th, an engagement, a remembrance.

What's included

  • Personal menu consultation
  • Coordination with florist and venue
  • Service team for larger tables
  • Calm orchestration on the night

Optional add-ons

  • · Toast and speech timing
  • · Children's menu strand
  • · Late aperitif on arrival
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Best for intimate dinners or smaller weekday gatherings

Chef-Prepared at Home

A quieter evening — beautifully prepared courses delivered or finished in your kitchen.

What's included

  • Multi-course menu cooked by Gus
  • Clear reheating & plating guidance
  • Optional 60-min plating visit
  • Premium presentation throughout

Optional add-ons

  • · Wine recommendations
  • · Cheese & dessert add-ons
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Dietary & allergy care

Premium, careful, considered.

Coeliac, dairy-free, plant-led, low-FODMAP — Gus designs around it without making it the story. Allergens are handled with the seriousness of a fine-dining kitchen.

We reply within 24 hours · Bristol & surrounding areas

Prefer to call? +44 7564 804 588