Private Chef

My name is Guy Pickthall. From the age of 16, after being educated at Kings Bruton, I realised I had a passion for food after working in a restaurant as a Kitchen Porter called Bruton house at the age of 14, This inspired me to become a chef and excel in my field. I began working in a Michelin star restaurant and 2/3 rosette gastro pubs. From my experiences and skills I have learnt it became clear I could use my occupation to explore different areas of my field and travel. I have now settled with my wife and created a successful catering company, Alongside of which I have worked as a private chalet host, yacht chef (all qualifications up to date) and domestic private house chef for very high profile clients.

Prices start from £250 to £1000 a day depending on the quantity and style of food that you require and how much prep is needed before hand.

Please see below a typical shoot menu from an estate in Dorset that I currently work at.

Private shoot estate menu
Canapes

Partridge breast, smoked pancetta, beetroot puree 

Curried monkfish rail scampi, pea puree

Crown prince squash, Autumn truffle, ricotta

Beef ragu, artichoke puree, kern cheese cream, pickled turnip

Dinner

King hand dived scallops, Stornoway black pudding, curried parsnip vanilla bean purée, samphire, parsley oil  

Fillet of beef, crispy panko celeriac herb chips, jerusalem  artichoke puree, savoy cabage, pink peppercorn and Somerset woodland hedgehog mushroom and bone marrow jus

Poached Havana Club pineapple, coconut sorbet, pink peppercorns, lemon balm, dark bitter chocolate

 Selection of  local cheese

Breakfast 

Full English breakfast with choice of eggs

Continental pastries, cereals and granola, jams and preserves, Toast and bread, fresh fruit, yoghurts 

Fruit juice, tea and coffee

Elevenses

Crown prince squash soup

Game skewers with dipping sauces: Chermoula, Aioli, Harissa Romesco, Mushroom ketchup 

chicken and ham hock pastries

Bull shot

Lunch

Home cooked green horseshoe gammon, roasted pink fir potatoes, seasonal vegetable slaw, roasting juices

Selection of cheese and chocolate brownies