FAQ

No, all of the work is done by us. You sit back and relax. The waiter will arrive a couple of hours before the dinner party is due to start and set everything up ensuring cutlery and glassware are polished and placed. After the dinner party the table is cleared away and everything is washed up and the kitchen is cleaned and left how it was found.

We use either your own crockery, cutlery, glass wear and linen or we can order this at an extra cost. We use a fantastic company, White House Crockey, who will drop off at your house and pick up any items we order. We will prepare the order list and the Team will ensure that the full order is packed up ready for collection.

The table looks finished with a centre piece. This is totally up to you, most people like to do this themselves as you know what will work with your house. However, if this something you would like us to organise, we can do this at an extra cost.

If you would like to provide your own wine that is fine. Alternatively, we work with a top sommelier service, who will carefully pair each course with a wine. This is at an additional cost. We provide a classic or a prestigious wine paring. The sommelier will explain each wine and how it works with the dish to you and your guests at the table.

We always recommend having waiter service, depending on the party size Sometimes more are required. I have a great team of professional, highly experienced and friendly staff that will serve your food, pour your wines and treat you and your guests as if you are in a high end restaurant.

Yes, usually I will have a meeting with you to discuss menus and any questions you may have. I would usually do this in your home and then I can take a quick look at your kitchen and appliances.

Dean and Michelle will arrange a meeting before the event to discuss your individual requirements, preferably at your home or the venue where the event will be held. We have many sample menus and ideas if you are looking for inspiration or we will tailor make your menu with you if you have particular dishes that you love. The Chef and Waiter will come to your home on the day of the event, usually 2-3 hours before the time you would like to dine and will work in the background, your Chef preparing and cooking your delicious meal and your Waiter setting your table and preparing your wines. We will use your crockery, cutlery, linen and glassware, unless you request that we hire this in for you. Your Waiter will serve you and your guests, also topping up your wine and water glasses in a discreet yet friendly manner. Your kitchen will be left spotless, so no need to worry about any cleaning once your guests have left. You may want to organise your own centre piece. If you would prefer, we can organise this for you at an extra cost. We are based in London and cover all areas of the UK and overseas.

Dean and Michelle are based in London with a wider Team in various locations. We will happily travel to anywhere in the UK or abroad including all areas of Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, Birmingham and the South East.

All costs are outlined and included in the invoice and discussed prior to the booking. There aren’t any hidden costs.

Tipping is totally at your own discretion. It is not expected however it is appreciated. Tips are not included in the price of the dinner party. The staff take all tips for themselves.