Elevate dining at home in Essex with HOMETAINMENT’s private chefs. From elegant tasting menus to relaxed sharing feasts, our chefs source premium ingredients, cook and serve at your table, and leave the kitchen spotless. Choose fine dining, Mediterranean, Asian, vegan, BBQ and more, tailored to tastes, allergies and occasion.








in Essex
→Make it personal by exploring private chef styles popular in Essex. For special occasions, Fine Dining offers seasonal tasting menus with elegant plating and wine-friendly courses. French and Italian remain timeless, while Mediterranean menus bring vibrant salads, grills and seafood. For relaxed gatherings, BBQ and Grazing options deliver abundant sharing platters, ideal for garden parties and office socials. Craving bold flavours? Choose Japanese, Pan-Asian, Chinese, Thai or Indian with sushi, dumplings, curries and wok-fried dishes prepared fresh in your kitchen. Latin menus, from Mexican to Peruvian, add spice-forward plates and ceviches. If wellness is the brief, explore Vegan, Vegetarian and Healthy menus built around seasonal produce without compromising taste. Entertaining a crowd or hosting standing receptions? Canapés & Bowl Food keep service flowing and conversation easy. Our chefs tailor menus for corporate events, anniversaries or intimate date nights-always accommodating allergies and dietary needs. Every style includes ingredients, service and clean-up, so you enjoy the restaurant experience without leaving home. Not sure which subcategory fits? Share your theme, budget and kitchen setup, and HOMETAINMENT will recommend the best chef and menu for a seamless night.
Chef Mickael was awesome. Unbelievable food - both taste and presentation, great creativity and super friendly on top of that. Will definitely book him again!
It was such a pleasure having you with us. The Oyster Experience was fantastic and received great feedback from guests. The roaming style worked beautifully in the space, and it brought such a nice touch of theatre to the event.
Chef Jojo's Cantonese dinner was an authentic and heartwarming experience. A balanced feast of contrasting flavors and textures, perfect for sharing with loved ones. A culinary journey not to be missed!
Absolutely mind-blowing. The vegan food was sophisticated, full of flavour and original. Everyone was so impress with the quality and the taste of what the chef prepared for us. Chef Mickael was extremely professional, came with his fresh products and tools, and created the most perfect dinner. Service was impeccable, the chef was very discreet, he was friendly and keen to explain when we asked him what he was preparing. Few guests signed-up straight away with Hometainment to repeat the beautiful experience. I highly recommend the vegan dinner with chef Mickael. Thank you guys!
Chef Mickael was awesome. Unbelievable food - both taste and presentation, great creativity and super friendly on top of that. Will definitely book him again!
It was such a pleasure having you with us. The Oyster Experience was fantastic and received great feedback from guests. The roaming style worked beautifully in the space, and it brought such a nice touch of theatre to the event.
Chef Jojo's Cantonese dinner was an authentic and heartwarming experience. A balanced feast of contrasting flavors and textures, perfect for sharing with loved ones. A culinary journey not to be missed!
Absolutely mind-blowing. The vegan food was sophisticated, full of flavour and original. Everyone was so impress with the quality and the taste of what the chef prepared for us. Chef Mickael was extremely professional, came with his fresh products and tools, and created the most perfect dinner. Service was impeccable, the chef was very discreet, he was friendly and keen to explain when we asked him what he was preparing. Few guests signed-up straight away with Hometainment to repeat the beautiful experience. I highly recommend the vegan dinner with chef Mickael. Thank you guys!
Chef Mickael was awesome. Unbelievable food - both taste and presentation, great creativity and super friendly on top of that. Will definitely book him again!
It was such a pleasure having you with us. The Oyster Experience was fantastic and received great feedback from guests. The roaming style worked beautifully in the space, and it brought such a nice touch of theatre to the event.
Chef Jojo's Cantonese dinner was an authentic and heartwarming experience. A balanced feast of contrasting flavors and textures, perfect for sharing with loved ones. A culinary journey not to be missed!
Absolutely mind-blowing. The vegan food was sophisticated, full of flavour and original. Everyone was so impress with the quality and the taste of what the chef prepared for us. Chef Mickael was extremely professional, came with his fresh products and tools, and created the most perfect dinner. Service was impeccable, the chef was very discreet, he was friendly and keen to explain when we asked him what he was preparing. Few guests signed-up straight away with Hometainment to repeat the beautiful experience. I highly recommend the vegan dinner with chef Mickael. Thank you guys!
Mickael created an incredible menu and demonstrated the versatility of vegan cuisine. An amazing home experience.
5 Stars!
Fantastic service! We had Charlotte come to cook a delicious meal at the house we were celebrating my best friends hen do, and it was very professional and perfectly executed.
Amazing evening thanks to Chef Jessie. Her cooking is fresh and fabulous, beautifully presented, and it was fun to learn more about CBD oils. Last but not least she has a shining personality. I will be sure to hire her again.
Mickael created an incredible menu and demonstrated the versatility of vegan cuisine. An amazing home experience.
5 Stars!
Fantastic service! We had Charlotte come to cook a delicious meal at the house we were celebrating my best friends hen do, and it was very professional and perfectly executed.
Amazing evening thanks to Chef Jessie. Her cooking is fresh and fabulous, beautifully presented, and it was fun to learn more about CBD oils. Last but not least she has a shining personality. I will be sure to hire her again.
Mickael created an incredible menu and demonstrated the versatility of vegan cuisine. An amazing home experience.
5 Stars!
Fantastic service! We had Charlotte come to cook a delicious meal at the house we were celebrating my best friends hen do, and it was very professional and perfectly executed.
Amazing evening thanks to Chef Jessie. Her cooking is fresh and fabulous, beautifully presented, and it was fun to learn more about CBD oils. Last but not least she has a shining personality. I will be sure to hire her again.