# English & Italian Buffet Dining by Private Chef Michael - **Price:** from £60.00 per guest - **Minimum spend:** £300.00 - **Duration:** 3 hours - **Book at least:** 1 week in advance - **Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews) - **Hometainer:** [Chef Michael](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/hometainer/chef-michael-b?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) - **Locations:** London, Cotswolds, Essex, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex - **Categories:** Private Chefs, Corporate - **Styles:** [Italian](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/italian?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [Christmas Office Parties](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/office-experiences/christmas-office-parties?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [Mediterranean](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/mediterranean?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [Vegetarian](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/vegetarian?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [Vegan](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/experiences/private-chefs/vegan?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown), [In Office Client Events](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/london/office-experiences/in-office-client-events?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) - **Occasions:** Baby Showers, Birthdays, Christmas Parties, Dinner at Home, Party at Home, Party at Office Experience a vibrant, flavour-packed Anglo-Italian buffet perfect for family gatherings, corporate events, or casual entertaining. Chef Michael brings together seasonal British produce and rustic Italian flair in this abundant and beautifully balanced menu — all served in a relaxed, help-yourself style. 🔥 Hot Fish Course • Organic salmon loin • Cumin sweet potato & carrot press • Tomato curry broth • Steamed greens 🔥 Hot Meat Course • Cornish Cross chicken breast • Grilled chicory & pancetta • Butternut squash malfatti • Light tarragon jus 🥘 Hot Sides (choose 3) • Crispy pomme boulangère • Provençal-style courgettes with grilled squash, caramelised onions, slow-cooked tomato & lemon vinaigrette • Carrots Vichyssoise 🥗 Cold Sides (choose 2) • Fennel & castelfranco salad with sautéed red onions & Dijon vinaigrette • Chanterelle & chicory salad with confit garlic & miso dressing • Roasted baby Patty Pan niçoise with caper & green olive vinaigrette 🧀 Cheese • Neal’s Yard selection: soft, hard, blue cheeses • Quince jelly & warm sourdough bread 🍰 Desserts (choose 2) • Sticky toffee pudding with caramelised banana & clotted cream • French tarte tatin with custard • White chocolate & strawberry gâteau with berry compote • Lemon meringue pavlovas with summer fruit tea • Rhubarb Eton mess 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner at Home, Garden Parties, Office Parties, Cultural, Team Building, Anniversaries, Birthdays Indulge in a relaxed and luxurious buffet that fuses British comfort with Italian charm — all lovingly prepared by Chef Michael in your own home. ## Photos ![IMG_3424.jpeg](https://storage.googleapis.com/hometainment/media/1f19c9f2-18cd-4727-98c5-4e87b1ccdecd_1733565422233) ![BOWL FOOD.jpeg](https://storage.googleapis.com/hometainment/media/b6b8c1d9-a373-483a-992a-584cba3e0b12_1733565382388) ![Experience image](https://storage.googleapis.com/hometainment/experiences/3fb5c640-84af-4e14-b19b-c2d222fda1f8/enjoy-bowls-food.webp) ![Experience image](https://storage.googleapis.com/hometainment/experiences/3fb5c640-84af-4e14-b19b-c2d222fda1f8/enjoy-bowls-food_1.webp) ## What's included Private chef, ingredients and platters ## What the host should provide Table or counter for the Buffet, tableware and serviceware ## Allergens Dairy,nuts,gluten,seafood,citric ## About the hometainer: Chef Michael _Chef Michael - Michelin-Trained Private Chef for Bespoke Dining_ Rated 5/5 across 6 reviews. Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with experience in prestigious 2 Michelin-starred restaurants including Le Chabichou and Le Palme d’Or. He specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, Japanese fusion, and expertly caters to a wide range of dietary needs. Whether you’re after casual comfort food or a full 5-star dining experience, Michael crafts refined, flavour-packed dishes that impress every time. In addition to private chef services, he also offers engaging, hands-on cooking classes for all skill levels. 🍽️ What to Expect: Bespoke menus tailored to your preferences, Mediterranean and Japanese fusion cuisine, expert handling of dietary requirements, private chef service or cooking classes at home 🎉 Perfect for: Dinner at Home, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Garden Parties, Date Nights, Hen Do, Stag Do, Off Site, Housewarming, Cultural Events, Team Building, Wellbeing, Valentine’s 🌿 Service Areas: Essex, Kent, Sussex, London, Berkshire 🔥 Signature Style: Elegant and globally inspired - fine dining with heart, precision, and flair brought straight to your home Chef Michael transforms everyday dining into an elevated culinary journey you won’t forget. Profile: https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/hometainer/chef-michael-b?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown ## Reviews > Michael and the team did a great job with the food and service. All of guests commented on how great the food was. > > — Doug, 5/5 > Chef Michael delivered an exceptional sharing platter experience. Every dish was generous, vibrant, and full of flavour. Laurent and his guests were genuinely impressed by the quality and presentation. Effortless service and outstanding food made the evening a complete success. > > — Laurent, 5/5 > Chef Michael and his wife did an outstanding job in providing the exquisite food for our wedding reception. The menu selection, preparation and presentation were all conducted to perfection. He certainly brought Michelin standards right into our home and our guests really appreciated it. We will certainly recommend Chef Michael's services to others and use his again, as and when the occasion arises. > > — Frederick, 5/5 > Thank you Antoine@Hometainment for an incredibly professional service you recently provided assigning Chef Michael and Prince who brilliantly executed the English and Italian buffet experience. Chef came fully prepared ensuring everything was on time with enough food and loads leftover. Overall, an amazing evening with good food and company. No doubt I will be back! > > — Kam, 5/5 > I booked Chef Michael on Saturday night - though Hometainment - for a dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was SUPERB! He arrived on time, was well organised and charming and delivered the most fabulous meal. He also bought his wife Esra to waitress along side him, who was equally charming and did a fantastic job of looking after everyone. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. > > — Nicho, 5/5 ## More from Chef Michael - [French Culinary Journey - Classic Dinner Party Experience](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-culinary-journey-classic-dinner?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £90.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-culinary-journey-classic-dinner.md)) - [Christmas Choice for Delivery by Chef Michael](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/christmas-delivery?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £95.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/christmas-delivery.md)) - [The Ultimate Family Sunday Roast, Cooked by Your Chef](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/family-sunday-lunch?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £70.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/family-sunday-lunch.md)) - [🇫🇷 French Dinner Party by Chef Michael at Home or Office](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-classic-journey?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £94.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-classic-journey.md)) - [Enjoy Bowls & Finger Food – Casual Dining Experience at Home](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/bowls-and-finger-food?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £45.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/bowls-and-finger-food.md)) - [9-Course Fine Dining Menu by Private Chef Michael](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/fine-dining-gourmet?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £120.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/fine-dining-gourmet.md)) - [2-Course Relaxed Dining with Chef Michael](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/relax-meal?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £40.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/relax-meal.md)) - [European Culinary Journey – Classic Dinner Party at Home](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-culinary-journey?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £120.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/french-culinary-journey.md)) ## Similar Private Chefs experiences - [Vegan Haute Cuisine Dinner - Gourmet Dining Experience](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/haute-cuisine-vegan-dinner?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £140.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/haute-cuisine-vegan-dinner.md)) - [Sushi & Sashimi Bar by Chef Marco A – Asian bites & bowls](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/sushi-sashimi-asian-bar?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £95.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/sushi-sashimi-asian-bar.md)) - [Cheese & Wine Pairing at Home with Sommelier Fleur](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/cheese-and-wine-pairing?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £90.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/cheese-and-wine-pairing.md)) - [Global BBQ Experience with Smoked Meats by Chef Elliott](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/ultimate-grilling-service?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £70.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/ultimate-grilling-service.md)) - [Freshly Shucked Oyster Experience by Dominique at Home](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/oyster-experience-freshly-shucked-oysters?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £18.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/oyster-experience-freshly-shucked-oysters.md)) - [Luxury Canapés for 150 – Exclusive Catering Service](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/luxury-seasonal-canapes?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £465.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/luxury-seasonal-canapes.md)) - [Chai & Bites Pop-Up by Private Chef Aida](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/flavors-of-karachi-feast?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £15.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/flavors-of-karachi-feast.md)) - [Canapé Extravaganza Gourmet experience by Chef Arnaud](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/canape-extravaganza?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown) — from £35.00 per guest ([markdown](https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/canape-extravaganza.md)) ## How to book Book or request a quote on the experience page: https://www.hometainment.com/uk/app/experience/bowls-food?utm_source=ai-agent&utm_medium=markdown