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This was a first for our family when hiring a large house for a 60th/70th and Jacob was great from the initial contact through to menu choice, flexibility and was very reassuring as the date approached. He arrived on time and was discreet, positive and down to earth and a joy to have around. His service support lady was equally charming and everyone was really impressed with the quality of food, presentation and quantity. Would highly recommend if you want a quality stress free dinner party. We had 24 people in the end with some last minute changes, which he graciously accommodated. Excellent all round! Would definitely hire again. Plus great value for money!

We asked Jacob to do some canapés for our small wedding reception and we were so impressed. Everything was so delicious and our guests were singing his praises later! The food was exquisite and Jacob was so friendly and professional. If we ever need a private chef we will definitely ask Jacob again. We might just make up an excuse to have him cook for us again otherwise!

The team at Hometainment are always a pleasure to deal with. Mags and Antoine make the whole process seamless from start to finish. My client hired Derrick as Bartender for a small event at home. His feedback "We had a great time with him and he really helped out as well!" I will definitely be using Hometainment again!

We had Maximilian for our team event. The show was during the team dinner, it was very entertaining, engaging and fun. Maximilian is a very friendly person and it was a pleasure to work with him and have him for our team event. Highly recommended :)

Charlie was absolutely amazing! He was extremely professional and the food was exceptional. He made the at home dining experience everything and more than myself and guests expected. I can’t wait to book him again.

So you want to host a chef-catered dinner party in London. I did, for my 50th birthday, and it came off absolutely brilliantly thanks to Chef Charlotte. Here's some advice: 1. Obviously, rent the AirBNB/event space with the largest dining area. This will likely not be big enough, however, and you probably won't have enough place settings, silverware, wineglasses, etc. We only realized this in a call with Chef Charlotte, who recommended an event hire company from whom we rented an extra table, linens, wine glasses, etc. 2. Tell the AirBNB owner what you're doing before you reserve: I didn't really, and for the week leading up to the event was pretty stressed out that the owner would object or worse, send over the police! 3. Use HOMETAINMENT. Antoine Melon, the founder, is dedicated to making your event a success and will likely reach out to you personally--exactly the touch that will make the difference. Thanks Antoine! 4. You will probably end up working with the first chef who responds to your inquiry--in our case, fortuitously, Chef Charlotte. And you'll probably be fine with any of the HOMETAINMENT Chefs they're all professionals, after all. However, I would recommend that you at least wait to hear from Chef Charlotte, who I would wholeheartedly recommend. 5. Keep things (relatively) simple. While I'm sure she can cook anything, Chef Charlotte recommends a menu that she has likely cooked a hundred times and can probably do in her sleep. She adapted it to accommodate our dietary needs (some vegans, garlic intolerance) and added a personal favorite of mine, a cold spring veggie soup which was amazing. 6. An assistant chef/server is important, and I'd make sure that your chef will have one (Charlotte will). 7. And ultimately, relax and have a great time! Chef Charlotte is a total professional, great to work with, and most of all, cooked us an unforgettable meal: Passed canapés: Roasted aubergine with tomato and black olive tapenade Salmon gravlax, toasted rye, mustard and dill sauce Dorset crab tartlets First course: Spring vegetable soup, gremolata Second course: Ravioli of new season English green and white asparagus Main course: Herb crusted rack of Cotswold lamb, spring vegetables, potato gratin, lamb jus, served with risotto of spring vegetables, basil pesto, pine nut crumb Dessert: Apple tart tatin, home made vanilla ice cream Bon appetit! John Affleck Quincy, MA

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!

Evy is incredible !! Thrilled to have found Evy!

The band really helped to create a fun and festive environment for my birthday party. They were also extremely helpful in extending at the last minute as my guests were enjoying the music so much! Would hire again.

An exceptional depiction, with a keen eye for detail and impeccable cleanliness. The food was simply amazing, and we had such generous portions that we happily savored the leftovers the next day. When you book a dining experience with Chef Michael, you'll be treated to a full and delightful meal of incredibly fresh and delicious dishes. Chef Michael's culinary skills are nothing short of extraordinary.