Private Chef Kayathri Kayathri Kayathri

I’m a London-based chef with experience spanning professional restaurant kitchens, curated supper clubs, and bespoke private dining. My background in fast-paced London restaurants shaped a strong foundation in technique, consistency, and service, while supper clubs allowed me to develop a more personal, expressive style of cooking and menu storytelling. Alongside private chef work, I also take on structured, flavour-led meal prep gigs, creating dishes that are practical, nourishing, and well executed.

Whether cooking for intimate dinners, larger gatherings, or regular meal prep clients, my approach is thoughtful and organised, balancing creativity with precision. I prioritise food that feels intentional, technically sound, and grounded in real kitchen experience, rather than trend-driven or overly complicated.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about making food fun, relaxed, and joyful — creating flavours that bring people together without overcomplicating the experience.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook as a self-taught, home-grown chef, before refining my skills and discipline through training in London restaurant kitchens.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is keeping things fun while genuinely caring about the people I’m cooking for and tailoring every dish to their tastes and ex

My menus

Sri Lankan Feast

STARTER

All inclusive

Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets Crisp crumbed parcels filled with spiced fish, potato, curry leaves, and gentle aromatics, served with chilli sauce and lime

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Rasam-Style Tamarind & Pepper Broth Light, warming, and aromatic — a palate-cleansing course inspired by Sri Lankan home cooking traditions

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Sri Lankan Curry Platter Chicken curry with roasted spices and coconut milk with steamed rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Wattalapam Silky coconut custard infused with jaggery, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves — rich, fragrant, and deeply comforting

Japanese Dinner Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Sesame-Dressed Spinach & Cucumber Salad Lightly blanched spinach and crisp cucumber tossed in a nutty sesame dressing, finished with toasted sesame seeds

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Miso-Glazed Black Cod Silky, flaky cod marinated in white miso, mirin, and sake, then gently roasted until caramelised

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Teriyaki Chicken Thigh with Spring Onion & Ginger Juicy chicken glazed in a glossy soy–mirin–sake reduction, finished with fresh spring onion and ginger. Served with rice and lightly dressed greens

DESSERT

All inclusive

Matcha Panna Cotta with Black Sesame Crumble Delicate, lightly bitter matcha cream balanced with nutty black sesame and a touch of sweetness

Mediterranean Dinner Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Mediterranean Mezze Board Whipped feta with herbs, hummus, baba ganoush, marinated olives, roasted peppers, and warm flatbread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Main Course Herb-Roasted Vegetable & Halloumi Traybake Seasonal vegetables roasted with oregano, thyme, garlic, and lemon Finished with grilled halloumi, capers, and a light honey–lemon dressing Served with: Lemon & parsley potatoes

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon, Capers & Olive Oil Crispy-skinned sea bass finished with a light lemon and caper sauce, fresh parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with: Crushed new potatoes with garlic and herbs Charred courgette and cherry tomato

DESSERT

All inclusive

Orange & Almond Olive Oil Cake Served with lightly sweetened yoghurt and fresh berries