Chef Krzysztof Janik

Private Chef in Exeter

I'm professional chef with 13years experience. I finished more courses and I won more competition. I know more about food nutrition. I have also learned a lot from my mistakes. I watch many cooking programs and often visit interesting restaurants. I like to visit and discover new products and often forget to create great dishes. I am very creative and I can combine interesting flavors.

For me, cooking is...

It is a time when I forget about everything

I learned to cook at...

More Good Restaurant in Poland. I learned more from book about cooking and I learned a lot from my mistakes

A cooking secret...

No secret.

My menus

Olive Grove Feast

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Prawns / red wine / tuile / cherry tomatoes / amaranth

Beef carpaccio, truffle oil, olive tapenade & capers

Ricotta-stuffed courgette flowers (vegetarian)

Mushroom arancini, confit onion, thyme & truffle oil (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Mussels / chorizo / sea-cider

Parsnip & truffle soup (vegetarian)

Salsify velouté, truffle crumble (vegetarian)

Scallops with pea purée & pancetta

MAIN COURSE

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Tagliatelle with portobello, pork cheeks, demi-glace & baby carrots

Risotto with roasted turkey, pistachio, spinach & pecorino

Rack of lamb, pea purée & roasted carrots

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Chocolate delice with banana crèmeux

Tiramisu with Kahlúa

Panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile

Sticky toffee / caramel sauce / ginger ice-cream

Heart of the Countryside

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Gin Cured sea trout / yoghurt purée / cucumber / apple salsa

Smoked salmon, dill & crème fraîche crostini

Beetroot and goat-cheese crostini (vegetarian)

Mix-veg pakora (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-cooked featherblade, mash potatoes, horseradish gremolata

Pan-fried hake, char-grilled leeks, creamy chive mash, parmesan sauce

Slow-cooked sirloin / roasted vegetables / cabbage / cauliflower cheese

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Sticky toffee / caramel sauce / vanilla ice-cream

Apple-crumble cake, vanilla sauce, fresh blackberry & pistachio tuile

Cheesecake with blueberry compote & meringue

Chocolate fondant, raspberry coulis & salted-caramel ice-cream

Curated Curiosities

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Mix-veg pakora (vegetarian)

Moules with shallots, cream, parsley & crispy bread

Beef carpaccio, truffle oil, olive tapenade & capers

Ricotta-stuffed courgette flowers (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Keema samosa

Parsnip & truffle soup (vegetarian)

Mussels / chorizo / sea-cider

Soupe à l’oignon with cream & chicken

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb Jalfrezi

Cod / cassoulet / chorizo / chilli

Tagliatelle with portobello, pork cheeks, demi-glace & baby carrots

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Mascarpone cheesecake with strawberry purée

Dark-chocolate tart / clementine / raspberry sorbet

Panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile

Tiramisu with Kahlúa, edible sand & baked meringue

Cucina Rustica

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Beef carpaccio, truffle oil, olive tapenade & capers

Beetroot and goat-cheese crostini (vegetarian)

Parma-ham & mozzarella bites

Ricotta-stuffed courgette flowers (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-cooked pork with mushrooms, garlic & rosemary, polenta cubes

Risotto with roasted cod, pistachio, spinach & pecorino

Tagliatelle with portobello, pork cheeks, demi-glace & baby carrots

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Tiramisu with Kahlúa

Mascarpone cheesecake with strawberry purée

White-chocolate delice, crème pâtissière & passion-fruit sauce

Panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile

Element of Surprise

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Butter-chicken boneless

Prawns tandoori with squid tapioca chips

Beetroot carpaccio with goat cheese, oregano oil & chives emulsion (vegetarian)

Gin-cured sea trout, yoghurt purée, cucumber & apple salsa

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Achari

Pan-fried sea-bream, squash purée, pickled tomato & king prawns, maracuyá sauce

Rack of lamb, pea purée & roasted carrots

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Passion-fruit tart / mango sorbet

Sticky toffee / caramel sauce / ginger ice-cream

White-chocolate delice, crème pâtissière & passion-fruit sauce

Chocolate delice with banana crèmeux

Coastal Simplicity

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Prawns / white wine / cherry tomatoes / amaranth

Beetroot carpaccio with goat cheese, oregano oil & chives emulsion (vegetarian)

Parma-ham & mozzarella bites

Truffle arancini with wild mushrooms (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

Risotto with roasted cod, pistachio, spinach & pecorino

Cod / cassoulet / chorizo / chilli

Pan-fried sea-bream, squash purée, pickled tomato & king prawns, maracuyá sauce

DESSERT

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Passion-fruit tart / mango sorbet

Dark-chocolate tart / clementine / raspberry sorbet

Mascarpone cheesecake with strawberry purée

White-chocolate delice, crème pâtissière & lime-coconut sauce

Simple & Seasonal

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Ricotta-stuffed courgette flowers (vegetarian)

Scallops with pea purée & pancetta

Beef carpaccio, truffle oil, olive tapenade & capers

Prawns / red wine / cherry tomatoes / amaranth

FIRST COURSE

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Salsify velouté, truffle crumble (vegetarian)

Scallops with cauliflower “assiette”

Mussels / chorizo / sea-cider

Fillet steak, potato fondant & peppercorn sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet steak, potato gratin & baby carrots

Rack of lamb, pea purée & roasted carrots

Pan-fried sea-bream, squash purée, pickled tomato, king prawns & maracuyá sauce

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Chocolate delice with raspberry coulis & salted-caramel ice-cream

White-chocolate delice, crème pâtissière & passion-fruit sauce

Rosemary panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile

Tiramisu with Kahlúa, edible sand & baked meringue

Rustic Comfort

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Moules with shallots, cream, parsley & crispy bread

Scallops with cauliflower “assiette” & brown butter

Cheese soufflé with Gruyère (vegetarian)

Salsify & parsnip velouté, truffle crumble (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Parsnip & truffle soup (vegetarian)

Mussels / chorizo / sea-cider

Fillet steak, potato fondant & peppercorn sauce

Soupe à l’oignon with cream & chicken

MAIN COURSE

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Bœuf Bourguignon

Cod / cassoulet / chorizo / chilli

Pancetta-wrapped turkey, sage & lemon stuffing, winter vegetables

Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Dark-chocolate tart / clementine / raspberry sorbet

Crème brûlée with blueberry compote & meringue

Passion-fruit tart / mango sorbet

Panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile

Chef Krzysztof's reviews

4.69

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24 services

He made my mums 70th celebration very special. He was very approachable and service was discreet. The food was of a very high standard and presented beautifully. The timing of all the dishes was perfect. Definitely recommend

We had an excellent experience with our chef Krzysztof Janik. He offered a great menu which he happily adapted to meet the many dietary requirements of our guests. He was very accommodating and responded promptly to messages. On the evening of our dinner he arrived in good time and prepared the most fabulous food in our domestic kitchen. He was very pleasant and professional and worked incredibly hard all evening. Once our meal was over Krzysztof cleaned the kitchen and left it immaculate. We were more than happy with the service we received and would not hesitate to hire Krzysztof again or to recommend him to friends and family.

We recently had the pleasure of hiring Krzysztof as our private chef, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, he exceeded our expectations in every way. The dishes were not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious—each bite was a testament to his culinary expertise. Beyond the outstanding food, what truly set Krzysztof apart was the meticulous attention to detail. He took the time to understand our preferences and tailored the menu to perfection. The preparation was seamless, and when the meal was complete, he left the kitchen spotless, allowing us to fully enjoy the evening without a care in the world. It was a truly remarkable experience, one that we won't soon forget. I wholeheartedly recommend Krzysztof to anyone looking to elevate their dining experience with top-notch cuisine and impeccable service. Thank you!

Krzysztof was brilliant and we would highly recommend him to anyone wanting an excellent chef. He came to a property we had rented for a family get together. The communication in the run up was excellent and we discussed the menu and then as soon as we had booked he shared his number so we could finalise details on Whats App. He arrived exactly then he said he would and got on with preparing the meal and gave us flexibility on when we were ready to start. It was a delicious meal of 4 courses and he presented them very well and then cleaned the kitchen down better than it was when he arrived. Thanks Krzysztof!

Krzysztof was amazing from start to finish. Even though it was a snowy and icy winters night, Krzysztof endeavoured to get to the cottage and cook for us! Krzysztof was flexible with timings and worked around us. He was friendly and attentive. The food was incredible and there was plenty of it! Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The kitchen was left spotless. We would absolutely recommend Krzysztof and wouldn’t hesitate to book again! Thanks Krzysztof for making my fathers 60th birthday so special!

Fantastic all round, would use again and highly recommend to anyone.