Chef Michael Beugnet

Chef At Home in Sutton

Michael is a classically trained chef starting his career working in a 5 star hotel with a 2 Michelin star restaurant. Hes worked in top restaurants such as Le Chabichou, Le Palme d'Or, Chef Pierre gagnaire and Hotel Oustau Baumaniere. Along with this, he has worked alongside Jason Atherton for 2 years, and a variety of the top French and British chefs.

Since then Michael has moved forward with working in top Michelin star restaurants all over France.

Highly knowledge able on mediterranean cooking, Japanese fusion along with any dietary restrictions

He has a passion ensuring clients are impressed and satisfied by the dishes served, always making sure to listen to any requests and needs.

He enjoys teaching others the range of skills he has gathered over the years in the forms of cooking classes.

Can cook anything from casual dining to 5 star but not matter what, the food stays at a high quality.

Happy to to travel to Essex, Kent, Sussex, London and Berkshire.

For me, cooking is...

For I will never change is 36 years I am working in kitchen and I still have some enthusiasm to cook and achievements

I learned to cook at...

My cooking is French , Mediterranean, fusion with japonais, Some great knowledge of vegan with I like

A cooking secret...

My secret is give the same quality to everyone and passion

My menus

Surprise - Exclusive

STARTER

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Poached Scottish Lobster, Snow peas, baby leeks, tarragon butter sauce

Truffle chawanmushi (vegetarian)

Foie gras torchon, fig compote, toasted brioche

Tuna tartare with sesame, yuzu, and avocado

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster and tartuffe tortellini

Morel mushroom vol-au-vent (vegetarian)

Seared scallop ceviche with passionfruit

Foie gras sushi with fig compote

MAIN COURSE

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Wagyu beef sukiyaki hot pot

Roasted wild mushrooms and nuts Wellington, rosemary jus (vegetarian)

Turbot fillet with parsley crust, shellfish and champagne sauce

Miso lobster ramen

DESSERT

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Torta setteveli

Matcha Mille feuille

Black sesame and raspberry opera cake

Yuzu and white chocolate parfait

French - Indulge

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Duck liver parfait with brioche toast

Warm goat cheese salad with walnuts & honey (vegetarian)

Pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée

French asparagus with hollandaise (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Bouillabaisse

Cheese soufflé (vegetarian)

Lobster bisque

Escargots à la bourguignonne

MAIN COURSE

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Veal blanquette with mushrooms

Vegetable cassoulet (vegetarian)

Roast rack of lamb, rosemary jus

Sole meunière

DESSERT

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Mille-feuille

Clafoutis aux cerises

Paris-Brest

Moelleux au chocolat

Mediterranean - Indulge

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Grilled red pepper & basil salad (vegetarian)

Roasted large tiger prawns, herbs butter, rustic bread

Aubergine caviar baguette croustillant (vegetarian)

Sea bream carpaccio, olives, avocado purée

Beef cheek and lobster terrine , black cherry salsa , wild salad

FIRST COURSE

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Gnocchetti pasta with aubergine & pork sausage ragu

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (vegetarian)

Crab salad & avocado donut

Burrata with aubergine caponata (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Wild sea bass with Sicilian cherry tomato sauce

Moroccan vegetable strudel, cumin jus (vegetarian)

Lamb rump with wild mushrooms & cider sauce

Linguine piccole with grilled swordfish

DESSERT

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Cannoli Siciliani

Catalan brûlée cream, orange biscuit

Semifreddo al limone, pistachio, white chocolate

Classic apple tart tatin

Mediterranean - Basic

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Bruschetta Napolitana, tomato, red onion, basil, olive oil (vegetarian)

Caponata crostini, rocket pisto (vegetarian)

Dolma (vegetarian)

Bruschetta of black tiger prawns, chilli and lemon dressing, ciabatta

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Grilled sea bream with olives, artichokes, avocado purée

Spanakopita pie, tomato salsa (vegetarian)

Swordfish Sicilian-Style

Roasted Mediterranean vegetable ravioli, cherry tomato cream (vegetarian)

Agnello Toscana Lamb cutlets with Barolo red wine, rosemary & sunblushed tomato

EMPANADAS ( ground beef turnovers, queso fresco, avocado mousse, radishes & ancho sauce

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Lemon meringue pie, raspberry sorbet

Baklava cheesecake, pistachio ice cream

Poached fresh berries in mint syrup

Buttermilk panna cotta, Mango, Lychee and rose sirop, coconut finger lady’s

Surprise - Indulge

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Ballotine of smoked ham hock, chicken and girolle mushrooms

Warm goat cheese salad with walnuts & honey (vegetarian)

Sea bream carpaccio with olives, artichokes and avocado purée

Tempura aubergine with miso glaze (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup with Caramelised Scallops

Matsutake mushroom rice (vegetarian)

Crab salad & avocado donut

Vegetable pad thai (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Wild sea bass infused with truffle, crab ravioli, butter spinach

Roasted mushroom Wellington, rosemary jus (vegetarian)

Miso black cod

Roast duck crown, apple & potato terrine, sautéed vegetables, port jus

DESSERT

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Raspberry pistachio mousse mille-feuille

Valrhona chocolate, candied pecan nuts ice cream

Mango sticky rice

Grand Marnier soufflé

Surprise - Basic

STARTER

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Bruschetta Napolitana (vegetarian)

Tuna poke with mango and avocado

Smoked haddock fritters

Aubergine caviar baguette croustillant (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Teriyaki salmon with rice

Moroccan vegetable strudel, cumin jus (vegetarian)

Grilled sea bream with olives, artichokes, avocado purée

Duck leg confit with puy lentils

DESSERT

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Sticky toffee pudding & custard ice cream

Lemon meringue pie, raspberry sorbet

Matcha Ice cream

Cannoli Siciliani

Seafood - Indulge

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Grilled Cornish lobster & duo of new season asparagus salad, citrus sabayon

Sea bream carpaccio, olives, avocado purée

Pan-seared red mullet, piperade, black olive, lobster rouille

Mussels marinière

FIRST COURSE

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Crab and lobster cocktail

Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup with Caramelised Scallops

Golden Scallops With Citrus Beurre Blanc & Fennel Slaw

Crab salad & avocado donut

MAIN COURSE

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Wild sea bass infused with truffle, crab ravioli, butter spinach

Lobster linguine with cherry tomatoes

Dover sole à la meunière

Monkfish with chorizo & white bean cassoulet

DESSERT

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Catalan brûlée cream, orange biscuit

Semifreddo al limone, pistachio, white chocolate

Panna cotta with berries

Torta della Nonna

Local - Indulge

STARTER

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Ballotine of smoked ham hock, chicken and girolle mushrooms, herb mustard

Baked heritage beetroot, goat's cheese cream, candied walnuts (vegetarian)

Pan-seared red mullet, piperade, black olive, lobster rouille

Sea bream ceviche, pink grapefruit, ponzu dressing

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut squash and ginger soup with caramelised scallops

Heritage beetroot salad, herbs goat’s curd, sourdough crispy bread (vegetarian)

Grilled Cornish lobster & duo of new season asparagus salad, citrus sabayon

Crab and lobster cocktail

MAIN COURSE

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Beef fillet with potato fondant, carrot cannelloni, red wine sauce

Wild sea bass with Sicilian cherry tomato sauce

Roast duck crown, apple & potato terrine, sautéed vegetables, port jus

Bread crumble cauliflower steak, pickles asparagus salad, cash nuts avocado mayonnaise

Lamb Platter, herbs rack, braised shoulder, roasted loin and croquette, turnip gateaux confit tomato, grilled courgette , rosemary jus and spiced figs

DESSERT

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Lemon brûlée tart, mint & melon sorbet

Dark chocolate delice with coffee ice cream

Classic apple tart tatin, candied walnuts ice cream

Warm kumquat gateaux with orange blossom panna cotta

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ raspberry compote, kirsch sorbet

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Chef Michael's reviews

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104 services

Micheal was absolutely amazing, the food served was incredible. Even the fussy eaters of the group ate all of the food, which is saying something! It looked as good as it tasted. Thankyou so much!

Chef Michael prepared an amazing dinner for my family. Everything was very tasty and very well presented. Communication ahead of the dinner was perfect and he was very punctual. I can only recommend Chef Michael.

Great experience overall. Easy communications, quick response, flexible and listening to our needs. Brilliant meal.

Michael was a real pleasure to have prepare our evening meal. It was for 10 adults, for a 65th birthday celebration. He and his wife were friendly, professional, punctual, clean and tidy. The food was truly excellent and fresh. We would not hesitate to book Michael again.

Chef Michael prepared a fantastic Christmas lunch for me and my family (11 people including 3 kids). Food was absolutely amazing and the whole process was just incredibly smooth and very professional. Huge compliment to the chef and certainly a service I would highly recommend!!

Michael really was the star of the show . He made our dinner party for twelve run smoothly which meant me and my husband, were free to relax and engage with guests. Everybody loved his food and presentation and we have no hesitation in recommending him to others who wish to hire a fabulous Private Chef.

Le chef Michael Beugnet a été parfait du début à la fin: de la préparation du menu en amont au dîner en lui-même, en passant par l’organisation !!! Coup de chance pour nous: Michael est français. La communication a du coup était très fluide. Sa cuisine Méditerranéenne était excellente, très appréciée des plus petits aux plus grands! Homard surprise très apprécié et gâteau d’anniversaire pour le final… tout était succulent. À très vite pour une prochaine expérience! Stéphanie

Chef Michael was amazing! Responded to messages quickly and was easy to contact Had an excellent menu proposal and the food was 10/10 The presentation, explanation and taste were all top tier! I would highly recommend him!

Delicious food and a fantastic experience - thanks chef Michael!

Michael is a superb chef and a lovely person! Would thoroughly recommend booking with him!

TOP experience

We hired Michael to cater for a surprise birthday party for 7 people and he didn’t disappoint. He arrived on time and was friendly and engaging especially with the children! The food presentation and taste was amazing and he left the kitchen spotless. The whole evening was perfect. Highly recommend Michael and would absolutely use him again. Thanks Michael. ❤️

Chef Michael is clearly passionate about food and with each dish, he told us about the fresh produce that was used. He as an individual was very interesting and told us about his journey to becoming a chef- which contributed to the ambience of the meal. Thank you Chef Michael for coming to our home and transforming it into an intimate restaurant! We hope to use you again in the future!

Michael is an exceptionally talented chef and we absolutely loved his food, it is better than restaurant quality, we were very impressed and would definitely request him again

Michael put on an incredible spread for us, meeting all the guests' dietary requirements and it was such a special, delicious dinner. He had so many options to choose a menu from, meaning that absolutely everyone had a fantastic meal to enjoy. His wife came and helped, and both were professional, friendly and enabled us to enjoy our meal. They left the place spotless. We would definitely recommend Michael to anyone in the area and hope to have another meal cooked by him in the future! Thank you so much, Michael.

Michael was excellent in every way, the food was delicious from the amuse-bouche to the dessert. The food was served well, all courses were explained as they were served. They prepared everything very calmly, cleaned the kitchen and tidied away with no fuss. It all made for a fantastic evening for our 40th anniversary with family. I have no hesitation in recommending Michael.

Michael was superb! We had a fantastic evening with wonderful food cooked by an excellent chef. All the guests were blown away by the experience and complimented Michael on his cooking and the exceptional ingredients. Would love to do it all over again!

We hired Chef Michael for a team event in a private house. From the initial enquiry through to the vent, the communication was first class and Chef Michael explained everything clearly so we knew exactly what to expect. On the evening, the arrival was prompt and Chef Michael was unobtrusive as we continued with some conversations between courses. The food was fabulous and we would certainly recommend Chef Michael

A fantastic meal and a great chef.

Michael is a next level chef. His attention to detail is superb. His food is amazing. We had a fantastic evening. Thank you so much chef.