Chef Paul Bingham

Private Chef in Southampton

With 40 years in both managerial and chef positions I now have the time and passion to give to private cooking and am comfortable teaching and advising clients whilst cooking for them.

I have always cooked to a two rosette standard and forever creating new and modern dishes as well as the old classics.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking has been a part of my life since I was 16 it never disappears and I still learn each day.

I learned to cook at...

I have a wide knowledge working in France and Bermuda in my early days progressing to executive chef of five star country house hotels.

A cooking secret...

I enjoy using fish and focus on its delicate textures and flavours. I also have a great passion for desserts.

My menus

BBQ 2

STARTER

All inclusive

Brioche buns

Tomatoes, Caramelised Onions, Crispy Onions, Bbq Sauce, Chipotle Sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Grilled Corn

Portobello mushrooms

Mixed leaf salad

Kimchi slaw

Feta, pomegranate, rocket salad

Caesar salad (garlic mayo, cheese, baby gem)

Creamy new potato salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Double Ribeye or Tomahawk steaks

Salmon & Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers (Gf)

Halloumi & Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers Gf (veo)

King Prawns garlic oil

Hampshire Hand Made Sausages Gf

Hampshire Beef Burgers Gf

Pulled Beef, Cajun Spice, Chilli Bean Sauce, Tortilla Wraps

Overnight American smokey beef, BBQ sauce

Half lobster, Thermidor sauce (£10 per person supplement )

Baked Sea bass, lemon & fennel

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Banoffee baked Bananas, toffee sauce

Grilled pineapple, rum, vanilla cream

Chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, clotted cream

White chocolate cheesecake, Fresh Raspberry (GFO)

Tiramisu

Berry Pavlova

BBQ

STARTER

All inclusive

Tomatoes, Caramelised Onions, Crispy Onions, Bbq Sauce, Chipotle Sauce

Brioche buns

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Grilled Corn

Creamy new potato salad

Mixed leaf salad

Kimchi slaw

Feta, pomegranate, rocket salad

Caesar salad (garlic mayo, cheese, baby gem)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Hampshire Beef Burgers Gf

Hampshire Hand Made Sausages Gf

Vegan Beetroot Sausages

Salmon & Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers (Gf)

Halloumi & Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers Gf (veo)

Pulled Pork, Cajun Spice, Chilli Bean Sauce, Tortilla Wraps

Grilled Falafel Pates (veo)

Chicken tikka , yoghurt & coriander

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sharing boards with mains and desserts

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grazing Board 3** Red lentil Dahal** Humous, pickled fennel ** Grilled vegan Halloumi, avocado & pesto **Moroccan roasted cauliflower, vegan yoghurt, pomegranate

Grazing Board 1** Arancini, Arrabbiata Puree** Buffalo Mozzarella, Prosciutto, burnt peach,** Salmon & avocado taco, lime yoghurt, **Grilled Halloumi, beetroot pestoHumous And Pesto,** Baked Camembert, Truffle Oil & Honey

Grazing board 2**Smoked salmon **Trout rillettes, horseradish ,** king Prawns Bloody Mary,**Asian cod Dahl , ** crab & chilli fish cakes

Grazing Board 4* Charcuterie, Salamis & Hams , European Cheeses, Pickles, Olives, Crisp Vegetables

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Caesar salad

Feta, pomegranate, rocket salad

Mixed leaf salad

Minted new potato salad

Panzanella salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Braised beef blade , Porcini mushroom & red wine sauce, roasted garlic mash (GF)(LO)

Pork Saltimbocca Layered With Parma Ham & Mozzarella, Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Pecorino Shavings

Gnocchi, crispy bacon parsley butter, samphire & bocconcini

Chicken Alfredo, sweet peppers and pappardelle, marjoram

Chicken Carbonara, Smoked Bacon, Mushrooms & Linguini (Gfo)

Moroccan Cauliflower, Curry Oil, Minted Yoghurt, Pomegranate, Roasted Nuts And Dahl (Veo)(Gf)(Dfo)

Vegan moussaka, spicy tomato & chickpeas

Thai Chicken curry, green chilli, lemon grass, mushroom, coriander l, Basmati rice

Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken, Quinoa, Feta Salad, Tzatziki

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Eton mess, strawberry jelly, chantilly cream, meringue wafers

White chocolate cheesecake, Fresh Raspberry and dark chocolate sauce

Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel sauce, clotted cream

Warm chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, madagascan vanilla ice cream

Limoncello tiramisu, pistachio crumb

Lemon posset, shortbread biscuit

Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Warm Focaccia, Garlic herb ciabatta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pressed ham hock terrine, pickled vegetables, pea puree

Gnocchi, parsley butter, samphire & bocconcini (V)

Borlotti bean, squash, ham & buckwheat soup (VEO)

Salt baked celeriac, goats cheese, endive & burnt orange salad (V)(VEO)

Arancini ,Truffle Oil And Parmesan* Crispy Risotto Balls With Cheese And Truffle (V) (Gfo)

Beef fillet carpaccio, shaved Old Winchester, veined sorrel, oven dried tomato (gf)

Bruschetta, woodland mushroom and Chicken liver

Burrata, Grilled Peach, Figs & Salsa Verdi (V) (Gf)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken Saltimbocca layered with Parma ham & mozzarella, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, Pecorino shavings

Porchetta meat balls, pesto, orzo pasta, tomato sauce

Baked Seabass, cherry tomato, Charlotte potatoes, crispy basil leaves

Aubergine Saltimbocca layered with vegan bacon & mozzarella, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, Pecorino shavings (V) (VEO)

Chicken Alfredo, sweet peppers and pappardelle, marjoram

Braised beef , Porcini mushroom & red wine sauce, tagliatelle (GF)

Baked Crab Macaroni, Baby Spinach, Gruyere Cheese, Tempura Prawns

Chicken, Prawn & saffron risotto, poached egg, courgette ribbons

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semifreddo

Vanilla Panna cotta, balsamic strawberries (VEO)

Chocolate delice, orange syrup and clotted cream

White chocolate cheesecake, passion fruit, dark chocolate sauce

Taster menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Canapés 2 ** Arancini, sundried tomato, ham & pesto dip (GFO), Crab fish cake, tuna carpaccio (gfo) , goats cheese red onion tart

Amuse bouche chefs choice

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan Seared Scallops , Pea Puree, Crispy Szechwan Pork Bites

Breaded King Prawns, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Pickled Cucumber, Soy Ginger Sauce

Burrata, Grilled Peach, Figs & Salsa Verdi (V) (Gf)

Lobster mousse, bisque sauce, lobster, tomato basil salad

Cold smoked chalk stream trout, hot smoked trout, watercress mayonnaise (gf)

Grilled Halloumi, avocado & beetroot Humous , sun-dried tomato & pesto, bruschetta

Roasted beetroot salad, goats cheese bon bons (V)

Smoked duck ham with beetroot gel, parsnip crisps & Nudja mayonnaise

Beef fillet carpaccio, shaved Old Winchester, veined sorrel, oven dried tomato (gf)

Pressed ham hock terrine, pickled vegetables, pea puree

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan fried sea bass, roasted lobster bisque, lobster ravioli, samphire

Loin of lamb, fondant potato, spring greens, pea puree, salsa verde, anchovies

Duck breast, confit duck celeriac & potato rosti , french beans & toasted pine nuts (gf)

28 Day Matured fillet Of Beef Red Wine, Porcini Mushroom, Roasted Garlic Mash,Pancetta Jus (Gf)

Beef Wellington, carrot & honey puree, roasted roots, Madeira jus

Baked Salmon en croute, layered with sole mousse and spinach, lemon chive beurre blanc

Pan Fried Corn Fed Chicken , morrell Mushroom, Creamed Cabbage, Lardons, Potato Rosti (Gf)(Dfo)

Baked Hake Fillet, Spinach, Cider Bacon Sauce, Crispy Oyster

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Clementine soufflé with bitter chocolate sauce

Sweet Arancini, pineapple & mango Salsa, pineapple parfait

Blackcurrant mousse, blackcurrant gel, bitter chocolate ganache (GF) (VE) (lactose free)

Brioche, Orange Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding (V)

Chocolate bomb, coffee Tia Marie ganache, praline crumb

Chocolate fondant, clotted cream ice cream , orange chocolate soil

Asian

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Crumbed cod flakes, smoked aubergine puree, fennel bhaji

Crab and chilli fish cakes, tuna carpaccio

Chicken tikka Kebabs Kimchi slaw

Spiced Beef Croquettes, Naduja Mayonnaise

Chicken & King Prawn Ramen, Sweet Potato Noodle, Tofu, Chilli, Spring Onion

Sashimi Of Tuna, Bass & Salmon, Lime Dressing , Black Sesame Seeds

Selection Of Sushi, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi, Soy

Sticky Chicken Bao Buns

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Thai Chicken curry, green chilli, lemon grass, mushroom, basil, Jasmine rice

Goan cod curry, onion, tomato, chilli, coconut milk, red lentil Dahl, roasted cauliflower

Pork tenderloin, Char Siu, crispy scallops, Chinese greens

Twice Marinated Lamb Tikka, Cumin Carrots, Sweet Potato, Pea Puree

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Fillet, Chilli Lime Dressing, Crushed Peanuts & Noodles

Chicken & Prawn Pad Thai

Pan Fried Sea Bass, Coconut Turmeric, Spinach Lentils (Gf)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dark chocolate delice, chocolate crackling, salted caramel, milk ice cream (gf)

White chocolate cheesecake, passion fruit puree, dark chocolate ganache (gfo)

Sweet Arancini, pineapple & mango Salsa, pineapple parfait (gfo)

Orange and polenta cake, chocolate sauce veo)

Cardamon Rice Pudding, Spiced Pears (gf)(veo)

Indulge

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caramelised onion soup, Old Winchester beignet (gf) (v)

Grilled mackerel fillet, fennel slaw, baked lemon (gf)

Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, brioche

Grilled Halloumi, avocado & beetroot humous, sun-dried tomato pesto (V)

Bruschetta, woodland mushroom and Chicken liver (VEO)

Chicken, Prawn & saffron risotto, poached egg, courgette ribbons

Salmon, avocado, lime yoghurt Taco

Arancini ,Truffle Oil And Parmesan* Crispy Risotto Balls With Cheese And Truffle (V) (Gfo)

Bouillabaisse en croute ( baked fish soup with a pastry lid)

Roasted beetroot salad, goats cheese bon bons, lemon, rocket and honeycomb (V)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan fried sea bass, roasted crab bisque, crab ravioli, samphire

Roasted hake, sauté potato, brown shrimp butter (gf)

Pan Fried Corn Fed Chicken , Wild Mushroom, Creamed Cabbage, Lardons, Potato Rosti (Gf)(Dfo)

Duck breast, confit duck celeriac & potato rosti , french beans & toasted pine nuts (gf)

28 day matured sirloin of beef, sauté lyonnaise potatoes, grilled tomato & mushroom, béarnaise sauce

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Fillet, Chilli Lime Dressing, Crushed Peanuts & Noodles

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Eton mess, strawberry jelly, chantilly cream, meringue wafers

Warm chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, madagascan vanilla ice cream (gfo)

Lemon posset, shortbread biscuit

Apple and blackberry crumble, English custard & vanilla ice cream

Brioche, Orange Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding (V)

Chocolate delice, orange syrup and clotted cream

Luxury

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Canapés 1** Arancini, arrabbiata puree, Chicken liver parfait, , salmon tartar sour dough croute

Canapés 2 ** Arancini, sundried tomato, ham & pesto dip (GFO), Crab fish cake, tuna carpaccio (gfo) , chicken tikka Kebab (gf)

Canapés 3 **Mushroom cappuccino truffle foam (gf), Gordal Olives (gf)(ve), Smoked salmon Bellini

Canapés 4****Parma ham & Melon(gf) ,Tomato, boconcino, basil skewers, Goats cheese, onion marmalde tart

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cold smoked chalk stream trout, hot smoked trout, watercress mayonnaise (gf)

Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, brioche

Bouillabaisse en croute ( baked fish soup with a pastry lid)

Salt baked celeriac, goats cheese, endive & burnt orange salad

Chicken & King prawn Ramen, sweet potato noodle, chilli, spring onion

Crab and chilli fish cakes, tuna carpaccio (GFO)

Cumin Savoury Waffle, Purple Sweet Potato, Monkfish & Curry Oil

Beef fillet carpaccio, shaved Old Winchester, veined sorrel, oven dried tomato (gf)

Pan Seared Scallops , Pea Puree, Crispy Szechwan Pork Bites

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan fried sea bass, roasted crab bisque, crab ravioli, samphire

28 Day Matured Sirloin Of Beef Red Wine, Porcini Mushroom, Roasted Garlic Mash,Pancetta Jus (Gf)

Baked Salmon en croute, layered with sole mousse and spinach, lemon chive beurre blanc

Loin of lamb, fondant potato, spring greens, pea puree, salsa verde, anchovies

Duck breast, confit duck celeriac & potato rosti , french beans & toasted pine nuts (gf)

Moroccan Cauliflower, Curry Oil, Minted Yoghurt, Pomegranate, Roasted Nuts And Dahl (Veo)(Gf)(Dfo)

Panfried ' Duck' Celeriac based with Teriyaki sauce & maple syrup, roasted buckwheat, French beans, toasted pine nuts (ve)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Eton mess, strawberry jelly, chantilly cream, meringue wafers

Chocolate bomb, coffee Tia Marie ganache, praline crumb

Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel sauce, clotted cream

Warm chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, madagascan vanilla ice cream (gfo)

White chocolate cheesecake, Fresh Raspberry and dark chocolate sauce (GFO)

Limoncello tiramisu, pistachio crumb

Cheese board, Tunworth, Lyburn, Isle White Blue (GFO)

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Chef Paul's reviews

4.51

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41 services

Great food, prompt service, easy to communicate with and friendly, would highly recommend

Paul was incredible. We booked him at our Air BNB for my Dads 60th Birthday for 6 adults. We had a dog and a toddler running around and he was so kind. Food was incredible and he left the kitchen spotless. We will be booking again for my Mums 60th in a few years . Thank you so much!

Paul was fantastic, everything ran super smoothly and the food tasted great and was well presented. Would highly recommend Paul to anyone in the local area. We're still dreaming of the salted caramel brownie!

Paul prepared a beautiful birthday celebration meal for our family. He was easy to talk to in the run up and in selecting our menu, turned up on time and prepared a delicious meal for us to enjoy. Each dish was a visual delight and tasted fabulous, having been well presented by Paul and described on serving. Thank you for a wonderful evening of food Paul. Would highly recommend and book again.

Paul was prompt, got on with the task in hand and served our food in perfect time and it was amazing - looked super and was delicious! We would highly recommend Paul, all of us were totally blown away by how delicious the food was. Thank you so much for the occasion so special.

Paul was fantastic from the moment he first contacted us with the menu choices to leaving . We spoke, emailed and Whatsapped right up to the day, keeping me very informed The food and service with full explanations of each course was brilliant and my wife loved it, as this was for her 60th birthday I would recommend Paul to anyone…

Our Chef, Paul was excellent. The food prepared was of the highest quality and standard. I would recommend Paul to anyone thinking of using this service. We will be using his service again

Chef Paul was an excellent, well prepared chef. He was easy to communicate with during the planning process. Chef Paul was very understanding and empathetic towards my grandsons food allergies. Chef Paul created a memorable evening dinner for our joint 70th birthday celebrations. Our guests are still dreaming of the lemon posset dessert . Pauline Smith March 2024 .

Paul and Sarah were fabulous, above and beyond what we expected. Kitchen left cleaner than when they arrived! Would definitely recommend and will use again.

Paul surpassed our expectations. Superb food expertly presented. Highly recommended.

My wife and I hired Chef Paul to cook a special meal for my parents 40th wedding anniversary. As we are based in the US and my parents live in the UK, I thought it was going to be challenging to communicate with Paul to organise the event, but Paul made the whole experience effortless. From the feedback I received from my parents, it sounded like they had a wonderful time and Paul produced some delicious dishes and was very professional. Thanks Paul.

Paul unhesitatingly stepped in to cook our 60th wedding anniversary meal for the family at short notice when our chef went down with Covid. My bespoke menu cooked to perfection was beautifully presented and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The kitchen was left spotlessly clean. I would certainly engage his services in the future and highly recommend him to others.