Chef Simon Davis

Private Chef In Manchester

I am a professional chef with a broad range of experience ranging from Michelin Star and AA rosette restaurants to exclusive events in private households and stately homes, predominantly as a senior chef but also with strong FOH exposure and knowledge. I have a passion and proven track record for providing an exceptional guest experience. Comfortable with dealing with clients who require subtle and discreet service and with specific dietary and nutritional requirements. I am skilled in many different areas of cuisine and have a personal interest in sports nutrition and healthy eating.

For me, cooking is...

My passion, I am lucky to do a job that I love and be able to make people happy with my food.

I learned to cook at...

Simply French in Lancaster and my skills continued to develop in Harvey Nichols in Leeds and were fine tuned by Nigel Howarth and then Simon Gueller

A cooking secret...

Is being clean, organised and focused

My menus

5 Course Menu - Seabass Main

STARTER

All inclusive

Steamed chicken and spring onion dumplings, pickled ginger and shallot

Keffir lime and lemongrass poached lobster tail, mango and chilli dressing

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Soy braised pork belly, sesame, rhubarb, tamarind sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roast wild seabass, chargrilled baby aubergine, crisp chilli ginger, coriander, Jasmine rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Coconut mousse, caramelised peanut, coconut crumble, passion fruit sauce

5 Course Menu - cod main

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All inclusive

Amuse Bouche - Jerusalem artichoke veloute, artichoke and cumin crisp

Chicken, wild mushroom and tarragon terrine, kohlrabi remoulade, crisp sourdough

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pan roast gnocchi, pea, goats curd, Madeira sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Line caught cod loin, olive crust, confit tomato, basil oil, parmentier potatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Poached Yorkshire rhubarb, creme brûlée, stem ginger palmier

5 course menu - chicken main

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All inclusive

Amuse Bouche - cucumber jelly, lemon creme fraiche, salmon gravadlax

Ham hock ballotine, spiced apple chutney, Melba toast

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Seared scallops, celeriac puree, caramelised apple, truffle dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roast chicken supreme, cavalo nero, gremolata, fondant potato, chicken and thyme jus

DESSERT

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Milk chocolate terrine, honeycomb, dark chocolate caramel, confit orange

Italian 4 Course

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Sundried tomato and garlic arancini, tapenade dressing, basil

FIRST COURSE

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Slow cooked chicken leg ragu, pappardelle pasta, aged parmesan

MAIN COURSE

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Saddleback pork belly, caponata, rosemary roast potatoes

DESSERT

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Torched Italian meringue, strawberry cream, Limoncello jelly

Signature menu

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Ham hock ballotine, spiced rhubarb chutney, crisp sourdough

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Seared scallops, celeriac puree, caramelised apple, truffle dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Beef Fillet mignon, smoked pomme puree, kohlrabi and shallots, red wine jus

DESSERT

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Milk chocolate and orange mousse, honeycomb, dark chocolate soil

Vegetarian 4 Courses

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Amuse Bouche - Feta croquette, black pepper tapenade

FIRST COURSE

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Baked baby aubergine, black olive and thyme crust, courgette and red pepper dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Spiced carrot and raisin Pastilla, , Israeli cous cous, pomegranate and coriander, yogurt and lime dressing

DESSERT

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Chocolate Sharing Board - Milk chocolate mousse, caramel and white chocolate brownie, dark chocolate and orange truffles, salted caramel sauce

Easter Sunday Celebration - 5 course

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Velvety wild garlic, fresh lemon cream

FIRST COURSE

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Seared scallops, celeriac puree, caramelised apple, truffle dressing

Ham hock and cornfed chicken terrine, balsamic onion, crisp sourdough

MAIN COURSE

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Beef fillet mignon, Burgundy ox cheek, spinach, thyme roast baby carrots, fondant potato

DESSERT

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Dark chocolate fondant, honeycomb Chantilly, frozen raspberry

Sharing boards large party

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Rosemary and garlic foccacia, seasonal pesto, olive oil and balsamic reduction

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Rare flat iron steak (well done available on request)

Cod and lemon croquette, parsley ailoi

Baked feta, honey, sesame

Baby gem, shaved parmesan, garlic croutes, Caesar dressing - optional anchovies

Sea salt roast baby potatoes

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate Sharing Board - Milk chocolate mousse, caramel and white chocolate brownie, dark chocolate and orange truffles, salted caramel sauce

Chef Simon's reviews

4.92

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20 services

Arrived on time, pleasant, caring, polite, explained to us how certain things were made, the food was amazing also extremely well presented.

Simply outstanding! Simon’s menu was absolutely beautiful and he made the event so straightforward and easy. Excellent communication in the run up and incredible on the night. My kitchen was spotless when he left too! I’ve never had a private chef before but I am now hooked! Simon, huge thanks for making my birthday dinner so special!

Our experience with Simon in the build up was excellent. Great menu from the start, excellent communication, very adaptable and collaborative on tweaks, changes and dietary differences. We even ordered a cake quite late in the day that turned out beautifully. The night it’s self was flawless, simon turned up on time and was very prepared. The meal delivered right on the specified time. The whole meal ran seamlessly, while our guests were left purring with each course. Would 100% recommend.

Chef Simon Davis catered for a birthday celebration meal. Beforehand we planned the menu together, and he was flexible, creative and responsive to my suggestions and preferences. On the day he was punctual, professional, and delivered five fantastic courses that all of us thought were a true “fine dining” experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and takeachef to others and will look for opportunities to book Simon again in future.