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An English Chef with a with a passion for food and a flair for flavour.

I am a professional Chef/ Development Chef with 10+ years experience, within a varied field of cuisines and environments. Starting with lots of restaurant experience within the UK including the seasonal fresh dining scene of the east of England and the metropolitan vibes of Liverpool City working among some favourite local hot spots, as well as my own catering contracts and pop up cuisine themed restaurant events (Including; Spanish, Italian, French, British, Greek, Fusion Street Food, BBQ) and private chef work, including outdoor BBQ.

I hold a BA Food Design and Technology from a Liverpool University. Entwined with this I have more recently been involved in the developing of large scale food products for some of the UK's biggest retailers, and one of the biggest QSR's in KSA helping to sell millions of units.

In my spare time I love to visit new countries, food festivals, and give charity cookery schooling, so you could say I'm very passionate about learning new foods and flavours.

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For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a more than a passion its a way of life. I feel its something you need to throw your all into.

I learned to cook at...

I learnt the skills of my trade through an apprenticeship at a 2 Rosette restaurant and a College. And then my food BA Degree at Liverpool University.

A cooking secret...

Treating every ingredient with respect, with a mindset like the Italian cuisine, with a focus on quality ingredients making everything from scratch.

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Chef James's reviews

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30 services

Great experience.

Chef James was beyond amazing, very professional. Every dish was presented in a beautiful way and super delicious!! I would highly recommend him.

Amazing????

It was the best decision we made It made the night even better especially that Chef James was really attentive and incredibly talented from curating the menu to our liking to presentation of the dishes to finally the whole experience. I would definitely recommend him and will absolutely book Chef James for our next gathering

An absolutely exquisite dining experience every detail was thoughtfully curated. The flavors were balanced and refined, presentation was artful, and the chef’s professionalism made the evening feel truly special. A perfect blend of creativity, taste, and elegance.

We had the pleasure of having private chef James cook for my husband’s birthday at our apartment yesterday, and it was truly an incredible experience. James crafted an amazing menu that thoughtfully took into account all of my husband’s favorite flavors and preferences. Each dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, making the evening extra special and memorable. James’s talent and attention to detail are exceptional. His warm and professional demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate such a special occasion. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for an extraordinary private dining experience. Thank you, James, for making my husband’s birthday unforgettable!