Chef Simon McKenzie

What Chef Simon McKenzie does

Chef Simon McKenzie Ltd is a UK private chef and event catering business founded in 2019 by Simon McKenzie and based in Burghfield, Berkshire. The firm delivers restaurant-quality in-home fine dining, weddings, corporate catering, parties, and a signature sous-vide-then-lumpwood-charcoal barbecue service to clients across the Home Counties (primarily Berkshire and Oxfordshire) within roughly a two-hour radius of its base. All preparation occurs in a dedicated professional kitchen that holds the highest UK Food Hygiene Rating of 5.

The core technology is a manual culinary method rather than a software platform: proteins are precision-cooked sous vide in water baths and then finished over restaurant-grade lumpwood charcoal at 290°C+, producing a signature smoky flavour without carbonisation. Service delivery is full-stack — the firm supplies fine crockery, linens, cutlery, glassware, chafing stations, and a professional service team, and coordinates the wider event through a curated partner network (marquees, mobile bars, photographers, bands).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, quote-based professional services model. Revenue is generated per-event from HNW individuals and families, wedding clients, corporate clients (with NDA-capable discretion), and party hosts. Acquisition is primarily through the website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, a monthly newsletter, and word of mouth reinforced by 70 consecutive 5-star Google reviews. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Chef Simon McKenzie

Legal name

Chef Simon Mckenzie Ltd

Website

https://chefsimonmckenzie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chef Simon McKenzie is a UK private chef and event catering business founded in 2019 by Simon McKenzie, serving HNW individuals, wedding clients, corporates, and party hosts across the Home Counties from a 5-rated professional kitchen in Burghfield, Berkshire, with full event setup and signature sous-vide barbecue service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Chef & Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Private chef services
• Event catering
• Wedding catering
• In-home dining
• Corporate catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Chef Services: Direct engagement of Chef Simon McKenzie and team for in-home fine dining experiences, dinner parties, multi-course tasting menus, and intimate gatherings. Revenue generated through per-event fees based on guest count, menu selection, and service requirements.
2. Wedding Catering: Full-service wedding catering including bespoke menu design, planning consultations, on-site team deployment, and full event management. Multiple meetings and detailed planning included as part of the service.
3. Corporate Event Catering: Corporate catering services including break-out buffets, drink receptions, boardroom lunches, working lunches, and canapé events for business clients.
4. Barbecue Services: Premium private barbecue chef services featuring Michelin-level menus cooked using sous vide technique then finished over lumpwood charcoal. Includes full setup, service team, and equipment provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chef Simon McKenzie is a private chef and event catering business that delivers restaurant-quality food and full-service event execution directly to clients' homes and venues. The core offerings include in-home fine dining, wedding catering, premium BBQ services using a sous vide and lumpwood charcoal method, corporate catering, and party/event catering. All preparation occurs in a 5-star Food Hygiene rated professional kitchen in Burghfield, Berkshire, with services delivered across the Home Counties.

Product overview

Chef Simon McKenzie is a private chef and event catering business offering a portfolio of services centered around in-home dining and event catering. The core offerings include In-Home Dining (restaurant-quality multi-course meals served at home), Wedding Catering (bespoke menus with full planning support), BBQ Services (premium charcoal-cooked meats using sous vide techniques), Corporate Catering (business lunch and event catering), and Parties & Events (canapes, bowl food, garden parties, and themed events). Location-specific private chef services are available for Ascot, Henley, and Beaconsfield. All services include professional setup with fine crockery, linens, glassware, and a dedicated service team, with preparation taking place in a 5-star rated professional kitchen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home Private Dining Restaurant-quality fine dining delivered in the comfort of the client's home. Offers bespoke multi-course tasting menus, three-course meals, and tailored dining experiences with a professional service team. Location-specific variants serve Ascot, Henley-on-Thames, and Beaconsfield.
• Wedding Catering Full-service wedding catering including bespoke wedding breakfast menus, champagne receptions, grazing tables, evening buffets, and comprehensive wedding day planning support. Includes multiple planning meetings and on-site team deployment.
• BBQ Services Premium private barbecue service featuring sous vide-cooked meats finished over restaurant-grade lumpwood charcoal at 290°C+. Includes full setup, service team, equipment, chafing stations, and Michelin-level menus.
• Corporate Catering Business event catering including boardroom lunches, networking canapés, working lunches, break-out buffets, drink receptions, and corporate entertainment with discreet professional service. NDA capabilities available.
• Parties & Events Catering Party catering including canapés, bowl food, garden parties, buffets, and themed events (such as Pulp Fiction, Studio 54, and Alice in Wonderland). Includes full setup, professional service team, and equipment provision.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 consecutive 5-star Google reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Event Service PartnerssupportingOthersThrough their 'little black book' of trusted partners, they can arrange furniture, marquees (including stretch tents), mobile bars, photographers, and bands. These partnerships extend service capabilities beyond pure catering to comprehensive event management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cozymeal: US-based marketplace for private chefs and culinary experiences; comparable in connecting customers to private chefs but operates across the United States rather than the UK Home Counties.
• Hello Chef: UAE-based private chef platform offering in-home dining experiences; comparable in the bespoke private chef use case but operates primarily in the Middle East rather than the UK.
• Yhangry: UK marketplace connecting customers with private chefs for in-home dining; comparable in target use case but operates a platform model rather than direct chef delivery, and is earlier stage.
• Fork & Field Supper Club: UK supper club and private dining operator focused on intimate, chef-led dining experiences; comparable in experiential chef-led dining but operates through ticketed events rather than bespoke in-home service.

Broad incumbents

• Rhubarb Food Design: Established UK luxury event catering and hospitality group serving weddings, corporate, and private clients at scale; comparable in premium event catering niche but as a much larger, multi-vertical incumbent.

Direct peers

• Blue Strawberry: London-based event catering company specialising in weddings, private parties, and corporate hospitality; comparable in full-service event catering positioning and premium clientele, though operating at larger scale.
• The Private Chef Company: UK private chef service offering in-home dining and bespoke menus to private clients; directly comparable in service model, target market (affluent households), and bespoke quote-based pricing.
• Social Pantry: London private chef and event catering business offering in-home dining, weddings, and corporate catering; highly comparable service portfolio and premium positioning, with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQnt0pg2dLvagA2pPBtVh4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/chefsimonmckenzie
• Instagraminstagram.com/chefsimonmckenzie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chef-simon-mckenzie-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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