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We are Private Chefs and Caterers provide Curated Private Dining Experiences for special gathering of friends and family to a formal business sit down. We provide Event & Party catering for those special occasions too.. As our name suggests, we we started in Hampstead, London but now based In Norfolk, servicing out client around Norfolk Suffolk and Cambridgeshire borders. However are not rooted in our locations, as we travel the world for our diverse clients. furtherest we have travelled is New Zealand for a birthday party for 20.
Our distinctive food, flavours & stylish presentation is what we have become renowned for. A party that is catered by The Hampstead Kitchen is an unforgettable dining experience for both the guests & the hosts. Who says the hosts can't enjoy the party too?.
At The Hampstead Kitchen, we don't do standard. Every experience is designed around you — your celebration, your guests, your story told through food. From Middle Eastern mezze to Nordic deli boards, we weave time-honoured recipes with fresh ideas to create something that feels entirely your own.
We believe the first bite is with the eye. Every detail — the table, the plating, the flow of each course — is considered with the same care as the food itself. We source from exceptional local artisans and carefully chosen international suppliers, because quality and authenticity aren't optional. They're the foundation of everything we do.
Our clients are as diverse as the tablescapes we create — from intimate family gatherings in Hampstead to boardroom dinners in Mayfair. We've built our reputation the old-fashioned way: word of mouth. That means everything to us. Our clientele includes UHNW individuals, public figures, politicians, tech leaders, and members of the British royal family — and our discretion is as refined as our food. We deliberately take on a handful of events at a time, so every client receives the same attentive, fully curated Hampstead Kitchen experience, without exception.
Our partnerships extend to distinguished hotels and concierge services across the UK and beyond. We hold coveted positions on the preferred chef lists of elite luxury concierge services and bring our private dining expertise into five-star and boutique hotel settings — because our clients deserve the same standard of care wherever they are in the world. Well-travelled, with discerning palates and a taste for the unexpected — they come to us because we don't do ordinary.
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The Hampstead Kitchen's journey started by chance. It all began with an unexpected phone call and a leap of faith. When my friend's aunt found herself in a tight spot - her private chef canceling just before an international gathering of guests - I stepped in, albeit with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Armed with my cherished collection of spices, carefully curated platters, and finest table linens, I transformed a planned French four-course meal into something altogether more magical: a vibrant mezze-style banquet that would unknowingly shape my future. My culinary roots run deep, nourished by a childhood home where the dining table was the heart of everything. Growing up, I witnessed the art of hospitality through elaborate dinner parties where conversation flowed as freely as the wine, and dishes passed from hand to hand created connections that transcended mere sustenance. What captivated me most was the choreography of it all - the way small and large plates would dance across the table, each one telling its own story through colors, textures, and aromas.
In New York City, my reputation grew organically, whispered from one satisfied guest to another. There was something deliciously incongruous about a Wall Street banker moonlighting as a high-end dinner party chef, and soon I found myself with a six-month waiting list - all without a company name, business cards, or any digital footprint. The Hampstead Kitchen existed first in the hearts and homes of my clients before it ever existed on paper. For two years, I lived between two worlds, balancing financial spreadsheets and recipe cards as I crossed the Atlantic between New York and London. Then came the moment that would crystallize my future - an serendipitous encounter with Warren Buffett in an airport lounge. Our conversation about life's risks and rewards, followed by a dinner I later hosted for him, became the catalyst I needed. Leaving a six-figure salary and the security of finance wasn't just a career change - it was a necessity to create more of a work/life balance.
Over a decade later, The Hampstead Kitchen has evolved into something far more meaningful than I could have imagined. Drawing inspiration from my years working in financial capitals worldwide, I've woven together the diverse culinary threads of my travels into something uniquely our own. We don't just serve food; we create sensory experiences that bring people together, serving both our local community and clients from across the globe who share our mission for unique dining experiences.
It's a story that reminds me daily how the best things in life often begin with a simple "yes" to an unexpected opportunity. Heads to the news page or read more of our journey so far
We believe understated tables tell the most compelling stories. Every table we set is its own moment — hand-selected blooms, fruit and vegetable installations, thoughtfully curated tableware, considered linen. Whether in an intimate home or a grand venue, we work with exceptional florists and artisans to create something genuinely unexpected. Our contemporary sharing concept is designed to capture the eye as much as the palate — beautiful to look at, even better to eat.
We've mastered the balance between style, warmth, and sociable dining — where a little glamour feels entirely natural and conversation flows as freely as the champagne. This dedication to bespoke presentation, alongside our food, is what has made us the trusted choice for discerning private and corporate clients across the UK and internationally. Curated with intention, never performative. Like the seasons and the environments we live in, our tables are always changing, always evolving.
At The Hampstead Kitchen, adapting is in our DNA. When the pandemic hit in Spring 2020, we didn't pause — we created Social Bubbling, a niche home dining concept that kept clients connected through intimate, luxurious gatherings while navigating government guidelines. What began locally in Hampstead quickly extended to central London, Scotland, Somerset, and Norfolk.
In Autumn 2023, we launched The Pantry — our answer to elevated home dining for clients who want sophistication without formality. Every delivery arrives on fine ceramic plateware with professional table styling. Not a delivery service. An experience, at home.
From pandemic pivots to cost-of-living shifts, we've consistently found new ways to meet our clients where they are. That same instinct for curation and intentional living now extends beyond the kitchen through Curated by Saima — our design and lifestyle offshoot helping clients reimagine their homes and hosting spaces. Real living. Thoughtful spaces. Designed for the way you actually want to host &
Our culinary expertise extends into menu development and consultancy — partnering with cafes, delis, and hospitality brands to create distinctive offerings that reflect their vision. From launching a new café concept to seasonal refreshes and guest chef collaborations, we offer end-to-end support: concept development, execution, and staff training. Culinary innovation grounded in real operational insight.
Our contributions to the broader food world include six recipes across four cookbooks — among them Cook for Syria, where we are the only non-restaurant, non-celebrity chef featured. We've worked with food festivals, mentored emerging chefs through supper club initiatives, and most recently partnered with a patisserie to develop dessert tablescapes that pair unusual flavour profiles with bespoke styling.
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With over a decade of luxury dining experience, The Hampstead Kitchen now offers brand development and consultancy for property developers and hospitality businesses. We've shaped the narrative behind Riverstone Living's exclusive members' club, the whisky library at Cairngill House in Scotland, and our Peninsula Penthouse Kitchen — home to over fifty Michelin-starred dining experiences.
Now expanding into East Anglia, we bring that same expertise to Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. If you're building something distinctive — in London or beyond — we'd love to talk. we'd love to talk. Get in touch or read more here. read more here.
Curated by Saima is the natural extension of everything The Hampstead Kitchen stands for — born from the same belief that how a space feels matters as much as what's in it. As a chef, I've spent over a decade understanding what makes people gather, linger, and feel at ease. That instinct now shapes how we approach interiors and hosting spaces. We design how you feel, not just how things look — creating snugs where people naturally settle, kitchens that work with you when you're hosting, rooms that let the outside in. Functional shifts that change how you move, gather, and actually live.
This isn't design for Instagram. It's design for real life. Whether it's a full home reimagine, a hosting space that finally makes entertaining feel effortless, or a single room that's never quite worked — we offer completely bespoke consultancy, shaped around how you want to feel in your space. For people who'd rather host friends than impress a feed. If The Hampstead Kitchen feeds your guests, Curated by Saima creates the space worth gathering in.
