About

Hello! I’m Emily, a private chef with over ten years of experience cooking in kitchens around the world, from a jungle kitchen in Mexico to Noma in Copenhagen. Now based in Somerset, England – I create thoughtful, seasonal food that feels special without being over the top. My style is refined but relaxed, with a focus on beautiful ingredients, generous cooking and dishes that bring people together.

sample menu

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner party, a large event or simply need an in-house cook for the weekend, I can help create the perfect menu tailored to your needs that will make your occasion unforgettable and full of joy.

Starters

Salmorejo and chopped egg /
Pork rillettes and apricot mostarda /
Ajo blanco, melon and prosciutto /
Cods roe, parsley and shallot salad with fennel crackers /
Sweetbreads, peas, mint and lardo /

Mains

Whole baked brill, French fries, aioli and watercress salad /
Roast hogget, chard, borlotti and anchoiade /
Monkfish, whey-butter sauce, sea aster, pink furs and clams /
Woodfired chicken with bread, radicchio and pine nut salad /
Ricotta gundi, datterini tomatoes and basil pesto /

Desserts

Fig leaf pannacotta, summer berries and shortbread /
Chocolate mousse, marcapone, cherries in kirsh and pistachio /
Blackberry and almond tart with crème fraiche /
Crème Brûlée, passion fruit and blueberries /

Get in touch

I’d love to hear from you. Call, Whatsapp or email me any time. You can also follow me on Instagram.

+44 7787 124469
emilychappell@live.co.uk
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