A professional chef with over 15 years experience. Offering private chef, relief chef and catering services to the industry and the public. Relax and be a guest in your own home as a skilled chef delivers you a fine dining experience!
Incredible evening. Ian was fantastic. Great communication before the event, very friendly, knowledgable and no hassle. Food was outstanding starting with delicious venison canapes and going from there. I couldn’t fault anything, having someone cooking for you in your kitchen could feel a bit strange, not at all, Ian made it exactly the evening I hoped. Just a brilliant service. Will definitely be doing this again. Next time will have better control of a friends mental dog who had his nose in Ians food all evening. Even that didn’t flap him in anyway. Fantastic meal.
An amazing night by Chef Cathcart.
Very friendly and professional. Amazing food. He suggested some local produce which we went with and he gave an amazing three course meal for 8. Accommodated some dietary requirements on the night with pleasure and ease. Left the kitchen spotless!!
Would highly recommend his services.
"I/ We highly recommend Ian.
What a great cook. He was prompt in all communications,
punctual, engaging and gave us the best party ever.
Fine dinning at home! why don't more people do it.
This will be the talk of the year among all my friends.
Thank you Poptop. Ian we wish you all the best
Neghat
5STARS all the way"
"Ian is an excellent chef and provided a faultless service
He communicated throughout the whole process and assisted choosing the menu
Thoroughly recommend"
"We had a wonderful Asian themed meal on a Saturday. Ian was lovely, so easy to deal with and cooked up a treat which was loved by all. Impossible to pick out a favourite part of the meal as it was all so good from canapés through to the beautiful yuzu pudding.
Having Ian there meant all stresses of the evening were removed for us and we actually got to enjoy the full evening without ducking in and out of the kitchen all the time."
Chef arrived early to prepare for the lunch for 10 that we had organised. Canapés were served first and they were wonderful a great indication of the food to come. We had gone through a menu with Chef Cathcart and agreed a three course lunch with amuse bouche to start ofCornish crab and mango cannelloni. Our starter next of duck rillettes and redcurrant compote followed by the main course Guinea fowl with Tarragon mousse stuffing, cocotte pot, heritage kale with chestnuts and glazed carrots . Dessert was the chefs suggestion of Tia Maria Chocolate Fondant. Every course was served hot and was delicious . We can thoroughly recommend Chef Cathcart he was totally professional and a joy to have in our home. We will certainly be using this very talented young chef again.
"Ian was fantastic!
Very easy to plan with prior to the event.
On the day it was so nice to sit back and have that kind of service and skill in your own home. He was so accommodating and really put me at ease that everything was in control.
The food was just out of this world!
I couldn't recommend highly enough, thank you for such a lovely experience."
"BBQ for 50 people at home.
Ian turned up on time with his large bbq drum and was really friendly and professional. He got on with it and cooked the food really well, also helping with some of the prep and flavouring of the chicken! Everyone had a good time.
Recommend and would use again."
"Ian took a complicated brief from me to produce a nine course meal for 20 people in a venue with limited facilities. Before the event his communication was first rate. He came up with outstanding menu and on the night delivered a spectacular meal. Every one of my guests commented on how fantastic the food and service was.
Ian put together an excellent team, liaised with the venue, organised all of the logistics and was even able to recommend and supply some fantastic wines to accompany the meal.
The meal was an absolutely integral part of my celebration and in large part because of Ian's efforts my evening went off brilliantly!
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ian to anyone wanting a special meal. Thank you so much mate!"
Highly recommended. The group were very impressed with the delicious food prepared by Chef Cathcart. In the lead up to the event, he was extremely prompt in answering any queries and was amenable to any requests we had with regards to the menu etc. Should the occasion arise in the future, Chef Cathcart will be the first person we call!
Ian was extremely professional and an excellent chef. He arranged a special menu for my Dad’s 60th and helped source perfect wines to match each course. All really delicious and so beautifully presented. I highly recommend Ian!
"Ian cooked a big barbecue for 20 of us on a weekend away. It was really excellent - great food, plenty of it and well varied. Ian was also friendly and helpful through the booking process.
Highly recommended!"
Ian was a pleasure, he was so flexible even though one of the guests was over an hour late! He took the time to share the origins of the food and was obviously knowledgeable as well as passionate about his produce. Everyone had a different favourite dish as they were all amazing. Personal favourite was his Jerusalem artichokes veloute- Smelt gorgeous and tasted Devine. Such a wonderful experience with no washing up!
Ian barbequed an American menu for my husband's 30th birthday and he was amazing! The food was wonderful and super tasty, everyone loved it! My husband had 4 plates of food and enjoyed every bite! Ian is very friendly, profressional and was very easy to work with to create a special birthday. I would definatley recommend him! The BBQ went off perfectly, if your looking for an event with an amazing chef Ian is your guy! It was great to relax and enjoy the day whilst Ian took care of all the food! Thank you Ian!
"Ian has offered a great service and our guests are very happy with his breakfasts.
Thank you Ian, you have been responsive, helpful and accommodating and most of all your food has been thoroughly enjoyed. Setting our guests up for a good start to their day!
5stars! :)"
I'd just like to thank you for a fab evening on Saturday. Ian was excellent his food was delicious, he was well organised, arrived on time and easy company . The office were easy to deal with helpful and very pleasant in manner. The Web site I found easy to use and comprehensive Very impressed all round look forward to using the service again.
Ian was great - very clear communication pre the event, very flexible on choices and very accommodating. On the night he was great - very professional, great food, chatty and pleasant and then tidied up amazingly! Almost like he wasn’t there!
I’m not one for leaving reviews usually but Ian was so friendly and professional, and the food so great, that I wanted to pass on my thanks to Ian for making it a fantastic day and to recommend to anyone thinking of hiring a private chef for a celebration that this is definitely the way to go if you want to actually spend time talking to your guests, relaxing and enjoying yourself instead of spending the whole time in the kitchen and racing around. My father is a retired head chef (something we didn’t tell Ian in advance) and my father enjoyed the great food and the whole experience, so what more recommendations do you need...?
The meal was of a quality you would expect in a high end restaurant, but with the atmosphere of a dinner party at home, which made for a very relaxed evening with gorgeous food. The chef was professional and friendly, and provided a very high quality of service, both with preparing the food efficiently and quickly, and leaving the kitchen looking immaculate afterwards. I would absolutely recommend this service to anyone wanting an impressive dinner party event.
Could not have asked for a better evening - Ian was welcoming and simply made the night spectacular! Not only was the evening entertaining, but Ian engaged with each guest and the food was out of this world. I would book another dining experience with a private chef from La Belle Assiette in a heart beat. The menu only improved each course...my favourite being the duck starter! Thank you again Ian for an incredible evening
I'm a private dining chef, I offer bespoke menu's catered to you and your guests in your own home. I also have a huge converted Oil drum BBQ and can cater events, BBQ's and garden parties.
No
Yes, I cook wherever I am needed to for your event.
Yes, depending on the time of year and guest I design each menu to suit every client. I have sample menus and dishes to reflect the seasons, but these are completely customisable. I will also cater to food alergens and Intolerances.
I am classically trained and have worked in Michellin starred, UK top 20 restaurants and Bistro's. I have also spent alot of time in pan-asian and fusion restaurants and classic british country pubs.
Yes, individualised to any occasion.
Not currently, but I can make recommendations.
That is entirely up to you!
Yes, service can be arranged for additional fees.
Barbecues up to 50 guests
Private dining
personal chef
Freelance chef
Buffet
Caterer