Elemental Experiences...



The Elemental Kitchen - Bespoke Hospitality
Available throughout Scotland and Abroad
A Personal Chef & Host or Chef only in your own unique setting - exclusively for dinner parties, holidays and special occasions.
Excludes the cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.
During our peak season, bookings for one-off dinner parties are typically taken no more than 14 days in advance
Click here or scroll down to Bespoke Packages for full details.


The Chef's Table - A Bespoke Dining Demonstration
Available in the East Neuk or by special arrangement
Our Chef & Host will come to your home to create a delicious 3-course lunch for you and your guests (party of up to 8), while you observe, ask questions and perhaps enjoy a bottle of wine!
Afterwards, we'll email you the recipe so that you can recreate the meal yourself!
No need to worry about shopping - we'll bring ingredients to your home.
During our peak season, bookings are taken no more than 14 days in advance
Fee: £POA (based on your specific requirements)
Our quote will excludes cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.



Cooking On Ice - Delicious Meals For Your Freezer
Available in the East Neuk
Our personal chef will visit your home, cook up a storm, and fill your freezer with delicious meals.
Meals agreed in advance
During our peak season, bookings are taken no more than 14 days in advance
Fee: £POA
Our quote will exclude cost of your chosen ingredients & travel expenses.



The E-Kitchen - Consultation From The Head Chef
James, Head Chef at The Elemental Kitchen can provide consultation for your unique project. He's previously created menus, recipes and provided bespoke consultation for both the hospitality industry - eg cafes, coffee houses, farm shops and visitor centres - and private at-home clients.

We can arrange in-person or virtual consultations with James - bespoke recipes, menus, techniques and general guidance. Our aim is to welcome and encourage our clients to get in touch, whether you are looking for advice, inspiration, a fresh new cafe menu, a frozen food range, or a special recipe or menu for an upcoming dinner party.

In addition to face-to-face meetings, from own kitchen table, we can respond to unique queries and tastes by providing a personalised guide. James can work with you via email, phone/skype.


Fee: £POA, based on your unique requirements


Bespoke Packages

Of course, every occasion is different but for your convenience, please see below, two Elemental Kitchen bespoke hospitality packages (examples only), based on varying groups and requirements. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your own unique requirements in more detail and to arrange a bespoke quote.

We may be able to provide discounts for extended service, local (East Neuk) occasions and very small groups.


AN ELEMENTAL OCCASION (For 12 guests or fewer)
Approx £250 per day
Approx £200 per day for Chef Only

Includes the following Chef & Host or Chef Only service, as required:-
Breakfast; continental or full cooked
Informal lunch; picnic, sandwiches, buffet or cooked one-pot style
Afternoon Tea; cake can be served with lunch or, for those of you spending the day out, an afternoon tea station can be arranged for self-serve later in the day.
Dinner; canapes, 3 courses, cheese board, tea & coffee
Grocery shopping, as necessary

Our daily rate is inclusive of :-
typically up to 10 hours service each day, between 7am and 11pm.
advance preparation; up to 5 hours menu planning, client correspondence, grocery orders etc

Our daily rate also applies to :-
set up / arrival day (travel, shopping, dinner if required)
departure day (breakfast if required, kitchen clear down, travel)

Our rate excludes:-
groceries
mileage @ 50p per mile
other necessary travel expenses - eg ferries/flights/transfers

Maximum guests:-
12, inclusive of children

An Elemental Occasion - Additions
Please also let us know if you also wish to add the following;
simple & nutritious kids tea;
2 course formal lunch; (inclusive of dessert or starter)
additional unspecified hours may be charged at an hourly rate

Note re Chef Only assignments: We request that clients provide their own front-of-house/kitchen assistant, as necessary.
In holiday properties, this can usually be arranged with the housekeeping manager.



AN ELEMENTAL GATHERING (for 13 - 26 guests)
Approx £250 per day
Approx £200 per day for Chef Only

Includes the following Chef & Host or Chef Only service, as required:-
Breakfast; continental or full cooked
Packed lunch; sandwiches & snacks for daytrips, ready to take away after breakfast
Afternoon Tea; a warming cup of tea/coffee and cake can be set up for easy self-serve as guests return from daytrips
Dinner; 3 courses, cheese board, tea & coffee
Grocery shopping, as necessary

Our daily rate is inclusive of :-
typically up to 10 hours service each day, between 7am and 11pm.
advance preparation; up to 5 hours menu planning, client correspondence, grocery orders etc

Our daily rate also applies to :-
set-up / arrival day (travel, shopping, dinner if required)
departure day (breakfast if required, kitchen clear down, travel)

Our rate excludes:-
groceries
mileage @ 50p per mile
other necessary travel expenses - eg ferries/flights/transfers

Maximum guests:-
26, inclusive of children
Where numbers exceed 12, we request that the client arranges additional dining/kitchen staff to help ensure swift & smooth service

An Elemental Gathering - Additions
Please also let us know if you also wish to add the following;
informal self-serve lunch; buffet/cooked one-pot
2 course formal lunch (inclusive of dessert or starter)
canapes
simple & nutritious kids tea
additional unspecified hours may be charged at an hourly rate

Note re Chef Only assignments: We request that clients provide their own front-of-house/kitchen assistant, as necessary. In holiday properties, this can usually be arranged with the housekeeping manager.


FESTIVE FEES

We typically charge standard festive rates for the following dates & Scottish festive holidays:-

CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
NEW YEAR’S EVE
NEW YEAR’S DAY
2ND JANUARY


The Elemental Kitchen – Booking, Payment & Cancellation

We typically request a deposit of 50% of the total fee to confirm and secure your booking. On receipt of the deposit, we will confirm your requested dates and your booking will be secure. Please don't hesitate to contact us to request a copy of our policy.