About

Simon And Dan

About

32 years of professional kitchen experience,
bringing restaurant-quality dining into your home.

A Life In Food

With over 32 years of experience in high-end professional kitchens, Simon Pollendine brings a wealth of culinary knowledge, creativity and passion to every event.

Throughout his career, Simon has worked for many years at AA Rosette level, refining his skills in producing beautifully presented, restaurant-quality dishes using the finest ingredients.

This experience now allows him to bring the standards of a high-end restaurant directly to your home, wedding or special event.

Based near Stamford in Lincolnshire, Simon is a strong supporter of local farmers, growers and artisan producers. Whenever possible, ingredients are sourced from trusted local suppliers across the Lincolnshire countryside, ensuring exceptional quality while keeping food miles low.

Simon Pollendine’s Private Chef has also built a strong reputation for outstanding wedding catering, working with couples to design bespoke menus that perfectly match their vision for their special day.

From elegant wedding breakfasts to relaxed BBQs, sharing feasts and creative dessert tables, every menu is carefully tailored to make each celebration unique.

Simon believes that the quality, passion and attention to detail of the first plate served at an event should be exactly the same as the last.

Simon Putting Ingredients into a saucepan on the cooker
Simon and Dan Plating Up Food Service
Roast Beef with Potatoes and Broccoli

A Chef-Led Approach To Every Event

At Simon Pollendine’s Private Chef, everything starts with a simple idea; great food, designed entirely around you.

With years of experience in professional kitchens, Simon brings a calm, confident approach to every event, combining high-end culinary skill with a genuinely personal service.

From weddings and private dining to relaxed gatherings at home, every menu is thoughtfully created to reflect your tastes, your guests and the occasion itself.

It’s not just about cooking, it’s about creating an experience that feels effortless, enjoyable and completely tailored from start to finish.

Restaurant-quality food, created entirely around you.

Designed | Prepared | Served | Seamlessly

Designed Around You.
Delivered With Care.

From the first conversation to the final plate, everything is tailored to create an experience that feels effortless, personal and truly memorable.