Who is the Essex Personal Chef?

My name is Darren Mageehan and I have a passion for food.  I have been cooking for family and friends for over 20 years and finally decided that I would like to cater on a more professional scale. A year ago I was approached to cook a 3 course meal for a dinner party with a number of distinguished guests.  Since that day I have been asked to return on a number of occasions, and from that dinner party other people asked if I would cater for them. Hence the Essex Personal Chef was born.
I have since completed the nationally recognised Food & Hygiene Certificate required for all staff working in a professional kitchen.
I have built a regular customer base that includes an owner of an Exclusive London Restaurant in Notting Hill and a London Hotel.


My Aims

I aim for perfection, to produce the finest dishes that will impress your guests at your dinner party.  The aim of the Essex Personal Chef and the waiting staff is to be as low profile as possible, letting the host/hostess and the food be the main talking points of our service.  I want to take away the stress and pressure for you and provide an elegant 3 course meal of your choice and present it at your dining table.  Everything will be pre-arranged with you prior to your evening, even arranging a visit to ensure that we will be able to meet your requirements.  We will discuss with you your menus, what you may or may not require and go through every detail to make your evening run smoothly. 

All you need to do is entertain your guests.

To discuss an evening, or enquire about a function you wish to have catered for then fill in the contact form, leaving your name, your telephone number and a brief outline of the evening you have planned.