Private Chef Marcel
Cooking with Passion
For more than 20 years, food has been my way of creating something bigger than a meal — a feeling, a memory, a moment someone will carry with them long after the plates are cleared. That's what I've always chased, in every kitchen I've ever stepped into.
My path has taken me to some truly special places — the elegance of 195 Piccadilly, home of BAFTA, the quiet grandeur of Scottish estates, and even the open water aboard Caribbean cruise ships. Along the way, I've had the privilege of cooking for a £1 million wedding in North London, sharing the evening with guests like Elton John and Kevin Spacey, and preparing food for events graced by HRH Princess Anne. I've stood in the kitchens behind the Late Queen's garden parties at Holyrood Palace, and cooked for gatherings at the Scottish Parliament just down the road — moments that reminded me how much weight a well-made dish can carry in a room full of history.
But some of my proudest work has happened far from the spotlight. For years, I've cooked week in, week out for Premier League footballers, League One managers, and Members of the House of Lords and Parliament — not for one big night, but for the quiet, everyday rhythm of family life. Nutritious, thoughtful meals built around performance, health, and the simple comfort of a good dinner on the table. That kind of trust, earned over months and years rather than a single evening, means just as much to me as any grand event.
If there's one thing all of this has taught me, it's that it was never really about who was sitting at the table. It was about the care that went into what was on it — the same care whether I'm cooking for royalty, a football club, or a family simply looking forward to dinner together.
That belief is what led me to launch Private Chef Marcel in 2019. I wanted to bring that same level of care into people's homes — not reserved for grand occasions, but available for the moments that matter to you, whether that's a single unforgettable evening or a standing weekly place at your table.
Every menu I create is a careful balance of flavour and nourishment — fresh, honest ingredients, thoughtfully put together, never overcomplicated. Because whatever the occasion — a milestone celebration, a quiet dinner for two, or a family simply eating well together — you deserve exactly what every one of my past clients has received: my full attention, my full care, and food made to be remembered.
My journey is still evolving, but the heart of it hasn't changed. Whether it's for one night or many years, my goal is always the same — to make you feel like the most important person I've ever cooked for.
I can't wait to bring that same care to your table next.
