Thyme & Plaice · Private chef
Private Dining &
Tasting Menus
An exceptional meal. Your favourite people. A setting that feels your own.
Bespoke dining at home or at your chosen accommodation, created by chef Joshua Adams. From an intimate dinner to a celebratory tasting menu, every experience begins with you.
Discuss your dining experienceStaffordshire · Cheshire · UK by arrangement
Your occasion, thoughtfully cooked
A personal dining experience
Luxury tasting menus
A sequence of seasonal dishes designed around your tastes and occasion. A personal story, favourite ingredients or a special destination can inspire the menu.
Dinner parties
Restaurant-quality cooking with the comfort and atmosphere of your own setting. Relax with your guests while I manage the agreed food preparation and cooking.
Celebrations & outdoor dining
Canapés, relaxed shared feasts and premium live-fire cooking for birthdays, anniversaries and special gatherings, tailored to the facilities and service required.
A taste of the possibilities
Seasonal inspiration
Your menu is written for your event. These example dishes give a flavour of my cooking; they are not a fixed package and may change with season, availability and your preferences.
Request a sample menuExample dishes
Scorched mackerel
Watercress, horseradish & ruby grapefruit
Coal-roasted beetroot
Caramelised goat’s cheese, crispy basil & aged balsamic
Slow-cooked beef cheek
Horseradish mash, young carrots & roasted bone jus
Granny Smith apple sorbet
A refreshing pause between courses
Dark chocolate tart
Espresso mascarpone
From idea to occasion
How it works
- 01 · Tell me about your plansShare your preferred date, location, guest numbers and occasion.
- 02 · Shape your menuWe discuss your tastes and dietary requirements, then I prepare a tailored proposal.
- 03 · Confirm your experienceThe menu, costs, service, equipment and practical arrangements are agreed before booking.
- 04 · Enjoy your guestsI source ingredients, prepare and cook the agreed menu, and leave the cooking area clean after service.
What to expect
A personal consultation, bespoke menu planning, ingredient sourcing, food preparation and cooking, with kitchen clean-down after service.
Waiting staff, crockery, equipment hire, drinks, glassware, travel and accommodation are confirmed in your individual proposal. Service arrangements depend on the format and guest numbers.
Every booking is individually quoted. Menu complexity, numbers, staffing, location and hire requirements all influence the investment.
Before you book
Where are private dining experiences available?
I’m based in Staffordshire and regularly welcome enquiries across Cheshire and the North West. Other UK locations are available by arrangement, with travel and accommodation considered in the quotation.
What kitchen facilities are needed?
Please share details or photographs of the kitchen, cooking equipment, refrigeration, work space and dining area. I’ll confirm suitability and any additional equipment needed before the booking.
Can the menu accommodate allergies or dietary requests?
Please tell me about allergies and dietary requirements at the outset. We discuss menu adaptations, suitability and the kitchen environment before agreeing the experience.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Enquire with your proposed guest numbers. Suitability and any minimum booking value depend on the menu, location and staffing required, and are confirmed in your proposal.
How do I secure a date?
Send an enquiry to check availability. Booking, payment and cancellation terms are provided with your proposal; a date is confirmed once the agreed booking requirements are met.
Start a conversation
Let’s create your occasion
Tell me your preferred date, location and guest numbers, and we can begin shaping an experience around you.
Enquire about private dining