Private Chef in Somerset – Enjoy Complimentary Canapés with Every Booking of 12 or More Guests
There's something special about gathering your favourite people around your own table, glass in hand, while a private chef takes care of everything in the kitchen. No booking a restaurant, no washing up, no one stuck at the stove. Just great food, served in the comfort of your home or chosen venue.
At The Fig Pantry, we bring restaurant quality private dining to homes, holiday lets and venues across Somerset and the South West. And to make your next gathering even more memorable, we're treating larger parties to something extra: complimentary canapés with every booking of 12 or more guests.
Our private dining offer: complimentary canapés
Book The Fig Pantry for 12 or more guests on any of our private chef menus and we'll serve a selection of canapés on us. It's our way of getting your evening off to the perfect start, giving your guests something delicious to enjoy while they mingle before sitting down to eat.
The offer applies to all three of our private dining menus:
2-course menu – relaxed and generous, ideal for laid-back celebrations
3-course menu – the classic dinner party, from starter to dessert
Tasting menu – a series of smaller, beautifully plated courses for a true fine dining experience at home
Our canapés are made with the same care as every other course. Think mini Yorkshire puddings with blushing roast beef and horseradish cream, or crisp pastry cups with fresh radish and bright pops of roe – small bites with big flavour.
What's included in a private chef experience
Hiring a private chef in Somerset with The Fig Pantry means you get to be a guest at your own party. We take care of:
Menu planning – we'll talk through your occasion, tastes and any dietary requirements, then shape a menu around you
Seasonal, local ingredients – sourced from the best of the West Country wherever we can
Cooking on site – everything is prepared and finished fresh in your kitchen or venue
Plated service – each course is beautifully presented and served to the table
Clearing down – we leave the kitchen as we found it
From a creamy burrata starter with heritage tomatoes to perfectly pink roast meats, our dishes are designed to impress without ever feeling stuffy.
Perfect for every occasion
With 12 or more guests, there's plenty to celebrate. Our private dining in Somerset and the South West is a popular choice for:
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
Hen and stag parties in holiday cottages and large group houses
Family get-togethers and reunions
Corporate dinners, team celebrations and client entertaining
Christmas parties and festive gatherings
Engagement parties and pre-wedding dinners
With the festive season approaching, now is a great time to secure your date and make the most of complimentary canapés for your Christmas party.
Private chef across Somerset and the South West
Based in Somerset, The Fig Pantry travels across the South West to cook for you, whether you're at home, in a country house or staying in a holiday let with friends. Areas we regularly cover include:
Somerset – Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Yeovil, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea, Weston-super-Mare, Castle Cary, Somerton and Crewkerne
Exmoor and the Quantocks – perfect for cottage getaways and countryside celebrations
Bath and Bristol – elegant private dining in the city or the surrounding villages
Devon – Exeter, Tiverton and East Devon
Dorset – Sherborne, Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast
Wiltshire – Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Warminster
If you're searching for a private chef in Taunton, a private dining experience in Bath or dinner party catering in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you. Not sure if we cover your area? Just ask we're always happy to travel for the right occasion.
Why choose The Fig Pantry?
The Fig Pantry is a Somerset private dining and catering company led by Chef Sam, who has cooked for private clients, weddings and events across the region. Every menu is personal, every dish is cooked from scratch, and every event gets our full attention.
We believe great food should feel generous and relaxed, not formal and fussy. That's why our private chef experience works just as well for a lively hen weekend as it does for an intimate anniversary tasting menu. You can see more of our dishes on Instagram at @thefigpantry.
How to book your private chef experience
Claiming your complimentary canapés is simple:
Get in touch with your date, location and number of guests (12 or more)
Choose your menu – 2-course, 3-course or tasting menu
We'll tailor the menu to you and add your canapés on the house
Popular dates, especially weekends and the run-up to Christmas, book up quickly, so we recommend getting in touch early.
Get in touch to book your private chef experience: email enquiries@thefigpantry.co.uk or visit thefigpantry.co.uk.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests do I need for the complimentary canapés? The offer applies to every booking of 12 or more guests.
Which menus does the offer include? Our 2-course, 3-course and tasting menus all qualify.
Do you cater for dietary requirements? Yes. Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs when you enquire and we'll build them into your menu.
Where do you travel to? We're based in Somerset and cover much of the South West, including Taunton, Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Dorset and Wiltshire. Get in touch to check your location.
Can you cook in a holiday cottage or rented house? Absolutely. Many of our private dining bookings are in holiday lets and group houses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
