Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services Reviews 129

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike catered a celebration dinner for 17 for us in a rented house in. Cheltenham. From beginning to end, the whole process of booking, choosing the menu and final arrangements went smoothly and easi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike cooked a delicious dinner for 10 for a family birthday celebration. Delicious 3 course meal with very tasty canapes served before hand. Everything very punctually served and organised and kitchen... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike stepped in last minute (due to a cancellation) to save the day and help create a wonderful New Year’s Eve menu for 10 of us. The food was faultless from the canapés to dessert; the scallops and f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No shopping, no preparation, no cooking, no serving, no clearing up and a spotlessly clean kitchen left behind - what's not to like?! Mike was recommended to us by the owner of the house we rented f... See more

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At Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services we have been in the business of providing fantastic, fresh, top restaurant standard food in the privacy of people's..


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and extremely professional

Fantastic and extremely professional. From the canapés to the 5 course meal everything was of a very high standard. The staff were great and went over and above what was expected of them. I would highly recommend. 10/10

November 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent food and service

Excellent food and service
The communication throughout was excellent; lots of menu choices and alternatives for vegetarian and vegan
family members.
Would defiantly book again

October 29, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Food and Service

Having hired a house in the Cotswolds to celebrate my 50th with a group of family and friends, I was very excited to hire a private chef and Mike produced an absolutely fabulous evening of canapes followed by a three course dinner. Notwithstanding that all cooking had to be done on an AGA which seemed to have only one temperature level (hell-fire hot) the food was absolutely exceptional and barely a crumb was left on anyone's plate. Mike introduced every course and everything was just presented beautifully - consensus on the table was that it was one of the best meals we had ever eaten. Waiting staff were also amazing and kitchen was left spotless afterwards.

November 4, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

despite very difficult travel a…

despite very difficult travel a conditions on the night which made everyone late including Michael
he and his team put together a great meal and delivered it to us with good hummer panache and style
took full account of the dietary requirements and the pace at which we wanted the evening to go

will look to use him again

October 27, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chef Michael was punctual professional…

Chef Michael was punctual professional and food was to a very high standard, the home made sourdough bread was superb along with all the food.
His suggestion that I would need a waiter (although I was a bit tentative) was spot on and left us to enjoy the experience. The waiter (another Michael!) was professional and courteous and made my wife’s 60th go without a hitch.Also no washing up to do when everyone has left!!!!
Wouldn’t hesitate again to use him
Thanks again chef

September 30, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Food

We had Mike cook a 6 course taster meal for 10 people. The food was unbelievable. Every dish was amazing. Mike just blended in and made the experience very relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. Would highly recommend.

September 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for making my Mum's birthday extra special

This was the second time Mike has cooked for us and yet again presented us with the most delicious 6 course meal, cooked to perfection.
Mike's communication leading up to the date was brilliant, making sure he had all of our dietary requirements and adjusting the menu to suit.
He was punctual, polite and left the kitchen spotless.
Carol, our waitress for the evening, was really friendly and made sure our drinks were always topped up!
I would 100% recommend Mike to anyone who would like that extra special dining experience and can't wait to book him again!

September 6, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great evening

The whole dinner went very smoothly from the initial enquiry through to Mike leaving the kitchen. The guests loved the food, which was well presented and sumptuous.

August 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Special Meal

Mike cooked a beautiful meal for my husband’s special birthday. We were staying in an Airbnb in the Cotswolds that luckily had everything we needed! It was a fantastic evening, Mike produced beautiful, tasty food and he and Carol, his trusty helper, were so relaxed and efficient, I could leave everything to them and enjoyed the evening too! The meal was definitely the highlight of the weekend and I can’t recommend Mike highly enough. We would definitely do again if the opportunity presented itself.

August 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb birthday celebration meal

In an exceptionally short timescale Mike planned and created an incredible 6 course menu for a special birthday dinner for a group of 8 global foodies. From the initial engagement, through to the moment Mike left, the execution was faultless.
Carol was incredible in ensuring all were looked after for drinks and service throughout the evening.
Thank you Mike for making this a most memorable occasion !

July 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

50th Birthday Dinner

Mike catered for 9 at my 50th birthday at Dover’s Rise in the Cotswold. Mike was brilliant from beginning to end. From the planning phase weeks before the event, to execution on the day. The food was delicious. The service was seamless and clear up was as if he and Carol had not been there at all. The memories will last a lifetime and we'll definitely be hiring him again.

July 26, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate professional Chef

Mike communicated really well from start to finish, he’s a great organiser and even when I threw something at him last minutes, he sorted it out quickly and patiently. The food was exquisite, well presented and literally melted in your mouth. We had a very fussy vegetarian in our party of 10 ladies and she was very impressed too. He listened to our preferences and created the perfect menu. Plates were cleaned and he hired a waitress for us and she was excellent too. I would call Mike back any time I have a private dinner party as it meant I could sit back relax and enjoy the evening too. Thank you Mike

July 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent again.

Mike cooked for me and my best friends on my 60th. birthday. He planned the menu with us and dealt with all our varied and difficult requests. He is very professional and just turned up and looked after us. He is a really nice guy and pleasure to have as part of our gathering. This is the third time Mike has looked after us, and we wouldn't go anywhere else.

July 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flexible, responsive, organised and superb food.

Found Mike on the internet. He was quick to respond and provide his menu. He was flexible with our requirements; times, dishes etc. Good regular communication prior to our dinner. He turned up on time and provided a superb meal for 15 people of various ages. We used a great waitress too - thank you Sarah. Thank you Mike. We will definitely use you again.

June 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely worth it!

Wonderful evening meal, prepared, cooked and cleared by Mike. Amazing fresh food, presented beautifully and very well received. We have absolutely loved having a Personal Chef for the evening. A first for us all and such a treat. Thank you Mike.

May 30, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent BBQ for the whole family

Mike prepared a lovely BBQ for a family weekend away in the Cotswold. The meal started off with canapés that were well prepared and super tasty followed by a BBQ with great quality meat. He was really helpful and responsive on emails before the event. We all loved it and will definitely use his services again in the future.

May 1, 2023
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