Bring restaurant-quality food into your home, holiday accommodation, retreat or celebration. Cooked fresh, served beautifully, and made with heart.
We cover South Norfolk and Suffolk.
longer distances for Multiple Services / Block bookings can be arranged
What's included with every booking..
⭐ Gerda's Private Chef Services ⭐ **Custom Menu Planning**
Personalised menus tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, and event style.
**Ingredient Sourcing**
Hand-selected from trusted local suppliers for freshness and quality.
**Cooking, Plating & Service**
On-site cooking, beautifully plated meals, and warm, friendly service.
**Kitchen Clean-Down**
Spotless kitchen left clean, sanitised, and fully reset after service.
**Dietary Accommodated**
Safe handling of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy requirements.
**Friendly, Professional Experience**
Relax and enjoy your event while Gerda handles everything with calm, confidence, and care.
⭐ Optional Extra's ⭐
**Grazing Boards**
Beautifully crafted filled with a delightful assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits, and artisanal extras.
**Extra Courses**
Elevate your dining with options like an amuse-bouche, pasta course, or palate cleanser.
**Dress the Table & Styling kit options**
Our table dressing service creates elegant, beautifully curated tablescapes tailored to your event’s style. We can provide all linens, décor, candles, and finishing touches to elevate your dining experience with a refined, inviting atmosphere.
**Breakfast Service**
Enjoy a fresh, chef-cooked breakfast the morning after your event, available in hearty or elegant styles.
**Wine Pair Guidance**
Expert recommendations for wines that beautifully complement your chosen menu.
kindly we require when booking..
1. Fully working kitchen with standard appliances
(we bring specialist equipment)
2. Access to the venue kitchen upto
4-6 hours prior service
3.
Meet Chef Gerda
Warm, down-to-earth and highly skilled, Gerda has cooked across Europe for over ten years — from luxury chalets in the French Alps to seaside villas in St. Tropez, high-end restaurants in Berlin, and private music studios in France.
She specialises in rustic, flavour-rich, elegant cooking that makes people feel at home.
Clients describe her as creative, reliable, attentive and a delight to work with.
References from real clients:
“Gerda catered for 25 people beautifully — fresh, delicious food, all handled independently.”
— Limusic Studio
“Beyond trustworthy, organised, great attention to detail. I’d hire her again without hesitation.”
— Chalet Client, French Alps
Private Dining
Gerda offers private dinners for 2–20 guests; special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, spa nights and romantic evenings; catering in holiday homes and Airbnbs for single nights to full weeks.
Studio's, Artist's & Well-Being
Retreat and corporate catering with fresh group meals; studio and artist catering for musicians and creatives; outdoor BBQ feasts with Mediterranean grilling and sharing platters.
Event Services
From intimate gatherings to large events, Gerda provides customised menus and exceptional service to make your occasion memorable and stress-free.
Personalised Menus
Tailored menus to suit your preferences, dietary requirements, and event theme; experience culinary delights curated just for you and your guests.
Indulge in a culinary experience that will delight your senses.
Sample Menu of Chef's favourites
Starters
Starter
Smoked Haddock & Parsley Fish Cake
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Duck & Liver Parfait with Red Onion Chutney
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Burrata, heritage tomatoes & basil
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Baked Fig & Camembert
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Creamy Garlic mushrooms on ciabatta
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Brie wedges with spicy tomato sauce
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Salt & Pepper squid with garlic & lemon Mayo
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Lightly spice creamy parsnip soup with sour dough bread
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Smoked Salmon Crayfish & Dill Mousse
Main
Chicken Supreme in a sun-kissed tomato, basil & parmesan sauce served with dauphinoise & seasonal vegetables
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Pan Fried Duck Breast with a Spiced orange & cranberry sauce served with dauphinoise & seasonal vegetables
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Braised lamb Shank in Rosemary & red wine sauce served with rustic mash
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Salmon Steak in a lemon and dill sauce served with dauphinoise & seasonal vegetables
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Cod Steak with Anchovy & Fennel Crust served with dauphinoise & seasonal vegetables
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Seared Seabass Fillet with Mustard & Dill Sauce served with roasted new potatoes & Seasonal
Vegetables
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Fillet steak served with a peppercorn or blue cheese sauce served with dauphinoise & seasonal vegetables
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Pan Fried Tenderloin of Pork in a Mustard & Brandy Sauce served with herby roasted new potatoes & seasonal vegetables
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Sticky Soy & Ginger Pork Fillet served with a noodle salad
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Gourmet Beef burger in a brioche bun topped with a jalapeno mayonnaise, crispy smoked bacon & melted Emmental cheese served with skinny fries & side of slaw.
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Roasted Romano Peppers Stuffed with Puy lentils & feta (V/Ve)
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Pear, Walnut & Dolcelatte Salad (V/Ve)
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Pumpkin and Red Onion Tagine served with Cous Cous (Ve)
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Wild Mushroom Risotto with truffle oil & parmesan served with spring greens (V)
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Carrot & Spiced Marmalade wellington served with herby roasted new potatoes & Seasonal vegetables (Ve)
Dessert
Vanilla Crème Brulee with homemade shortbread biscuit
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White Chocolate & Biscoff mousse pots
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Lemon Possets with homemade shortbread biscuits
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Sticky toffee Pudding with toffee sauce & custard
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Chocolate fondant & clotted cream
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Mini Pavlova with berries
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Belgian Triple Chocolate Brownie with clotted cream
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Lemon Brûlée tart with raspberry coulis
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Cheese Plate – 3 local favourites, crackers & chutney
with many more dishes & refined menus available, we can cater for any specific requests or requirements, we look forward to working with you.