Joe & Em · Private Chefs

Exploring cuisine, layer by layer.

Luxury private dining across Surrey, Sussex & London, from two chefs exploring food and its producers, wherever it takes us.

FROM TRADITION, WITH INTENTION

Everything we cook starts with tradition - dishes rooted in our English and Italian upbringings, shaped by the people and places that taught us what food can mean. But we don’t stop at heritage. Every choice we make - from the seasonal ingredients we source to the way we plate - is intentional. It’s about taking what’s passed down and refining it with skill, time, and care. That’s what drives us: creating a luxury dining experience at home, food that respects where it comes from and knows exactly where it’s going.

Beyond the table

Follow our food journey

When we’re not cooking for private tables, we’re out exploring, travelling, filming, and meeting the growers, makers and producers behind the food we love. From island cheesemakers to local markets, it all finds its way back to our table. We share the journey on our channels; come along for the ride.

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"Quite honestly some of the best food I have ever tasted! Cooked for us in Greece. So..."

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Gemma Roundell - 24/09/2026

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"We had the pleasure of working with Joe and Emily over 2 months of the summer high..."

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Alexei Metcalf - 17/09/2026

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"Emily and Joe have spent the summer with us in Greece catering for many groups of..."

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Rania Georgopoulos - 17/09/2026

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"Chef Joe and Chef Emily are the ultimate double act — the team of dreams. We were lucky..."

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Atalanta Georgopoulos - 16/09/2026

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"Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten! Joe & Emily catered perfectly to all of our..."

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Nicole Hinds - 16/09/2026

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"Joe and Emily catered for us for a whole week, and the food was exceptional every time..."

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Adam Boulkroune - 16/09/2026

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"Joe and Emily are incredible chefs! Every dish was presented beautifully, tasted..."

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Katie B - 28/08/2026

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"What a wonderful evening! Joe and Em made a special birthday celebration even better..."

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Diana Cronin - 19/05/2026

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"We had a great experience and a wonderful evening. The food was amazing! Thanks to chef..."

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MH - 13/05/2026

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"Chef Joe gave us an amazing experience. High quality products. Worked with care and..."

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Isabelle - 13/05/2026

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"We have used Joe twice now, we were so impressed the first time when we booked h..."

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Emma - 05/03/2026

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"Firstly, Joe and Em are two of the best chefs I know, and always so professional in all..."

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Liz - 03/12/2025

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"We booked Strati for our 30th wedding anniversary dinner at home. Joe designed the..."

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Anonymous - 25/11/2025

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"A fabulous private chef experience provided by Emily. Incredible food, beautifully..."

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Susie Sav - 22/10/2025

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