Private Dining

Franck Pontais’ creations have been enjoyed by show business personalities and members of the Royal Family for the last fifteen years. With a unique creative flair, a penchant for thought-provoking food and a drive to only work with highest quality ingredients, Franck has dedicated his career to perfecting surprising and exquisite food. He is now based in Norfolk and will travel anywhere in the UK and abroad to be your private chef for your special event.

In 2004, Franck decided to put his passion for cooking and hospitality at the service of those who wanted to share beautiful food and an unforgettable evening with their friends. His Private Dining experience was born.

 

Much more than being your personal chef for the night, Franck aims to be the friend and expert advisor who will help you deliver a fantastic evening for your guests. He will listen to your individual requirements, understand what you need, and share a great deal of knowledge so that your vision of the event turns into a delicious jaw-dropping reality that surpasses expectations.

 

Franck will only select the finest seasonal ingredients, provide advice on the marriage of wine with food, and present all dishes in an innovative, entertaining manner to create an experience that your guests will remember and cherish for many years.

Franck at a private dinning partyFranck at a private dinning party

With food, the first impression does matter, and Franck has always aimed to make a lasting one. Franck developed the use of verrines – dishes beautifully presented in individual glasses – as the pinnacle of fine food presentation at his pop-up restaurant The Glass Kitchen at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge. It is still at the heart of the private dining experience Franck offers, and never ceases to astonish and delight guests.

Like you expect in a fine restaurant, the menu created by Franck will consist of a minimum of three courses, served on conventional plates or in verrines (elegant glasses)at the dining table. Franck also offers canapés receptions with a twist, tailored like a dinner party with starter, main and dessert canapés.

As a final touch to the evening, Franck will introduce, present and explain every dish to your guests in a very informal and relaxed manner.

Your dining experience

For optimum quality of food, presentation and smooth running of the evening from your home, the dining experience is best suited to a maximum of thirty guests.

Catering for larger party aslo available upon request.

 

Each dish will be served and presented exclusively by Franck Pontais, and a signed copy of his book Terrines & Verrines will be left to the host.

Franck's famous glass tower
Franck's famous glass tower
Testimonial
Nicky F .Oppenheimer
Chairman of De Beers Diamonds

"Our dinner party was a great success. We were treated to exceptional culinary delights that were appealing to the eye as well as the taste buds! Franck’s professional approach and assistance with menu planning was invaluable, enabling us to relax and enjoy serving our guests. A superb evening!"

Masterclasses
side masterclass

For those who really want to be involved in understanding and creating the dining experience, Franck offers masterclasses too. Get in touch for further details.

Franck serves blackcurrant mousse verrines with lemon and lavender shortbreads at a private dinning partyFranck serves blackcurrant mousse verrines with lemon and lavender shortbreads at a private dinning party
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