The Cooking Flea - Private Chef - Bristol

Michelle K.

If you're looking for a private chef who combines amazing culinary skill with exceptional professionalism, Carmen is truly outstanding. From the very first contact, her communication was warm and clear. She took the time to understand my preferences, offering thoughtful suggestions and tailoring the menu to perfectly match what I had in mind. On the day of the event, Carmen brought a calming presence that made everything feel effortless. She managed every detail with perfect timing, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without a single worry.

Each dish she presented came with a personal touch and story, as she passionately described the ingredients and techniques. Her enthusiasm and expertise were inspiring and made each bite feel even more special. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! Carmen created a plant-based menu that impressed all 15 of us —none of whom were vegan. Every flavor was carefully balanced, every plate beautifully presented, and everyone left raving about the experience.

I can't recommend Carmen highly enough. She brings such talent and heart to her work that having her as your chef will elevate any special occasion to an unforgettable experience.

Nico F.

Wonderful Supper club 😍😋😋

Last night I had the pleasure of dining at Carmen and as always she surprises me with her delicious cuisine,
I ate wonderful dishes

I was also amazed by the incredible cooking technique she used to cook the dishes, I dreamed about that portobello mushroom last night 😋😍, it was too good

the arancino didn't seem fried, very light. I can't wait to go to the next supper club. great Carmen, keep it up to 🤙

Postals O.

If only 5* was enough!

From the moment we met Carmen, she was warm, caring and knowledgeable. Carmen and myself were very excited about coming together to create an amazing dinner party for my sister’s hen party.

Although none of our guests were vegan (a couple vegetarians) we thought the idea of an authentic Italian vegan chef was pretty cool and could be a talking point for years to come.

We first attended a supper club of Carmen’s before booking so we could get a feel on her style and have a taste of her delicious food. My how we enjoyed the supper club, from the food itself to watching Carmen work so gracefully in the kitchen. We walked away knowing we made the right decision to book her.

Myself and Carmen talked for months planning what menu we were going to bring together, Carmen was so knowledgeable, patient and always truthful about her ideas and what works with her menus. Truthfully I believe with her help we had one of the most incredible menus we could have had.

Fast forward to dinner party day! Carmen arrived on time just as excited as we were for the evening ahead. She arrived around 5pm to get ready for our dinner party at 7:30.
Carmen worked so calm and graceful in the unfamiliar kitchen, she had everything so in control that it was a pleasure to watch her work, if anything it was very special. The passion and care Carmen puts into everything she does truly shines through her food! My plate was completely clean every course it was all to perfection.

Our biggest highlight of the evening was Carmen’s back story and the reasons behind all of her dishes! There was not a dry eye in the room after she shared with us her passion for cooking.

Carmen you truely are an incredible chef! If you are thinking about booking her you would be stupid not to! Vegan or not you are in for a really special experience.

Lauren G.

If I could give more stars I would! Carmen came over to my house to cook dinner for me and my partner for his birthday. Everything was perfect from arranging a date through to the service. I am quite an anxious person and her communication was perfect so I didn’t have to worry about what time she may arrive etc, it was all crystal clear and stress free. Cannot recommend her enough and will be booking again with some friends as we enjoyed it so much! Her food is absolutely incredible and genuinely could not fault her. Carmen is very passionate, friendly and professional and can’t wait to taste her food again. The house was left tidier than how it was when she arrived!

Stephanie D.

Such a unique and sociable experience. Carmen and her assistant were so welcoming, friendly and introduce the dishes beautifully.

The food is delicious and really showcases how tasty vegan dishes and flavours can be! I’ve now been to two events, once with someone who was not vegan and they loved the dishes as much as I did. The social aspect is also really fun, the atmosphere set up makes it so easy to talk to the people next to you and enjoy socialising over food.

I would thoroughly recommend Carmen’s events and will be booking again :-)!

Lizzie P.

We had a delicious and beautifully presented vegan meal which we all loved. I’m not a vegan but love food and this was really beautiful. Carmen is lovely and we really enjoyed how she talked about the food too. We’ll definitely do a supper club again.

Sam G.

Me and my wife got a private dinner from Carmen as a wedding present. It was a really special evening. The food was imaginative and delicious. The soy ricotta filled pasta was especially impressive. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the atmosphere relaxed.

Jennifer E. R.

I have been lucky to attend two of Carmen’s unique and well-crafted eating experiences- a lunch club in Bristol and a special Italian festive feast in Bath.

Both events showcased Carmen’s creative and thoughtful cooking with carefully thought out menus, which delighted all guests on my table-vegan and non-vegan alike.

Moreover, Carmen creates a welcoming atmosphere and friendly feel at these events, where delicious food sits alongside the joy of sharing a meal with others on your table.

Highly recommended for amazing food and a unique supper club experience.