Welcome to NikkiChef
What We Do
At our core, we specialise in creating unforgettable experiences
through private events tailored to your needs. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we work closely with you to ensure everything suits your vision and, most importantly, a budget that works for you. We take pride in using home-grown produce wherever possible, complemented by the finest ingredients available, to bring exceptional quality to every occasion. Let us help turn your ideas into a reality with our thoughtful approach and dedication to excellence.
Services
Catering
At Nikkichef and Truckinchefs, we believe that great events deserve exceptional food, no matter your budget. With our outside catering services, we help you create a brilliant event tailored to your needs. Our team takes pride in delivering fresh, homemade dishes that are crafted with care and attention to detail. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we are here to ensure your day is memorable and stress-free. Let us take care of the catering while you focus on enjoying your event—we’re here to help every step of the way
Cooking Classes
Learn the art of cooking from a professional chef in our interactive cooking classes. Perfect for individuals, groups or someone who could benefit from learning healthy cooking skills, our classes are designed to enhance your culinary skills or ignite your passion for food. Make it a fun learning party with family or friends.
We bespoke every client.
Private Dining
Indulge in a private dining experience at home or in your chosen location. We will help you create your menu, provide you with an exceptional dining experience, for your budget. This will leave you to relax, entertain your guests and enjoy the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Testimonials
I enjoy having family and friends over , and 'Sunday roast' with all the trimmings was not something I was confident doing, yet it's something that really brings a group of all ages together. I hired Nikki for a few hours on a Sunday and we prepared a Sunday Roast Beef. She sent me a shopping list beforehand (based on my likes and dislikes), then we cooked together. I made notes every step of the way, picking up on all the good hints and tips that Nikki was showing me, and then learning to get the flow of the timings just right. My husband's feedback at the end was that is was "one of the best roast beef dinners he's ever had" - and he's tried a few! It was a brilliant experience! I couldn't recommend Nikki enough with her years of cheffing experience and her professionalism, and she is also a great laugh. Learning should be great fun! Cheers Nikki!
— Emma Clatworthy
"Nikkichef is truly exceptional! We have never seen a ‘grazing table’ like the one prepared for our anniversary celebration – nor had any of our guests. It was a work of pure artistry, with the taste to match. Just fab! Our friends are still talking about it two years on. Not only is Nikki an amazing chef, but she also treats her staff with a great amount of respect and is a pleasure to have around. We cannot recommend her services more highly".
- Lesley and Simon H.
I Have known Nikki for over year, working as a private Chef in Judges lodgings in Cardiff and Swansea. I have been extremely impressed by her cooking abilities, which are frankly superb, but also by her overall attitude. She is a cheerful and hard-working person. She is a pleasure to be around. She strikes me as also having a lively intelligence and very good initiative.
-Simon Picken, Presiding Judge, Wales
Contact us
Get in touch with us today to discuss your culinary needs and start planning your dining experience or an event.
About us
Nikki is a talented and passionate chef with decades of experience in the culinary industry. Her dedication to creating exceptional dining experiences led her to establish NikkiChef, where she strives to surpass the expectations of every client.
Cooking across the world Nikki has had a colourful career. Some examples of individuals she has had the pleasure of cooking for include the late Queen Elizabeth, Diana Princess of Wales, the Dalai Lama, Olivia Coleman,Cerys Matthews, the Welsh Rugby Union and many other Sporting events. Nikki also spent two years as a private chef on the circuit cooking for the High Court Judges.
Our ethos is very important to me, I pride myself on using locally sourced produce where possible and wherever my services are required.
Having an allotment has provided huge benefits to myself and my clients: the quality, taste and health benefits of growing organic fruit and vegetables as well as the learning process for me as a chef have been incredible. I'm extremely proud and delighted to bring that experience to Nikkichef & Truckin'chefs
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Stunning summer buffet from Chef Nikki, it was perfect. Loved it. Nikki was easy to communicate with, understood the brief and delivered. Highly recommend. Look forward to my cakes next. Thank you Nikki
Nikki was an incredible caterer who truly checked all the boxes. She catered for our group, including children, and was absolutely amazing from start to finish.
She was so friendly and engaging, chatting with everyone while effortlessly preparing the most incredible meal. We enjoyed a fantastic selection of salads, meat, and fish, followed by the most amazing dessert table!
Everything was made using homegrown or organically sourced ingredients, and the price was incredibly reasonable for the quality and service.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Nikki more highly. She was wonderful, and we would absolutely use her again!
We had Nikki cook in our home for 8 of our friends. Nikki was recommended, Nikki is a brilliant chef, not only her food is higher than we had hoped but her laid back, kind fun approach is refreshing, funny and completely no awkwardness in your home. Her food is beautiful, plentiful and the fresh homegrown veggies are something else! We had chilli brownie with brown sugar vanilla icecream!! Omg to finish a special dinner! Thanks chef.
Thank goodness I found this incredibly kind, helpful and the most creative chef! Nikki was recommended to us, and did a last minute buffet for our family. The food was spectacular , we enjoyed all of it, fresh colourful and delicious. Nikki was easy to work with, fun and interactive with everyone (kids loved chef) Thank you Nikki! Highly recommended
I Booked Nikki for some cooking classes, for myself and our family, recommended from friends who spoke highly of Nikki. We understand why, what a gem. We choose to learn Indian & cakes. Split into two sessions. Nikki put so much into the class, bringing quality ingredients and lots of information, chatting trough out, lots of banter and fun. It was much more than I thought. We then sat and demolished the food!! Brilliant. Highly recommend! Cheers Chef
Good evening, we are due to visit the area in October on holiday for my father in laws 70th. We thought about a private dining experience one night while we stay. I have been recommended you on Facebook and wanted to find out some more information please.
If the weather is nice the I’ve love to have a bbq with lots of lovely fresh sides and a crumble for pudding as it’s his favourite. If the weather isn’t playing ball then would be a sit down meal. There is 6 adults and 4 children but if easier it maybe that we sort the kids out ourselves. I haven’t done anything like this before so unsure what price to be expecting so would love to find out more. Many thanks Hannah
Nikki made a beautiful and deliciously tastey buffet that had been arranged by my family for my 80th birthday. The presentation and use of all her own made ingredients made for a special day thoroughly enjoyed by all. thank you Nikki , a wonderful, skillful and imaginative chef, you really made our day.
The catering was expertly and creatively presented by Nikki. The food itself was plentiful and deliciously tastey. I can highly recommend NikkiChef for the service and produce that she provides. Thanks so much Nikki
A stunning Time with Nikki, we had a three course buffet from Nikki, it was incredible all fresh and homemade, tasty and just beautiful to look at. We also enjoyed Nikki's company, easy to work with and our guest loved in the interaction, full of knowledge and stories, Nikki was happy to go above and beyond. A massive 10 from us, Thank you Nikki x
Incredible evening, Nikki cooked a storm, every dish was delicious, lots of ingredients was also grown by Nikki, the passion and care shows through all she does, great to have a conversation with too. Magic energy. Thank you Chef