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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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
Wow wow wow!!!!! Nikki exceeded all our expectations, not only producing the most impressive food that was totally out of this world hitting every palate of our taste buds, she had such great energy and a huge knowledge about food and life.
Nikki allowed me as the Host to relax in our home and entertain 6 friends for a 50th birthday dinner party.
We’ve been all around the world with our jobs and to have the best food we’ve EVER Eaten being served to us in our own home was without a doubt the most memorable and amazing experience!
(We even had fur baby & Royal approval
Well what can I say, probably one of the best nights of my life! Nikkichef made us the most beautiful food that I have ever tasted. It was such a personal experience for mine and my best friend's 50th. I would highly recommend for a special evening you will not be disappointed. Thank you Nikkichef for a wonderful evening .
We booked Nikki to cook a four course dinner for 8 of us, I went on a recommendation and it was superb. The food, service and banter.
Nikki did an incredible buffet for a party at our home, we were recommended to use Nikki by our friends and so pleased we found this wonderful chef, great to work with, a pleasure to have in your home and around your guests, its a recommendation I will keep. Thank you Nikki
What an absolute find! Nikkichef. We booked for a large event at our home wanting a colourful, fresh delicious buffet. So giving the brief to Nikki over a couple of conversations, the menu was so perfect for the occasion. The presentation was stunning, followed by the taste, just delicious. Every dish, all homemade, even the breads and butters!! As well as us our guests were blown away too. Nikki is such a joy, her knowledge and passion is incredible to see. We can not recommend her enough. Amazing.
Nikki did the catering for a big family party recently (70 people!) and she was absolutely amazing. She was wonderful to work with ahead of the event, helping us shape a beautiful menu based on our ideas, and the results were exceptional. She truly surpassed our expectations in terms of both food and service.
On the day, she even took the time to explain the ethos behind her food to our guests - local, seasonal, and sustainable - which was incredibly well received and I am so glad she did. In fact, almost everyone approached Nikki directly to thank her for her amazing food, which is a real testament to her passion for fresh ingredients.
When she arrived to put the finishing touches on the dishes while the party was in full swing, it was amazing to watch, yet she didn't interrupt the flow of the event at all. Thank you SO much for making this event such a special and memorable occasion. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nikki!