Excellent food and service
Excellent food and service The communication throughout was excellent; lots of menu choices and alternatives for vegetarian and vegan family members. Would defiantly book again

Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services is a private chef company based in the Cotswolds, providing high-quality culinary experiences in the comfort of clients' homes across the UK. Established in 2008, the company specializes in creating fresh, restaurant-quality meals tailored to the specific preferences and dietary needs of its clientele, which includes a diverse range of customers from everyday individuals to A-list celebrities and professional athletes. The services offered encompass event catering for various occasions, including dinner parties, intimate weddings, and celebrations. Clients can choose from a selection of menu ideas or work with the chef to design custom menus that suit their tastes. Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services prioritizes confidentiality and aims to ensure a memorable dining experience, allowing clients to relax and enjoy their gatherings while indulging in healthy and delicious dishes.
Reviewers consistently praise Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services for delivering exceptional meals and outstanding service. Customers highlight Mike's friendly demeanor and professionalism, noting that he is easy to communicate with and prompt in his responses.
The food is frequently described as exquisite, with many mentioning the generous portions and beautiful presentation. People appreciate the ability to accommodate various dietary needs, ensuring everyone enjoys the meal. Additionally, the kitchen is left spotless after service, allowing clients to relax and enjoy their events without worry. Overall, Mike's culinary skills and attention to detail make for memorable dining experiences. With a perfect rating of 5.0/5, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
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Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 5.0 | 60 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jan 2026.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
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| Feb 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | — | 0 |
| Apr 25 | 5.0 | 3 |
| May 25 | 5.0 | 2 |
| Jun 25 | 5.0 | 2 |
| Jul 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Aug 25 | — | 0 |
| Sep 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Nov 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Dec 25 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Jan 26 | 5.0 | 1 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 60 most recent reviews.
“Mike recently catered for a family celebratory dinner”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Food & Beverages.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Delivery | Trend | Reviews |
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| 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | 60 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | — | 1,000 | |
| 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.4 out of 5 (good) | — | 100 | |
| 2.0 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.8 out of 5 (poor) | 1.4 out of 5 (poor) | −5% | 72 | |
| 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 51 |
Bottom line: Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services is #1 of 5 on overall rating in this group.
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Excellent food and service The communication throughout was excellent; lots of menu choices and alternatives for vegetarian and vegan family members. Would defiantly book again
Having hired a house in the Cotswolds to celebrate my 50th with a group of family and friends, I was very excited to hire a private chef and Mike produced an absolutely fabulous evening of canapes followed by a three course dinner. Notwithstanding that all cooking had to be done on an AGA which seemed to have only one temperature level (hell-fire hot) the food was absolutely exceptional and barely a crumb was left on anyone's plate. Mike introduced every course and everything was just presented beautifully - consensus on the table was that it was one of the best meals we had ever eaten. Waiting staff were also amazing and kitchen was left spotless afterwards.
It was great to have a private chef cook for us. I really lovely experience. The food was cooked to perfection and Mike was friendly and courteous throughout
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despite very difficult travel a conditions on the night which made everyone late including Michael he and his team put together a great meal and delivered it to us with good hummer panache and style took full account of the dietary requirements and the pace at which we wanted the evening to go will look to use him again
Chef Michael was punctual professional and food was to a very high standard, the home made sourdough bread was superb along with all the food. His suggestion that I would need a waiter (although I was a bit tentative) was spot on and left us to enjoy the experience. The waiter (another Michael!) was professional and courteous and made my wife’s 60th go without a hitch.Also no washing up to do when everyone has left!!!! Wouldn’t hesitate again to use him Thanks again chef
Excellent service and delicious food!
This was the second time Mike has cooked for us and yet again presented us with the most delicious 6 course meal, cooked to perfection. Mike's communication leading up to the date was brilliant, making sure he had all of our dietary requirements and adjusting the menu to suit. He was punctual, polite and left the kitchen spotless. Carol, our waitress for the evening, was really friendly and made sure our drinks were always topped up! I would 100% recommend Mike to anyone who would like that extra special dining experience and can't wait to book him again!
Mike cooked a beautiful meal for my husband’s special birthday. We were staying in an Airbnb in the Cotswolds that luckily had everything we needed! It was a fantastic evening, Mike produced beautiful, tasty food and he and Carol, his trusty helper, were so relaxed and efficient, I could leave everything to them and enjoyed the evening too! The meal was definitely the highlight of the weekend and I can’t recommend Mike highly enough. We would definitely do again if the opportunity presented itself.
In an exceptionally short timescale Mike planned and created an incredible 6 course menu for a special birthday dinner for a group of 8 global foodies. From the initial engagement, through to the moment Mike left, the execution was faultless. Carol was incredible in ensuring all were looked after for drinks and service throughout the evening. Thank you Mike for making this a most memorable occasion !
Mike catered for 9 at my 50th birthday at Dover’s Rise in the Cotswold. Mike was brilliant from beginning to end. From the planning phase weeks before the event, to execution on the day. The food was delicious. The service was seamless and clear up was as if he and Carol had not been there at all. The memories will last a lifetime and we'll definitely be hiring him again.
Mike communicated really well from start to finish, he’s a great organiser and even when I threw something at him last minutes, he sorted it out quickly and patiently. The food was exquisite, well presented and literally melted in your mouth. We had a very fussy vegetarian in our party of 10 ladies and she was very impressed too. He listened to our preferences and created the perfect menu. Plates were cleaned and he hired a waitress for us and she was excellent too. I would call Mike back any time I have a private dinner party as it meant I could sit back relax and enjoy the evening too. Thank you Mike
Mike cooked for me and my best friends on my 60th. birthday. He planned the menu with us and dealt with all our varied and difficult requests. He is very professional and just turned up and looked after us. He is a really nice guy and pleasure to have as part of our gathering. This is the third time Mike has looked after us, and we wouldn't go anywhere else.
Found Mike on the internet. He was quick to respond and provide his menu. He was flexible with our requirements; times, dishes etc. Good regular communication prior to our dinner. He turned up on time and provided a superb meal for 15 people of various ages. We used a great waitress too - thank you Sarah. Thank you Mike. We will definitely use you again.
Would highly recommend Mike for his professionalism, wonderful meal and great choice of menu and will definitely use again.
Mike prepared a lovely BBQ for a family weekend away in the Cotswold. The meal started off with canapés that were well prepared and super tasty followed by a BBQ with great quality meat. He was really helpful and responsive on emails before the event. We all loved it and will definitely use his services again in the future.
We used Mike in January to cook a three course meal for my husband and I along with 8 of our friends at our home. A couple of days before he came he called to check that the wine had arrived (through another company) and to confirm all details. He organised a waitress to come with him for the evening. She was great and helped serve food, wine and the meal, she also cleaned and loaded the dishwasher seamlessly. Mike is very personable and was engaging throughout the meal, telling us what we were having for each course as we went. The food was outstanding and even though we were in the kitchen/diner whilst he was cooking, it was seamless and almost forgot that we weren't in a restaurant. I would recommend Mike for future events and I'm sure we will be requiring his services again.
Mike is a fabulous chef. The dinner he made for us (10 people) was superb in every respect. He was also exceptionally pleasant and straightforward to work with. We are actively looking for dates for a repeat as it was such an enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.
Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services is a private chef company based in the Cotswolds, providing high-quality culinary experiences in the comfort of clients' homes across the UK. Established in 2008, the company specializes in creating fresh, restaurant-quality meals tailored to the specific preferences and dietary needs of its clientele, which includes a diverse range of customers from everyday individuals to A-list celebrities and professional athletes. The services offered encompass event catering for various occasions, including dinner parties, intimate weddings, and celebrations. Clients can choose from a selection of menu ideas or work with the chef to design custom menus that suit their tastes. Mike Fishpen Personal Chef Services prioritizes confidentiality and aims to ensure a memorable dining experience, allowing clients to relax and enjoy their gatherings while indulging in healthy and delicious dishes.
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