I create bespoke private dining experiences with world-class flavours, refined artistry, and flawless service—tailored entirely to you.

Sunitha Southern

I design elegant, personalised menus that turn any gathering into an unforgettable dining moment.

I’m Sunitha, a private chef known for crafting bespoke culinary experiences that blend artistry, precision, and impeccable taste. With over eight years of experience serving distinguished clients across the UK and internationally, I specialise in transforming dining into a refined event—whether it’s an intimate tasting menu or a large-scale celebration.

I develop tailored menus inspired by world cuisines, always respecting your preferences, cultural traditions, and dietary requirements. My career highlights include presenting at the RHS Food Show, being appointed Designated Chef for The Open Golf Championship 2024, and featuring on BBC’s The Hairy Bikers Go North—along with press features in the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times, and the Guardian.

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My secret in the kitchen is restraint—true elegance lies in simplicity, where every ingredient shines in perfect harmony.

I bring artistry, precision, and calm confidence to every table I serve.

I cook with art, elegance, and emotion

Cooking is my art—a fusion of flavour, elegance, and emotion—crafted to create unforgettable moments for discerning palates.

I blend heritage and global experience

My culinary craft is shaped by ancestral recipes, global journeys, fine-dining leadership, and the unique palates of the world’s most discerning clients.

I believe simplicity is the highest luxury

My philosophy is restraint: I focus on clarity, balance, and ingredient-led cooking so every component feels intentional and harmonious.

Sunitha’s Menus

I offer curated menus for celebrations, weekends away, and private gatherings—each one designed to feel special, effortless, and tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.

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Stories & Testimonials

Sunitha was great, we had a chat about the event in advance, she made some menu suggestions and we agreed whst I wsnted. We stayed intouch, nothkng for me worry about. She arrived as planned, very professional, engaging and the food was wonderful. She told us about each course and even made my son a turmeric drink as he felt unwell! She came in and just got on with it, no fuss or bother, true professional. It felt Sunitha really wanted us to enjoy our evening, and she certainly helped with that! Would 100% recommend. X

Alison Bate

Sunitha was great and there was loads of food. I've never had a prawn cocktail with as many prawns. The Eton Mess was lovely! We all left full to the brim!

Lesley Broadhurst-Jones

Sunitha was amazing

Siana Rawlings

Great experience. From entering requirements on the website it was very quick to receive proposals of which Sunitha had thought about the theme and designed a menu around this. It was Nashville Tennessee inspired. We spoke on the chat before converting over to WhatsApp to confirm requirements alongside a few phone calls. On the day she arrived, she was very friendly, was chatting to the guests & involving them in the cooking experience. The food was incredible! We had canapés in the kitchen as a social experience before moving across to the glass house in the garden which we had set up ready for the three course meal. Not any food incredible but she was very professional attentive and left the kitchen clean and tidy before leaving. Would highly recommend.

Emily Salisbury

Sunitha prepared and served up the most amazing 4 course Italian dinner for my 30th celebration. Sunitha was super professional and friendly and myself and all my guests absolutely loved the food. I couldn’t believe how quickly the food was all prepared and cleaned up! Amazing service and made my birthday celebrations super special. Thank you so much!

Lucy Elliott

We had amazing birthday dinner, food was delicious and chef was very nice, feeling like knowing for a long time ???? It was amazing experience ????????????

Gaudile Zutaute

Sunitha created one of the best evenings we've had for a long time. From the first time we chatted to find out the menu from the moment she left it the experience was fantastic. The organisation before Sunitha arrived was great, we knew we were in for a good night. Once Sunitha arrived and food started coming the night was amazing. Food elevated to the level Sunitha creates is world class. Every dish was thoughtful, tasteful and exceptional. I can't enthuse enough about Sunitha. It was great.

Paddy Paddison

Sunitha cooked a wonderful meal for my family and I, it was a wonderful occasion made only better by Sunitha herself, her wonderful food, table presentation and table setting too. Thank you thank you thank you!

tom serle

We booked Sunitha to cook for my wife’s 40th birthday. We have 2 young children and no childcare options, so this was a really good trade off to have a special meal whilst being at home. Sunitha absolutely blew us away with the quality of food and the whole experience was incredible. She sent over the menus in advance and we discussed small changes based on our preference. We communicated via WhatsApp which was super easy. On the day, she arrived with the ingredients and her tools - had a brief tour of the kitchen and then set to work. We sat in the kitchen with her whilst she cooked, she explained each dish in turn and told us all about her background and what inspires her. The food was absolutely amazing - 5 course vegetarian tasting menu, each dish meticulously prepared and presented. We ended up with a few days worth of leftovers too! She dressed the table for us, bought flowers along, and left us with some more recipe ideas for the leftover ingredients. Highly recommend Sunitha, it was such a pleasure to have her cook for us and we will definitely be booking her again.

Alex Richards

Sunitha was brilliant from the initial conversation. She was clear and considerate to any modifications that we wanted to make to her menu (which we didn't take her up on!). We organised Sunitha as a surprise for my parents and they said it was a delicious meal, with every course being a real treat. The quality and taste of the food, quite apart from the beautiful presentation, was wonderful.

Rose smith