‘Around the Table’
with Award-Winning Private Chef’s
A Lyme Regis Stays Exclusive
Mark Hix MBE
Mark Hix celebrated reputation as one of Britain’s most eminent restaurateurs has cemented his name within the culinary hall of fame and is known for his original take on British gastronomy. With 12 cookbooks to his name and vast knowledge from both his kitchen pursuits and experience as a food writer for The Independent for 14 years, Mark is well-versed in providing an experience that suits you.
With his focus shifting from the world of restaurants and towards a local venture based on foraging, fresh & wild, Mark also offers bespoke foraging or fishing days to show you what our local coasts have to offer.
Mark’s Kitchen Table is also available for your stay, as you join Mark in his Charmouth home for an afternoon of great food as he cooks you lunch or dinner. Choose a date for a private event (up to 8 guests) and enjoy the delicious food, flowing wine and plenty of conversation
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or catching up with friends Mark can come to you for a once in a lifetime culinary experience. With a bespoke menu created just for you, Mark offers a wonderful experience with a fishing story or two thrown in too!
Minimum 8 guests, from £150pp.
+ £75 waitress fee
Chiara Tomasoni
Chiara’s journey began in Bologna, Italy, shaping tortellini alongside her grandmother, and has since taken her to the role of Head Chef at River Cottage and a finalist spot on MasterChef: The Professionals 2024. Along the way, she explored the worlds of journalism and environmental policy, weaving her academic pursuits with a deep-rooted love for tradition and food. Her work reflects a profound respect for the stories, systems, and people behind what we cook and eat.
Centred around the freshest local ingredients, many grown by Chiara’s other half Connor on their family’s smallholding Half Penny Farm, Chiara is a true field-to-fork talent. With down to earth dishes that evoke a sense of time and place, rooted in thoughtful sourcing of ingredients, foraging, preserving the seasons and, ultimately, bringing people together through mindful, creative, and at times provocative, cooking.
With a focus on home-grown, foraged and preserved ingredients, alongside the freshest local delights, Chiara offers a wonderfully bespoke culinary experience to make your stay with us one to remember!
From £95 per person (6 guests)
Or up to 4 guests with a £500 minimum spend.