Robert Michael Private Chef
Robert Michael qualified as a chef in the early 90s, since then has worked in professional kitchens across the UK and Australia, building a career spanning almost 30 years. He has enjoyed much of his career in award-winning restaurants in the bustling seaside village of St Ives including the fabulous Porthminster Beach Cafe and sister restaurant The Porthgwidden Beach Cafe. Here he spent many years building a fantastic award-winning reputation. Robert’s cooking is inspired by his childhood in Cornwall and his love of seafood, enhanced by attending culinary courses in Thailand and India. He is the co-creator of Flavour and Wine – a culinary and wine due with Nick Sowden.
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Three Mile Beach Cornish Feast
Indian Baked Whole Sea Bream
Masala samphire & roasted tomatoes
Marinated, Aged Tomahawk Steak
Garlic, rosemary & chimichurri dressing
Grilled Halloumi (Vegetarian)
Fresh mint & pomegranate molasses
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia
Grilled Tender Stem Broccoli with Chilli, Garlic & Soy
Celeriac Remoulade
Tomato & Basil Salad
Pavlova
Macerated summer berries, whipped Cornish clotted cream & edible flowers
Fine Dining Menu
Roasted, Spiced Cauliflower
Served with tahini butter, pomegranate molasses, and fresh mint.
Local Seared Scallops
With roasted cauliflower purée, apple gel toasted hazelnuts, and foraged herbs.
Slow-Cooked Pork Belly
Finished with a sticky soy glaze, served with a fresh Asian slaw and crispy onions.
Indian-Spiced Cornish Lamb Cannon
Served with a potato & coriander hash, curried cauliflower, and a silky carrot & cardamom purée. Finished with a rich masala sauce and cooling raita dressing.
Chocolate Fondant
With Cornish clotted cream and a cardamom & honey tuile.
Menus
Three Mile Feast
£75 per person
Tuck into a real Three Mile Beach feast, professionally cooked on the BBQ and served on the deck or inside your beach house.
Five Course Tasting Menu
£99 per person
Enjoy the delights of a five course tasting menu in the comfort of your beach house.
Children's Feast and Tasting Menu
Half Adult Price
Half portion available for children up to 15 years old.
Enhance Your Menu
Upgrade to Tomahawk Steak
£15 per person
Upgrade to Lobster
£15 per person
Cheese Course
£20 per person
Wine Pairing
£20 per person
Waiting Staff
£100 per night
This is a requirement for groups of 8 or more.
Please note: A minimum spend of £450 applies for private chef bookings.
£150 supplement applies for bookings between 20th December and 31st December.
How to book
Private chef
We've made it super easy.
- Complete the online form with your preferred date, time and private chef
- We'll check with your preferred chef
- Once confirmed, we'll put you in touch to plan your menu
- The final cost will be agreed and paid directly to your chef
Private Chef bookings are subject to the same deposit and cancellation policy as your beach house booking.