Private chef & Meal prep support for busy Berkshire families

Delicious, healthy food for households who don’t have time to cook – but still care deeply about what they eat.

I’m Monya – a trained chef, bestselling cookbook author and personal chef working with a small number of clients across Berkshire.

Whether you’re a busy family, a professional juggling a demanding schedule, or an athlete with specific nutritional goals, I provide tailored food solutions designed to make life easier. From fresh meals prepared in your home to bespoke meal prep delivered to your door, I take care of the planning, shopping and cooking, so you can spend less time thinking about food and more time enjoying it.

My approach is simple: nourishing food, full of flavour, tailored to your needs. Warm, professional and highly organised, I’m known for going the extra mile and taking the stress out of mealtimes.

Get in touch to discuss your requirements and check my availability.

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AT YOUR TABLE: Private / personal chef
Fresh dinners prepared in your home, tailored to your tastes, dietary requirements and lifestyle.

Whether you’re a busy family, professional, athlete or simply someone who values exceptional food, I take care of everything from planning and shopping to cooking and kitchen clean-down. I can also cater small functions in your home. Available within a 10-mile radius of RG40 1WE.

OFF YOUR PLATE: Meal prep services
Because you’ve got enough on your plate already.

Not everyone wants a chef cooking in their home in the evenings – but everyone still needs to eat well. My tailored meal prep service is designed for busy households who want delicious, wholesome food without the planning, shopping, cooking or clean-up. Each week’s menu is tailored to your family’s preferences, dietary requirements and goals, then prepared and delivered ready for your week ahead. Available within a 5-mile radius of RG40 1WE.

Experience and Credentials
My background includes working with Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck Group, The Tom Kerridge Group, Le Cordon Bleu International and the Joe Wicks team (to name a few), where I honed my skills in creativity, precision and attention to detail. While I am widely recognised for my expertise in the Keto, Low carb and Mediterranean dietary lifestyles, my training and experience mean I can confidently craft meals across a wide range of cuisines and dietary preferences.

For the past nine years, I have served as private chef to tennis star Grigor Dimitrov and his team during the UK grass-court season, preparing tailored meals that support performance and recovery. I’ve had the privilege of cooking for many of his high-profile guests, always ensuring meals are delicious, wholesome and perfectly suited to individual preferences and dietary requirements. * Given my continued commitment to Team Dimitrov, I reserve June and July each year exclusively for Grigor and his camp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cater for allergies and specific diets?
Yes. I regularly cook for households with complex dietary needs and varying preferences.

Do you cook restaurant-style meals?
My focus is generous, family-friendly food using fresh, whole ingredients that works for busy evenings.

Do you offer one-off dinners or events?
My primary focus is ongoing weekly family support. Occasional one-off weekend events may be possible, depending on my availability.

Do you provide ingredients?
Yes – I shop for all the ingredients as part of the service – but groceries are not included in the rate. They are added to the invoice I send at the end of the month. All receipts are provided. We can discuss your grocery budget when we chat.

Is there a minimum commitment?
There is no minimum commitment, often I advise we do a trial run.

In the case of meal prep, who provides the food storage containers?
After understanding your family’s requirements, I will make recommendations of the storage containers required. I prefer using the glass kinds, and will gladly make the purchases on your behalf – adding it to your first invoice. When delivering your second delivery of the week, I will collect the first batch of cleaned ones to use for the next delivery. They remain your property.

“Monya cooked an amazing birthday dinner for us. The food was healthy but refined and she modified dishes to meet dietary restrictions in our group. It was such a treat to have amazing food prepared in our kitchen and it was left spotless afterwards. Would definitely book again!” – Michaela and Chris, Waltham St Lawrence

“Our experience with Monya was absolutely wonderful. From the moment she arrived, everything felt effortless and perfectly organised. The food was outstanding. The salmon dish was perfection — perfectly cooked, tender, and beautifully seasoned. What truly stood out was how effortless she made everything feel — from setup to clean-up, every step was seamless. It was such a joy to sit back and enjoy an incredible meal without having to think about a single thing.” – Mia and Dan, Winnersh

“What a triumph last night! Thank you SO much, Monya! Looked and tasted amazing and we all loved it!” – Charlie and Liza, Wimbledon

“Awesome experience with Monya – attention to detail on dietary requirements, tasty and healthy. Monya engaged super well with our needs, cooked and left the kitchen as though she had never been there while we tucked in to dinner. Meal prep for the day after too, tucked into the fridge, labelled, and amazing :)” – Sam and Abi, Reading

“Monya was the greatest help for our family during a period of time when I was away on business and my family was in the middle of moving house. With 3 very small children, Monya took the pressure off by ensuring a healthy dinner was on the table at 6pm every night, along with great lunchboxes packed for the kids for the next day. This was a great help to my wife. Monya was friendly, professional and understood all our needs, including the kids’ preferences.” – Dani and Anna, Ascot

“Monya, I’ve been spoiled before, but this was another level of indulgence! You are a star! Thank you so much for your dedication and time commitment. We all had a blast and you were cooking up a storm!” – Grigor Dimitrov, Wimbledon

At Your Table is a brand of Soigné Consulting Ltd. Soigné Consulting Ltd. is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. Company number 14027591; 36 All Saints Close, RG40 1WE, United Kingdom. Director: Monya Kilian Palmer.