Welcome to ChefDebbieThorpe

Meet the Chef

I trained as a modern style seafood chef at Cruise Café, a 4-star restaurant in Knysna, South Africa and completed my Chef certification at Bradford College, West Yorkshire.

In 2019 I was invited to participate as a contestant on Master Chef: The Professionals

I craft luxurious food that is a fusion of Nouvelle, Modern British and South African cuisines and have spent the last twenty years mastering the balance of flavours in sustainable, local produce and foraged edibles.

“Boy, that there Deb can cook!!"
Dawn French

DINING

Private Dining

I offer bespoke dining experiences in the comfort of your own home or preferred venue. I go out of my way to determine your preferences and requirements and I am as passionate about creating the best possible intimate table for two as I am about satisfying large parties of diners for some of my celebrity clientele.

The Chef’s Table Experience

For an even more memorable experience, you and your fellow diners can spend personal time with the Chef, learning about new techniques and how to work with local seasonal produce and foraged edibles. By special arrangement, interested diners can join me foraging for the edibles that we plan to use in the “Chef’s Table” experience.

Masterclasses

In addition to offering you the benefit of my culinary expertise I offer master classes which can be conducted in your own kitchen or mine where I will teach to reproduce the best of your dining experiences with me.

FINE DINING TO YOUR DOOR

Since my ability to create the fine dining experience in your kitchen is limited by distance, I have developed a system of preparation and packaging that allows you to experience the luxury of fine dining anywhere in the UK. I prepare and cook most of the food and sauces in my own kitchen. Ingredients that cannot be reheated without compromising flavour are prepared and packaged ready to cook. In every delivery I include detailed instructions on reheating, cooking and even plating the meal. Your meal will also come with a link to your own private page on chefdebbiethorpe.com where you will find more cooking and preparation information with accompanying images, images of how the plated meal should appear and a section to post comments and optionally share your dining experience with friends.

WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Since my fine dining clientele receive a great deal of my time and attention I can cater weddings and events only by special arrangement with advance booking. I offer a table dining event experience with a selection of event menus to choose from. I can also coordinate or provide event setup including table layout and decoration with all flatware and cutlery provided.

INTERVIEWS AND MEDIA

A short interview with food photographer Simon Burt talking wild edibles.

SimonBurtPhotography

Food for thought

Experience the magic with a field to fork approach.

“Boy, that there Deb can cook!!"

Dawn French

Actress and Public Figure

"The attention to detail was utterly magnificent"

Clare Pettinger Dietitian

"Sensational food and a pleasure to photograph"

Simon Burt

Food Photographer and videographer

"Debbie Thorpe is one of the finest Chefs in the South West. Her modest manner, tantalising dishes and perfection in plating makes Chef Debbie Thorpe the one to watch"