Chef Gareth Baty

Chef At Home In Manchester

Chef Gareth Baty, aka The Wandering Cumbrian, has been inspired by different cultures and cuisines whilst travelling the world. He has been a Chef in New York and London hosting many sold out Supper Clubs, and worked for Michelin Star chef Jason Atherton. He became Head Chef in the Lake District rearing and growing his own food on a working farm. And more recently, set up his own kitchen in the North East attached to a Brewery, gaining national coverage in The Times.

It’s the varied experience he’s gained over the last 15 years that has made The Wandering Cumbrian the chef he is today, and with this helps create truly tailored dining experiences for his clients and their guests.

For me, cooking is...

Creating something special for the client and experiencing their enjoyment

I learned to cook at...

A self taught chef, learning through varied experiences spanning over fifteen years. From Michelin star restaurants to working farms.

A cooking secret...

Getting to know you and your tastes is the secret to creating a personal dining experience you won’t forget.

My menus

Steak night

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile

Jamon croquettes, saffron aioli

King Prawns and smoked salmon, Bloody Mary Marie Rose, pickled cucumber, charred baby gem, lemon gel

Roast squash with whipped ricotta & candied walnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Fillet/ribeye/sirloin, fondant potato, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, peppercorn sauce

Beef wellington, pomme purée, bone marrow jus (additional cost)

DESSERT

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Burnt basque cheesecake, caramelised pineapple compote

Chilli & chocolate mousse, olive oil

Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova

December

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Arancini cacio e Pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce

Champagne Bellini

Slow braised brisket & ale bonbon, tarragon emulsion

Piccolo tomato, basil, chive & tarragon bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken liver parfait, brandy gel, pickled vegetables

Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile

Figs, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers

Ham hock terrine, piccalilli & onion chutney, Melba toast

Poached king prawns, Bloody Mary Marie Rose, herb emulsion, pickled cucumber, charred baby gem, lemon gel

MAIN COURSE

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Beef wellington, pomme purée, bone marrow jus (additional cost)

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Citrus brined turkey crown, roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, carrot & swead mash, honey roast parsnips, sprouts with pancetta & chestnuts, lashings of gravy

Confit duck, braised red cabbage, celariac fondant, duck jus

Lamb shank suet crust pie, root vegetable mash

Roast vegetable wellington, leek veloute

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse, olive oil

Christmas pudding & rum sauce

Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova

Sticky toffee pudding & ice-cream

Tiramisu: Coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile

French

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Bone marrow butter flat bread, fermented onion, Urfa chilli

Freshly baked bread rolls, local butter, Fermented vegetable & pickle plate

Jambon croquettes, saffron aioli

Slow braised brisket & ale bonbon, tarragon emulsion

FIRST COURSE

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Chicken liver parfait, brandy gel, pickled vegetables

Ham hock, prune & Armagnac terrine, caramelise roscoff onion, Melba toast

Roast squash with whipped ricotta & candied walnuts

Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile

MAIN COURSE

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Confit duck, braised red cabbage, celariac fondant, duck jus

Pan fried sea bass, burre blanc, crushed new potatoes

Slow cooked pork belly & Toulouse sausage Cassoulet

Slow braised beef, potato pave, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, white truffle emulsion

DESSERT

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Chocolate mousse, olive oil

Clotted cream, elderflower macerated strawberries, caramelised biscuit crumb, strawberry sorbet

Rhubarb and custard mille feuille

Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova

Mediterranean

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Compressed Canteloup melon, jalapeno vinaigrette, lardo, prosciutto crisp

Jamon croquettes, saffron aioli

Chilli salt Pardon peppers & romesco sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Figs, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers

Whipped goats curd, burnt peach, Bresaola, mint salsa Verde, fermented habanero honey

Arancini cacio e Pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce

Blow torch mackerel, burnt apple puree, pickled kohlrabi, buttermilk & nasturtium

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken and chorizo ballotine, duck fat potato pavé, saffron emulsion, crispy chicken skin

Pork belly & morcilla, savoy cabbage apple & pancetta parcel, crown prince squash purée, cider jus

Sharing paella, with chicken, chorizo, mussels, prawns, & squid,

Tagliatelle with Beef cheek & chianti ragu, aged Parmesan & white truffle pan Granata

Black pepper gnocchi, squash puree, pickled wild mushrooms, deep fried sage leaves, Savory granola (Vg)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Burnt basque cheesecake, compote

Dark chocolate delice, macerated cherries, Pedro Ximenez sherry gel, Pedro ximenez marscapone

Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova

Tiramisu: Coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile

Asian

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Tempura oyster, vinegar powder, miso emulsion

Maki roll, pickled ginger & ponzu

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Cured salmon, wasabi and avocado puree, citrus gel

Fermented vegetable summer rolls, gochujang emulsion, toasted nori (Vg)

Shiso tuna tartare, pickled cucumber, miso emulsion, squid ink tuile

Sea bass crudo, burnt orange, Thai basil

MAIN COURSE

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Tonkatsu ramen bowl

Chicken Katsu & rice

Pork belly, charred pak Choi, apple & tamarind, cider & anise jus

Black cod miso

Sous vide chicken breast, Thai red curry sauce, rice

Korean fried aubergine, gochugang sauce, whipped tofu, rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

White chocolate ganache, elderflower macerated strawberries, elderflower gel, Sichuan peppercorn meringue

Rose water, raspberry & matcha pavlova

Mango & passion fruit cheesecake, with lemon verbena gel & coconut sugar Tuille

Lemon panna cotta, Thai basil meringues, raspberries

Italian

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Antipasti

Olives

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arancini cacio e Pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce

Charred red pepper, basil & caper bruschetta

Figs, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers

Lemon & mozzarella arancini, roast tomato ragu

Piccolo tomato, basil, chive & tarragon bruschetta

Roast squash with whipped ricotta or whipped tofu & candied walnuts

MAIN COURSE

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Black pepper gnocchi, squash puree, pickled wild mushrooms, deep fried sage leaves, Savory granola (Vg)

Genoese walnut pesto tagliatelle

Mussel & squid ink risotto, cod Ballantine & gremolata

Osso bucco, Risotto Milanese (saffron risotto) pan granata, pecorino, lemon & garlic oil

Slow braised beef, potato pave, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, white truffle emulsion

DESSERT

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Tiramisu: Coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile

Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova

Lemon panna cotta, basil meringues, raspberries

Dark chocolate delice, macerated cherries, Pedro Ximenez sherry gel, Pedro ximenez marscapone

Clotted cream, elderflower macerated strawberries, caramelised biscuit crumb, strawberry sorbet

Brunch

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Bloody Mary’s

Champagne Bellini

FIRST COURSE

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Maple & pecan granola & kefir yogurt

Fresh & exotic fruit platter

MAIN COURSE

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Eggs Benedict (poached eggs, thick cut roast ham, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)

Eggs florentine (poached eggs, wilted spinach, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)

Eggs royal (poached eggs, smoked salmon, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)

Truffled Scrambled egg, sourdough, slow roast tomato

DESSERT

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American pancakes, berry Compote & marscapone

Waffles & salted caramel butter

Family style - British

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House baked individual loaves & whipped cultured butter

Fermented vegetable & pickle plate

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Maple glazed ham, pineapple chutney

Treacle roast beef, truffled creme fraiche

Celeriac remoulade

Ultimate roast potatoes, parsley & confit garlic dressing

Garden salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sticky toffee pudding

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Chef Gareth's reviews

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24 services

What a way for me to launch my first annual Christmas party. I’ve set the bar too high now haha: Gaz was great, made sure i understood the prices. Was very interested to know how wide his scope is as I will definitely be booking again ????

Absolutely incredible!! From the moment Gareth walked through the door we were blown away by him. His attention to detail with the food and how he explained every course to us was exceptional. The flavours just blew you away!! We will 100% be requesting the pleasure of Gareth cooking for us again and highly recommend 10/10.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We hired Gareth as a private chef for my father’s 70th birthday celebration, and it was an absolute masterpiece from start to finish! Gareth was incredible in helping us design a taster menu that not only catered to everyone’s preferences but also pleased even the fussiest of eaters. He paid exceptional attention to detail, taking the time to explain each dish to us, which added a special touch to the evening. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, and the variety of flavors was outstanding. On top of that, Gareth left the kitchen spotless afterward! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience and will definitely be recommending him to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you, Gareth!

Fantastic! The food was outstanding in every way- flavours, presentation, service. Gareth was professional, polite, engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly a very good chef! All in all, a wonderful evening - a very special treat. Would highly recommend.

Our experience with Gareth was amazing! His knowledge and creativity provided us an incredible bespoke menu, perfect for our event. Gareth was polite and friendly to work with. His eye for detail meant the dishes had personal touches from what we requested. All guests were delighted with their amazing dishes. I would highly recommend booking with Gareth!

Gareth delivered the most amazing dinner to my family this weekend. We were celebrating a birthday and the food added the real special element to the evening. Whilst we haven't had a chef prior to this occasion, Gareth made the experience easy and relaxed. He took the time to understand me as the client and we worked together to put together a menu which was memorable! The bass cheesecake was so good. 10/10, would 100% recommend Gareth!

Gareth cooked an intimate tasting menu-style birthday dinner for us. Food and service were excellent from start to finish. Planning the menu and logistics of the evening were a breeze because of his timely and clear communication. He's friendly and professional. Highly recommend!