Chef Matthew Norton

Private Chef In Durham

I am a professional chef with over 25 years of experience

Working at the Dorchester London to St Tropez , and high-end restaurants all over the UK. I worked for Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall as his head chef in Plymouth Devon restaurant.

I then decided to become a private chef and over 3 years I was working in Dubai, France, Austria, and the UK .

I can cook most cuisines of the world, baking, pastries, Any bespoke menu, all allergies, to diet requirements, and can cater for any occasion.

I believe in the best, organic local and well-nurtured breeds, up to date on all diet requirements, allergies and will assist in any special diet.

I have opened many restaurants from scratch so well trained in new projects new openings and any advice in your future projects.

If you require any more information please contact me anytime.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking for me is a passion , my life all in one , making people happy with what I produce is the ultimate satisfaction

I learned to cook at...

I started cooking from the age of 15 work all9vervthe uk and abroad

A cooking secret...

You have to give respect to all the food you cook , rare breeds to sustainability and organic produce .

My menus

Christmas Day

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ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP WITH SAGE & WALNUT PESTO SERVED WITH MUSHROOM & THYME FORCACCIA (VE/V/GF*/DF)

HOT SMOKED SALMON, PROSECCO PEAR, CELERIAC REMOULADE & CUCMUMBER PEARLS (GF/DF)

HAM HOCK CHICKEN TERRINE, PICCALILLI & TOASTED SOUR DOUGH (GF*/DF)

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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TURKEY CROWN, APRICOT & HAZERL NUT STUFFING, PIGS IN BLANKETS, TURKEY STOCK GRAVY

SLOW ROASTED BEEF BRISKET, CRUSHED PARSNIPS & CELARIAC, PRUNES & SMOKED BACON LARDONS

ROASTED WINTER ROOTS, NUT BARLEY ARANCINI, CREAMED LEEKS & TOASTED SEEDS

POACHED COD BOURGUIGNON

SIDES; CHESTNUT YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS, ROASTED PARSNIPS, DUCK FAT ROASTED POTATOES, ROSEMARY MAPLE PARSNIPS, TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI, HERRITAGE ROASTED CARROTS, BUTTERY MASHED POTATO

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH BRANDY SAUCE & RED CURRANT JAM

CHOCOLATE ORANGE BROWNIE TRIFLE & CINNAMON SHORTBREAD

STICKY TOFFEE CHEESECAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL ICECREAM

Basic Italian family style

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FIRST COURSE

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Tuscan bean soup

Garlic and olive focaccia

MAIN COURSE

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EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (PARMIG IANA DI MELANZANE)

Family style , beef brisket Ragù, pappappardelle ,

Italian greens , gremolata, toasted pine nuts

DESSERT

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Baked ricotta amaretto cheesecake , fig compote , white chocolate crumb

Modern Italian 4 course

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Torched mackerel , radicchio tardivo ,blood orange , gremolata

FIRST COURSE

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Slow cooked duck ragu , Parmesan ravioli

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled sirloin , Cavolo Nero , polenta , peppercorn , chianti

Selection of seasonal greens, pine nuts capers

DESSERT

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Warm chocolate mousse cake , whites chocolate saffron ice cream , hazelnut biscotti

Mans brunch

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Multi vitamin smoothie , banana ,spinach,kale , lime , almond milk

English tea , coffee , selection of breakfast juices

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed fruit and berries , crushed avocados mint on toast , scotch pancakes maple syrup , granola, yogurt , almond milk , cows milk

MAIN COURSE

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Stephen muffs local breakfast sausage , smoked streaky bacon , black pudding hash , grilled plum tomatoes, Bloody Mary baked beans , poached eggs , toasted sour dough ,

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Family style dining

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Selection of tapas with international flavours family style , ribbed corn , tomato lime salsa , fried chicken thighs cayenne mayo , carrot cumin hummus , pea and Gorgonzola arancini , fig relish , seeded crisp bread

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Roast salmon , Russian salad , saffron dill potatoes

Roast chicken salad , walnut , baby gems , honey and roasted garlic dressing , croutons

Slow roast leg of lamb , broad bean and pea fricassee , white bean stew , mint pesto

DESSERT

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Warm chocolate mousse cake , whites chocolate saffron ice cream , brandy hazelnut biscuit

Mediterranean British theme

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Nibbles to start , homemade bread , hummus , lamb croquettes , taboulee , olives

FIRST COURSE

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Torched mackerel fillet , elderflower poached rhubarb, roast baby fennel

MAIN COURSE

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Spring lamb rump , and cutlet , broad bean fricasse , burnt shallot petals raspberry purée , lamb jus

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Modern British vegan

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Sharing board for two , spiced root crisps , split pea carrot hummus , pumpkin seeded rye crackers , wild mushroom bread , kale salsa Verdi ,

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MAIN COURSE

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Caremlised chickory , chaired cabbage , potato galette , plum wine sauce , spelt cake , nasturtium leaves

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Pumpkin maple syrup pudding , pumpkin seed paraline , beetroot sorbet

Oysters, Prosecco , shellfish platter Saint tropez style

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Hot Oyster , spinach , caper mint hollandaise

FIRST COURSE

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Orange butter poached lobster , fennel tarte tatan

MAIN COURSE

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Grand mareyuer for two , Cornish crab , Brittany lobster , oysters , langoutines , sea snails , crevettes , homemade bread , aioli , piquant Mayo, mixed leafs

DESSERT

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Tarte au citron , raspberry sorbet , raspberry shortbread