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Hi, I’m Chef Nina.
Nina Caldwell

I bring fun, friendly private dining to your table, showcasing the very best of Devon’s produce.

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I create fresh, local and beautifully relaxed private dining across the South West.

I’m a private chef with 15 years of experience working on private and chartered yachts around the world. I’ve now returned to my home county of Devon and I cover the South West for special dinner parties, casual dinners, al fresco lunches, picnics and more.

I love sourcing ingredients from local butchers, fishmongers and farms to create fresh, healthy menus that let the quality of the produce shine.

My secret is using the freshest, top-quality produce, not messing with true flavours, and adding plenty of herbs and salads from the garden.

What you can expect when you dine with me

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Cooking is my passion, every day

Cooking is my life long passion, my job and my hobby, and I bring that energy into every menu I create—fresh, vibrant food that feels generous and effortless.

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Rooted in Devon, shaped by experience

I learned to cook in a rural Devon hotel on the South Coast, and I’ve built on that foundation through 15 years cooking around the world on private and chartered yachts.

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I let great produce speak for itself

I focus on the freshest, top-quality produce and I keep flavours true and clean—finished with plenty of herbs and garden salads for a light, modern feel.

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