Your personal chef Creating Bespoke Dining Experiences since 2018.

WHY Choose

spoon & scallop?

Spoon & Scallop offers bespoke dining experiences tailored to you and served up in your own home or holiday rental. From intimate gatherings to cooking lessons, we create unforgettable memories for your friends and family.

Led by Michelin-trained chef Celeste Pianezzola, we bring global flavours to your table, ranging from modern Irish fusion to Japanese sushi parties.

Based in Kinsale, we've catered events across Ireland and Europe, always striving to exceed our clients' expectations.

Our speciality lies in crafting inclusive, bespoke menus for up to 60 guests, accommodating various dietary needs with care and precision. We also provide signature craft cocktails, expert wine pairings, and assistance with event essentials like linens and floral arrangements.

At Spoon & Scallop, we are dedicated to nurturing your special occasion from start to finish.

If you're interested in learning more about Spoon & Scallop's bespoke dining experiences, feel free to reach out to us directly by:

📧 hello@spoonandscallop.ie
📞 (353) 083-892-9808

We're here to answer any questions you may have and help you plan an unforgettable culinary event!

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    Holiday Private Chef Hire

    Explore our short-term private chef hire service to make the most of your holiday. We'll craft personalized menus paired with cocktails and wines. Afterward, we'll handle the cleanup, letting you relax & enjoy without any fuss.

  • Private cooking lessons

    Explore new culinary horizons with us! We provide the ingredients, you bring your culinary curiosity. Whether it's local favourites or exotic global recipes, you'll learn to create them in the comfort of your own kitchen.

  • Bespoke Dining Experience

    Chef Celeste specializes in crafting unforgettable meals for intimate weddings, memorable birthdays, romantic anniversaries, and decadent holiday feasts. Each dish is not only beautifully presented but bursting with exquisite flavour!

  • Corporate Dining Events

    Host a festive holiday bash for your corporate team to foster camaraderie and growth, or strengthen bonds through engaging team-building activities. Show your employees that you value them and appreciate their hard work.

what our guests say

  • Mark & Rachel, Chicago

    “We visited Ireland and we enjoyed a special evening enjoying modern seasonal twists on Irish cooking. Everything was FANTASTIC! Celeste knows so much about the local wild ingredients and forgotten foods.“

  • Elaine, Kinsale

    “With Celeste and Dave, you are in great culinary hands. We have enjoyed multiple events, and each time the food has been exquisite, served with a helping of fun and topped off with an element of surprise. We’re huge fans!"

  • Martin, Zurich

    "I tried Celeste’s cooking at a friend’s party and I knew she would be the perfect chef for my celebration in Switzerland. Celeste was sensitive, prudent and highly professional; creating a 5-course menu for flexitarians as well as vegan and onion-free diners! I will book Spoon and Scallop again for events like this in a heartbeat and can highly recommend them!"

  • Dierdre, Westport

    “I had a beautiful 60th birthday celebration with friends and my children in Westport and we were so delighted with bringing Spoon & Scallop in to take care of the food. Celeste and Dave did an amazing job. It was nice to let them take over my kitchen and I got to spend the time enjoying my guests rather than worrying over the food. They also left my kitchen spotless which was more than I could have ever expected.”

  • Damien, Cork City

    “It was the best team-building night we’ve had here with the team at Cork LGBT+ Pride. Celeste created blind taste tests, timed challenges, and activities where we got to learn new skills. It was really well planned and thought out. The highlight had to be sitting down to eat dinner though, the rainbow pasta with lemon cream sauce was to die for!”

  • Sarah, Bantry

    Sarah, Bantry

    “For my sister's hen's party, we did a cooking demo at our Airbnb. We made a brunch cocktail and learned to make the prettiest Mushrooms on Toast! Everything was very easy to organize since Celeste and Dave brought everything we needed. Brunch was exceedingly tasty and Celeste’s demo was lots of fun!”

  • The O'kelly Family, Dublin

    “With Spoon & Scallop, you can't go wrong! We had a fantastic family cooking lesson with them in Kinsale one summer and we couldn't stop talking about it. The next year we decided to do it again and they travelled to our holiday home in Kerry and put together another incredible night!”

  • Dave & Dierdre, Kinsale

    ​​“We had Spoon & Scallop orchestrate our housewarming party. We started with a signature cocktail service and then enjoyed a beautiful four-course meal. Throughout the experience, Chef Celeste and her husband, Dave, were wonderfully personable and calm and skilled.”

MEET CHEF

CELESTE

Celeste Pianezzola, with over two decades of hospitality experience, has mastered her culinary skills everywhere from Michelin Star Restaurants to vegan food trucks. Her culinary journey has spanned across 13 countries. She and her husband, Dave, fell in love with Kinsale, Ireland, and launched Spoon & Scallop in 2018. While they love to travel, West Cork remains their cherished home.

Celeste's extensive travels have endowed her with a diverse array of global recipes, adding a touch of magic to every occasion. Beyond her culinary prowess, it's Celeste's warm and inviting personality, coupled with her meticulous attention to detail, that makes each culinary experience unique.

This is the reason guests choose Spoon & Scallop time and time again for their special events. It's all about Celeste's remarkable personality! She exudes warmth, expertise, and an impeccable eye for detail, ensuring each culinary creation is one-of-a-kind. Celeste also seizes every opportunity to share the delight of savouring excellent food in great company!

WHAT’S COOKING

IN THE KITCHEN?

Our menus are tailor-made, designed specifically to suit your event's requirements. We're also pleased to offer recommendations based on well-received favorites from previous events. Here's a taste of our recent culinary creations!