Carl Cleghorn – Represented Wales in Great British Menu 2026 - National Chef of the Year Finalist 2026 – an award-winning private chef with over 24 years of experience at the very top of hospitality.

Tyme by Carl Cleghorn is a trusted private chef service offering bespoke fine dining experiences in private homes and venues across the UK. The business holds a 5-Star EHO rating with the local governing body and works exclusively with trusted suppliers, sourcing sustainable, seasonal ingredients to the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Led by Carl Cleghorn, National Chef of the Year Finalist 2026, Tyme is backed by over 20 years of experience in award-winning kitchens. Carl trained in some of the UK’s most respected restaurants, including The Manor House and The Olive Tree, before progressing to Executive Chef at Thornbury Castle.

During his time at Thornbury Castle, Carl helped achieve 3 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, a 4 Red Star rating, and membership of Relais & Châteaux — establishing a reputation for refined, consistent, restaurant-level dining.

Today, through Tyme by Carl Cleghorn, Carl brings this calibre of cooking directly into your home or chosen venue. Each experience is fully bespoke, tailored around your occasion, guests, and the season — whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, private celebration, wedding, or corporate event.

Carl’s cooking blends modern British cuisine with subtle global influences, delivering bold flavours, elegant presentation, and a seamless fine dining experience from start to finish.

Booking Tyme means more than hiring a private chef — it’s choosing a trusted, 5-star-rated dining experience at home, delivered with professionalism, creativity, and care.