Chef Iain

About Chef IainFunchal
Funchal
For more than 20 years, I’ve been sprinkling a little magic onto plates in some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Scotland and England. My training didn’t come from a classroom. It came from the kitchen line itself: I sharpened my craft at five-star hotels like Mar Hall in Scotland, then at Careys Manor in England, where our team earned three AA Rosettes.
Today I call Madeira home. My wife Emma, who was born here, opened my eyes to the richness of Portuguese cooking, and that has become part of everything I make. My menus bring together the precision of British fine dining with the warmth of Madeiran and Portuguese tradition, blending classic and modern flavours.
For me, cooking is a never-ending adventure. I’m always experimenting with new techniques and looking for ways to push a dish one step further. I love making vegetables the star of the plate, and I have a real passion for game, which I treat with the care it deserves.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a celebration, or a full catered event, I design every menu around you, including gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options, so every guest at the table feels looked after.
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Chef Iain will arrive 1 hour in advance of your event
Extras
Chat with the chef to arrange extras, such as special tableware
Clean
Your kitchen will be left cleaner than it was when Chef Iain arrived.
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Products sold by Chef Iain
Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces
Chef Iain does not sell any products yet.