Private Bespoke Catering


Welcome to Tailor Made Top Nosh - Bespoke, Quality Private Fine Dining For Lunch & Supper Parties & all manner of Private, Special Events & Corporate Functions 


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About Us


At Tailor Made Top Nosh we care passionately about offering exquisite fine dining where the standard, quality & provenance of the food, discrete personal service with style and attention to detail in a relaxed & friendly manner are all of paramount importance.


Tailor Made Top Nosh was founded by Paul Barnard in 2009, following over 45 years of experience, ranging from top 5* London hotels, his own Michelin starred & rosetted restaurant as well as one of the most highly rated gastro pubs in the country. So relax you really are in very safe hands!


We are based just outside Bampton, near Burford, at the edge of the Cotswolds and not far from Chipping Norton, Tetbury, Cirencester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, & Bath,  as well as the historic university city of Oxford. We provide Fine Dining  & Catering at all manner of private dinner parties, suppers, functions & celebrations & University gatherings. Whether you require an individual supper, a meal delivery or catering for an extended stay during your holiday,  we offer a friendly, flexible bespoke service.... so do get in touch!


We are ideally situated to cater throughout Southern & South Western England throughout, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire. Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds as well as London, Warwickshire, Worcestershire,  Northamptonshire, Berkshire, Hampshire & Buckinghamshire.


We take enormous pride in sourcing the vast majority of our produce from local suppliers, using a network of trusted Cotswold farmers, producers & growers,  thereby ensuring that our food is not only as fresh as possible,  but also of the best quality with impeccable provenance & with very few miles travelled!


Much of my lamb comes from my 16yr old grandson Sebastian, just 3 miles away. He was recently featured in The Times & Sunday Times newspapers!

Private Dining, Supper Parties, Events & Functions


Whether you’re hosting a small intimate party at your home for 2 or a family celebration for  122, a shoot lunch or supper, a business function or maybe throwing the wedding reception of the year, Tailor Made Top Nosh guarantee to bring the best quality food along with all the bells and whistles to make your event truly unforgettable. Our attention to detail and eye for perfection haven’t gone unnoticed by our valued customers. Just read our reviews to find out how we’ve helped people host a wonderful supper,  the wedding of their dreams, or added real value to their corporate function or event


For a full range of sample seasonal menus please clink on the relevant link at the top of the page, or get in touch with Paul directly to discuss your plans in detail.

Cookery Lessons



Lessons are tailor made to suit your existing skill level and what you would like to learn, covering anything from kitchen basics to creating & cooking a dinner party menu, all achieved in a relaxed & stress free way!


Lessons are at your own home enabling to use your own equipment in familiar surroundings, ensuring that you are much more likely to remember everything! They can be either on a 1 to 1 basis or with a small group of friends


If you have any particular requirements...…. perhaps specific dishes that you would like to brush up on & improve, or maybe you have a son or daughter that is keen to learn how to cook. Ideally suited as a Birthday or Christmas gift!


Prices start at £300 for 3 hours and suitable for 1 - 4 people and include all the ingredients.


Topics covered can include:-


  • Kitchen Basics & Cookery Methods
  • Stocks, soups & sauces
  • Knife skills, butchery, fish filleting, boning and carving
  • Pate, terrines & savoury starters
  • Meat & fish main courses!
  • Pastry & puddings
  • Chutneys, jams & pickles
  • Menu planning
  • Learn professional tips, techniques & time saving shortcuts


For more information and ideas on bespoke cooking experiences and lessons please use the Contact form.

Food Delivery


We offer a delivery service direct to your door at a time to suit you. Whether it be a 'ready to eat' lunch for 4, a simple supper to await your arrival at a holiday cottage, a meal to be heated the next day, a range of packaged meals ready for the freezer, a hamper for the races, or even a gift box of goodies for a celebration, special Birthday present or Christmas gift you   can be assured that we use the same high quality ingredients, care and attention to detail as if we were there with you!


For a full range of menus, the delivery area covered and advice on suitable dishes, please use our Contact form.

Need help finding a location? We have a network of contacts throughout the country with access to amazing holiday homes & party venues ranging from romantic country cottages to substantial Manor House & Stately Homes..we can find something to suit any occasion and any budget!

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