I create high-quality private dining experiences shaped by 10+ years in the North East, MasterChef Professionals experience, and a true passion for cooking.

Matei Baran

I bring professional, competition-level cooking to your table—crafted with passion and precision.

I’m a professional chef with over 10 years of experience in the North East, and I’ve competed across the UK, including reaching the quarter-final of MasterChef Professionals. I’m also a cookbook author, and I love bringing that level of creativity and technique into every menu I cook.

I’m passionate about what I do, and I always aim to deliver 100% quality and professionalism. Working in great places around the North East has helped me improve every day—refining my skills, my standards, and the way I look after my guests from the first message to the last plate.

Talk to me about your menu

Good planning and organisation is the key.

I cook with passion, train with discipline, and deliver with organisation.

Cooking is my passion

Cooking is more than a job for me—it’s a passion. I put care into every detail, from flavour balance to presentation, so you get a meal that feels special and professional.

Built on experience and training

I feel cooking is in my blood, and I’ve backed that up with professional training—Level 2 and Level 3 Professional Cookery at Newcastle College—plus years of work in high-quality kitchens and UK competitions.

Planning that makes service seamless

My secret in the kitchen is good planning and organisation. I prep smart, time everything properly, and keep the experience smooth so you can relax and enjoy your event.

Matei’s Menus

I offer curated menus for private dining—Italian-inspired classics, modern crowd-pleasers, and special-occasion experiences. I’m happy to help you choose the best menu for your event and tailor details where possible.

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Let’s plan your private dining experience together.

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Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Chef Matei Baran

I create high-quality private dining experiences shaped by 10+ years in the North East, MasterChef Professionals experience, and a true passion for cooking.

I bring professional, competition-level cooking to your table—crafted with passion and precision.

I cook with passion, train with discipline, and deliver with organisation.

Cooking is my passion

Built on experience and training

Planning that makes service seamless

Matei’s Menus

ITALIAN MENU: THE PRICE IS 34.95 PER PERSON PLUS A MIGHT BE ADDED TRANSPORT COSTS.

menu

From MasterChef with Love

NEW YEARS EVE MENU

Stories and testimonials

Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m cooking and what inspires my menus.