Dominique Goltinger is a private chef based in Frome, Somerset, available for private dining, event catering and freelance chef work across Frome, Bath, Bristol, Bruton, Warminster, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. He creates seasonal, ingredient-led menus for private dining, events and special occasions, using produce sourced from local farms and suppliers.
Raised in Tokyo and trained at GAFA in Vienna, Dom has spent over 20 years in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, including The Ivy, The Ebury and Bistro Bruno Loubet at The Zetter Hotel.
Since relocating to the West Country in 2020, Dom has worked as Head Chef at Eight Stony Street in Frome and At The Chapel in Bruton, as part of the opening team at Little Walcot, and now works as a freelance chef at The Newt in Bruton
Now working independently as a private chef and event caterer across Somerset and the South West, Dom creates menus shaped entirely around the occasion, the season and the people at the table.
Services
Private Chef
Private chef services in Frome and Somerset for dinner parties, family gatherings and special occasions. Seasonal menus tailored to your preferences, cooked in your home.
Freelance Chef
Freelance chef available in Somerset and beyond for private cover, events and short-term placements. Experienced support across services, kitchens and busy periods as required.
Restaurant
Consultancy
Restaurant consultancy covering menu development, kitchen operations and new openings. Practical, hands-on support shaped by experience across leading UK kitchens.
Event Catering
Event catering in Somerset, Bath, Bristol and Bruton for private parties, weddings and celebrations. Seasonal menus designed around your event, the setting and the time of year.
"Dom's food for an event at my art gallery contributed immeasurably to the success of the evening, and I was inundated with comments of praise, both during and after. His professional efficiency, as well as his outstanding culinary skills, make him my first choice for future occasions"
Rachel Bebb, Art Gallery Owner