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Andrew Telfer

@Andrewptelfer

Experienced Private Chef with Culinary Expertise

Highland, United Kingdom
Available in 2 weeks
Job Preferences
Sous Chef+3
Rotational

About

I am passionate about discovering fresh local products and presenting traditional and modern cuisines in contemporary ways. My international experience includes working at elite establishments and undertaking private engagements, ensuring the highest quality standards in demanding environments.

Personal Details

Age30 years

Career Objective

My plan is to work and prove to a captain and team that im a hard worker with an obsession with food. And eventually find my forever yacht with a rotation.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy fishing, particularly sea fishing, playing and teaching guitar, mountain biking, gardening, foraging, open fire cooking, American BBQ, camping, and hiking.

Experience

Pastry Sous

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025
Cromlix House

70 cover restaurant with French/Scottish fine dining cuisine plus up to 60 afternoon tea, number of covers, 7 chefs per day across the whole kitchen. 2-3 chefs on pastry, owned by world leading tennis player.

Director/Private Chef

Current
Dec 2024 - Present
Telfers Table

Private chef work and consultancy over Scotland/England & France, menus and cuisines chosen by the principles. From tasting menus for UHNW clients to Healthy fresh and seasonal yoga retreats (up to 24 guests plus 2 staff). I am the only chef for my business.

Head Pastry Chef

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
Mhor Bread

One of Scotland's top walk-in only (non-wholesale) bakeries, from viennoiserie - petit gateaux. 45 options of pastries 30x ptns of each (60x ptns of each during any food festivals). Myself and 1 other pastry chef and part-time chef. Head baker would help to cover days off.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
ENG 1 Medical Fitness Certificate
Food Hygiene Level II
Food Hygiene Level III
Culinary Trained
Food Hygiene
Level 8 Hospitality Management
HIT Scotland Patisserie Master Class

Languages

EnglishNative

References

3 references

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