The Italian Table
Relaxed, generous, made for passing around
- Whipped ricotta, roasted tomatoes, warm focaccia
- Beef shin ragù, handmade-style pappardelle, parmesan
- Tiramisu, amaretti and dark chocolate
Private chef · Salisbury & surrounding counties
Your table.
My kitchen.
Restaurant-quality food, cooked and served in your home. Thoughtful menus, warm hospitality and none of the washing up.
- Menus from
- £65 a head
- Every event
- Quoted for you
- Based in Wilton, cooking across
- Wiltshire · Dorset · Hampshire · Somerset
A restaurant experience that feels entirely yours.
From an intimate anniversary meal to a full-table birthday feast, every menu is created for the people around it, not lifted from a package.
Made for your occasion
Bespoke seasonal menus, shaped around your tastes, guests and the way you like to eat.
Hosted without the hassle
Shopping, preparation, cooking, service and clearing down are all taken care of.
Polished, never stuffy
Confident restaurant cooking with the warmth and generosity of a proper dinner party.
Real food. Real occasions.
A glimpse of recent private dinners, from the first plates going down to the table in full flow.
Meet your chef
Hello, I’m Ash.
I bring restaurant cooking into homes across Salisbury and the South West.
My food is seasonal, generous and quietly polished. I care about the details: the crisp edge on an arancino, a sauce that earns its place, and making sure you spend the evening with your guests rather than watching the clock in the kitchen.
Whether it’s dinner for two or a table full of your favourite people, the aim is simple: make it feel special, relaxed and unmistakably yours.
I’ve cooked professionally since 2009, with nine years as a Head Chef and in kitchen management, including several years supporting Butcombe’s pubs and inns, AA Rosette kitchens among them. I launched A J Marsh Private Dining in March 2026, so the chef who plans your menu is the one who cooks and serves it.
Ash
- £1 million public liability insurance
- Registered food business with Wiltshire Council
- City & Guilds Level 2 in Cookery and Preparation
- Level 3 in Leadership, Supervision and Management
- Food safety, HACCP and allergen training
- Personal Licence holder
5.0
The average rating from my guests on Yhangry, for the food, the presentation, the communication and the way dietary requirements are handled.
How it works
Tell me the plan
Date, location, guest count and the kind of evening you want.
Shape your menu
I’ll create a seasonal menu around your tastes and dietary needs.
Enjoy your table
I arrive, cook, serve and leave the kitchen as I found it.
Before you book
- Are you free on my date?
- Send the date with your enquiry and I’ll confirm within one working day. Popular Saturdays can book up well in advance, so it’s worth asking early.
- How much will it cost?
- Bespoke private dining generally starts from £65 per person, depending on guest numbers, menu and location. Every event is quoted individually, and minimum booking values may apply.
- What’s included?
- Menu planning, sourcing the ingredients, preparation, cooking, serving and leaving your kitchen clean. I’ll travel further than my usual area for the right booking, with any travel costs agreed in advance.
- How does the menu work?
- Tell me about the occasion, your guests and what you love to eat. I’ll put together a seasonal menu and a quotation and tailor it until it feels right. It takes a little longer than choosing a fixed package, but it’s made for your table.
- Can you cater for dietary requirements?
- Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements can be thoughtfully accommodated. Mention them in your enquiry and I’ll build the menu around them.
- Can you cook at a holiday let?
- Yes. I cook in clients’ homes and in holiday accommodation across Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset.
- What do I need in my kitchen?
- I bring the specialist cooking equipment I need. What’s available in your kitchen and for serving varies by venue, so I confirm it with you for each booking. Whether serving staff are needed depends on the event.
- How do I secure my date?
- Once you’re happy with the menu and the quote, a 25% deposit secures the date. The timing of the balance is agreed with each booking.
Bring everyone to the table.
Tell me the date, where you are and how many are coming. I’ll come back to you with availability and ideas for your menu, usually within one working day.
Best suited to celebrations of around 8 to 20 guests. If you’re after drop-off catering or a budget buffet, I’m not the right fit.