Chef Molly Payne
Private Chef In Leeds
Established during lockdown in 2020, Molly began foraging and creating food for key workers in the family. Over time the business developed into a firm favourite in Leeds, becoming well known for delicious 'finish-at-home' meals including Sunday roasts and fillet of beef wellington.
Molly is multi-award winning with 13 years of experience at age just 25. She is the youngest, and so far only, female recipient of the Oliver Award for 'Best Chef'. Molly gained the bulk of her experience in a well known French bistro, working up to Head Chef, before venturing to work across the North in two AA Rosette restaurants.
byMölly's private chef hire offers menus to suit everything from intimate date nights, to family gatherings and even large scale events.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
A huge part of every aspect of my life. It taught me discipline, respect and patience.
I learned to cook at...
From age 12, I wrote a letter to the owner of a brilliant French bistro. I worked here until I was 21, leaving as Head Chef.
A cooking secret...
Respecting your ingredients, always. From raw, right through to final seasoning. Respect the food and it will respect you.
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