Private Chef, Catering & Concierge Services in Kinsale
Everything you need for an exceptional stay, arranged for you before you arrive.
Your self-catering holiday home in Kinsale is just the beginning. Whether you want a private chef to cook for your entire group, a pizza truck to arrive at the door for a fun celebration, a full Irish breakfast delivered to the house, or the property decorated and dressed for a special occasion, we can make it happen.
This page brings together all of our recommended local suppliers, caterers and service providers in Kinsale. The people we trust and recommend to our guests. Simply get in touch with us when you book and we’ll coordinate everything on your behalf, or contact any of the suppliers below directly, they will be happy to help you.
Catering options for your Kinsale holiday home
Private Chef & Full Catering
Clara Cooks Professional private chef service for group holiday homes. Offering bespoke menus, full dinner service and everything taken care of from preparation to clearing up. claracooks.ie
Gourmet Pantry Premium catering for private events and group stays. A wide range of menus tailored to your group’s preferences and dietary requirements. gourmetpantry.ie
Elite Cuisine Private chef and catering service specialising in luxury group stays and special occasions . Ideal for celebration dinners, hen weekends and milestone events. elitecuisine.ie
Spoon and Scallop Fresh, locally sourced catering with a focus on the finest Cork and Kinsale produce. A brilliant option for groups who want a genuine taste of the local food scene in their own home. spoonandscallop.com
Camila Murphy Finish-at-home dinners, pre-packed BBQ meals and a range of other options. Perfect for groups who want high quality food with minimal effort. A flexible and affordable catering option for any size group. camilamurphy@gmail.com
Aaron – BBQ Food & Salads Fresh BBQ food and salads prepared and delivered to your holiday home. A brilliant option for a relaxed group evening in the garden. 📞 087 278 7070
Una – Bacon & Sausage Baguettes Hot bacon and sausage baguettes delivered directly to your door. The perfect start to a morning for a large group, and a firm favourite with our guests. 📞 086 851 2325
Bar Hire
Cork Bar Rental Full mobile bar hire for private events and group stays. Ideal for hen weekends, milestone celebrations and special occasions. Everything you need to set up a proper bar at your holiday home. corkbarrental.com
Pizza Trucks
The Curly Stu Wood-fired pizza truck available for private bookings at your holiday home. A brilliant and sociable option for a first evening arrival or a relaxed group night in the garden. thecurlystu.com
Dough Joe’s Another fantastic pizza truck option for private bookings. Fresh, hand-stretched pizza delivered straight to your property. doughjoespc.ie
Property Decoration & Styling
Want your exquisite Kinsale holiday home dressed and decorated for arrival? With balloons, banners, table settings and full occasion styling for a hen weekend, birthday or special celebration? We can arrange it all in advance so the house is ready and waiting when your group walks through the door. Sheila: Event Decoration & Styling 📞 085 122 1953
Activities & Experiences
As well as catering, you can enjoy a full range of activities and experiences for your group during your stay in Kinsale:
Golf Days
Tee times at Kinsale Golf Club and the legendary Old Head of Kinsale can be arranged on request.
Cocktail Making
A professional mixologist comes to your Kinsale holiday home and teaches your group to make cocktails. Brilliant fun for hen weekends, celebrations and group stays.
Spa Day at the Trident Hotel Kinsale
Group spa day bookings at one of Kinsale’s finest hotels.
In-house massage
Why not book a qualified masseuse to come directly to your holiday home for a private treatment. Popular for hen weekends and special occasions.
Boat Trips Around Kinsale Harbour
Private harbour cruises taking in the coastline, Charles Fort and the stunning scenery around Kinsale. An experience every group loves.
SUP and Kayak Lessons
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayak lessons on the water around Kinsale. Great fun, no experience needed.
Restaurant Bookings
We can take care of all restaurant reservations throughout your stay, particularly useful during busy summer weekends and the October Gourmet Festival. Kinsale Restaurant Guide.
Taxis & local transport in Kinsale
Getting your group into Kinsale town and back, or to and from Cork Airport — is straightforward with our recommended local taxi and minibus drivers. All are known to us personally and regularly used by our guests.
CAB 3000 📞 021 477 3000
John — Minibus 📞 086 386 1127
Flash Taxis 📞 086 826 1296
John — 9 Seater 📞 086 817 8468
Tom 📞 087 237 1022
Pat 📞 087 230 9715
Jim 📞 086 183 3333
Killeady Cabs 📞 087 962 5465
Kinsale Cabs 📞 021 470 6853
Brian 📞 087 608 1912
How it works
Getting everything arranged for your stay is simple. When you book, just let us know what you’d like: catering, decoration, activities, taxis or any combination of the above and we’ll help you plan and book local Kinsale services.
You can directly contact any of the suppliers above and mention you’re staying with Exquisite Holiday Homes. they know our properties and our guests well.
Ready to Start Planning?
Tell us your dates, your group size, and what you have in mind and we’ll take it from there. We’ll get back to you quickly with availability, pricing and any questions you have. Because the only thing left to do is say yes!