Made by Merrilees is an exclusive, high-end, and bespoke catering service designed to offer more than food—to create experiences.

Through an uncompromising belief in creating delicious meals using ethically reared animals and sustainable produce, I believe that food can be simple and taste good, can be delicious and healthy.

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Made with love. Made with care. Made By Merrilees.

Although ‘Made By Merrilees’ was founded in 2020, my vision is 25 years in the making.

With experience in event catering, food development, media, and food innovation, I’ve had an impactful journey in food. 

When a motorbike accident nearly cost me my life, I set out on a mission to understand how food can positively impact the body. Years of research, testing, and experimenting with flavours and food led to the creation of ‘Made By Merrilees’.  

A bespoke catering service that curates unique, eclectic food for high-end private and corporate events.

Led by my simple, no-nonsense approach, an expert palette, and an eye for the right seasonable ingredients, I deliver delicious food that ignites the taste buds and fuels and heals the body.  I never compromise on produce for cost, which goes against my ethics of how animals are reared and cared for.

Career highlights to date include:

  • Catering for HM the Queen

  • Saturday Kitchen

  • Series for NDTV India (40m viewers)

  • Food Network America series shown worldwide

  • Launched and ran Gastro Pub for Antony Worrall Thompson

My promise to you.

Every event and menu is bespoke to cater to your needs and party size.

Whether you're looking for a custom dining experience for guests during their stay, putting on a networking event, workshop or retreat, or hosting a community show or fair, each of the below packages is made to cover those specific requirements.

Please select from the options below to get started:

Events.

Bespoke menus and cuisines themed and catered to your needs. Create the ultimate food experience with fresh, hand-selected seasonal ingredients.

  • Private In-house cooking experience 

  •  Corporate events

  • Workshops & Retreats 

Consultancy.

Stay ahead of the curve with custom recipes or complete menu redesign, I also offer professional consultancy for restaurants, magazines and television.

  • Menu redesign 

  • Publications

  • Television & Media 

Pop-ups &
Supper clubs.

Local produce sourced and made in a unique, pop-up style dining experience, great for community or charity events.

  • Charity events 

  • Community Projects

Delicious Wellness.

An in-person educational cooking class aimed to show that anyone can cook exquisite food that not only sets the taste buds alight but also heals and fuels the body.    

  • Schools 

  •  Public events

  • Festivals

I don't make meals. I create experiences.

  • "Many thanks for Merrilees who made such a difference to our event and was an absolute joy to work with.”

    Blane Dodd
    CEO TENNIS SCOTLAND
    Wimbledon Championship 2023

  • "They're an absolute pleasure to work with - calm,efficient, friendly ... and the food was great! Wecan't recommend highly enough."

    Jeremy Hicks
    JEREMY HICKS ASSOCIATES LTD.

  • "From ideation to the final meals, Merrilees' ability to customise and build menu selections that inspired fresh and in season ingredients was a huge hit amongst our guests and our team! "

    Andrew Sokolsky
    SVP & Co-Head Sports and Entertainment Division Brand Innovators

  • "Her culinary expertise and passion for healthy eating added a truly exceptional layer of nourishment to our event."

    Sharon Noonan

  • "From vibrant salads to wholesome main courses, every bite was a delightful journey into the world of healthy and delicious cuisine."

    Annie Dunn

  • "Thank you Merrilees for making our retreat an unforgettable journey of taste, knowledge, and well-being.”

  • "We wholeheartedly recommend Chef Merrilees to anyone seeking an exceptional culinary experience infused with a deep understanding of healthy living."

  • "Her warm personality and genuine passion for her craft created an engaging and memorable experience for everyone present."