Bon Vivant Limited-About Us Continued

Having worked side by side with a Master Sommelier for some time to learn more about food and wine, Simon decided that he wanted to teach others just how particular foods can taste when enhanced by certain wines and vice-versa.

From there on, the family business Bon Vivant was born and has grown from strength to strength since.

During his time there, he received vast training in food and wine, which in return inspired him to create a unique concept as Bon Vivant. He has worked with chefs and vineyards from around the world to create a six course menu starting with an amuse bouché, pre-appetiser, appetiser, entree, dessert and finally the cheese course. These would complement the wines selected, in flavour, complexity, and acidity.

To further educate his knowledge of wine, Simon spent extended summers in the heart of Italy, Tuscany. Visiting the different vineyards and seeing the process and care that is taken to make the wines, Simon's affinity for Italian wine and Italy itself, grew ever stronger. Now he frequents the area at least once a year to source good quality wine. His wine list consists of over 100 Italian labels.

Simon Gibson is the director and chef of Bon Vivant Catering.

He is responsible for compiling your menu and recommending the wines to complement the dishes.

Simon worked as a lawyer before he decided to follow his real passion as a chef. He has taken an interest in cooking since he was a young boy when he proudly presented a Moussaka to his family aged just 6!

Simon had the opportunity to work in Boston, U.S.A in one of the world’s finest wine hotel-restaurants, boasting 100,000 bottles in the cellar. This encouraged him to learn more about food and in particular, how wine can enhance different tastes and flavours.

Simon's Expertise...

Aside from work, Simon is also a family man. The importance of ‘good living’, or bon vivant is very close to Simon’s heart. The birth of his first child Saffron, has made him more conscious about the food we eat and what we feed our children. Therefore where possible, Simon uses organically grown vegetable and does not use any preservative in his food.

Bon Vivant is a great way to enjoy healthy and tasty food and wine, giving you a great experience.