The Fusion Story

Passion.

culture.

creativity.

My Story

Cooking has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My story began in the kitchen with my greatest mentor — my mother — where I learned that food is more than a meal. It is comfort, celebration, culture, and connection.Growing up surrounded by Hungarian, Belgian, and Israeli influences gave me a deep appreciation for bold flavours, refined dining, and the beauty of bringing different cultures together on one plate. From festive family feasts to comforting home-cooked dishes, those early experiences shaped the way I cook today.After starting work in a pizzeria at 14 and later training at Tadmor Culinary School in Herzliya, Israel, my passion grew into something bigger. What began as cooking for family and friends became Fusion — a private chef and catering experience built around flavour, creativity, and memorable moments.

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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 June 2026These Terms & Conditions apply to all private chef, catering, event dining, festive dining, private dining, and related services provided by Fusion by Ariel.By confirming a booking, paying a deposit, or accepting a quotation, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.1. Bookings and quotationsAll quotations are based on the information provided by the client, including the date, location, guest numbers, menu style, kosher requirements, service requirements, staffing needs, and any dietary or allergen information.A booking is not confirmed until Fusion by Ariel has issued written confirmation and the required deposit has been paid.Quotations are valid for 7 days unless stated otherwise. Prices may change if the event details, guest numbers, menu, venue, travel, staffing, kosher supervision, or supply costs change.2. Deposits and paymentA deposit of [insert percentage, e.g. 50%] is required to secure the booking date.The remaining balance is due no later than [insert timeframe, e.g. 7 or 14 days] before the event date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.Fusion by Ariel reserves the right to pause preparation, withhold services, or cancel the booking if payment is not received by the agreed deadline.Any additional costs agreed after confirmation, including extra guests, extended service time, special ingredients, additional staff, transport, equipment hire, or kosher supervision costs, will be invoiced separately.3. Guest numbers and menu confirmationFinal guest numbers, menu choices, dietary requirements, allergen information, and event timings must be confirmed no later than [insert timeframe, e.g. 10 days] before the event.If guest numbers increase, Fusion by Ariel will do its best to accommodate the change, but this may result in additional charges.If guest numbers decrease after the final confirmation deadline, the client may still be charged based on the final confirmed number, as ingredients, staffing, preparation time, and supplier commitments may already have been arranged.4. Kosher standardsFusion by Ariel provides kosher private chef and catering services according to the kosher standards agreed in writing before the booking.The client must clearly inform Fusion by Ariel before confirmation if the event requires any specific kosher standard, certification, hechsher, rabbinic supervision, Beth Din approval, mashgiach attendance, sealed packaging, separate meat/dairy/pareve service, or any other kashrut requirement.Unless expressly confirmed in writing, Fusion by Ariel does not represent that an event is under any particular rabbinic authority or formal kosher certification.Where a mashgiach, rabbinic supervision, venue approval, kitchen kashering, or special kosher certification is required, all related costs will be charged to the client unless specifically included in the quotation.Fusion by Ariel reserves the right to refuse to use any kitchen, equipment, utensils, ingredients, or serving items where the kosher status cannot be verified or where the agreed kosher standard may be compromised.5. Client kitchen and venue requirementsWhere services are provided in the client’s home or chosen venue, the client is responsible for ensuring that the kitchen, preparation areas, dining areas, and access routes are safe, clean, suitable, and available at the agreed times.The client must provide accurate information about the facilities available, including ovens, hobs, refrigeration, freezer space, sinks, work surfaces, electricity, gas, water, parking, lifts, access restrictions, and waste disposal.Where the kitchen or venue is not suitable, not ready, unsafe, inaccessible, or does not meet the agreed kosher requirements, Fusion by Ariel may need to adapt the menu, bring additional equipment, charge extra fees, delay service, or cancel the service.6. Shabbat, Yom Tov, and religious restrictionsWhere an event involves Shabbat, Yom Tov, fast days, or other religious restrictions, all requirements must be discussed and agreed in advance.Fusion by Ariel will not be responsible for carrying out any work that conflicts with the agreed religious requirements, applicable law, venue rules, or the chef’s own observance.Any special arrangements, including pre-cooking, reheating, timers, hot holding, delivery timings, or supervision, must be agreed in writing before the booking.7. Allergies and dietary requirementsThe client must notify Fusion by Ariel in writing of all allergies, intolerances, dietary requirements, and medical food restrictions no later than the final confirmation deadline.Fusion by Ariel will take reasonable care when preparing food, but cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment unless this has been expressly agreed in writing.Common allergens may be present in kitchens, supplier products, or event environments, including nuts, sesame, gluten, eggs, fish, soya, celery, mustard, sulphites, and other allergens.The client is responsible for making sure all guests are informed of relevant allergen and dietary information provided by Fusion by Ariel.8. Ingredients and menu changesFusion by Ariel aims to provide the agreed menu as closely as possible. However, ingredients may be subject to seasonal availability, supplier issues, kosher certification availability, or quality concerns.Fusion by Ariel may make reasonable substitutions where necessary, provided the overall style, quality, and kosher standard of the menu is maintained.Any major menu change will be discussed with the client where reasonably possible.9. Staffing and service timeThe quotation will set out the expected service time and staffing requirements.If the event runs longer than agreed, or if additional staff are required due to changes in guest numbers, timings, venue access, or service style, additional charges may apply.The client is responsible for ensuring that Fusion by Ariel and any staff can access the venue at the agreed time and can work safely throughout the event.10. Travel, parking, accommodation, and equipmentTravel, parking, congestion charges, ULEZ charges, tolls, accommodation, equipment hire, and other event-related expenses may be charged in addition to the food and service fee unless already included in the quotation.Where parking is required, the client must arrange suitable legal parking close to the venue or reimburse any parking costs.11. Cancellation by the clientAll cancellations must be made in writing by email.Because private chef and catering bookings are date-specific and require planning, ingredient sourcing, staff allocation, and the reservation of the event date, cancellation charges may apply.Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following cancellation charges apply:More than 30 days before the event: reasonable costs already incurred may be retained.
14 to 30 days before the event: up to 50% of the total booking fee may be charged.
7 to 13 days before the event: up to 75% of the total booking fee may be charged.
Less than 7 days before the event: up to 100% of the total booking fee may be charged.Fusion by Ariel will take reasonable steps to reduce any losses where possible. Any cancellation charge will reflect costs, commitments, preparation time, supplier orders, staffing, loss of the date, and other reasonable losses.Special-order ingredients, kosher supervision fees, hired equipment, travel bookings, staff costs, and other non-refundable costs may be charged in full.12. ReschedulingRequests to reschedule must be made in writing.Fusion by Ariel will try to accommodate a new date where possible, but this is subject to availability.Additional costs may apply if ingredients, staff, equipment, travel, supervision, or suppliers have already been arranged.If Fusion by Ariel is unavailable for the new date, the booking may be treated as a cancellation.13. Cancellation by Fusion by ArielFusion by Ariel may cancel or amend a booking where circumstances beyond reasonable control prevent the service from being provided, including illness, accident, emergency, extreme weather, supplier failure, venue issues, unsafe working conditions, religious restrictions, or force majeure events.Where Fusion by Ariel cancels and no suitable replacement or rescheduled date can be agreed, the client will receive a refund of amounts paid, less any costs already incurred where legally permitted.Fusion by Ariel will not be responsible for indirect losses, including venue hire, guest travel, accommodation, or other third-party costs.14. Food safety and leftoversFusion by Ariel follows appropriate food safety and hygiene practices.Once food has been served, handed over, removed from Fusion by Ariel’s control, or kept outside recommended conditions, the client accepts responsibility for its storage, handling, reheating, and consumption.Any leftovers are provided at the client’s own risk. Fusion by Ariel may refuse to leave leftovers where it would be unsafe or unsuitable to do so.15. Client responsibilitiesThe client is responsible for:Providing accurate event, guest, dietary, allergen, and kosher information.
Ensuring the venue is safe, clean, accessible, and suitable.
Obtaining any venue permissions required.
Informing Fusion by Ariel of access restrictions, stairs, parking, building rules, pets, security, or equipment limitations.
Ensuring guests behave appropriately towards Fusion by Ariel and any staff.
Paying all agreed fees by the due dates.Fusion by Ariel reserves the right to stop service or leave the event if staff are subjected to abusive, threatening, unsafe, discriminatory, or inappropriate behaviour.16. Damage and breakagesThe client is responsible for any loss, damage, or breakage to Fusion by Ariel’s equipment, hired equipment, tableware, utensils, or property caused by the client, guests, venue, or third parties.Replacement or repair costs may be charged to the client.17. Photography and marketingFusion by Ariel may take photos or videos of food, table settings, event styling, and behind-the-scenes preparation for marketing purposes.Fusion by Ariel will not intentionally publish identifiable images of guests, private addresses, or personal information without permission.If the client does not want any photography or marketing content taken at the event, this must be confirmed in writing before the event.18. Intellectual propertyAll menus, recipes, concepts, written materials, branding, images, and creative ideas produced by Fusion by Ariel remain the intellectual property of Fusion by Ariel unless otherwise agreed in writing.Clients may not copy, reproduce, publish, or commercially use Fusion by Ariel’s materials without written permission.19. LiabilityFusion by Ariel will provide services with reasonable care and skill.Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.Fusion by Ariel will not be liable for issues caused by incorrect information provided by the client, unsuitable facilities, third-party suppliers, venue restrictions, guest behaviour, food handled after service, or circumstances outside reasonable control.Fusion by Ariel’s total liability for any booking will not exceed the total amount paid by the client for that booking, except where liability cannot legally be limited.20. PrivacyFusion by Ariel will use client information to manage enquiries, bookings, payments, event planning, communication, and legal or accounting obligations.Client details will not be sold to third parties.21. Changes to these TermsFusion by Ariel may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time.The Terms that apply to a booking are the Terms in place at the time the booking is confirmed, unless changes are required by law or agreed in writing.22. Governing lawThese Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.Any disputes will be subject to the courts of England and Wales, unless mandatory consumer law provides otherwise.

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