Some of the best nights out are nights in. That’s the idea behind CaterKin, a new Irish marketplace that lets you bring a chef, a cooking class or a food experience straight to your door.

It works simply. You go to caterkin.com, browse hosts across Dublin and the rest of Ireland, and see exactly what each one offers and what it costs before you commit. Found the right fit? You book the whole thing online in a few minutes. No phone tag, no vague quotes, no wondering what the bill will be on the night.

The hosts cover plenty of ground. You can hire a private chef to cook dinner in your own kitchen for a birthday, an anniversary or a Friday that deserves a bit more effort than usual. You can book a hands-on cooking class for a group. You can find a one-off food experience to do with friends or give as a gift. And if you’re putting on something bigger, there are caterers on there too.

It’s all Irish, built around independent chefs and cooking-class hosts rather than restaurants, so you’re booking real local talent and they come to you. If you’ve ever fancied a restaurant-quality dinner without leaving the house, have a look at what’s on at caterkin.com.