Our Story...
Words from our chef and owner; Chris:
"The lake district has been inspiring people as long as people have been around the Lake District.
Our generation is no different”.
The Binsey Field kitchen is a cumulation of years of dedication, hard work and sacrifice, having given most of my early life to the pursuit of culinary greatness.
The hours were unsocial, the characters often questionable and at least in the early days; the pay was atrocious.
Whist my friends and family were enjoying holidays and celebrations that mark the passing of each year, I working this extraordinary job. Often with broken equipment, in 40 degree heat, in a pressure cooker of stress.
Why?
I couldn't imagine doing anything else, I love my job…
and that feeling of an ice cold drink in my hand after a long, hard, sweaty service, with zero complaints and 100% amazing feedback?
THATS WHY I DID IT.
The only difference between then and now?
The lakes have taken me out of the kitchens of the past, and into the field. This is my chance to help you to tell your story and to love every second that goes into that journey.
I wouldn't change my career, the vices and questionable characters that came with it for the world!
The Binsey Field Kitchen is attending...
@M-sport Cockermouth
Every Third Thursday of the Month
Operating a flourishing global motorsport business, M-Sport has quickly become an industry leader with state-of-the-art facilities and winning performances around the globe.
The Binsey Field is proud to be associated with M-Sport Cockermouth.
Having been chosen to cater their Christmas party 2025 we have continued into 2026, feeding the home and pit crews, a variety of menus, every third Thursday of the month.
@Borderliners Orienteering & 5 day Lakes Marathon
All BorderLiners Events
Lakes 5 day - August 2nd-7th
Julie Ferris - Club Secretary-
""Lal Yan Coffee Van and the Binsey Field kitchen are a regular asset to our events.
They produce the most excellent coffee, cakes and absolutely delicious food in every out-of-the-way, off-the-beaten-track location that we have orienteering events.
They are also, the nicest, friendliest and flexible folk - I would recommend them for any event!"
@Cumbria Nature Festival
8th - 10th May 2026
Cumbria Nature festival is a brand new innovative set up by Aimee Campbell;
To Showcase and celebrate Cumbria's wild diversity of wildlife and craft skills.
With talks from Leading experts in there field (Including Cumbria's very own batman, Sam Griffiths!)
Folk music and craft workshops set across the magical site that is RIVENDELL Wigton.
The Binsey Field Kitchen are exclusive caterers on site, and will be showcasing a range of our fan farourites.
Flat Out! Festival
19th -21st of June
The best Party in the North Lakes!
Our very own festival... What started as a mad idea or a 30th birthday for my brother has grown over the years to become its very own festival!
The Binsey Field Kitchen and @LaLYan coffee will be on site, feeding build crew and team in the days before hand and serving breakfast, coffee and pizzas during the festival.
We cant wait to see you there!
With Nail and I @Sleddal Hall
With The Pie man West Cumbria.
17th-18th + 24th-25th of July
The Iconic Cult classic returns to its ancestrial home, as The Picnic Cinema Club returns to Sleddal hall @Shap.
The Binsey Field Kitchen is Teaming up with @The Pie Man West Cumbria to bring Mr Chris John's most excellent pie to TWO weekends of showings of the film.
(Steak and stilton for me!)
Cumberlandia Festival
24th-27th of July
Cumberlandia is a weekend of folk music and dancing at the lovely Rivendell festival site near Workington.
Set in acres of countryside carefully landscaped by Alwyn & Joanne Braniff and friends over a decade.
The Binsey field kitchen will be on site with a variety of dishes and cooking demos from breakfast till midnight!
Our team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Chris Alflat
The Chef
Our Lead chef and owner Chris; has a wealth of experience, from a wide variety of backgrounds.
From Michelin starred restaurants, Olympic events, Private in house dining, Formula1, Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes AMG and even the England football team; Chris has cooked for them all.
Yasmin Foster
Hostess/Barista
After an Illustrious career in Etihad Business class into operations, Yasmin moved back From Abu Dhabi to The lake district to set up Lal Yan Coffee.
Utilizing her skills and her passion for service; she is The Binsey Field Kitchens Lead hostess with the mostess!
Chris
Chef
Chris has been a corner stone of the Field kitchen since day one.
His passion for pie is second to none, when he is not helping us he is busy with his own company: The Pie Man West Cumbria.
Check them out for the best pies around!
Matthew
Chef
Matt might well be the most dependable man we know.
His passion for quality fresh food has been at the heart of his culinary journey and is a path he has followed or many years.
Working at some the highest level kitchens across the UK, he is calm, competent and collected