Private Chef in the United Kingdom
Rent one of our 1,219 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in the United Kingdom
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in the United Kingdom in October 2016, more than 1,219 Private Chefs have joined our platform in the United Kingdom and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Greater London.
Starting in 2016, 273,486 guests have already enjoyed a chef in the United Kingdom. To book your chef in the United Kingdom, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 84,856 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,169,501 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 273,486 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in the United Kingdom usually book menus around 89 GBP per person, including 3.98 courses, sharing an average of 4.92 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in the United Kingdom.
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
1,219 Private Chefs in the United Kingdom
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in the United Kingdom
More than 273,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in the United Kingdom have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.75 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in the United Kingdom received an average score of 4.75.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in the United Kingdom has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in the United Kingdom.
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
The price of renting a chef in the United Kingdom can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 55 GBP to 102 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 55 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 51 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 86 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 102 GBP per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
There are currently 1,219 chefs available in the United Kingdom. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in the United Kingdom who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in the United Kingdom each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In the United Kingdom, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in the United Kingdom.
Cost of a private chef in the United Kingdom
The cost of hiring a private chef in the United Kingdom can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 55 GBP to 102 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 55 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 51 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 86 GBP
For 2 people: 102 GBP.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in the United Kingdom!
11 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in the United Kingdom?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in the United Kingdom: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in the United Kingdom!
Would you like to enjoy a Private Chef service in London?
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organize a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!
What is a Private Chef service experience?
The experience begins when you order a menu from Take a Chef. From that moment on, you become the protagonist of an event in which you decide what you want to eat and when you want to eat. Our Private Chefs at London will analyze your request and send you their proposals to adapt it to your tastes and close your menu definitively. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at home, carry out the table service and leave everything clean before leaving, so that you can enjoy.
The best Private Chefs, right in your home
To make this a memorable experience for you we want to match you up with the perfect chef, and with over 50 chefs in London alone, we’re confident we’ll find the right one! We have a variety of different chef profiles, who have experience in top restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxury hotels and more. You’ll be able to view details of each chef’s background once they send you a menu proposal but no matter your choice, we guarantee you’re in good hands: all of our chefs have at least a decade of experience under their belt and have been trained in top culinary schools. What's more, as soon as you receive a menu we’ll put you in touch with the chef who sent it directly, so that you can sort out the finer details and make sure every little thing is to your liking!
Talk to our chefs in the United Kingdom
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in the United Kingdom? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in the United Kingdom, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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