Private Chef in the United Kingdom
Rent one of our 1,140 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
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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 1,140 Private Chefs have joined our platform in the United Kingdom and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Greater London.
Starting in 2016, 231,090 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 81,291 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,160,997 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, 231,090 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in the United Kingdom usually book menus around 90.1 GBP per person, including 4.66 courses, sharing an average of 3.68 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.
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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!
1,140 Private Chefs in the United Kingdom
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in the United Kingdom
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More than 231,000 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.
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81,291 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in the United Kingdom
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
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Chef 3 choice canapé
Shot glass of cooked tomato gazpacho
Prawn, chilli and garlic with crusty bread
Smoked sardines on tomato toasted
Meat, chicken or vegetables stuffed (empanadillas gallegas)
Vegetables tortilla
3 cheese stuffed pimientos wrap in pancetta
King mussels spicy tomato sauce
Mushroom stuffed meat balls (albondigas with mushroom)
Anchovies and herd on puff pastry (pintxos matrimonio)
Chicken and ham croquettes
Baby back ribs with sherry glazed
Black pudding with quail eggs and mix pepper
Ham and meat selection antipasti
Roasted padron peppers
Chopped plum tomato on wild garlic bread
Spanish tomato bread (pan con tomate)
Salted cod fritters in spicy tomato sauce
Stuffed baby squid
Octopus on cannellini beans and chorizo sausage
Herb roasted chicken leg served with chimichurri sauce
Sea bass with roasted fennal
Red mullet with capers and almonds
Roasted cod with tomato and courgette with garlic and herbs
Hamemade spanish meat ball in tomato sauce
Crisy belly pork with a spicy chimichurri sauce
Slowly cooked red wine glazed chorizo
Spanish roasted mix peppers
Slow roasted short rib of beef on polenta caked
Prawn and salmon herb butter
Churros with chocolate sauce
Pantxineta (puff pastry filled with crème pâtissière)
Burnt manchego cheesecake
Tarta de santiago (spanish almond cake)
Crema catalana (spanish crème brulee)
Caramel flan (crème ceramel)
Baked vanilla cheesecake
Tiramisu
Spicy panna cotta
Caramel pineapple with grand marnier glazed
Tocino de cielo (dairy free crème caramel)
Rice pudding top with cinnamon sugar
French toast (gluten, dairy, nuts) (summer berry)
Musslie bar
Fresh seasonal fruit pot (summer berry)
Yoghurt granola pot (dairy, nuts, gluten)
Assorted of croissant/pain chocolate/ toasted brioch (served with butter & assorted of jams & honey
Assorted of rustic bread / sourdough/ white and brown
Ham and cheese croissant homemade croissant, béchamel sauce, ham and emmental (gluten, dairy, sulphur, may contain nuts)
Salmon and avocado toast toasted sourdough, avocado, smoked salmon and ponzu sauce (gluten, mustard, fish, soy, sulphur)
Goats’ cheese and tomato croissant homemade croissant, goats’ cheese, tomato and basil (gluten, dairy, egg, sulphur, may contain nuts)
Vegan mix grilled vegetables, sourdough toast, basil dressing crispy beetroot
Poached eggs with crush avocado toasted seed, grilled halloumi and basil dressing
Scrambled eggs egg, avocado, crispy bacon and sourdough bread (egg, dairy)
Grilled asparagus, smoked salmon and poached eggs béarnaise dressing (dairy, sulphur, may contain nuts eggs )
Flat mushroom & sauté spinach eggs florentine (v)
Sauté asparagus with herbs and duck poached eggs
Mexican scrambled eggs with chorizo, coriander, chilli, soured cream & avocado
Lobster eggs benedict, thermidor hollandais , wild cress
Pancake , caramelized apple dates toffee sauce
Poached fresh berries in mint sirup
Seasonal fruit plate
Fresh fruit smoothie
Blueberry muffins
Bacon and egg pies, apple salsa
Beetroot and fig filo pastry tartlets with oxford blue cheese
Black tiger prawns bonbon ,sweet chili sauce
Broccoli veloute with wild mushroom croquette, smoked garlic oil
Pan-fried scallops with fresh green apple salad, spiced black budding croquettes, bitter apple dressing
Crispy pork belly & lobster terrine, mushroom vinaigrette, wild salad
Salmon fish cakes sautés rocket, caviar lime butter sauce
Braised oxtail ravioli with celeriac, sautéed spinach and oxtail jus
Roasted heritage beetroot, duck poached eggs, truffle vinaigrette sourdough toast
Ken cheddar double back soufflé, parsley velouté, crispy leeks
Crab chorizo scotch eggs, cherry tomato & apple chutney, water cress salad
Sous vide monkfish wrapped in parma ham, with red wine jus, lemon sabayon and cockles
Roasted sirloin of beef with a bone marrow sauce,roasted beetroot & horseradish purée, fondant potatoes, roasted carrots
Loin of lamb, rump and potato terrine, aubergine purée, radicchio lettuce, and winter vegetables
Grilled dover sole brown shrimp caper butter sauce, steamed spinach, saffron potatoes
Roasted wither vegetable wellington, chives lemon butter sauce
Black cod with petit pois and pea shoots, crushed baby potatoes
Chicken with black garlic jus ,wild mushrooms barbecued baby vegetables,
Brioche bread & butter pudding banana toffee mousse , pecan croustillant
Sticky toffee pudding clotted cream ice cream, toffee sauce
Apple crumble parfait, green apple sorbet & custard délice
Cambridgeshire burn cream , ginger shortbread, gooseberries compote
Dark chocolate tort, white chocolate mousse, roasted pear ice cream
Custard tart , seasonal berry ice cream
Baked ‘nduja and burrata dip with olive breadsticks
Barbecue chicken wings
Barigoule of nicoise vegetables, goats cheese tart, green olive vinaigrette
Assorted of mix olive
Avocado samosas, beetroot carpaccio and red chili vinaigrette , cucumbers cold soup (vegan)
Burrata with aubergine caponata and fresh basil
Alambres de pollo grilled chicken breast skewers, basil aioli
Aragosta grigliata grilled lobster served plain or with garlic butter
Baked aubergine provençale (vegan) sweet pepper compote, roasted heritage tomatoes, chick peas pannis
Bocadillo de calamares a classic from madrid - lightly fried battered squid served on fresh crusty rustic bread - with a garlic mayo side dip
Chorizo & gf flavoursome pan fried spanish sausage made in la rioja
Agnello toscana lamb cutlets with barolo red wine, rosemary & sunblushed tomato
Croquetas de jamon deep-fried croquets made with a blend of ham and béchamel sauce
Gambas al ajillo shrimp in garlic sauce. crushed chili pepper
Dátiles con tocino dates with chistorra sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon & served with a cream sherry reduction
Empanadas ( ground beef turnovers, queso fresco, avocado mousse, radishes & ancho sauce
Croquetas de queso y espinacas [v] deep-fried croquets made with a blend of spanish idiazabal cheese, spinach and béchamel sauce
Croquetas de pollo chicken croquettes. chipotle aioli
Frittura di pesce portofino deep fried calamari, prawns, scampi & scallops served with tartare sauce & chilli mayonnaise
Grilled tuna medallions, sweet pepper compote, aubergine frito, basil caper dressing
Avocado, lime and chocolate parfait, orange and caramel chili sauce
Balsamic italian meringue (v) strawberry labneh & black pepper shortbread
Buttermilk panna cotta, mango, lychee and rose sirop, coconut finger lady’s
Creme brûlée, pistachio shortbread
Nestled pinuts butter chocolate brownie, caramel sauce
Espresso budino salted caramel, chocolate biscotti, hazelnut gelato
Poppadums, pickles and chutneys
Aubergine and courgette masala, coriander yoghurt
Bombay potato, coriander and cardamom
Cauliflower and cumin curry, mango and chilli jam
Slow cooked lamb rogan josh
King prawn and cod jalfrezi, saffron rice
Garlic and coriander naan
Cardamom and coconut rice pudding
3 canapés to discuss with the chef
Gratinated prawns and scallops in a shallot sauce , asparagus and thyme
Celeriac veloute , wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
Handmade tortelli filled with pumpkin and ricotta, mint and peas velouté
Roast chicken , filled with fricassee of aubergine and tomato with roasted chunky potatoes and mushroom sauce
Parmigiana di melanzane with baby roasted potatoes, caramelised carrots (oven baked aubergine, tomato and vegetarian cheese with tomato passata)
Roast meal (beef fillet /pork belly or chicken ) all the trimmings, yorkshire pudding and gravy
Roast turkey breast filled with sage and onion. duck fat roasted potatoes , caramelised carrots , honey glazed parsnips, chestnut and bacon brussels sprouts. bread sauce and cranberry sauce
Welsh rack of lamb, gratin dauphinois potatoes, grain mustard gravy and seasonal vegetables
Apple and berries crumble , icecream
Sticky toffee pudding
Eton mess
Bakewell tart frangipane with cherry compote
Cheese board, biscuits and grapes
Avocado salsa croquettes, cherry tomatoes and lime tartar, celery leaves tempura, yuzu dressing (v)
Avocado samosas, beetroot carpaccio and red chili vinaigrette , cucumbers cold soup (vegan)
Bacon and egg pies, apple salsa
Black tiger prawns bonbon ,sweet chili sauce
Chicken liver parfait, roasted figs, toasted brioch
Barbecue atlantic spider crab, tempura vegetable misu and ginger dressing, crush avocado salsa
Burrata e pomodoro burrata from corato in puglia served with marinated beef tomato carpaccio & fresh basil
Bread crumble cauliflower steak, pickles asparagus salad, cash nuts avocado mayonnaise
Corndogs
Duck sausage rolls black cherry salsa
Frito of courgette and polenta, sweet red peppers soup
Assorted of hot dogs , crispy onions, mustard, ketchup
Bbq chicken platter
Agnello toscana lamb cutlets with barolo red wine, rosemary & sunblushed tomato
Cheesesteak hot dogs
Easy pickled onion rings, dipping
Cornish cheddar potato croquettes, tartar sauce
Aragosta grigliata grilled lobster served plain or with garlic butter
Balsamic italian meringue (v) strawberry labneh & black pepper shortbread
Choc chip pecan pie
Chocolate ganache cake with amarena cherry fondant
Espresso budino salted caramel, chocolate biscotti, hazelnut gelato
Profiteroles with passion fruit cream and chocolate sauce
Bacon and egg pies, apple salsa
Black tiger prawns bonbon ,sweet chili sauce
Cheese gouger , plums salsa
Chicken christmas crackers,cranberry chutney
Mini brie soufflé plums salsa
Barbecue atlantic spider crab, tempura vegetable misu and ginger dressing, crush avocado salsa
Breast of madgett's farm duck with potato pancakes
Chicken liver parfait, roasted figs, toasted brioche
Duck sausage rolls black cherry salsa
Cornish cheddar potato croquettes, tartar sauce
Norfolk organic turkey crown, honey roasted parsnips, heritage carrots, duck fat roasted potatoes
Roasted chateaux brilliant, dauphinois potato, butter green beans , carrot terrine, red wine jus
Salmon in croute , hollandaise sauce and winter veo
Wild mushrooms wellington, rosemary jus
Black cherry truffle
Choc chip pecan pie
Christmas pudding , brandy sauce
Dark chocolate delice with coffee ice cream
Mince pie christmas macarons, brandy &white mousse
Rum baba with roasted pineapple ice cream, passion rum sauce
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in the United Kingdom.
What does a private chef service include 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.
How much does a private chef cost in the United Kingdom?
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.
How can I hire a private chef in the United Kingdom?
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.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 1,140 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.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
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.
Does the chef cook at my house?
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.
Can I cook along with the chef?
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!
Are the ingredients fresh?
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.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in the United Kingdom?
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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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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Cities where you can enjoy a Private Chef
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Other types of services
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