Private Chef in Downham Market
Rent one of our 43 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Downham Market
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Downham Market in October 2016, more than 43 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Downham Market and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 17,151 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Downham Market. To book your chef in Downham Market, 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 6,396 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 100,527 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 17,151 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Downham Market usually book menus around 89 GBP per person, including 4.07 courses, sharing an average of 4.83 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 Downham Market.












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!
43 Private Chefs in Downham Market
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More than 17,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Downham Market have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Downham Market received an average score of 4.74.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Downham Market has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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6,396 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Downham Market
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Seared orkney scallop, curried celeriac puree, onion bhaji, mango salsa, coriander
Seared tofu, curried celeriac puree, onion bhaji, mango salsa, coriander
Classic caprese salad, local heritage tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil oil, black olive crumb (v)
Lamb shoulder croquette, parsley & lemon emulsion, fennel salad
Pan fried cod, poached muscle sauce, buttery mash, spinach & leek ragout, romanesco,
Pork tenderloin, apple & stilton sausage roll, cider jus, mustard roast brocolini, potato fondant
28 day beef steak, portabello mushroom, roast tomato, mash puree, peppercorn jus
Celeriac steak, preserved lemon brocolini, celeriac puree, mash puree, hazlenut salsa verde,
Triple chocolate & fudge brownie, miso butterscotch, whipped mascarpone, peanut brittle
Cherry bakewell creme brulee, scottish shortbread crumb
Champagne eton mess - champagne macerated winter berries, whipped mirangue cream, madagascan vanilla sablè, passion fruit gel
Sticky toffee pudding, miso caramel, ice cream
Scallops, curried celeriac puree, bhaji, coriander oil, mango salsa
Lamb shoulder croquette, parsley & lemon emulsion, fennel salad
Classic caprese salad, local heritage tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil oil, black olive crumb (v)
32 day matured beef steak, celeriac purée, potato fondant, confit carrot, portabello mushroom, pepper jus
Cornish fish of the day, poached muscles, pomme purée, leek & spinach ragout, tenderstem in preserved lemon
Celeriac steak, preserved lemon brocolini, celeriac puree, pomme puree, hazlenut salsa verde,
Triple chocolate & fudge brownie, miso butterscotch, whipped mascarpone, peanut brittle
Champagne eton mess - champagne macerated winter berries, whipped mirangue cream, madagascan vanilla sablè, passion fruit gel
Classic madagascan vanilla creme brulee, raspberry sorbet & scottish shortbread crumb
Burrata puglia, heritage tomato salad, pistachio pesto, basil cress
Carne salada beef, pecorino cheese, rocket, capers, olive oil
Linguine carbonara, guanciale, black pepper and champagne truffle
Olive oil poached stone bass, saffron fennel, black olive new potatoes, citrus sauce
Steak tagliata - ex dairy cow sirloin steak, vine cherry tomatoes, rocket salad with 36 month aged parmesan, modena balsamic
Lemon & white chocolate panna cotta, oat vanilla crumble, kentish strawberries, lemon balm
Pistachiomisu
Canape chicken terrine, tarragon, brioche, truffle caesar
Canape beetroot an clementine salmon gravadlax, buckwheat blini, dill cream cheese
Canape pork belly, apple sauce, sage verde, blini, scratching
Canape brie and cranberry filo parcels, marmalade chutney
Canape smoked haddock fish cake, dill hollandaise
Canape wild mushroom and herb vol au vent, parmesan crisp
Smoked salmon, shallot and parsley terrine, wholemeal sourdough, gem, lemon
Wild mushroom pate, pickled shitake, madeira gel, brioche, watercress
Christmas spiced gammon cake, wholegrain and mint beurre blanc, sauteed leek
Chicken liver parfait, nutmeg clarified butter, date and port chutney, toasted rye
Parsnip and apple soup, apple salsa, sage, parsnip crisps, beer bread
Fillet of beef, portobello mushroom, stilton, cavolo nero, fondant potato, port and mushroom sauce
Turkey crown, stuffed leg ballontine, cocktail sausage, maple pork belly, roast roots, sprouts and gravy
Monkfish, cauliflower textures, curry flavours, bombay potatoes, spinach, curry cream
Root vegetable wellington, roast potatoes, sauteed sprouts, marmite gravy, mint sauce
Salmon, sauteed leeks, sauteed potatoes, sprout leaves, pink peppercorn sauce
Christmas pudding, eggnog anglaise, apple compote
Sticky toffee pudding, salt caramel sauce, fromage blanc sorbet
Chocolate mousse, cherries, honeycomb, shortbread
Tiramisu
Cranaken trifle; raspberry jelly, almond, honey bavarois, chantilly, whiskey oatcake
Canape serrano ham croquettes, truffle mustard
Canape blackened beer-brined chicken masa tart, ipa guacamole
Canape king prawns, devilled quails egg, red pepper skewer
Canape baby beetroot, cucumber, olive and feta skewer
Canape butternut squash arancini, watercress mayo
Canape salt and pepper squid and romesco sauce
Roast cauliflower, rarebit, truffle, thyme gremolata, sourdough
Beetroot hummus, vegan feta, roasted aubergine, kachumber and rocket
Pan fried sea bass, brassica tartare, cauliflower puree and black pudding crumb
Rhubarb cured scallops, celeriac puree, samphire, mussel and rhubarb beurre blanc
Wild mushroom raviolo, mushroom cappuccino, rocket and hazelnut pesto
Ham hock terrine, cucumber pickle, rye, caper and dill butter
Roast chicken crown, braised leg pastry, savoy, mushroom and bacon fricassee, madeira sauce, chicken skin scratchings
Celeriac fondant, braised carrot, spinacj puree, shallot tart fine, vegan feta, toasted seeds, carrot top verde
Pan fried oak smoked duck breast, white bean cassoulet, confit duck, sauteed potato, brassica and gremolata
Fillet of beef, mushroom fricassee, squash puree, red wine braised beef, savoy, shallot pickle
Sea bream, cacciatore, crispy gnocchi, green beans and olives twists
Root vegetable tart tatin, herb sauce, cavolo nero, toasted pinenuts
Verrine of black forest; chocolate cremeux, chantilly, cherry and kirsch, chocolate soil, honeycomb
Peanut butter and white chocolate tart, raspberry sorbet and fresh raspberries
Chestnut and rum parfait, coffee cream, chocolate delice, rum snap
Pear tart tatin, poire william crème anglaise, honeycomb
Tropical fruit, coconut rice pudding, mango and passion gel, coconut sorbet
Canape sweet potato, chilli and lime taquitos
Canape pea and girolle tartlette
Canape cocktail sausage, mustard and honey glazed, mashed potato sauce
Canape chicken satay kebab, satay sauce
Canape gin and tonic cured gravadlax, lime, mint, pea pancake
Canape maryland crab cake, bloody mary dressing
Battered cod cheeks, sauce gribiche and lemon
Marinated tomato salad, pickled cucumber, toasted pumpkin seed, frozen goats cheese
Courgette and parmesan soup, basil oil, crème fraiche, toasted pinenuts
Lamb kofte, flatbread, baba ganoush, feta and tomato salad, mint verde
Roasted quail, pulled leg, pickled mushroom, green sauce, watercress
Fillet of beef, roast shallot, fennel slaw, cheek and potato gratin, tarragon scented jus
Chicken stuffed with mozzarella, sundried tomato, wrapped in parma ham, sauteed asparagus and peas, pesto tagliatelle, basil cream
Sea bass, ricotta and spinach ravioli, charred courgettes, peas, basil and tomato sauce vierge
Pea and broad bean risotto, pecorino crisp, pea puree and shoots
Roasted squash, charred courgette, pickled shallot, split watercress velouté, sauteed potato
Sticky toffee pudding, salt caramel sauce, banana ice cream, caramelised banana
Poire belle helene; poached pear, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream
Elderflower, lime and crème fraiche tart, textures of strawberry, honeycomb
Chocolate fondue, berries, mallows and honeycomb
Canape goats cheese mousse, parmesan shortbread, sundried tomato
Canape aubergine baba ganoush, crostini, feta and mint
Canape smoked chicken, orange, dill and gem
Canape asparagus tip wrapped in pancetta, saffron aioli
Canape smoked trout, watercress verde, sourdough crostini
Canape crab, coriander, corn cake, pickled cucumber
Wild garlic risotto, malange of spring vegetables, crème fraiche
Asparagus, poached hens egg, chervil hollandaise, petite salad with or without shaved ham
Lemon thyme scotch egg, curry mayonnaise, watercress and kachumber
Braised squid, chorizo, paprika, white rioja, ciabatta
Free range chicken breast cooked on the crown, morels, baby leeks, fondant potato, marsala sauce
2 bone rack of lamb, wholegrain mustard mash, braised lamb shank, minted peas
Pan fried salmon, jersey royals, asparagus, pickled tomato, watercress velouté
Aubergine gratin, crispy gnocchi, basil, asparagus, lemon oil
Miso glazed cod, spicy crab cake, spring onion and glinger slaw, fragrant rice, oriental bisque
Lemon posset, poached apricot, basil meringue
Sticky toffee pudding, salt caramel sauce, apple compote, rum, clotted cream
Chocolate fondant, pistachio mascarpone, brittle
Coffee crème brulee, chocolate soil, baileys jelly
Neopolitan parfait, macerated strawberries, chocolate sauce, vanilla chantilly
Funghetti - roasted mushroom caps filled with italian sausage, taleggio cheese and balsamic glaze
Bruschetta fritta - fried bruschetta with fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil. (v)
Sfogliatine al salametto - pastry col-au-vent filled with salsa verde and salame
Farro toscano - tuscan farro barley tossed with cannellini beans, tomato, onion, rockets, cucumber, vinegar and tuscan olive oil. (v)
Panzanella fiorentina - florentine panzanella bread and tomatoes marinated with basil, cucumber, onion, vinegar and tuscan olive oil. (v)
Caprese al tartufo - fresh mozzarella with truffle pesto and roasted tomato confit. (v)
Pollaccio - penne with chicken, asparagus, shallots and creamy sundried tomato pesto-parmigiano sauce
Rigatoni al sugo toscano - rigatoni with slow cooked tuscan meat sauce
Lasagna spinaci e ricotta - spinach and ricotta lasagna, san marzano tomato sauce, nutmeg, bechamel, parmigiano. (v)
Carbonara - fettuccine with pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino and black pepper
Risotto asparagi e zafferano - risotto with asparagus, leek, lemon zest, saffron and parmigiano. (v)
Spaghetti alle cozze - spaghetti with fresh mussels, garlic, peperoncino, san marzano tomato-white wine sauce
Melanzane alla parmigiana - traditional tuscan baked aubergine with san marzano tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano and fior di latte mozzarella
Salsiccia e fagioli - braised sausages with cannellini beans, san marzano tomato, sage, garlic and peperoncino
Impepata di cozze - steamed fresh mussels with white wine-galic-lemon broth on garlic crostini
Milanese di pollo - breaded chicken cutlets milanese style with lemon, rockets, shaved parmigiano
Cream of mascarpone mousse with fresh berries and crumble amaretti cookie
Tuscan fresh pears and chocolate tart cake with currant, pine nuts and chocolate cream
Tuscan apple soft cake with walnut, raisin with orange zest custard
Pesche al vino - fresh peaches marinated with lemon, white wine and brown sugar with vanilla gelato
Affogato al caffe' shot of espresso over vanilla gelato with whipped cream and shaved chocolate
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 Downham Market.
What does a private chef service include in Downham Market?
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 Downham Market?
The price of renting a chef in Downham Market 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 63 GBP to 122 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 63 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 65 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 87 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 122 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 Downham Market?
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 43 chefs available in Downham Market. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Downham Market 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 Downham Market?
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 Downham Market each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Downham Market, 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 Downham Market.
Cost of a private chef in Downham Market
The cost of hiring a private chef in Downham Market 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 63 GBP to 122 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 63 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 65 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 87 GBP
For 2 people: 122 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Downham Market?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Downham Market: 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 Downham Market!






Talk to our chefs in Downham Market
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 Downham Market? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Downham Market, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









