Private Chef in Hadley Wood
Rent one of our 831 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Hadley Wood
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Hadley Wood in October 2016, more than 831 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Hadley Wood and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 14,043 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Hadley Wood. To book your chef in Hadley Wood, 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 9,775 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 210,259 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.81 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 14,043 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Hadley Wood usually book menus around 98 GBP per person, including 3.19 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 Hadley Wood.
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!
831 Private Chefs in Hadley Wood
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Hadley Wood
More than 14,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.66 Chef
The guests in Hadley Wood have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.66.
4.87 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Hadley Wood received an average score of 4.87.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Hadley Wood has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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9,775 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Hadley Wood
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Blinis, salmon gravlax , horseradish cream and dill
Pigs in blankets
Handmade fresh pasta filled with ricotta and black truffle , parmesan sauce and porcini powder
Sharing plate: oven baked camembert, duck liver pate with sourdough bread
Celeriac veloute , wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
Gratinated scallops in a shallot sauce , asparagus and thyme
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
Oven baked (whole) turkey , duck fat roasted potatoes , caramelised carrots , honey glazed parsnips, chestnut and bacon brussels sprouts. bread sauce and cranberry sauce
Roasted beef fillet thinly sliced, duck fat roasted potatoes , caramelised carrots , honey glazed parsnips, chestnut and bacon brussels sprouts
Roasted pork belly , duck fat roasted potatoes , caramelised carrots , honey glazed parsnips, chestnut and bacon brussels sprouts
Chocolate yule log
Christmas pudding
Gazpacho / shrimps pil pil
Iberian ham croquettes
Cantabrian anchovies / pepper and lime butter
Seafood paella
Meat paella with 30-day-old cow
Lobster paella (additional cost)
Ibérico's demiglace and potato terrine with pimentón
Seabass pinchos / burnt pepper cream / fried almond
Catalan cream
Alfajores
Tartare of local cow/ whipped yolk / pine nuts/ pecorino cheese
Apulian frisella : fresh tomatoes / feta cheese/ evo oil
Carpaccio of lamb / grana cheese cream/ garden salad
Bruschetta di coda di toro / mayo pimienton
Rabbit ragout/ fresh pasta pappardelle
Fresh pasta orecchiette / boar sausages/ yellow datterino
Fresh pasta “orecchiette” with yellow tomate/ stracciatella pugliese/ almond
Old local cow marbled, 30-day matured / truffle
Bombette from martina franca: pork neck roll with pancetta and caciocavallo cheese
Ibérico's demiglace and potato terrine with pimentón
Ganache/ caramel salted / peanuts
Chocolate souffle
Tiramisu’
Crostata del trullo di alberobello
Catalan cream
Sashimi of red mullet flamed / beurre blanch/ mullet roe
Cantabrian anchovies / pepper and lime butter
Local wild fish sashimi / water of 5 different apulian tomatoes/ “ricotta” cream
Lobster / tagliolini fresh pasta
Fresh pasta cavatelli / shrimps / cream of peas and lime
Fresh pasta “calamarata” with seafood and cream of fava beans
Fresh pasta capunti / octopus ragù/ potatoes lime cream
Crunchy octopus/ chimichurri /mayo lime
Cod fillet alla “mediterranea”
Fillet of wild seabass/ challots souce
Big prown / garlic oil and chilly/ apulian cialledda salad
Ganache/ caramel salted / peanuts
Crostata di ricotta del trullo di alberobello
Chocolate souffle
Tiramisu
Apulian frisella
Aubergine parmiggiana: fried eggplant and after cooked in earthenware with tomato , mozzarella and basil
Apulian burrata cheese / cialledda cream
Cooking class “orecchiette di barivecchia” with tomato ragù cooked for 12 h
Fresh pasta “orecchiette di barivecchia” alla “crudaiola”with datterino giallo / cacioricotta cheese/ fresh basil
Fresh pasta “calamarata” with seafood and cream of fava beans
“orecchiette di barivecchia” fresh pasta with datterino giallo and stracciatella
Slow cooked apulian “braciola” cooked for 12h in tomato ragú: braciola is a typical apulian beff roll with pecorino cheese garlic and basil
Fava beans puree and wild chicory
Chocolate souffle
Tiramisu
3 canapés to discuss with the chef
Salmon tartare, spring onion, beetroot and red chillies
Celeriac veloute , wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
Risotto allo zafferano (saffron rissoto)
Beetroot risotto, burrata and hazelnuts
Handmade black truffle tortelloni, wild mushroom , parmesan sauce and porcini
Tuna tartare, carpaccio of tomatoes, lime, shallot and macedoine of avocado
Handmade tortelli filled with pumpkin and ricotta, mint and peas velouté
Peruvian sea bass ceviche, lime, shallot, coriander and avocado, lamb lettuce
Gratinated prawns and scallops in a shallot sauce , asparagus and thyme
Handmade ravioli , filled with spinach and ricotta , cherry tomato sauce and mozzarella pearls and burrata salad with pesto sauce to share
Slow cook beef , baby roasted potatoes , chargrilled asparagus and caramelised carrots
Beef fillet tagliata , baby potatoes, chimichurri sauce , wild rocket and parmesan shavings
Gorgonzola and pear risotto
Welsh rack of lamb, gratin dauphinois potatoes, grain mustard gravy and seasonal vegetables
Chicken ballotine, filled with fricassee of aubergine and tomato with roasted chunky potatoes and mushroom sauce
Scottish beef fillet, chunky roasted potatoes, green pepper sauce and seasonal vegetables
Fish to discuss with the chef , gratin dauphinois potatoes , caramelised carrots and beans
Pan fried lamb cutlets , roasted chunky potatoes , caramelised carrots and parsnips , green beans
Chicken supreme , creamy mash potato and celeriac , spinach puree and veggies
Chocolate mousse, berries, berry coulis, creme chantillí
Creme brûlée
Tiramisu
Pears in red wine
Crema catalana
Apple tart
Mango and passion fruit pannacotta
Almond tart with vanilla icecream
Lemon meringue pie
Vanilla pannacotta with raspberry coulis
Tarte au citron with rapsberries
Sticky toffee pudding
Chocolate and walnuts brownie with vanilla icecream
Vanilla cheesecake with warm blueberry coulis and icecream
Fruit salad with creme chantilly in a side
Apple and berries crumble , icecream or custard
Cheese board, biscuits and grapes
Crab & parmesan arancini, rich tomato ragout
Heritage tomato bruchetta, aged balsamic,burrata,basil
Roasted italian chorizo, with borlotti beans and nduja sauce
Garlic & sage gnocchi, sun blushed tomatoes, roasted butternut squash, sautéed wild mushrooms & buttered spinach
Marinated chicken supreme, red pepper piperade, courgette linguini & preserved lemon
Mussels alla puttanesca,mussels steamed in a white wine & tomato sauce, olives, anchovies, lemon & basil, crusty corn bread
Lemon tart, raspberries,creme fraiche
Tiramisu, coffee soaked biscuits, mascarpone, coco
White chocolate delice, raspberries & honeycomb
French homemade sourdough bread rolls and olive butter
Burnt apples with goat's curd, cobnut and watercress
Rice paper rolls , wasabi and lime mayo
Tomato carpaccio ,pickled radish, microgreens,baba ghanoush
Marinated burrata served with grains and pomegranate salad, tomato emulsion, pesto, herb oil and basil leaves (can be vegan)
Avocado and cucumber, basil, coriander, cashew nuts, lime and virgin olive oil dressing served on lettuce
Slow cooked beetroot tartare, avocado, mango, sour cream, lemon and seeded sourdough
Truffle rocket and mozzarella arancini served with tomato emulsion
Aubergine and courgette tower, tomatoes ,rocket salad and basil pesto
Homemade butternut squash ravioli, asparagus, prosecco white sauce, peas, basil oil
Katsu marinated tofu , basmati and wild rice ,pack choy curry sauce with crispy noodles
Breaded cauliflower steak , portobello mushroom , pickled red onion, cider and onion pure
Butternut squash croquette, green leaves, coriander, mint, broccolini, cherry tomato, smoked cheese sauce
Cheesecake (any flavor)
Apple strudel with homemade fruits marmalade
Creme brulee
Chocolate bread parfaits and berries
Very berry panna cotta
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 Hadley Wood.
What does a private chef service include in Hadley Wood?
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 Hadley Wood?
The price of renting a chef in Hadley Wood 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 Hadley Wood?
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 831 chefs available in Hadley Wood. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Hadley Wood 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 Hadley Wood?
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 Hadley Wood each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Hadley Wood, 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 Hadley Wood.
Cost of a private chef in Hadley Wood
The cost of hiring a private chef in Hadley Wood 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 Hadley Wood!
8 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 Hadley Wood?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Hadley Wood: 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 Hadley Wood!
Talk to our chefs in Hadley Wood
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 Hadley Wood? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Hadley Wood, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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