Private Chef in Hartlepool
Rent one of our 33 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Hartlepool
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Hartlepool in October 2016, more than 33 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Hartlepool and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 1,528 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Hartlepool. To book your chef in Hartlepool, 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 212 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,022 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,528 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Hartlepool usually book menus around 87 GBP per person, including 3.75 courses, sharing an average of 3.12 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 Hartlepool.
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!
33 Private Chefs in Hartlepool
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Hartlepool
More than 1,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.75 Chef
The guests in Hartlepool have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.75.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Hartlepool received an average score of 4.77.
4.45 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.45 average score.
4.71 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Hartlepool has been scored with a 4.71 on average.
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212 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Hartlepool
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Calamari, lemon aioli
Chicken shawarma skewer, zatar yogurt dressing
Toasted pittas, hummous
Rosemary and garlic roast shoulders of lamb, capponata
Honey roast courgettes, green beans and gremolata
Herb and olive oil roast new potatoes
Feta parcel, honey and sesame
Espresso and mascarpone cheesecake, dark chocolate soil
Amuse bouche - butternut squash soup, crisp pancetta
Truffled brie and caramelised shallot crostini, apple puree
Turkey crown stuffed with braised turkey leg, chestnut and sage stuffing, served with pigs in blankets, goose fat roast potatoes, honey roast carrots and parsnips, brussel sprouts, turkey gravy
Christmas pudding chocolate brownie, vanilla and orange chantilly
Amuse bouche - potato and truffle veloute
Starter - ham hock and grain mustard filo tartlet, apple, walnut and celery dressing
Fish course - oak roast salmon, fennel, orange and dill
Roast duck breast, roast chantenay carrots, fondant potato, blackberry and cassis jus
Warm treacle and orange tart, pecan crumble, clotted cream
Trio of tomatoes, italian bruschetta, spanish majorcan , french red pepper
Padron peppers with maldon salt gf sharing patter v
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Hand picked crab , creamed leeks in white wine , chive dressing
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Pan seared king scallops, sun blushed tomatoes and salsa verde
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
Beef rendang , slow cooked 4/5 hours, beautiful sauce , onions , tomatoes, coriander, saffron rice
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
Italian mushroom risotto, with oyster mushrooms and porcini dusting
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Saffron risotto, roasted vine tomato, sautéed courgette , garnished with pea shoots
Italian venetian risotto, a medley of vegetables and beautiful stock , topped with roasted reg peppers
Chocolate brownies gf
Lemon cheesecake gf v
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Individually made black forest gateaux gf v
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Brocolli with chilli and garlic , black garlic dressing
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Italian bruschetta , diced tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, hint of garlic
Spanish majorcan tomato bread , freshly grated tomato pulp, garlic , olive oil
French red peppers, garlic croutons and tomato sambal
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
King oyster mushrooms, pan seared , topped with porcini and black garlic dressing
Butter chicken curry , rich tomato sauce , tomato and red onion salad , jasmine rice , mango chutney
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
Italian pork ribs , slow braised in white wine , tomato and a hint of chilli , fall off the bones
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
Chocolate brownies
Chocolate torte with berries and pouring cream
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Tiramisu, individual portions, classic
Tuscan fish stew , a beautiful fish stock broth , with king prawns , mussels, squid , olives and fresh basil and dill
King scallop , sliced chorizo and pea purée
King scallops with an asian goma sauce
Sizzling garlic and chilli king prawns , sticky rice , asparagus with kimchi dressing and spring onion
Hand picked crab , creamed leeks in white wine , chive dressing
Mussels in white wine cream & shallots
Paella for 2 , sharing plate , saffron rice , beautiful stock , king prawns , squid , mussels, roast red peppers, chorizo, authentic spanish style
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
King prawn risotto, butterflied king prawns , saffron risotto, herb dressing
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Pan fried spanish hake , rich tomato and garlic sauce , skinny fries
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Chocolate torte with berries and pouring cream
Citron tart with fresh berries , dusting of icing sugar
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Trio of tomatoes, italian bruschetta, spanish majorcan , french red pepper
Padron peppers with maldon salt
Pan seared king scallops, sun blushed tomatoes and salsa verde
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Tuscan fish stew , a beautiful fish stock broth , with king prawns , mussels, squid , olives and fresh basil and dill
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
King oyster mushrooms, pan seared , topped with porcini and black garlic dressing
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
Pan seared free range chicken , oyster mushroom and white wine cream sauce , hint of tarragon, roasted baby new potatoes, braised carrots with thyme
Paella for 2 , sharing plate , saffron rice , beautiful stock , king prawns , squid , mussels, roast red peppers, chorizo, authentic spanish style
Sicilian lemon torte , berries and pouring cream
Chocolate brownies gf
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Individually made black forest gateaux gf v
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Tiramisu, individual portions, classic
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Grilled red peppers served on a dough slice with paprika & garlic
Italian bruschetta , diced tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, hint of garlic
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Italian mushroom risotto, with oyster mushrooms and porcini dusting
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
Italian lasagne, stunning layers of vegetables, rich tomato sauce , italian herb topping
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Spaghetti bolognaise, homemade beautiful rich ragu , accompanied by garlic bread
Chocolate brownies gf
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Sicilian lemon torte , berries and pouring cream
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
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 Hartlepool.
What does a private chef service include in Hartlepool?
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 Hartlepool?
The price of renting a chef in Hartlepool 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 64 GBP to 146 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 64 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 68 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 106 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 146 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 Hartlepool?
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 33 chefs available in Hartlepool. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool?
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 Hartlepool each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Hartlepool, 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 Hartlepool.
Cost of a private chef in Hartlepool
The cost of hiring a private chef in Hartlepool 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 64 GBP to 146 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 64 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 68 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 106 GBP
For 2 people: 146 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 Hartlepool?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Hartlepool: 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 Hartlepool!
Talk to our chefs in Hartlepool
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 Hartlepool? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Hartlepool, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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