Private Chef in Herne Bay
Rent one of our 129 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Herne Bay
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Herne Bay in November 2016, more than 129 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Herne Bay and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 2,782 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Herne Bay. To book your chef in Herne Bay, 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 1,251 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 15,009 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.85 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,782 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Herne Bay usually book menus around 84 GBP per person, including 4.8 courses, sharing an average of 4.96 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 Herne Bay.
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!
129 Private Chefs in Herne Bay
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Herne Bay
More than 2,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.75 Chef
The guests in Herne Bay have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.75.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Herne Bay received an average score of 4.81.
4.75 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.75 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Herne Bay has been scored with a 5 on average.
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1,251 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Herne Bay
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Caesar salad with garlic croutons
Grilled vegetables, cous cous
Charred broccoli, onions, balsamic and nuts
Cobb salad
Waldorf salad
Rice salad with ham and peas
Marinated mustard potatoes
Coronation quiche
Chicken tikka masala with biryani rice
Sausage and mash with onion gravy
Shepherds pie
Fish pie
Chicken and leek pie
Please discuss for 2 sides
Apple crumble, vanilla custard
Creme anglaise moussecake
Sticky walnut and date pudding
Spotted dick
Eton mess
Apple and oats crumble
Apple pie
Berry pannacotta
Bread and sultana pudding, vanilla custard
Grilled pepper&aubergine salad
Asparagus, fennel, rocket salad, mustard emulsion
Chicken caesar salad, shaved parmesan
Ham, peas and orzo
Avocado, quinoa and macerated tomato salad
Tomato, mozzarella with pesto
Chicken cacciatore
Slow braised beef ragout
Grilled garlic and rosemary pork
Breaded fish with mostarda crema
Penne arrabiatta
Fusilli bolognese
Beef lasagne
Please discuss for 2 sides
Tiramisu
Dark chocolate tart
Cherry clafoutis
Almond and ricotta cake
Fragole al limone
Baked apple with crumbled walnut and ricotta
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
Chicken and cilantro in mini potato cups
Aubergine sambhal, crispy cones
Tomato bocconcini pesto skewers
Avocado on toast
Cucumber cups, marie rose prawns
Tabbouleh(bulgar wheat with mint and parsley)
Glass noodle and raw papaya salad
Caesar salad with garlic croutons
Mixed leaves with different dressings
Tandoori chicken tikka
Cream cheese marinated broccoli
Beef keftas
Harissa marinated lamb
Mustard marinated fish
Piri piri marinated vegetables
Mini dessert canapés selection
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 Herne Bay.
What does a private chef service include in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
The price of renting a chef in Herne Bay 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 62 GBP to 141 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 62 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 61 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Herne Bay?
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 129 chefs available in Herne Bay. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Herne Bay, 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 Herne Bay.
Cost of a private chef in Herne Bay
The cost of hiring a private chef in Herne Bay 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 62 GBP to 141 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 62 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 61 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 104 GBP
For 2 people: 141 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 Herne Bay!
1 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 Herne Bay?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Herne Bay: 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 Herne Bay!
Talk to our chefs in Herne Bay
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 Herne Bay? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Herne Bay, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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