Private Chef in Northern Ireland
Rent one of our 21 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Northern Ireland
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Northern Ireland in April 2017, more than 21 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Northern Ireland and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Starting in 2017, 2,443 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Northern Ireland. To book your chef in Northern Ireland, 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 221 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,563 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.95 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,443 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Northern Ireland usually book menus around 92.4 GBP per person, including 4.05 courses, sharing an average of 3.99 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 Northern Ireland.
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!
21 Private Chefs in Northern Ireland
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Northern Ireland
More than 2,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.75 Chef
The guests in Northern Ireland have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.75.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Northern Ireland received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Northern Ireland has been scored with a 5 on average.
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221 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Northern Ireland
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile
Jamon croquettes, saffron aioli
King prawns and smoked salmon, bloody mary marie rose, pickled cucumber, charred baby gem, lemon gel
Roast squash with whipped ricotta & candied walnuts
Fillet/ribeye/sirloin, fondant potato, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, peppercorn sauce
Beef wellington, pomme purée, bone marrow jus (additional cost)
Burnt basque cheesecake, caramelised pineapple compote
Chilli & chocolate mousse, olive oil
Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova
Arancini cacio e pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce
Champagne bellini
Slow braised brisket & ale bonbon, tarragon emulsion
Piccolo tomato, basil, chive & tarragon bruschetta
Chicken liver parfait, brandy gel, pickled vegetables
Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile
Figs, gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers
Ham hock terrine, piccalilli & onion chutney, melba toast
Poached king prawns, bloody mary marie rose, herb emulsion, pickled cucumber, charred baby gem, lemon gel
Beef wellington, pomme purée, bone marrow jus (additional cost)
Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. citrus brined turkey crown, roast potatoes, braised red cabbage, carrot & swead mash, honey roast parsnips, sprouts with pancetta & chestnuts, lashings of gravy
Confit duck, braised red cabbage, celariac fondant, duck jus
Lamb shank suet crust pie, root vegetable mash
Roast vegetable wellington, leek veloute
Chocolate mousse, olive oil
Christmas pudding & rum sauce
Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova
Sticky toffee pudding & ice-cream
Tiramisu: coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile
Bone marrow butter flat bread, fermented onion, urfa chilli
Freshly baked bread rolls, local butter, fermented vegetable & pickle plate
Jambon croquettes, saffron aioli
Slow braised brisket & ale bonbon, tarragon emulsion
Chicken liver parfait, brandy gel, pickled vegetables
Ham hock, prune & armagnac terrine, caramelise roscoff onion, melba toast
Roast squash with whipped ricotta & candied walnuts
Confit salmon, salt baked beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche, herb oil, toasted seaweed tuile
Confit duck, braised red cabbage, celariac fondant, duck jus
Pan fried sea bass, burre blanc, crushed new potatoes
Slow cooked pork belly & toulouse sausage cassoulet
Slow braised beef, potato pave, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, white truffle emulsion
Chocolate mousse, olive oil
Clotted cream, elderflower macerated strawberries, caramelised biscuit crumb, strawberry sorbet
Rhubarb and custard mille feuille
Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova
Compressed canteloup melon, jalapeno vinaigrette, lardo, prosciutto crisp
Jamon croquettes, saffron aioli
Chilli salt pardon peppers & romesco sauce
Figs, gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers
Whipped goats curd, burnt peach, bresaola, mint salsa verde, fermented habanero honey
Arancini cacio e pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce
Blow torch mackerel, burnt apple puree, pickled kohlrabi, buttermilk & nasturtium
Chicken and chorizo ballotine, duck fat potato pavé, saffron emulsion, crispy chicken skin
Pork belly & morcilla, savoy cabbage apple & pancetta parcel, crown prince squash purée, cider jus
Sharing paella, with chicken, chorizo, mussels, prawns, & squid,
Tagliatelle with beef cheek & chianti ragu, aged parmesan & white truffle pan granata
Black pepper gnocchi, squash puree, pickled wild mushrooms, deep fried sage leaves, savory granola (vg)
Burnt basque cheesecake, compote
Dark chocolate delice, macerated cherries, pedro ximenez sherry gel, pedro ximenez marscapone
Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova
Tiramisu: coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile
Tempura oyster, vinegar powder, miso emulsion
Maki roll, pickled ginger & ponzu
Cured salmon, wasabi and avocado puree, citrus gel
Fermented vegetable summer rolls, gochujang emulsion, toasted nori (vg)
Shiso tuna tartare, pickled cucumber, miso emulsion, squid ink tuile
Sea bass crudo, burnt orange, thai basil
Tonkatsu ramen bowl
Chicken katsu & rice
Pork belly, charred pak choi, apple & tamarind, cider & anise jus
Black cod miso
Sous vide chicken breast, thai red curry sauce, rice
Korean fried aubergine, gochugang sauce, whipped tofu, rice
White chocolate ganache, elderflower macerated strawberries, elderflower gel, sichuan peppercorn meringue
Rose water, raspberry & matcha pavlova
Mango & passion fruit cheesecake, with lemon verbena gel & coconut sugar tuille
Lemon panna cotta, thai basil meringues, raspberries
Antipasti
Olives
Arancini cacio e pepe, pecorino & white truffle sauce
Charred red pepper, basil & caper bruschetta
Figs, gorgonzola, candied walnuts & edible flowers
Lemon & mozzarella arancini, roast tomato ragu
Piccolo tomato, basil, chive & tarragon bruschetta
Roast squash with whipped ricotta or whipped tofu & candied walnuts
Black pepper gnocchi, squash puree, pickled wild mushrooms, deep fried sage leaves, savory granola (vg)
Genoese walnut pesto tagliatelle
Mussel & squid ink risotto, cod ballantine & gremolata
Osso bucco, risotto milanese (saffron risotto) pan granata, pecorino, lemon & garlic oil
Slow braised beef, potato pave, slow roast garlic & thyme tomato, white truffle emulsion
Tiramisu: coffee and hazelnut sponge, marsala mascarpone, chocolate and coffee crème pâtissier, hazelnut tuile
Rose water, raspberry & pistachio pavlova
Lemon panna cotta, basil meringues, raspberries
Dark chocolate delice, macerated cherries, pedro ximenez sherry gel, pedro ximenez marscapone
Clotted cream, elderflower macerated strawberries, caramelised biscuit crumb, strawberry sorbet
Bloody mary’s
Champagne bellini
Maple & pecan granola & kefir yogurt
Fresh & exotic fruit platter
Eggs benedict (poached eggs, thick cut roast ham, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)
Eggs florentine (poached eggs, wilted spinach, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)
Eggs royal (poached eggs, smoked salmon, sourdough toast, hollandaise foam)
Truffled scrambled egg, sourdough, slow roast tomato
American pancakes, berry compote & marscapone
Waffles & salted caramel butter
Scottish scallops. mojo verde - fuet - sundried tomato
Torched scottish salmon wild garlic beurre blanc, caviar, carrot, asparagus & pomme puree
Bay & white chocolate panna cotta, rhubarb, pistachio & pecan crumble
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 Northern Ireland.
What does a private chef service include in Northern Ireland?
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 Northern Ireland?
The price of renting a chef in Northern Ireland 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 70 GBP to 134 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 70 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 63 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 99 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 134 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 Northern Ireland?
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 21 chefs available in Northern Ireland. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Northern Ireland
Discover more details about our private chefs and their services.
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Our very first private chef service in Northern Ireland.
Percentage of services with kids in Northern Ireland.
Maximum number of bookings for a personal chef by a single client in Northern Ireland.
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Languages spoken by our personal chefs in Northern Ireland.
Percentage of guests that hired a chef more than once.
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Average timeframe from sending the request to booking.
How many chef services are booked in Northern Ireland each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland.
Cost of a private chef in Northern Ireland
The cost of hiring a private chef in Northern Ireland 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 70 GBP to 134 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 70 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 63 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 99 GBP
For 2 people: 134 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 Northern Ireland?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Northern Ireland: 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 Northern Ireland!
Talk to our chefs in Northern Ireland
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 Northern Ireland? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Northern Ireland, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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