Private Chef in Oadby
Rent one of our 153 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Oadby
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Oadby in October 2016, more than 153 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Oadby and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 15,209 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Oadby. To book your chef in Oadby, 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 4,388 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 46,371 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.69 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 15,209 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Oadby usually book menus around 89 GBP per person, including 4.91 courses, sharing an average of 3.34 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 Oadby.












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!
153 Private Chefs in Oadby
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More than 15,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Oadby have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Oadby received an average score of 4.74.
4.65 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.65 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Oadby has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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4,388 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Oadby
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Chicken satay skewers with peanut dipping sauce ไก่สะเต๊ะ
Thai coconut shrimp with lemongrass guacamole and rocket salad กุ้งมะพราวอบกว่าโคโมเล่ย์
Prawn cocktail with guacamole and green curry rose marie sauce สลัดกุ้งซอสแกงเขียวหวาน
Spiced croquettes with sweet and sour aioliมันบดทอดซอสเปรี้ยวหวาน
Fresh salad wraps with a spicy garlic dip ปอเปี๊ยสดน้ำจิ้มกระเทียม
Vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli dip ปอเปี๊ยทอดน้ำจิ้มไก่
Steamed mussels with penang curry white wine sauce and toasted homemade sourdough หอยแมลงภู่นึ่งวอศแกงพะแนง
Spicy salmon sashimi ยำแซลมอน
Beef and pineapple penang curry แกงพะแนงสับปะรด
Green chicken curry with thai aubergine แกงเขียวหวานไก่
Beef and potato massaman curry มัสมั่นเนื้อ
Beef namtok (spicy beef steak salad) น้ำตกเนื้อ
Pineapple and chicken fried rice served in a pineapple ข้าวผัดสับปะรดไก่
King prawn pad thai ผัดไทยกุ้ง
Tom yum goong (sweet, sour and spicy coconut soup with prawns and vegetables) ต้มยำกุ้ง
Pla sam rod (pan fried fish of the day with sweet, sour and spicy sauce) ปลาสามรส
Stir fried mixed seafood with vegetables and curry paste ทะเลรวมมิตร์ผัดพริกเผา
Thai iced tea basque cheesecake with homemade vanilla ice cream
Mango and sticky rice with aromatic coconut sauce and toasted sesame seeds
Deep fried ice cream with chocolate sauce and chantilly cream
Coconut chocolate delice with homemade coconut sorbet and chocolate tuilles
Teriyaki chicken wings with toasted sesame salad
Prawn gyoza with chilli and ginger soy dipping sauce
Vegetable gyoza with chilli and ginger soy dipping sauce (ve)
Vegetable tempura with sweet chilli dip (ve)
Yakitori skewers
Miso soup with tofu and wakame (ve)
Miso and teriyaki salmon served with sweet potato croquettes and miso beurre blanc
Glazed pork belly served on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with sesame tenderstem broccoli and asian slaw
Katsu chicken with japanese curry served with japanese rice and sesame tenderstem broccoli and asian slaw
Aubergine katsu with japanese curry served with japanese rice and sesame tenderstem broccoli and asian slaw (v/ve)
Spice crusted tofu served on a bed of tenderstem broccoli and snap peas and a sweet citrus dressing (v)
Spice crusted tuna served on a bed of tenderstem broccoli and snap peas and a sweet citrus dressing
Gyukatsu (beef cutlet) served with asian slaw, japanese rice, potato salad and yum yum sauce
Bluefin tuna sashimi
Salmon sashimi
Salmon tataki with a soy-mirin glaze
Rainbow roll
California roll
Spicy tuna roll
Volcano salmon roll
Fluffy japanese cheesecake served with strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream (v)
Matcha swiss roll with raspberry ganache and white chocolate decoration (v)
Nama chocolate delice with vanilla ice cream and sesame tuilles (v)
Yuzu tart with lime meringue with candied lemon peel (v)
(un)potted crab with guacamole on toasted sourdough bread and paprika butter
Soft polenta with sauteed wild mushrooms and parmesan
Baked slow cooked hamhock pot with cauliflower and aromatic cheese sauce
Beetroot and blackberry cured salmon
Marinated beetroot with guacamole and pomegranate dressing
Twice baked cheese souffle with aromatic cheese sauce and rocket salad
Garlic and thyme sirloin steak, potato puree, roasted fennel, sauteed asparagus, creamy peppercorn sauce
Coq au vin, mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots, creamy red wine mushroom sauce and sauteed wild mushrooms
Pan fried salmon with crispy skin, herby new potatoes, garlic sauteed spinach and zesty buerre blanc sauce
Butternut and spinach wellington, fondant potatoes, sauteed asparagus, red wine demi-glace (v/ve)
Wild mushroom and root vegetable stew, homemade rosemary scones, paprika greek yogurt (v)
Homemade 3 seas fish cakes, triple cooked chips, chilli and garlic sauteed spinach, homemade tartare sauce
Slow cooked beef short rib, honey glazed carrots and parsnips, served with mashed potatoes and red wine gravy
Trio of lamb chops, sauteed seasonal veg, fondant potatoes, lamb sauce, homemade mint jelly
Baked chocolate tart, coffee namelaka, chocolate tuilles
Basque cheesecake, seasonal berry compote and homemade vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, apple jam, apple crisp, homemade vanilla ice cream
Fresh berry creme brulee, homemade berry sorbet, homemade shortbread
Orange curd tart, lime infused meringue, torched orange segments
Chilli or plain boerewors (south african sausage)
Chipotle, honey, pineapple and chicken skewers
Lamb chops with mint salsa
Lemon and herb spring chicken
Rib-eye steak with bone marrow butter
Rump steak sliders with homemade chakalaka
Sweet and sour bbq pork spare ribs
Tiger prawns with mango salsa
Sweet chilli fish of the day
Boerewors hot dogs with caramalised onions
South african potato salad
Garden salad with house dressing
Grilled sweetcorn with butter
Homemade garlic and chive bread
Cucumber and tomato salad with house dressing
Triple cooked chips
Pap and gravy
Malva pudding with homemade custard
Milktart with homemade vanilla ice cream
Mini peppermint crisp cakes
Cheese soufflé with aromatic cheese sauce and rocket salad (v)
Beetroot and goats cheese salad with toasted nuts and citrus vinaigrette (v)
Seared scallops with sautéed spinach and truffle beurre blanc
Lobster bisque with tarragon crème fraiche
Filet de beouf with potato puree, sautéed tenderstem broccoli and red wine jus
Duck à l’orange, dauphenoise potatoes, snap peas and orange reduction
Rack of herb crusted lamb, fondant potatoes, asparagus and red wine jus
Mixed mushrooms bourguignon with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed root vegetables (v)
Butternut and spinach wellington, fondant potatoes, asparagus and red wine jus (v)
Mixed berry crème brûlée, homemade shortbread, homemade mixed berry sorbet
Fondant aux chocolat, passion fruit cremaux, homemade vanilla ice cream
Tarte au citron, coconut meringue and lemon gel
Mushroom and ricotta ravioli with a decadent mushroom sauce (v)
Bruschetta with mozzarella and balsamic dressing (v/ve)
Minestrone soup with freshly baked bread (v)
Steamed mussels with tomato and garlic sauce, freshly baked sourdough bread
King prawn risotto
Mushroom, squash and courgette risotto (v)
Slow cooked beef shin ragu with tagliatelle
Authentic spaghetti carbonara with pancetta and runny poached egg
Chicken milanese with tomato and basil spaghetti and blistered vine tomatoes
Creamy seafood with fettuccine
Steak tagliata with balsamic roasted mediterranean vegetables and rocket salad
Aubergine parmigiano with tomato and basil spaghetti and blistered vine tomatoes (v)
Herb and mustard rack of lamb with spinach and roasted potatoes served with a red wine demi-glacé
Pan fried sea bass with balsamic roasted mediterranean vegetables and rocket salad
Mushroom spaghetti carbonara with sauteed wild mushrooms and a runny poached egg (v)
Tiramisu with a decadent chocolate sauce and kahlua ice cream (v)
Vanilla and raspberry panna cotta with white chocolate ice cream and homemade streusel (v)
Italian mocha chocolate mousse and crème fraîche (v)
White chocolate parfait, strawberry coulis, candied strawberry, homemade strawberry sorbet (v)
House bbq sauce – deep, smoky, and tangy
Sweet mustard – perfectly balanced with a touch of heat
Classic condiments – ketchup, brown sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha for added zing!
Creamy potato salad – a bbq essential, made with a rich and tangy dressing
Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil with balsamic glaze
Leafy green salad – lightly dressed with a house vinaigrette
Charred garlic flatbreads – soft, warm, and perfect for dipping or wrapping
Charred hispi cabbage – finished with brown butter & lemon for a rich, nutty depth
Burger & hot dog buns – freshly baked and ready to stack with bbq fillings
Bavette steak – served with vibrant chimichurri sauce
Rosemary & garlic leg of lamb – finished with fresh mint salsa
Cider-braised bbq belly pork – slow-cooked for rich, smoky flavor
Poached & dressed scottish salmon – light, fresh, and perfectly seasoned
Country bangers – premium sausages, grilled to perfection
Aged beef burgers – classic and juicy, with a deep, beefy flavor
Mint & honey lamb koftas – packed with fragrant spices and grilled over flames
Eton mess – a british classic with crushed meringue, fresh berries, and whipped cream
Roast tomato & mozzarella arancini, basil mayonnaise
Beetroot & goats cheese salad, dukkah spice, coriander, pickled shallots
King prawn cocktail, vodka marie rose, toasted granary, pickled cucumber
Pulled pork croquettes, sweet mustard mayonnaise
Ultimate chicken caesar salad, homemade dressing, smoked pancetta, romaine lettuce, parmesan
28 day beef steak, portabello mushroom, roast tomato, beef fat chips, peppercorn jus
Beef & stilton pie, tender-stem broccoli, honey roast carrots, mash, beef gravy
Pan fried salmon, warm potato salad, preserved lemon broccolini, garlic spinach
Cauliflower and spinach curry, pilau rice
Mixed root veg pie, trimmings gravy mash
Cherry bakewell creme brulee, scottish shortbread crumb
Eton mess
Local cheeseboard - colsten basset stilton, shropshire blue, yorkshire aged cheddar & tunworth cheese with artisan crackers, house chutney, grapes and celery
Triple chocolate fudge delice, miso butterscotch sauce, peanut brittle, whipped mascarpone
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 Oadby.
What does a private chef service include in Oadby?
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 Oadby?
The price of renting a chef in Oadby 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 60 GBP to 134 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 60 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 64 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 89 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 Oadby?
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 153 chefs available in Oadby. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Oadby 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 Oadby?
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 Oadby each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Oadby, 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 Oadby.
Cost of a private chef in Oadby
The cost of hiring a private chef in Oadby 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 60 GBP to 134 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 60 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 64 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 89 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Oadby!
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 Oadby?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Oadby: 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 Oadby!






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









