How much is a private/personal chef in the UK?

Customers booking a private or personal chef for an event usually spend £700 for a group of 10 people. The per person pricing varies depending on the number of people and the particular chef's minimum spend.

What is included in the costs of a private chef?

The cost of a private chef covers the cost of Ingredients, meal preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup.

What equipment do I need to provide for the private chefs?

Mostly yhangry private chefs carry their own equipment, so you won't need to assist with any. However, ensuring the basic cooking amenities like blenders, stoves and crockery are available is essential.

Do I need to provide ingredients or the private chef will get it?

You can provide your own ingredients if you're seeking to lower the overall expense. However, yhangry private chefs mostly bring their own freshly-sourced ingredients and premium-quality meats to prepare scrumptious meals.

What type of ingredients do the private chefs use?

Most chefs have their favourite suppliers for specific produce. Simply ask the chef you're looking to book about where they source their produce and let them know if you have a particular preference, e.g. for organic ingredients.

Does the private chef bring waitstaff?

Depending on the size of your group, the chef might bring waitstaff at their discretion. If you definitely want waitstaff, simply mention this in your request and ask the chef to include this in their quote.

What is the minimum spend

Personal and private chefs on yhangry set their own minimum spend which ranges depending on the chefs experience. The lowest minimum spend by any chef on the platform is £200, the majority of chefs have a minimum spend between £500-£1000. Some chefs have a minimum spend of £3000.

Are the chefs insured?

Yes, all our chefs are covered by public liability insurance for bookings made on the yhangry platform.

Do Yhangry private chefs clean up after cooking?

Yes, yhangry private chefs clean up after cooking and leave your kitchen as it was at the start.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel your private chef more than 7 days before your event date, we offer a 100% refund. Exceptions apply for peak days such as Christmas Day (25th Dec) and NYE (31st Dec) - we do not offer refunds for cancellations on those days.

What payment options are available to book a private chef?

We offer 3 different types of payment options: 1. Pay in full 2. Pay a 10% deposit: The remaining 90% is charged to your card 1 month before the event date.* 3. Split the bill: While placing the booking you just pay for yourself. You'll receive an email with a payment link to share with the remaining guests to pay their share. All guest payments from guests need to be settled 1 month prior to the event date.* *Only available if your event date is more than 5 weeks away.

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The caterer arrives 2 hours before the event and brings all the ingredients as well as equipment and crockery if needed.

Cooks & serves

Depending on the nature of your event, you can tell the caterer to interact with the group or be more discreet.

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The caterer will always clean the kitchen and all equipment used.

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Fantastic experience with Thomas. The food was well presented and delicious. A really special treat for my mother in laws 60th, and he left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived! Would definitely u...

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The food was really great! Sean was very cordial and took time to describe the dishes that we ate during the meal. He was very professional and left the kitchen very clean. Thanks Sean!

Kyle

Perfect class as always with Ben!! Five stars

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He was amenable adaptable and professional and we had lovely local food

Sara

The food was really great! Sean was very cordial and took time to describe the dishes that we ate during the meal. He was very professional and left the kitchen very clean. Thanks Sean!

Kyle

Perfect class as always with Ben!! Five stars

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He was amenable adaptable and professional and we had lovely local food

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The food was really great! Sean was very cordial and took time to describe the dishes that we ate during the meal. He was very professional and left the kitchen very clean. Thanks Sean!

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Chef Fouad is an amazing chef We hired him for my mum's 60th birthday at a holiday home in bracklesham bay, chef Fouad truly went above and beyond. The menu choice was fantastic. With us being a lar...

Robert

They were lovely, friendly and professional. The food was good in particular the main dishes and the desert. Would recommend!

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Located in the North East, Darlington is underrated as far as cuisine goes. The town boasts establishments with five-star ratings on Tripadvisor catering to a wide variety of tastes, including local traditional food, Indian and even Greek. And here at yhangry, we can even supply something else: convenience.

Why Hiring a Caterer in Darlington Might Work for You

There are many reasons you might wish to hire a caterer in Darlington. Whether you’re hosting an event and need someone to take care of the cooking or have dietary needs that must be met, our Darlington caterers can help out in many scenarios:

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Catering services in Darlington are available for events of any size and type, from birthdays, anniversaries and
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At yhangry, we offer an easy way to access catering services in Darlington and prepare your meal in the comfort of your home. All you need to do is pick one of our many menus, make a booking and await confirmation. You can also customise your menu with any special requests and dietary needs you may have. Once done, our Darlington caterers will be at your event in plenty of time to make it go with a sparkle!

Some of our menus include:

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Yhangry is the perfect choice for any special occasion or event; we are here to provide you with unforgettable culinary experiences and make your next event a real hit! If you want to bring something unique to your party, hire a caterer from yhangry and receive the best in Darlington.

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