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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Chef Robert K

4.96 (24 reviews)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

From £50 per person

Chef William K

4.80 (5 reviews)

Cooked for celebrities such as David Cameron, Princess Anne, Bob Geldof, and Tony McCoy | Worked at renowned establishments like Racine and Chez Bruce

From £45 per person

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Arrival

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.

Cleaning

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

What customers say about yhangry Christmas Catering in Dorchester

Foodies like you share genuine ratings and reviews about their Christmas catering experience, helping you find the perfect caterer.

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Ben was absolutely incredible. He was so professional from start to finish and went above and beyond to make sure he gave the best possible service. The food was incredible I cannot fault it one bit. ...

Ciara

Mike was fantastic from start to finish. He went above and beyond for our event and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Plus when he left it was so spotless that you wouldn’t have even known he’d...

Jessica

Lee was really clear and easy to deal with, the food was delicious and we’d have no hesitation in booking him again! Thank you!

Ben

We had an outstanding experience with Chef Alexander B! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The presentation of each dish was beautiful—every plate looked like a work of art—and the flavou...

Emma

after a bit of a worry at the start as Paul had an issue with one of the courses so was a but later than expected, all worked out. Then food was amazing, catering for 11 and two of the party Vegan, P...

Jane

Ciara

Jessica

Lee was really clear and easy to deal with, the food was delicious and we’d have no hesitation in booking him again! Thank you!

Ben

Emma

Jane

Ciara

Jessica

Lee was really clear and easy to deal with, the food was delicious and we’d have no hesitation in booking him again! Thank you!

Ben

Emma

Jane

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

We had an amazing evening celebrating a birthday with Hannah cooking for us! Everything was perfect - she was flexible on when the various courses were served, the food was incredible, she was so easy...

Emma

We hired Rajika and her team for our Diwali party. They were great, the food was delicious and the overall experience was awesome. They took over the kitchen and when they left it was clean and spotle...

Hardik

They were great. The food was delicious and our party had a great time. They were delayed in getting to us but that was beyond their control and they kept in touch and didn't prevent them from providi...

Mark

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

Emma

Hardik

Mark

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

Emma

Hardik

Mark

Our top Christmas Caterers in Dorchester

From casual dining to Michelin-Starred fine dining menus, browse our vetted and rated Christmas caterers in Dorchester.

William K

4.8(5)

Cooked for celebrities such as David Cameron, Princess Anne, Bob Geldof, and Tony McCoy | Worked at renowned establishments like Racine and Chez Bruce

7 yhangry events

Somerset

From £45pp / Min spend £850

Emily S

5.0(1)

Catering canapés for Issey Miyake ‘new collection’ launch.

2 yhangry events

Somerset

From £55pp / Min spend £600

Peggy J

Chef on luxury yachts and beautiful private homes

Dorset

From £60pp / Min spend £360

super chef

rising star

Robert K

4.9(24)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

48 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £50pp / Min spend £350

Jason F

Working at Michelin Starred Gravetye Manor

2 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £40pp / Min spend £350

Matthew J

Being head chef at AFC Bournemouth

1 yhangry events

Ferndown, Dorset

From £40pp / Min spend £400

Clyde

5.0(6)

15+ years of Expertise | Worked at 2 AA Rosette and 5* hotels | Cooked for Harlequin rugby team

10 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £25pp

Walid E

Authentic Lebanese chef - Dorset & LA USA

2 yhangry events

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

NICK H

WORKING IN FLORENCE AT TWO, 2 MICHELIN STAR HOTELS

Somerset

From £75pp / Min spend £1000

Elliott P

1* Michelin and AA Rosette Experience | HNWI Clientele

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

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The struggle of dining out during Christmas

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Yhangry provides access to 61 Christmas caterers in Dorchester, featuring more than 16 different menus. Whether you're craving a casual dining experience, elegant canapés, a festive brunch, BBQ, or even Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus, the options are abundant. Foodies will appreciate the incorporation of local produce and speciality dishes that highlight the culinary richness of the region.

Benefits of choosing a caterer

Opting for Christmas catering not only alleviates the hassle of restaurant bookings but also allows you to create a personalised festive experience. With an average spend of £478 for Christmas catering in Dorchester, you can curate a memorable meal tailored to your guests' tastes. Enjoy the luxury of dining at home, savouring exquisite dishes made with fresh, local ingredients that capture the essence of Dorset's culinary expertise.

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