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 Sam

5.00 (94 reviews)

1* Michelin Experience | AA Rosette Experience

From £70 per person

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4.96 (24 reviews)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

From £50 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 Swanage

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

Excellent

A lovely man and delicious food. All of our party really enjoyed all courses, very good quality produce cooked to perfection.

Alex

We had the best night with Robert! His communication was amazing & the food was exceptional. He was very flexible & catered to exactly what we wanted. I would definitely recommend him for any event yo...

Suzanne

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

A lovely man and delicious food. All of our party really enjoyed all courses, very good quality produce cooked to perfection.

Alex

Suzanne

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

A lovely man and delicious food. All of our party really enjoyed all courses, very good quality produce cooked to perfection.

Alex

Suzanne

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

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

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

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

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

Emma

Our top Christmas Caterers in Swanage

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

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

Elliott P

1* Michelin and AA Rosette Experience | HNWI Clientele

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

Mark G

5.0(1)

Experiential Cuisine I TV Appearance with Heston Blumenthal

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £50pp / Min spend £375

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

luxury

Mark B

4.8(44)

Disney Culinary Director & Ex-3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef

178 yhangry events

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

From £38pp / Min spend £375

super chef

trending

luxury

Sam

5.0(94)

1* Michelin Experience | AA Rosette Experience

110 yhangry events

Exeter, Devon

From £70pp / Min spend £400

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Average spend of customers who book christmas catering in Swanage. Based on 10 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Experience the joy of Swanage Christmas catering with yhangry

As the festive season approaches, many people find themselves struggling to make dining arrangements, particularly on Christmas Day. This is where Christmas catering in Swanage comes into play, providing an exceptional alternative to traditional restaurant dining. With local platform yhangry, booking Christmas catering service in Swanage has never been easier.

Why choose yhangry for your Christmas catering?

yhangry offers access to over 60 Christmas Caterers in Swanage, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. With more than 16 menus available, you can enjoy everything from casual dining and canapés to brunch and Michelin-Starred tasting menus, ensuring there's something for every foodie.

One of the key benefits of opting for catered Christmas meals is that it eliminates the pain points often associated with dining out during the festive season. Many restaurants either close their doors on Christmas Day or cannot accommodate large groups, which leaves many people scrambling for last-minute reservations.

Local produce and speciality dishes

By choosing Christmas catering in Swanage, you can indulge in local specialities featuring the region's finest produce. Savour traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers, such as roast turkey with Dorset stuffing or freshly caught seafood platters, perfect for impressing your guests.

Exceptional value and convenience

The average customer spends around £652 for a group of 10 guests when booking Christmas catering in Swanage. This is not only a cost-effective solution but also offers the ultimate convenience—especially when you consider that over 4+ customers have happily rated their experience with five-star reviews.

In conclusion, opting for Swanage Christmas catering via yhangry allows you to relax and enjoy your festive celebrations at home or your chosen venue with friends and family, all while indulging in exquisite local cuisine.

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