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 Adam

4.50 (2 reviews)

15+ years of AA Rosette and Michelin experience | Multi-award-winning chef

From £80 per person

Chef Verity H

Michelin trained, Wild plant expertise, 15+ years

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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 Aberdeenshire

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

Excellent

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Outstanding!! Nick was a perfect compliment to our group😁. He drove 3.5 hours through horrible conditions to create and serve the most delicious Christmas feast. We were fortunate enough to have le...

Rosemary

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

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Rosemary

Ciara

Jessica

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Rosemary

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

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

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

Our top Christmas Caterers in Aberdeenshire

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

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Adam

4.5(2)

15+ years of AA Rosette and Michelin experience | Multi-award-winning chef

4 yhangry events

Perth, Perthshire

From £80pp / Min spend £600

Yassine E

Chef Yassine: 18 yrs experience

1 yhangry events

Inverkeithing, Fife

From £75pp / Min spend £200

Graham W

Chef at 5 Star Venue & Private Dining

Highland Council, Scotland

From £55pp / Min spend £550

Tim M

Cooking real, simple and delicious seasonal food

Moray, Scotland

From £45pp / Min spend £550

Aaron Q

Working For Hugh Fearnley whittingstall

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £64pp / Min spend £650

Joseph M

Food Entrepreneur

2 yhangry events

Glasgow, Dunbartonshire

From £50pp / Min spend £300

luxury

Verity H

Michelin trained, Wild plant expertise, 15+ years

Highland Council, Scotland

From £75pp / Min spend £1000

Mark H

Personal Chef to Royalty and Hollywood Elite

Stirling, Stirlingshire

From £150pp / Min spend £1750

luxury

Gary M

Winner of MasterChef the Professionals.

1 yhangry events

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £200pp / Min spend £2500

Calum S

5.0(2)

Full-time Private Chef

2 yhangry events

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £45pp / Min spend £375

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

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£88pp

Average per person spend of customers booking christmas catering in Aberdeenshire

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Booking Christmas catering in Aberdeenshire made easy with yhangry

As the festive season approaches, the search for the perfect Aberdeenshire Christmas catering service becomes increasingly crucial. With yhangry, you have access to a variety of local caterers ready to make your Christmas celebration memorable. The platform hosts 9 Christmas caterers in Aberdeenshire, offering over 9 menus that cater to all tastes, from casual dining to Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus.

The charm of local produce

For food enthusiasts, Aberdeenshire boasts an array of local produce and specialities that elevate the Christmas dining experience. Expect dishes featuring succulent Aberdeen Angus beef, sustainably sourced seafood, and traditional Haggis, which can be creatively incorporated into your festive feast. With yhangry, you can indulge in authentic Aberdeenshire flavours that are sure to impress your guests.

Pain points of festive dining out

Many people opt for restaurant dining during the holiday season, but it comes with its set of challenges. Restaurants are often closed on Christmas Day, and for those that are open, accommodating large groups can be a significant hurdle. Long waiting times, crowded venues, and limited menus during peak times often leave customers feeling disappointed.

Benefits of Christmas catering

Booking Christmas catering in Aberdeenshire through yhangry eliminates these frustrations. You can enjoy the convenience of feast delivery at your home or chosen venue, catering specifically to your group size—an average of £933 comfortably serves 11 guests. Additionally, with over 4+ customers leaving 5-star reviews, quality is assured.

Embrace the joy of the season without the stress by choosing yhangry for your Christmas catering in Aberdeenshire. It's the ideal solution for a festive gathering that satisfies both your culinary tastes and your guest list!

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