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 S

5.00 (40 reviews)

Ex-The Peat Inn (1 Michelin Star), Ex-Savoy Hotel

From £60 per person

Chef Emma R

5.00 (1 reviews)

Over 8 Years experience in world cuisines

From £35 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 Dalkeith

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

Excellent

We had an amazing evening with Paco (Francisco). Polite, friendly and served delicious food! Great communication and was flexible with the menu. Highly recommend.

Hannah

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

We had an amazing evening with Paco (Francisco). Polite, friendly and served delicious food! Great communication and was flexible with the menu. Highly recommend.

Hannah

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

We had an amazing evening with Paco (Francisco). Polite, friendly and served delicious food! Great communication and was flexible with the menu. Highly recommend.

Hannah

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

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

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

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

Hardik

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

Hardik

Our top Christmas Caterers in Dalkeith

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

rising star

Emma R

5.0(1)

Over 8 Years experience in world cuisines

7 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £35pp / Min spend £300

Yassine E

Chef Yassine: 18 yrs experience

1 yhangry events

Inverkeithing, Fife

From £75pp / Min spend £200

Eadie M

Award Winning Chef,cooked on tv show “The Hour”

Kirkcaldy, Fife

From £50pp / Min spend £450

Sarah N

5+ years experience across a range of cuisines

4 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Babatunde

Ex Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street, Murray Field, The Balmoral and the Pompadour

50 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £25pp / Min spend £188

Steven m

5.0(3)

12years+ of experience in AA Rosette hotels

19 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £31pp / Min spend £325

super chef

luxury

Sam S

5.0(40)

Ex-The Peat Inn (1 Michelin Star), Ex-Savoy Hotel

54 yhangry events

Glenrothes, Fife

From £60pp / Min spend £250

premium

Darek C

4.9(127)

Award winning Spanish Tapas Chef, 15 years of experience across prestigious restaurants such as the Lunya, The Monro, and The Hiltons,

185 yhangry events

Birkenhead, Cheshire

From £35pp / Min spend £510

rising star

Peter L

5.0(3)

Working for numerous Michelin starred chefs in Lon

9 yhangry events

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £45pp / Min spend £200

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Average spend of customers who book christmas catering in Dalkeith. Based on 6 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Exploring Christmas catering in Dalkeith with yhangry

Booking Dalkeith Christmas catering services has never been easier, especially with innovative platforms like yhangry. This service aims to bring the festive spirit directly to your home, allowing you to enjoy Christmas with your loved ones without the hassle of crowded restaurants.

Pain points of restaurant dining during Christmas

Many individuals face significant challenges when trying to dine out during the festive season. A primary issue is that numerous restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, leaving food lovers with limited options. For those that do remain open, the problem often lies in their inability to comfortably accommodate large groups. This can result in a frustrating experience when trying to celebrate together.

Reasons to choose yhangry for Christmas catering

With yhangry, you can skip the inconvenience of restaurant visits altogether. The platform features 31 Christmas caterers in Dalkeith, offering an impressive selection of more than 16 menus that cater to varied tastes, including casual dining, canapes, brunch, BBQ, and even Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. This variety ensures that everyone in your group will find something to delight their palate.

For foodies, yhangry takes pride in sourcing local produce and highlighting local specialities. This means you can savour the rich flavours of Dalkeith's culinary heritage, all prepared by talented local chefs.

Cost-effective catering solutions

Another key benefit is the affordability. On average, customers booking Christmas catering in Dalkeith spend around £478 for a group of six guests. This price not only includes a beautifully crafted meal but also the convenience of dining in the comfort of your home.

In summary, choosing yhangry for your Dalkeith Christmas catering needs means you can enjoy exceptional food without the stress of restaurant dining, making for a truly memorable festive season.

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