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

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Chef Yassine: 18 yrs experience

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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 Edinburgh

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

Excellent

Chef Brian was truly amazing! His communication prior to the event was prompt and frequent. The food was DELICIOUS! He's very easygoing and engaging. We were in an Airbnb and the oven went out whi...

Stephanie

Absolutely perfect! Great communication throughout, flexible the day of, considerate during the event, and literally everyone was raving about the food! Chef Brad worked miracles in my small kitchen a...

Samantha

We asked Paul to cater for a hen do hosted at home. Paul cooked incredible food and left the kitchen so clean - it was completely spotless when he left! He also was a lovely guy and interacted with us...

Corrine

Your creations were beautiful and delicious!

Monica

Fantastic multi-course meal, accommodating dietary needs brilliantly. Preparation and presentation were outstanding. Wish we were local to the area to engage her for more meals.

Monica

Chef Brian was truly amazing! His communication prior to the event was prompt and frequent. The food was DELICIOUS! He's very easygoing and engaging. We were in an Airbnb and the oven went out whi...

Stephanie

Samantha

Corrine

Your creations were beautiful and delicious!

Monica

Fantastic multi-course meal, accommodating dietary needs brilliantly. Preparation and presentation were outstanding. Wish we were local to the area to engage her for more meals.

Monica

Chef Brian was truly amazing! His communication prior to the event was prompt and frequent. The food was DELICIOUS! He's very easygoing and engaging. We were in an Airbnb and the oven went out whi...

Stephanie

Samantha

Corrine

Your creations were beautiful and delicious!

Monica

Fantastic multi-course meal, accommodating dietary needs brilliantly. Preparation and presentation were outstanding. Wish we were local to the area to engage her for more meals.

Monica

excellent service and food

Monica

Absolutely wonderful food.

Monica

Superb evening, couldn't have been a better or easier experience. Sam is amazing and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed this and would book Sam again in a heartbeat. Don't sleep on Sam 💜 thanks...

Katie

The event was amazing and my guests were still raving about the food days later. Sam accommodated multiple (dangerous) food allergies, vegans and vegetarians while serving a menu that appealed to eve...

Dawn

Everything was perfect! Wonderful and timely communication, arrived early, well prepared, very pleasant and engaging, food was PERFECT and kitchen was left clean! Wouldn’t change a thing-thank you!

Krista

excellent service and food

Monica

Absolutely wonderful food.

Monica

Katie

Dawn

Everything was perfect! Wonderful and timely communication, arrived early, well prepared, very pleasant and engaging, food was PERFECT and kitchen was left clean! Wouldn’t change a thing-thank you!

Krista

excellent service and food

Monica

Absolutely wonderful food.

Monica

Katie

Dawn

Everything was perfect! Wonderful and timely communication, arrived early, well prepared, very pleasant and engaging, food was PERFECT and kitchen was left clean! Wouldn’t change a thing-thank you!

Krista

Our top Christmas Caterers in Edinburgh

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

Yassine E

5.0(1)

Chef Yassine: 18 yrs experience

1 yhangry events

Inverkeithing, Fife

From £80pp / Min spend £800

Emma R

5.0(3)

Over 8 Years experience in world cuisines

7 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £35pp / Min spend £300

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 £300

Thejaswin

Expertise in Authentic Indian Cuisine

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £30pp / Min spend £150

Eadie M

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

Kirkcaldy, Fife

From £50pp / Min spend £450

Steven m

5.0(3)

12years+ of experience in AA Rosette hotels

19 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £31pp / Min spend £325

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

Francisco Jose P

3.7(4)

Celebrity chef: for football players like Sarabia and Joaquin to singers like Edurne | 3 Michelin Star chef

45 yhangry events

Edinburgh, Midlothian

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Lachlan I

Gleneagles (5*) Crown Sydney (5*)

Edinburgh, Scotland

From £50pp / Min spend £500

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£478

Average spend of customers who book christmas catering in Edinburgh. Based on 9 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Christmas Caterers we work with who are based in Edinburgh

£48pp

Average per person spend of customers booking christmas catering in Edinburgh

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Why choose yhangry for Christmas catering in Edinburgh

As the festive season approaches, booking Christmas catering in Edinburgh becomes a top priority for many. The challenges of dining out during Christmas, particularly in Edinburgh, can be daunting. Many restaurants either close their doors or are unable to accommodate larger groups, making Edinburgh Christmas catering an ideal solution.

Pain points of dining out during Christmas

Visiting restaurants during the Christmas period often comes with its own set of frustrations. For instance, numerous establishments are shut on Christmas Day, leaving families and friends scrambling for alternatives. Even if you manage to find an open restaurant, large groups often struggle to secure a reservation. The result? A less-than-ideal dining experience that can dampen the festive spirit.

The benefits of using yhangry for your festive feast

Enter yhangry, an exceptional platform that connects you with 31 Christmas caterers in Edinburgh. With more than 16 menus available, ranging from casual dining and canapés to brunch and Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Foodies will appreciate local produce, from haggis to Cullen skink, which highlight Edinburgh’s gastronomic heritage.

Each month, over 15 customers request Christmas caterers in Edinburgh, proving that demand is high for this convenient service. Plus, with 162+ customers giving yhangry’s Christmas catering service a 5-star review, you can trust that your festive feast will be memorable. On average, groups of nine guests spend around £478, ensuring a lavish spread without the hassle of restaurant reservations.

This Christmas, consider booking yhangry for Edinburgh Christmas catering to enjoy a stress-free festive meal tailored to your group’s needs.

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