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 Paule B

4.93 (40 reviews)

Ex-sketch Mayfair, La Maison de la Truffe Kaspia Paris, The Intercontinental Park Lane

From £75 per person

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4.80 (44 reviews)

Disney Culinary Director & Ex-3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef

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Arrival

The chef 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 chef to interact with the group or be more discreet.

Cleaning

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

What customers say about yhangry Private Chef for Buffet/ Finger Food

Foodies like you share genuine ratings and reviews about their private chef experience, helping you find the perfect chef.

Excellent

Our experience with Shaloma and team was wonderful, from start to finish! The food had raving reviews from all attendees, and many second plates were had. Shaloma and team were super communicative, pr...

BRIONY

Brilliant chef ! Had a wonderful experience and food was delicious!

Abi

Domenico was fabulous from start to finish! Fantastic communication, flexible menu and able to cater for children too. He took the stress out of Christmas Day, and provided a wonderful experience and ...

Gina

Argy was amazing, it was a late booking and Argy he was so helpful and accommodating in agreeing a menu. The food was superb. Thank you again!

Fiona

Booked at a week’s notice. Mark was on point from the start. Very flexible and a great menu. The food was excellent and we and our guests were very impressed with what Mark produced. Thanks Mark

Nigel

BRIONY

Brilliant chef ! Had a wonderful experience and food was delicious!

Abi

Gina

Argy was amazing, it was a late booking and Argy he was so helpful and accommodating in agreeing a menu. The food was superb. Thank you again!

Fiona

Booked at a week’s notice. Mark was on point from the start. Very flexible and a great menu. The food was excellent and we and our guests were very impressed with what Mark produced. Thanks Mark

Nigel

BRIONY

Brilliant chef ! Had a wonderful experience and food was delicious!

Abi

Gina

Argy was amazing, it was a late booking and Argy he was so helpful and accommodating in agreeing a menu. The food was superb. Thank you again!

Fiona

Booked at a week’s notice. Mark was on point from the start. Very flexible and a great menu. The food was excellent and we and our guests were very impressed with what Mark produced. Thanks Mark

Nigel

Really great

Nikki

Fantastic! chef romain communicated well, had a lovely menu to choose from - and all done just the day before as I booked so last minute! Website was easy to use

Lucy

Chef Lech prepared an amazing pan Asian menu and we all enjoyed ourselves- quality and taste are superb !

Jia

Shaloma was fabulous! Great communication before the event, lots of flexibility, good advice about menu selection, very calm in the kitchen, and the food was amazing!

Claire

Jay is an epic chef! From a creative menu creation to staying in contact and delivering an incredible feast we were so impressed by him! I recommend him without hesitation, you will not be disappointe...

Rupinder

Really great

Nikki

Fantastic! chef romain communicated well, had a lovely menu to choose from - and all done just the day before as I booked so last minute! Website was easy to use

Lucy

Chef Lech prepared an amazing pan Asian menu and we all enjoyed ourselves- quality and taste are superb !

Jia

Shaloma was fabulous! Great communication before the event, lots of flexibility, good advice about menu selection, very calm in the kitchen, and the food was amazing!

Claire

Rupinder

Really great

Nikki

Fantastic! chef romain communicated well, had a lovely menu to choose from - and all done just the day before as I booked so last minute! Website was easy to use

Lucy

Chef Lech prepared an amazing pan Asian menu and we all enjoyed ourselves- quality and taste are superb !

Jia

Shaloma was fabulous! Great communication before the event, lots of flexibility, good advice about menu selection, very calm in the kitchen, and the food was amazing!

Claire

Rupinder

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Mark B

4.8(44)

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Gianni P

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224 yhangry events

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From £50pp / Min spend £350

Shaloma G

4.9(121)

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334 yhangry events

Croydon, Surrey

From £25pp / Min spend £300

Domenico B

5.0(8)

24+ years of international culinary expertise | Ex- The L'oscar Hotel, The Grosvenor House

9 yhangry events

Harrow, Greater London

From £55pp / Min spend £500

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Jay J

5.0(31)

24+ years of experience | Expertise in Plant-Based and Regional Indian, Italian, Pan Asian and Middle eastern cuisines

44 yhangry events

Sale, Cheshire

From £50pp / Min spend £600

Vincenzo N

5.0(26)

Private Dining Manager & House of Commons

89 yhangry events

Walthamstow, London

From £50pp / Min spend £313

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Daniel A

5.0(15)

Ex-3* Michelin The Fat Duck

15 yhangry events

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From £90pp / Min spend £400

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Paule B

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Ex-sketch Mayfair, La Maison de la Truffe Kaspia Paris, The Intercontinental Park Lane

87 yhangry events

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From £75pp / Min spend £375

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Average spend of customers who book a private chef for Buffet/ Finger Food. Based on 27 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up