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 Felix & Maki D

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Cooked for David Beckham, Madonna, Guy Ritchie & Bugzy Malone | Trained at Le Cordon Bleu | Authentic Cantonese & Japanese Cuisine

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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 Chinese food

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

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Chef Terri was fabulous. Her food flavours were outstanding. She took time before the event to ensure our menu was exactly what we were after. She was very friendly and engaging on the evening. I high...

Siobhan

Jorge was the most incredible chef! Wow wow wow I really can’t get over the night as a whole. The food was outstanding and all 12 of my guests polished off all courses with clean plates! He was super ...

Leyla

Chef fazlan was great! Lovely guy who is friendly and the food was amazing! He was so flexible with our meals, I changed the menu to what we wanted and he was so accommodating. Very nice food we all e...

Maria

Delightful and charming. Very professional and executed all the dishes with perfection. Tiramisu was beyond! Christian made our event memorable and very special. Christian was very helpful and under...

Anita

The whole experience was fantastic. I hired the chefs as a gift for a friend and the chefs made it all, from start to finish very easy and one of a kind experience. The food was delicious, communi...

Kasia

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Anita

The whole experience was fantastic. I hired the chefs as a gift for a friend and the chefs made it all, from start to finish very easy and one of a kind experience. The food was delicious, communi...

Kasia

Siobhan

Leyla

Maria

Anita

The whole experience was fantastic. I hired the chefs as a gift for a friend and the chefs made it all, from start to finish very easy and one of a kind experience. The food was delicious, communi...

Kasia

We enjoyed meeting and chatting with VJ. His food was delicious and plentiful. This was fine dining in the comfort of your own home. Brilliant thanks!

Chris

From start to finish our experience with Caitlin was brilliant . She was really helpful with the menu choice , offering different suggestions and it’s great to know that everything was sourced from l...

Debbie

Great experience with Sam - great food, great service, great manner and a quality experience from beginning to end.

Gareth

She was very professional, her food was amazing. The whole experience was great. She made my birthday extra special and will definitely be using her services again. Do book her, you won’t regret it.

Bisola

Food and service outstanding Kitchen left clean and tidy Will definitely use him again in the future

Rachael

We enjoyed meeting and chatting with VJ. His food was delicious and plentiful. This was fine dining in the comfort of your own home. Brilliant thanks!

Chris

Debbie

Great experience with Sam - great food, great service, great manner and a quality experience from beginning to end.

Gareth

Bisola

Food and service outstanding Kitchen left clean and tidy Will definitely use him again in the future

Rachael

We enjoyed meeting and chatting with VJ. His food was delicious and plentiful. This was fine dining in the comfort of your own home. Brilliant thanks!

Chris

Debbie

Great experience with Sam - great food, great service, great manner and a quality experience from beginning to end.

Gareth

Bisola

Food and service outstanding Kitchen left clean and tidy Will definitely use him again in the future

Rachael

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From casual dining to Michelin-Starred fine dining menus, browse our vetted and rated private chefs for Chinese food.

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Felix & Maki D

5.0(38)

HNWI clientele | Expertise in Asian & British Cuisine | Featured on AsiaOne

65 yhangry events

Greater London

From £60pp / Min spend £300

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Andrew W

5.0(2)

Cooked for David Beckham, Madonna, Guy Ritchie & Bugzy Malone | Trained at Le Cordon Bleu | Authentic Cantonese & Japanese Cuisine

7 yhangry events

Victoria, London

From £60pp / Min spend £1000

Liz T

Authentic Food, influenced by family traditions and flavors | Expertise in cooking demonstrations

1 yhangry events

Crawley, Sussex

From £25pp / Min spend £400

Terrenz N

5.0(13)

Expertise in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese Cuisines | Professional Youtuber

12 yhangry events

Brentford, Greater London

From £50pp / Min spend £250

Sonia G

My food was catered to Deborah in Dragon's Den.

London, Greater London

From £35pp / Min spend £250

Jun N

Chef nick; Hakkasan Mayfair;pan pacific hotel head

Brentwood, Essex

From £88pp / Min spend £888

Ji Wook K

Cooked for Raheem Sterling | Westminster Kingsway

Merton, London

From £35pp / Min spend £200

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Yui To (Dave) C

4.9(15)

Over a decade of culinary expertise | Foodpreneur recognised in LV GUIDE Restaurant | HNWI Clientele

14 yhangry events

Greater London

From £60pp / Min spend £400

Liew D

AA Rosettes experience and Working in michelin sta

Hammersmith and Fulham, London

From £100pp / Min spend £800

Yvette C

4.6(10)

Ex- Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen | Specializes in Authentic East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine | International Experience

17 yhangry events

Greater London

From £30pp / Min spend £70

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Average spend of customers who book a private chef for Chinese food. Based on 9 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Private Chefs we work with who specialise in Chinese food

£89pp

Average per person spend of customers booking a private chef for Chinese food

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The experience of booking a Chinese private chef with yhangry

Hiring a Chinese private chef through the yhangry platform offers a unique and personalised dining experience. With over 106 private chefs specialising in Chinese food across the UK, food enthusiasts have the opportunity to indulge in authentic culinary delights.

Why choose a private chef for Chinese food?

Chinese cuisine is renowned for its exquisite flavours and diverse dishes. Imagine savouring iconic meals such as Peking duck, Kung Pao chicken, or mapo tofu, all expertly crafted by a private chef who understands the intricacies of these beloved dishes.

Foodies can revel in the experience of watching their private chef prepare classic dishes using staple ingredients like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Whether opting for casual dining, elegant canapés, or even a Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menu, there is a style to suit every palate and occasion.

Why yhangry stands out

Every month, over 59 customers request a private chef for Chinese food via yhangry, as last year, Chinese cuisine was ranked as the 22nd most popular among all cuisines. Furthermore, yhangry boasts a remarkable 44 customers who have left 5-star reviews after enjoying their chef-curated Chinese meals.

The average customer booking a Chinese private chef spends £650 for a group of 10 guests, making it an accessible yet luxurious option for hosting unforgettable dinners or special occasions.

In conclusion, booking a private chef for Chinese food through yhangry guarantees a delightful culinary journey that you and your guests will cherish.

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