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

5.00 (97 reviews)

1* Michelin Experience | AA Rosette Experience

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4.92 (51 reviews)

Trained by Michel Roux Jr, cooked for the Royal Family, Bahrain's Regal Family | featured in Financial Times | Ex-The Hilton, The Marriott, and the RAF Museum

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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.

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Had a fantastic and really special experience! Rebecca did an excellent in working with me to create a beautiful menu and putting on an elegant dinner party with great attention to detail which we enj...

Dammy

Felix and Maki were incredible, they exceeded our expectations. They arrived on time, quietly and efficiently unloaded their kit and found their way around the kitchen straight away. They were so f...

Abbie

I hired Chef J to cook for us during a suprise proposal to my girlfriend. I wanted everything to be perfect, and Chef J made that happen! He was incredibly flexible and accommodating with all the chan...

Chima

Shaloma was amazing! She made the whole process so easy, and prepared the most delicious three course lunch for a hen party. Everyone was impressed by the quality of the food, and it was the highlight...

Charlotte

We had a fantastic meal cooked by Benjamin. We went for the Spanish tapas sharing menu for my Dad's 60th Birthday and it was excellent. The food kept on coming, it was all freshly cooked and tasted de...

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Chef Felix and Maki were incredible! Cooked a delicious Asian menu for a birthday celebration and really made the meal a unique and unforgettable experience. Food was divine and they were amazing in t...

Sana

Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

Ashley

Shirley was an absolute legend! Confident, experienced and charming. She worked efficiently and was more than able to field all of our questions. It was a very special night for my husband’s birthday...

Maurey

WOW! What an evening with Georgina. We booked Georgina for my 50th birthday with 8 adults. Georgina made us the most amazing food and was happy to explain how she had prepared the food and how she w...

Bonnie

I have hired Jack on several occasions, I was impressed that he listened really carefully to my thoughts/ what I wanted from the event and added his own ideas so we approached each event with a grea...

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Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

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Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

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Our top Private Chefs in Salcombe

From casual dining to Michelin-Starred fine dining menus, browse our vetted and rated private chefs in Salcombe.

Val M

5.0(1)

Trained at the Edinburgh School of Food & Wine | Worked at Riverford Organics in Devon, specialising in top quality organic and seasonal produce

1 yhangry events

Devon

From £50pp / Min spend £800

Txema

5.0(4)

Head Chef I 30 + years International Experience I Trained at Marco Pierre White group

59 yhangry events

Devon

From £38pp / Min spend £450

Benjamin S

5.0(2)

Supper Club Experience | Featured in Come Dine with Me (2017)

2 yhangry events

Saltash, Cornwall

From £50pp / Min spend £500

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Sam

5.0(97)

1* Michelin Experience | AA Rosette Experience

114 yhangry events

Exeter, Devon

From £70pp / Min spend £400

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Anaam M

4.9(51)

Trained by Michel Roux Jr, cooked for the Royal Family, Bahrain's Regal Family | featured in Financial Times | Ex-The Hilton, The Marriott, and the RAF Museum

57 yhangry events

Hounslow, Greater London

From £75pp / Min spend £850

Tanya H

From £40pp / Min spend £150

Louis

5.0(1)

Head Chef at The Old Market Assembly, Bristol

2 yhangry events

Somerset

From £35pp / Min spend £280

Tor G

5.0(1)

Being a Cornish chef amongst beautiful producers

1 yhangry events

Cornwall

From £40pp / Min spend £600

Giannis N

Getting to cook for Russian royals

Hammersmith and Fulham, London

From £67pp / Min spend £600

Attila T

2 rosette restaurant, HNW1 event and personal chef

Brighton, Sussex

From £50pp / Min spend £200

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Experience Salcombe private chef services through yhangry

Booking a Salcombe private chef can transform your dining experience into something truly remarkable. Through the innovative platform yhangry, locals and visitors alike can easily connect with 14 expert chefs in the Salcombe area. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a family BBQ, yhangry offers a seamless way to indulge in culinary excellence.

Discover local produce and speciality dishes

When you hire a private chef in Salcombe, you can expect an emphasis on local produce. The area is famed for its fresh seafood, vibrant fruits, and hearty vegetables, all of which play a vital role in the bespoke menus available. Foodies will delight in local delicacies such as Salcombe crab, Devonshire cream, and freshly caught fish that reflect the coastal essence of the surrounding environment.

Diverse menu options for every palate

With over 16+ menus available through yhangry, including options for casual dining, scrumptious canapés, delightful brunches, and even Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus, the choices are endless. Each chef designs their menus to cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements, ensuring that each dining experience is perfectly tailored to your needs.

The average customer booking a private chef in Salcombe spends around £478, making it a luxurious yet rewarding investment in memorable dining experiences. So if you're ready to indulge in a celebration of local flavours and exceptional culinary skill, explore the possibilities of hiring a Salcombe private chef with yhangry today!

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