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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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 in Poole

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

Excellent

Chef Clyde was simply amazing! It's the first time we've hired a private chef and our experience with Clyde has totally sold us on doing it again in the future. He was warm and chatty when appropriate...

Yanxia

Chef Clyde was fantastic - 5 stars all round. His communication, professionalism and the food he made was amazing.

Alisha

Chef Rob did a great job!! We were all really pleased with him. The food was delicious and he was lovely and personable. It made the whole experience easy for us and very enjoyable. Definitely recomme...

Edward

Thomas was absolutely fantastic to have as a chef to celebrate my father in laws 70th birthday. The food was incredible and exceeded our very high expectations! Thomas was busy in the kitchen doing ...

Jen

Yanxia

Chef Clyde was fantastic - 5 stars all round. His communication, professionalism and the food he made was amazing.

Alisha

Edward

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Yanxia

Chef Clyde was fantastic - 5 stars all round. His communication, professionalism and the food he made was amazing.

Alisha

Edward

Jen

Paul cooked us a delicious three course meal for a party of 10 at an air b and b in Poole. He made up sharing plates of mozzarella and fig salad, salmon tacos and arancini. For the main he gave two c...

Elkie

Paul was a lovely man and his food was delicious, beef was cooked perfectly!

Natalie

Paul was great! Very flexible with the menu and was really professional on the day. The food was great and the presentation was great! Thanks Paul

Anand

Elkie

Paul was a lovely man and his food was delicious, beef was cooked perfectly!

Natalie

Paul was great! Very flexible with the menu and was really professional on the day. The food was great and the presentation was great! Thanks Paul

Anand

Elkie

Paul was a lovely man and his food was delicious, beef was cooked perfectly!

Natalie

Paul was great! Very flexible with the menu and was really professional on the day. The food was great and the presentation was great! Thanks Paul

Anand

Our top Private Chefs in Poole

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

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Robert K

4.9(24)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

48 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £50pp / Min spend £350

Jason F

Working at Michelin Starred Gravetye Manor

2 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £40pp / Min spend £350

Clyde

5.0(6)

15+ years of Expertise | Worked at 2 AA Rosette and 5* hotels | Cooked for Harlequin rugby team

10 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £25pp

Walid E

Authentic Lebanese chef - Dorset & LA USA

2 yhangry events

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Matthew J

Being head chef at AFC Bournemouth

Ferndown, Dorset

From £40pp / Min spend £400

Elliott P

1* Michelin and AA Rosette Experience | HNWI Clientele

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

Mark G

5.0(1)

Experiential Cuisine I TV Appearance with Heston Blumenthal

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £50pp / Min spend £375

William K

4.8(5)

Cooked for celebrities such as David Cameron, Princess Anne, Bob Geldof, and Tony McCoy | Worked at renowned establishments like Racine and Chez Bruce

7 yhangry events

Somerset

From £45pp / Min spend £850

Emily S

5.0(1)

Catering canapés for Issey Miyake ‘new collection’ launch.

2 yhangry events

Somerset

From £55pp / Min spend £600

Peggy J

Chef on luxury yachts and beautiful private homes

Dorset

From £60pp / Min spend £360

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Average spend of customers who book a private chef in Poole. Based on 11 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Experience the luxury of a Poole private chef

Are you ready to elevate your dining experience in Poole? Booking a Poole private chef via the platform "yhangry" offers a delightful culinary adventure tailored to your tastes. With over 67 private chefs in Poole to choose from, you can find the perfect match for your special occasion.

Local produce and speciality dishes

One of the remarkable features of hiring a private chef in Poole is the emphasis on using local produce. Chefs can create mouth-watering dishes that showcase the best of Dorset’s offerings. Imagine enjoying seasonal seafood from the Poole Harbour or delightful fresh vegetables sourced from nearby farms. Speciality dishes such as Dorset crab cakes and traditional Dorset apple cake are sure to impress your guests and give them a taste of local flavours.

Diverse menu options to suit every occasion

With 16+ menus available in Poole, you can choose from a variety of dining styles. Whether you're after casual dining, exquisite canapes for an elegant soirée, a delightful brunch, or even a BBQ, yhangry caters to all preferences. For those looking for a high-end experience, indulge in Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus that will leave you and your guests raving.

Customer satisfaction and memorable experiences

Don't just take our word for it; over 12+ customers have written 5-star reviews for their experience of booking a private chef in Poole. On average, customers spend about £569 for a group of 10 guests, ensuring an unforgettable evening filled with exquisite dishes and impeccable service.

Whether for a celebration, an intimate dinner, or a unique culinary experience, booking a private chef in Poole through yhangry guarantees a memorable gastronomic journey.

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