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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Starting from £40 per person

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Chef Robert K

4.96 (25 reviews)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

From £50 per person

Chef Walid E

Authentic Lebanese chef - Dorset & LA USA

From £35 per person

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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 Sandbanks

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

Excellent

Marco went above and beyond for the incredible dinner we had. I booked Marco for my 30th birthday dinner with my best girlfriends. Everyone loved the food, how lovely Marco was and whilst we were enjo...

Priya

Fabrice was fantastic! We booked him with only two days notice and he delivered a beautiful meal for 9 of us. The food was abundant, delicious and exceptionally presented. It is clear that he has exce...

Rachel

Honestly could not recommend Janusz more, he created an insane menu and catered for members who were vegan. He helped us when we had a power cut and the food was so tasty and such big portions (make s...

Abigail

Joe is an incredible chef, every course he served was sublime and he went far and above the original brief which made for a wonderful family dinner party. Joes was extremely courteous throughout the e...

Jamie

The second meal that Thomas has cooked for us and it was excellent again

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Jamie

The second meal that Thomas has cooked for us and it was excellent again

Jon

Priya

Rachel

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Jamie

The second meal that Thomas has cooked for us and it was excellent again

Jon

Shirley arrived as promised and settled into our kitchen easily cooking lunch. She was really sociable and it didn’t feel awkward having her in our home at all. The food was lovely and it was really s...

Sarah

Very charming & accomodating chef. Delicious food.

Nicholas

Really lovely dinner for a family celebration. Paul prepared scrumptious food for us at our Airbnb. We didn’t have to lift a finger for the entire evening and he made our evening very special

Naomi

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

From the point of booking, chef seema was fantastic! Seamless process, seema and her husband were amazing, the food was fantastic. One of our party was allergic to nuts and seema went above and beyond...

Rebecca

Sarah

Very charming & accomodating chef. Delicious food.

Nicholas

Really lovely dinner for a family celebration. Paul prepared scrumptious food for us at our Airbnb. We didn’t have to lift a finger for the entire evening and he made our evening very special

Naomi

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

Rebecca

Sarah

Very charming & accomodating chef. Delicious food.

Nicholas

Really lovely dinner for a family celebration. Paul prepared scrumptious food for us at our Airbnb. We didn’t have to lift a finger for the entire evening and he made our evening very special

Naomi

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

Rebecca

Our top Private Chefs in Sandbanks

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

Walid E

Authentic Lebanese chef - Dorset & LA USA

3 yhangry events

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

super chef

rising star

Robert K

4.9(25)

Le Cordon Bleu trained| 15yrs+ experienced luxury chef

49 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £50pp / Min spend £350

Matthew J

Being head chef at AFC Bournemouth

1 yhangry events

Ferndown, Dorset

From £40pp / Min spend £400

Clyde

5.0(7)

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

9 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £25pp

Lisa P

Over 20 years experience cooking in private sector

Hampshire

From £35pp / Min spend £250

Jason F

Working at Michelin Starred Gravetye Manor

2 yhangry events

Bournemouth, Hampshire

From £40pp / Min spend £350

Loic g

worked in best restaurant of asia 2006 in Sydney

Christchurch, Hampshire

From £55pp / Min spend £500

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(6)

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

8 yhangry events

Somerset

From £45pp / Min spend £850

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£768

Average spend of customers who book a private chef in Sandbanks. Based on 12 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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£83pp

Average per person spend of customers booking a private chef in Sandbanks

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Experience a personalised dining journey with a Sandbanks private chef

Booking a Sandbanks private chef through Yhangry opens the door to a unique culinary experience tailored to your tastes. With 66 private chefs in Sandbanks, you can find the perfect match for your event, whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant dinner party.

Local flavours and exquisite menus

Yhangry offers over 16 different menus in Sandbanks, catering to every occasion. Foodies will delight in the availability of local produce and specialty dishes, including fresh seafood from Poole Harbour and seasonal vegetables sourced from nearby farms. Imagine indulging in a traditional Fish and Chips with a gourmet twist or savoring locally-inspired canapés during a cocktail soirée.

Flexible options to suit your event

The diverse range of menus spans from relaxed brunch options to upscale Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting experiences. Whether you envision an outdoor BBQ by the beach or an intimate dinner served within the comforts of your rental, booking a private chef in Sandbanks ensures a memorable culinary experience.

Highly-rated services

With over 14 satisfied customers having rated their experience 5 stars, Yhangry stands out for excellent service and quality. The average customer spends about £646 for a group of 9 guests, making it a lavish yet accessible way to elevate your dining experience.

In summary, booking a private chef in Sandbanks through Yhangry not only assures a bespoke culinary adventure with local flair but also offers a seamless service that leaves a lasting impression on every occasion.

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