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 Shirley S

4.91 (23 reviews)

Authentic flavours. 20 yrs experience

From £35 per person

Chef Fabio O

5.00 (7 reviews)

AA Rosette standard for the last 10 years

From £40 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 Thornbury

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

Excellent

Efficient, friendly and attention to individual needs was excellent

Bobbie

Chef Alex was absolutely lovely, exceeded expectations, took care of everything and the food was incredible. Also did an amazing of job of catering for various intolerances and preferences, the vegan ...

Bobbie

Ben prepared dinner for 8 people for my wife's 40th. He took the time to read our request and put together a menu with fantastic vegetarian options that hit all the right notes for us. I'm grateful...

James

Chef Fouad is an amazing chef We hired him for my mum's 60th birthday at a holiday home in bracklesham bay, chef Fouad truly went above and beyond. The menu choice was fantastic. With us being a lar...

Robert

They were lovely, friendly and professional. The food was good in particular the main dishes and the desert. Would recommend!

Emma

Efficient, friendly and attention to individual needs was excellent

Bobbie

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Robert

They were lovely, friendly and professional. The food was good in particular the main dishes and the desert. Would recommend!

Emma

Efficient, friendly and attention to individual needs was excellent

Bobbie

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Robert

They were lovely, friendly and professional. The food was good in particular the main dishes and the desert. Would recommend!

Emma

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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Our top Private Chefs in Thornbury

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

Alastair S

4.8(24)

Served Prince William and Harry | Chef for over 20years

48 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £45pp / Min spend £320

super chef

rising star

Shirley S

4.9(23)

Authentic flavours. 20 yrs experience

40 yhangry events

Stroud, Gloucestershire

From £35pp / Min spend £250

Ed B

5.0(2)

Founder and Author of The Monday Pasta Club

12 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £35pp / Min spend £100

rising star

Fabio O

5.0(7)

AA Rosette standard for the last 10 years

22 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £40pp / Min spend £200

super chef

Brijesh

5.0(52)

AA Rosette Experienced | The Grand Hotel, ex- Bristol Mercure

70 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £45pp / Min spend £320

Hannah T

The Artist Residence, Fowey Hall Hotel, The Flying Boat Club. Catered for Glastonbury headline acts.

2 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £60pp / Min spend £600

Gait C

Thai & Asian Private Chef| River Kwai Restaurants.

1 yhangry events

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Andrew J

5.0(2)

Head chef @Lucknam Park, Professional South West Chef of the Year 2023, Remy Martin chef pairing winner

4 yhangry events

Corsham, Wiltshire

From £65pp / Min spend £200

Stacey B

5.0(2)

AA Rosette Experience

3 yhangry events

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

From £70pp / Min spend £200

Ferenc N

Catering pizza at my first wedding, birthday party

Bristol, Gloucestershire

From £43pp / Min spend £500

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£703

Average spend of customers who book a private chef in Thornbury. Based on 10 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Private Chefs we work with who are based in Thornbury

£79pp

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

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Experience the best of local cuisine with a Thornbury private chef

If you're considering a Thornbury private chef service, look no further than Yhangry. This innovative platform connects you with over 110 private chefs in Thornbury, offering a unique dining experience tailored to your taste and preferences.

Variety and quality of menus

Yhangry boasts more than 16 menu options in Thornbury, catering to a range of occasions from casual dining and canapés to sumptuous brunches, barbecues, and even Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a large celebration, you can find the perfect menu that reflects both local flavours and your personal style.

Local produce and specialty dishes

Thornbury is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, and a private chef in Thornbury will often incorporate local produce into their dishes. Imagine enjoying a meal prepared with seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. Local specialties such as Thornbury baked potatoes and fresh river fish make for delightful gastronomic experiences. Foodies will certainly appreciate the creativity chefs bring while highlighting these regional flavours.

The cost of indulgence

On average, booking a private chef in Thornbury for a group of 10 guests costs around £703. This investment not only provides a 5-star dining experience in the comfort of your home but also allows you to impress your guests with exceptional culinary delights without the hassle of cooking yourself.

Overall, hiring a Thornbury private chef is an experience not to be missed, especially for those wanting to savour the finest local cuisine prepared right before their eyes.

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