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 Hereford

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Excellent

Wonderful food, clear explanations of what we were eating. We would definitely love to have Chef Terrenze cook for us again 😃

Hayley

Terri was very professional and food was delicious!

Shelley

Fantastic experience for special birthday! Appreciate how accommodating Lukasz was for a vegan and gluten free people. Thanks Lukasz!

Zoe

Tessa was amazing from the moment she arrived to the moment she left. Tessa’s food was fantastic. My group all commented how good the food was too. It was so nice having Tessa in the house too she tot...

Sarah

Wonderful food, clear explanations of what we were eating. We would definitely love to have Chef Terrenze cook for us again 😃

Hayley

Terri was very professional and food was delicious!

Shelley

Fantastic experience for special birthday! Appreciate how accommodating Lukasz was for a vegan and gluten free people. Thanks Lukasz!

Zoe

Sarah

Wonderful food, clear explanations of what we were eating. We would definitely love to have Chef Terrenze cook for us again 😃

Hayley

Terri was very professional and food was delicious!

Shelley

Fantastic experience for special birthday! Appreciate how accommodating Lukasz was for a vegan and gluten free people. Thanks Lukasz!

Zoe

Sarah

The menu, presentation and food served were all excellent. Truly delightful experience!

Rama

Marina is lovely, friendly and even helped one of my bridesmaids with a stuck cocktail shaker ☺️. She made us a lovely pan-Asian ‘night before the wedding’ dinner for all the bridesmaids so we were we...

Tiyi

What a great experience! Nick was a delight to have in my home and was very prepared. The food was served on schedule and was absolutely beyond my expectations! Just delicious! I would thoroughly rec...

Claire

The menu, presentation and food served were all excellent. Truly delightful experience!

Rama

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Claire

The menu, presentation and food served were all excellent. Truly delightful experience!

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Rachel W

Trusted Chef to Royalty

2 yhangry events

Herefordshire

From £64pp / Min spend £700

Simon B

Number 51 in Top 100 Estrella Gastro pubs

1 yhangry events

Ledbury, Herefordshire

From £50pp / Min spend £500

Tan S

Often found working at red carpet events in London

Gloucestershire

From £75pp / Min spend £1500

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Stacey B

5.0(2)

AA Rosette Experience

3 yhangry events

Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

From £70pp / Min spend £200

Kalvis K

30 Years Experience 3✽ - High profile NDA Clients

1 yhangry events

Worcestershire

From £70pp / Min spend £1000

Stoyan N

5.0(41)

Award Winning Private Chef

68 yhangry events

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

From £63pp / Min spend £600

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Georgina S

5.0(18)

Specialised in authentic food centered around fresh produce and local ingredients

34 yhangry events

Kidderminster, Shropshire

From £60pp / Min spend £300

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Ben A

5.0(7)

MasterChef 2007 Finalist, Chef for No.10 Downing Street

12 yhangry events

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

From £90pp / Min spend £780

Keiron S

Maintaining the Michelin star at Adam’s restaurant

Gloucestershire

From £75pp / Min spend £500

Yuri P

5.0(5)

Head Chef at MetaNoia Wimbledon

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From £35pp / Min spend £200

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

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

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Experience exceptional dining with a Hereford private chef

When you choose to book a Hereford private chef through the innovative platform Yhangry, you’re opening the door to a world of culinary delight right in your own home. Yhangry boasts 91 private chefs in Hereford, each ready to craft unique dining experiences tailored to your specific preferences.

Explore a range of menus

With over 16 menus available, the options are nearly limitless. Whether you’re in the mood for casual dining, exquisite canapés, a sumptuous brunch, a delightful BBQ, or even a Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menu, you’ll find the perfect fit for your occasion.

Local produce and specialities

What makes dining with a private chef in Hereford even more appealing is the use of local produce. Hereford is known for its rich culinary heritage, including the famous Hereford Beef and delightful Herefordshire cider. Many of the private chefs take pride in incorporating these local ingredients into their dishes, ensuring that each meal reflects the unique flavours of the region.

Why Yhangry?

It’s not just about food; it’s about an entire dining experience. Over 8 customers have written 5-star reviews praising the excellence of the service and the delicious meals prepared by Yhangry’s talented chefs. The average customer spends around £687 for a group of 9 guests, which offers an affordable way to enjoy high-quality dining in a personal setting.

Whether it's a special celebration or an intimate gathering, booking a private chef in Hereford through Yhangry guarantees a memorable culinary journey. Discover the magic of showcasing local flavours while indulging in exquisite dining experiences.

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