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 Kasia & Chef Richard

4.93 (46 reviews)

Nutrionists with 20+ years of experience | Private chef for the Queen's Cousin and various royalty from Dubai and Oman | Featured in Magazines and BBC 3's Sunday Kitchen Radio Show.

From £60 per person

Chef Mark B

4.80 (46 reviews)

Private chef to Disney's CEO Bob Iger, Tyson Fury & Ex-3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef

From £38 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 Hitchin

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

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A fabulous birthday celebration dinner. Delicious! Thank you Nadine.

Gail

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

Charles

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

A fabulous birthday celebration dinner. Delicious! Thank you Nadine.

Gail

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

Charles

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Abigail

A fabulous birthday celebration dinner. Delicious! Thank you Nadine.

Gail

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

Charles

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Rachel

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

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

Jamie

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

Jon

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

Jamie

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

Jon

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

Our top Private Chefs in Hitchin

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

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Mark B

4.8(46)

Private chef to Disney's CEO Bob Iger, Tyson Fury & Ex-3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef

182 yhangry events

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

From £38pp / Min spend £375

Matthew J

4.9(43)

AA Rosette Experienced

59 yhangry events

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

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Kasia & Chef Richard

4.9(46)

Nutrionists with 20+ years of experience | Private chef for the Queen's Cousin and various royalty from Dubai and Oman | Featured in Magazines and BBC 3's Sunday Kitchen Radio Show.

70 yhangry events

Hertfordshire

From £60pp / Min spend £475

Patricia W

5.0(1)

Vegan Culinary Mastery | Nutritionist Expertise

2 yhangry events

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Edward B

working for Arsenal FC and Cambridge Fc

Northampton, Northamptonshire

From £40pp / Min spend £480

Lino D

personal private Chef in my costumers restaurant

Bedford, Bedfordshire

From £38pp / Min spend £300

Norbert K

Up to 3 rosette trained, 20 years of experience 7

Northampton, Northamptonshire

From £80pp / Min spend £500

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Ashley C

5.0(1)

Executive chef for Gordon Ramsay

1 yhangry events

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Jack M

Private Chef,Culinary Art at Westminster Kingsway,Finalist of London Chef of the Year,Michellin Star Expierience

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

From £49pp / Min spend £300

Zoe S

Michelin Experienced Masterchef & Great Taste Award judge

1 yhangry events

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

From £88pp / Min spend £563

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Experience gourmet dining with a Hitchin private chef

If you’re looking to elevate your dining experience, booking a Hitchin private chef through the Yhangry platform is the perfect solution. With an impressive selection of 243 private chefs in Hitchin, you can easily find the right culinary expert to suit your taste and occasion.

Discover local produce and specialities

One of the standout features of hiring a private chef in Hitchin is their commitment to using local produce. The area boasts rich agricultural lands, offering fresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, and high-quality meats. Expect to taste local speciality dishes that showcase the region's flavours, such as Hertfordshire lamb and traditional English puddings. Foodies will delight in exploring seasonal menus that highlight the essence of Hitchin's culinary scene.

A variety of menus to suit every palate

When booking your private chef in Hitchin, you’ll discover over 16+ menus available, ranging from casual dining to Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus. Choose from options like canapés, brunch, BBQ, or gourmet multi-course meals, ensuring there’s something for every occasion.

The cost of luxury

On average, customers booking a private chef in Hitchin spend around £697 for a group of 9 guests. This investment grants you a unique culinary experience, tailored to your preferences. Imagine enjoying a personalised dining experience in the comfort of your home, with top-quality dishes served by a professional chef.

For those wishing to revel in the flavours of Hitchin without the hassle of cooking, booking a private chef is the ideal solution. Let Yhangry transform your dining experience!

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