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 (45 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 North Hertfordshire

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Excellent

Great evening with chef Gianni, tasty food, arrived early and even cleaned the kitchen afterwards. Thanks so much for making my birthday special!

Emma

Chef Ian was amazing! The food was delicious and beautifully presented and Chef Ian handled all of the preparation and clean up! We had the Thai/Japanese fusion menu and the lamb dish and mango ice-cr...

Sunny

Good tasty food, nicely served.

Simon

Highly highly recommend! We will definitely be using Chef Luis again. Seamless experience from start to finish. Great communication and the food was all delicious. Luis catered to our exact needs and ...

Mickey

Great evening with chef Gianni, tasty food, arrived early and even cleaned the kitchen afterwards. Thanks so much for making my birthday special!

Emma

Sunny

Good tasty food, nicely served.

Simon

Mickey

Great evening with chef Gianni, tasty food, arrived early and even cleaned the kitchen afterwards. Thanks so much for making my birthday special!

Emma

Sunny

Good tasty food, nicely served.

Simon

Mickey

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

Gail

Chef Kasia and Richard were polite, efficient, organised and provided amazing food. My friends and I all really enjoyed the event, and I was happy with how the kitchen was left afterwards - probably i...

Helena

Oz was a genuine star! He made the whole experience feel effortless from first communication through to the cooking & serving of some absolutely delicious food and even to the tidying up! All of our ...

Ben

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

Charles

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

Gail

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Ben

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

Charles

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

Gail

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Ben

An excellent experience- superb food, would highly recommend

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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

181 yhangry events

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

From £38pp / Min spend £375

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Fazlan F

4.5(8)

Authentic Pan Asian flavors, 10yrs + experience.

10 yhangry events

Radlett, Hertfordshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

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Kasia & Chef Richard

4.9(45)

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

Matthew J

4.9(43)

AA Rosette Experienced

59 yhangry events

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

Glenn B

5.0(4)

Michelin Star & AA Rosette Experience

8 yhangry events

Harlow, Essex

From £60pp / Min spend £250

Patricia W

5.0(1)

Vegan Culinary Mastery | Nutritionist Expertise

2 yhangry events

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Tyrisha

Chef & Food Business Entrepreneur

Bedford, Bedfordshire

From £30pp / Min spend £300

Norbert K

Up to 3 rosette trained, 20 years of experience 7

Northampton, Northamptonshire

From £80pp / Min spend £500

Zoe S

Michelin Experienced Masterchef & Great Taste Award judge

1 yhangry events

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

From £88pp / Min spend £563

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Brad S

4.9(20)

45+ years of experience | COO of "With Compassion", London's largest food charity

7 yhangry events

Watford, Hertfordshire

From £115pp / Min spend £625

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Experience exceptional dining with a North Hertfordshire private chef

Booking a North Hertfordshire private chef service has never been easier, thanks to platforms like Yhangry. With 239 private chefs available in the region, you can find the perfect culinary expert to suit your taste and occasion. Whether you are planning a casual dinner or an extravagant celebration, a private chef can elevate your dining experience.

Diverse menu options to satisfy every palate

Yhangry offers over 16 unique menus in North Hertfordshire, catering to a variety of culinary preferences. From relaxed casual dining to exquisite Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus, there is something for everyone. Enjoy the bliss of canapés, savour a brunch spread, or indulge in a decadent BBQ—all featuring local produce that highlights the rich flavours of the area.

Savour local specialties

Foodies will delight in the opportunity to experience local speciality dishes made from high-quality ingredients sourced within North Hertfordshire. Sample dishes that showcase the fresh vegetables and meats of the region, crafted into memorable meals by skilled chefs who know how to bring out the best in each ingredient.

Outstanding reviews from satisfied customers

With over 8 customers giving a remarkable 5-star rating for their experience with a private chef in North Hertfordshire, it’s clear that this service exceeds expectations. Average bookings for a private chef in North Hertfordshire see customers spending around £766 for a group of 13 guests, making it an affordable option for a luxurious dining experience.

Discover the remarkable culinary world of North Hertfordshire by booking a private chef through Yhangry today!

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