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 Andrew

5.00 (5 reviews)

Michelin and Rosette Experienced Chef | Cooked for celebrities including the Royal Family, Olympic Team, Ronan Keating etc

From £100 per person

Chef Darek C

4.98 (130 reviews)

Award winning Spanish Tapas Chef, 15 years of experience across prestigious restaurants such as the Lunya, The Monro, and The Hiltons,

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 Southport

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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

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

Robert

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

Emma

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Abbie

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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!

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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...

Emily

Chef Felix and Maki were incredible! Cooked a delicious Asian menu for a birthday celebration and really made the meal a unique and unforgettable experience. Food was divine and they were amazing in t...

Sana

Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

Ashley

Shirley was an absolute legend! Confident, experienced and charming. She worked efficiently and was more than able to field all of our questions. It was a very special night for my husband’s birthday...

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Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

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Rachel was fantastic. The food was really elevated and perfectly executed. I have used other Yhangry chefs and Rachel has been the best by far. From canapés to mains to dessert the food was ex...

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Our top Private Chefs in Southport

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

Ian C

4.8(18)

7+ years of experience | AA Rosette Experienced | French Cuisine Maestro | HNWI Clientele

30 yhangry events

Bolton, Lancashire

From £50pp / Min spend £500

premium

Darek C

4.9(130)

Award winning Spanish Tapas Chef, 15 years of experience across prestigious restaurants such as the Lunya, The Monro, and The Hiltons,

188 yhangry events

Birkenhead, Cheshire

From £35pp / Min spend £510

rising star

Andrew C

5.0(3)

Have catered for many high profile celebrities

14 yhangry events

Lancashire

From £40pp / Min spend £250

premium

most rebooked

Andrew

5.0(5)

Michelin and Rosette Experienced Chef | Cooked for celebrities including the Royal Family, Olympic Team, Ronan Keating etc

5 yhangry events

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire

From £100pp / Min spend £600

Rena J

Sous chef high end teppanyaki Tokyo and London

Bootle, Lancashire

From £45pp / Min spend £500

Abraham B

Travelling the World doing what We love

Weymouth, Dorset

From £75pp / Min spend £400

James S

Exec chef Riley’s fish shack, stage at 1*

Wigan, Lancashire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Seema D

Award Winning Chef in Northwest as seen on BBC

1 yhangry events

Blackpool, Lancashire

From £39pp / Min spend £270

Zsolt F

4.2(5)

20+ years of experience | AA Rosette Experience | Cooked for Premier League Football players

8 yhangry events

Blackburn, Lancashire

From £50pp / Min spend £330

Laurence S

15 years+ of culinary expertise | Cooked for HNWI and Jeremy Clarkson, Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II | Ex- Kaya in the Park

England

From £75pp / Min spend £500

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£4,524

Average spend of customers who book a private chef in Southport. Based on 13 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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£348pp

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Experience the joy of hiring a Southport private chef

Booking a Southport private chef can transform your dining experience, offering a unique blend of convenience and gourmet quality right in your home. With the help of yhangry, a leading platform for private chefs in the UK, you can easily find the perfect culinary professional tailored to your specific tastes.

A culinary journey with yhangry

Yhangry boasts a remarkable selection of 60 private chefs in Southport, each ready to showcase their skills. Whether you're after casual dining, delectable canapes, a hearty brunch, or even a sophisticated Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menu, yhangry has over 16 menus available in Southport. This extensive variety ensures that you’ll find a perfect fit for any occasion.

Embrace local flavours

Foodies will relish the chance to enjoy dishes crafted from local produce. The Southport area is known for its fresh seafood, especially the delicious catches from the Irish Sea. Imagine enjoying a gourmet dish featuring locally-sourced lobster or a beautifully presented Lancashire cheese platter. Each chef takes pride in utilising these local ingredients, elevating traditional Southport specialities to new culinary heights.

Invest in quality dining

On average, customers booking a private chef in Southport spend around £478. This investment not only grants you a bespoke menu but also the luxury of having an exceptional dining experience without the hassle of cooking or cleaning.

In summary, enlisting a Southport private chef through yhangry is a fantastic way to indulge in delightful flavours, with local produce and exquisite menus that will undoubtedly impress your guests.

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