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 David Holdsworth

4.88 (16 reviews)

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From £65 per person

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4.80 (44 reviews)

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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 Retford

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Excellent

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

We had an amazing evening celebrating a birthday with Hannah cooking for us! Everything was perfect - she was flexible on when the various courses were served, the food was incredible, she was so easy...

Emma

We hired Rajika and her team for our Diwali party. They were great, the food was delicious and the overall experience was awesome. They took over the kitchen and when they left it was clean and spotle...

Hardik

They were great. The food was delicious and our party had a great time. They were delayed in getting to us but that was beyond their control and they kept in touch and didn't prevent them from providi...

Mark

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

Emma

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Mark

Extremely discreet calm and professional

Orla

Exceptional service from start to finish. Food was amazing, they were very super engaging and incredibly tidy. Would 100% use them again!! Thank you again Chef!

Kani

Emma

Hardik

Mark

Another brilliant class with chef Ben! He makes the classes so fun and the food we end up making is delicious! Can't recommend him enough!

Mariana

This was an amazing experience and our guests loved it - Abhilasha was prompt, made delicious food and engaged with us the whole time. We particularly enjoyed learning about her cooking and trying all...

Sunil

Chef Maciej saved the day by stepping in at the last minute. From the moment he arrived, he was calm and professional, setting a relaxed tone in the kitchen and with our guests. Throughout the even...

Kellyann

Delicious food to celebrate my parents 70th birthday!

Georgina

10 out of 10 experience with Sam! His food was incredible, every course, every option - presentation and taste all amazing. Friendly communication in the lead up to our event was great and he left the...

Jenny

Another brilliant class with chef Ben! He makes the classes so fun and the food we end up making is delicious! Can't recommend him enough!

Mariana

Sunil

Kellyann

Delicious food to celebrate my parents 70th birthday!

Georgina

Jenny

Another brilliant class with chef Ben! He makes the classes so fun and the food we end up making is delicious! Can't recommend him enough!

Mariana

Sunil

Kellyann

Delicious food to celebrate my parents 70th birthday!

Georgina

Jenny

Our top Private Chefs in Retford

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

Gareth W

1 & 2* Michelin experience, cooked for royalty!

Retford, Nottinghamshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

Richard S

Award winning chef and recipient of many accolades

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

From £60pp / Min spend £500

Chef Paul D

5.0(1)

Cooked for celebrities: Lionel Richie, Cristiano R

1 yhangry events

Sheffield, Yorkshire

From £70pp / Min spend £400

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David Holdsworth

4.8(16)

Private Chef for all occasions

34 yhangry events

Sheffield, Yorkshire

From £65pp / Min spend £400

Dawoud D

Internationally trained, award winning, 8+yrs exp

4 yhangry events

Sheffield, Yorkshire

From £50pp / Min spend £200

Nichola T

Cooking at Buckingham palace

Nottinghamshire

From £35pp / Min spend £300

Richard G

Restaurant of the year in The Daily Telegraph

Grantham, Lincolnshire

From £50pp / Min spend £300

Jake S

Chef Jake: authentic rustic Italian; 10yrs + exp

Sheffield, Yorkshire

From £50pp / Min spend £300

luxury

Mark B

4.8(44)

Disney Culinary Director & Ex-3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef

178 yhangry events

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

From £38pp / Min spend £375

premium

Darek C

4.9(127)

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

185 yhangry events

Birkenhead, Cheshire

From £35pp / Min spend £510

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Experience the delight of a Retford private chef

If you’re a foodie in search of exceptional dining experiences, booking a Retford private chef through the platform Yhangry is an exciting way to elevate your culinary adventures. With 88 private chefs in Retford available, you can choose from a diverse range of menus tailored to fit your preferences and occasion.

Local produce and speciality dishes

One of the standout features of hiring a private chef in Retford is the emphasis on local produce. Chefs utilise ingredients from the nearby Sherwood Forest and Renishaw Hall to create unforgettable dishes that resonate with local flavours. You can expect delectable offerings such as Nottinghamshire fidget pie, made with a mix of pork and apples, and the renowned Stilton cheese, which adds a rich, tangy element to your meal.

A variety of menus to suit your taste

Yhangry presents over 16 menus in Retford, from casual dining options to sophisticated Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. No matter the occasion, you can opt for canapes to impress your guests or a relaxed barbecue that brings everyone together. The flexibility and quality of service ensure that every event becomes a unique culinary journey.

Pricing insights

On average, a customer booking a private chef in Retford spends approximately £478. This investment guarantees a memorable dining experience, allowing you to enjoy gourmet meals without the hassle of cooking or clean-up.

In conclusion, utilising Yhangry to book a Retford private chef not only enhances your dining experience but also celebrates the rich culinary offerings of the local area.

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