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 Jimmy Gray

5.00 (3 reviews)

19+ years of culinary expertise | AA Rosette & International experience | Catered for celebrities such as Judi Dench, Kate Winslet, Vinnie Jones, and Paul McCartney

From £75 per person

Chef Paul L

4.90 (20 reviews)

AA Rosette Experienced | 5 Star hotels | Award winning Chef & Restauranteur

From £45 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 Eastbourne

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

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We had the absolute best experience with Adam! He was really professional, friendly and flexible. He introduced each course which was such a nice touch. The food was beautifully presented and absolute...

ELeanor

Such an incredible experience! Adam was super responsive to our questions and accommodating in our dietary requirements. Food was great and portions great too!

Zara

We are a group of 50 somethings who regularly get together in a private setting to dine so having a private chef cooking for us was much appreciated by us all. Adam was extremely professional and his ...

Nina

Great food, relaxed and seamless evening

Tracey

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

Emma

ELeanor

Such an incredible experience! Adam was super responsive to our questions and accommodating in our dietary requirements. Food was great and portions great too!

Zara

Nina

Great food, relaxed and seamless evening

Tracey

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

Emma

ELeanor

Such an incredible experience! Adam was super responsive to our questions and accommodating in our dietary requirements. Food was great and portions great too!

Zara

Nina

Great food, relaxed and seamless evening

Tracey

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

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...

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Our top Private Chefs in Eastbourne

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

Paul L

4.9(20)

AA Rosette Experienced | 5 Star hotels | Award winning Chef & Restauranteur

28 yhangry events

Polegate, Sussex

From £45pp / Min spend £450

Jonathan W

5.0(4)

Paella Specialist, Ex-Head Chef @ 5* Blakes Hotel in Chelsea

6 yhangry events

Brighton, Sussex

From £50pp / Min spend £500

Jake T

1* Michelin Trained. Royal and Celebrity guests.

4 yhangry events

Hastings, Sussex

From £50pp / Min spend £400

Attila T

2 rosette restaurant, HNW1 event and personal chef

Brighton, Sussex

From £50pp / Min spend £200

Shawn W

5.0(1)

Ex Head Chef @ 2AA Rosette Restaurant

3 yhangry events

Eastbourne, Sussex

From £63pp / Min spend £500

Heken G

Sunday lunch for Jude Law

Hastings, Sussex

From £70pp / Min spend £500

Andrea P

Trained with Andreas Zangerl. Cooked for King Charles, David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, Ian Mckellen.

Hove, Sussex

From £35pp / Min spend £200

John m

Canapés for a London fashion show

1 yhangry events

Hailsham, Sussex

From £45pp / Min spend £600

Sophie A

Vegan Cuisine Expertise | Experience in cooking classes, supper clubs etc

1 yhangry events

Hove, Sussex

From £35pp / Min spend £300

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Jimmy Gray

5.0(3)

19+ years of culinary expertise | AA Rosette & International experience | Catered for celebrities such as Judi Dench, Kate Winslet, Vinnie Jones, and Paul McCartney

5 yhangry events

East Sussex

From £75pp / Min spend £700

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

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£59pp

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

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Our most popular cuisines in Eastbourne

Enjoy authentic world cuisines at your dining table in Eastbourne.

Experience fine dining at home with an Eastbourne private chef

Booking an Eastbourne private chef through the innovative platform yhangry is a remarkable culinary experience that brings the taste of local produce right to your dining table. With 116 private chefs in Eastbourne, yhangry allows you to select from a diverse range of menus tailored to suit every occasion.

Unique local flavours and dishes

Foodies will appreciate the emphasis on local produce that many chefs incorporate into their dishes. You can savour specialties like East Sussex lamb and delicious seafood from the nearby coastline, giving an authentic twist to your meal. Dishes such as Heritage Tomato Salad or Freshly Caught Cod reflect the area's bountiful offerings.

Diverse dining options

Choosing a private chef in Eastbourne grants you access to over 16 unique menus, whether you crave casual dining, canapes, brunch, BBQ, or Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. With each menu, yhangry ensures that the experience is tailored precisely to your tastes and dietary requirements, allowing for a memorable meal.

A memorable experience

On average, customers booking an Eastbourne private chef spend around £633 for a group of 13 guests. This investment not only saves you the hassle of cooking but also transforms your gathering into an extraordinary culinary event. From the moment your chef arrives until the last plate is cleared, you can indulge in the flavours of expertly crafted dishes without lifting a finger.

So, if you're planning a special occasion in Eastbourne, don't hesitate to connect with yhangry and treat your guests to the exceptional service of a private chef in Eastbourne.

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