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 Shirley S

4.92 (25 reviews)

Authentic flavours. 20 yrs experience

From £35 per person

Chef Emma B

5.00 (4 reviews)

Authentic flavours; 10 years experience

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 Highworth

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

Excellent

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

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

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Jamie

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

Jon

Priya

Rachel

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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

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

From the point of booking, chef seema was fantastic! Seamless process, seema and her husband were amazing, the food was fantastic. One of our party was allergic to nuts and seema went above and beyond...

Rebecca

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

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

Rebecca

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

Overall a really great experience, he dressed up with the theme of our evening (1920s murder mystery), the food was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it!

Hannah

Rebecca

Our top Private Chefs in Highworth

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

rising star

Emma B

5.0(4)

Authentic flavours; 10 years experience

6 yhangry events

Oxfordshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

Martin R

Michelin Star. AA Rosette. Private Chef for PM of Canada. Cooked for Bill Clinton and Tiger Woods

Witney, Oxfordshire

From £40pp / Min spend £250

Hollie B

5.0(13)

Cooked for Celebrities in the Cotswolds

11 yhangry events

Gloucestershire

From £60pp / Min spend £200

Hiromi W

21 years trained in Nobu London and Ibiza

Burford, Oxfordshire

From £85pp / Min spend £300

Jonathan i

private cheffing for celebrities in greece

Carterton, Oxfordshire

Min spend £500

Joseph L

1* London Michelin restaurant trained

1 yhangry events

Gloucestershire

From £50pp / Min spend £400

Gifty A

20+ years of experience | Ex- Crown Plaza, Marriott Hotel | International Experience, worked at an Italian Restaurant for 4+ years | Level 2 and level 3 Professional Cookery

Swindon, Wiltshire

From £35pp / Min spend £500

luxury

Paul H

Winning and maintaining my own Michelin star in London, leading to cooking on BBC's Saturday kitchen and C4's Sunday Brunch

Gloucestershire

From £100pp / Min spend £1500

Andy H

4.6(10)

Head chef of AA 2 rosette Cotswold hotel

6 yhangry events

Burford, Oxfordshire

From £30pp / Min spend £500

super chef

rising star

Shirley S

4.9(25)

Authentic flavours. 20 yrs experience

40 yhangry events

Stroud, Gloucestershire

From £35pp / Min spend £250

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

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

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Booking a Highworth private chef: An exceptional culinary experience

If you're considering a unique dining experience, booking a Highworth private chef may be the perfect choice. Through the innovative platform yhangry, you can browse a remarkable selection of over 143 private chefs in Highworth, each offering a variety of menus to suit your occasion.

Diverse menu options to delight your palate

With more than 16+ menus available, yhangry provides everything from casual dining and canapés to brunch and BBQ, as well as exquisite Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. This makes it easy for food enthusiasts to indulge in local produce and speciality dishes that truly highlight the flavours of the region.

Emphasising local produce

Highworth is surrounded by lush countryside, providing easy access to a variety of local produce. Your private chef in Highworth can craft a menu incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms and markets. Imagine enjoying dishes like Wiltshire ham paired with delightful local cheeses or a rich Broad Beans and Pea risotto, all prepared right in your kitchen.

Exceptional customer satisfaction

With an impressive 5-star average rating from over 8+ customers, it’s clear that hiring a private chef in Highworth can turn an ordinary gathering into an extraordinary event. Customers typically spend around £908 for a group of 14 guests, making it a fantastic investment in culinary pleasure.

In summary, booking a Highworth private chef via yhangry is an exceptional way to elevate your dining experience. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply wanting to indulge in fantastic food, your local private chef will ensure an unforgettable meal.

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