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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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.

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Great meals that genuinely tasted great.

Dave

Chef Paule was great. Well organized, thoughtful and great vibe.

Romain

Great chef, followed our brief excellently and delivered delicious food to a high standard in a clean and efficient manner. Would recommend :)

Lola

Chef Ian was an incredible chef. So helpful & great communication throughout the entire booking process. Great food, left everything spotless & interacted well with guests. Highly recommend

Charlotte

Great communication with Chef Simon ahead of the dinner party, gave help & advice when choosing the menu and taking on board suggestions. Arrived on time and was very organised on the evening. Food ...

Rachel

Great meals that genuinely tasted great.

Dave

Chef Paule was great. Well organized, thoughtful and great vibe.

Romain

Great chef, followed our brief excellently and delivered delicious food to a high standard in a clean and efficient manner. Would recommend :)

Lola

Chef Ian was an incredible chef. So helpful & great communication throughout the entire booking process. Great food, left everything spotless & interacted well with guests. Highly recommend

Charlotte

Rachel

Great meals that genuinely tasted great.

Dave

Chef Paule was great. Well organized, thoughtful and great vibe.

Romain

Great chef, followed our brief excellently and delivered delicious food to a high standard in a clean and efficient manner. Would recommend :)

Lola

Chef Ian was an incredible chef. So helpful & great communication throughout the entire booking process. Great food, left everything spotless & interacted well with guests. Highly recommend

Charlotte

Rachel

It was such a treat having Moni cook for my 50th birthday dinner party. He made it look so easy and the whole party loved the food. I will definitely highly recommend his services!

Trine

We had an amazing evening, everyone was thoroughly impressed by the meal. Not just the taste but the presentation of everything was fantastic.

Sophie

Great experience with James. The food was lovely (especially the beef rib), and he made it a very easy experience. Even though we were a little late (our fault) to sitting down, he didn’t bat an eyeli...

James

We are so glad we chose Shirley as our chef for a 40th ladies celebration. She was friendly, flexible and attentive and served us a wonderful 3 course mexican meal. Great communication and service. Wo...

Jemma

Amazing food, super chill guy made it seem effortless for such good quality food.

Libby

It was such a treat having Moni cook for my 50th birthday dinner party. He made it look so easy and the whole party loved the food. I will definitely highly recommend his services!

Trine

We had an amazing evening, everyone was thoroughly impressed by the meal. Not just the taste but the presentation of everything was fantastic.

Sophie

James

Jemma

Amazing food, super chill guy made it seem effortless for such good quality food.

Libby

It was such a treat having Moni cook for my 50th birthday dinner party. He made it look so easy and the whole party loved the food. I will definitely highly recommend his services!

Trine

We had an amazing evening, everyone was thoroughly impressed by the meal. Not just the taste but the presentation of everything was fantastic.

Sophie

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Jemma

Amazing food, super chill guy made it seem effortless for such good quality food.

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Experience the luxury of a private chef for your full-time chef occasion with yhangry

Booking a private chef for full-time chef service through the platform yhangry opens the door to a unique dining experience right in your own home. Unlike going out to a restaurant or preparing meals yourself, yhangry enables you to enjoy a professionally curated menu tailored to your tastes, all without the hassle of grocery shopping or cooking.

The benefits of booking a private chef

With yhangry, you gain access to a network of over 9+ private chefs across the UK, each specialising in various styles of cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for casual dining, exquisite canapes, luscious brunches, BBQ treats, or even Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus, yhangry has you covered. These fully qualified chefs provide an experience that elevates any gathering, making it truly memorable.

Popularity and satisfaction

Did you know that full-time chef service was the 20th most popular occasion booked last year? Each month, yhangry witnesses over 35+ customer requests for private chefs for full-time chef occasions, showcasing the increasing demand for personalised dining experiences. Furthermore, the satisfaction of customers is echoed in the 4+ star reviews received, confirming the quality of service and the exceptional culinary experience offered.

Budgeting for your private chef

On average, customers spend around £478 for a group of 4 guests when hiring a private chef through yhangry. This amount not only covers high-quality ingredients and professional preparation but also the overall convenience and enjoyment of having a dedicated chef at your service.

In conclusion, opting for a full-time chef private chef service through yhangry transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary event, ensuring your culinary needs are expertly met while you relax and enjoy the occasion.

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