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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15+ years of AA Rosette and Michelin experience | Multi-award-winning chef

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Michelin trained, Wild plant expertise, 15+ years

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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 Aberdeenshire

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

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Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Outstanding!! Nick was a perfect compliment to our group😁. He drove 3.5 hours through horrible conditions to create and serve the most delicious Christmas feast. We were fortunate enough to have le...

Rosemary

We had an outstanding experience with Chef Alexander B! From start to finish, everything was top-notch. The presentation of each dish was beautiful—every plate looked like a work of art—and the flavou...

Emma

after a bit of a worry at the start as Paul had an issue with one of the courses so was a but later than expected, all worked out. Then food was amazing, catering for 11 and two of the party Vegan, P...

Jane

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

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Jane

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Chef Sam was fantastic. We had guests from Asia, Americas and Europe. They all had a wonderful experience. We wanted to showcase local produce and Chef Sam delivered. I will definitely use her again.

Caroline

Rosemary

Emma

Jane

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

Hardik

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

Our top Private Chefs in Aberdeenshire

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

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Adam

4.5(2)

15+ years of AA Rosette and Michelin experience | Multi-award-winning chef

4 yhangry events

Perth, Perthshire

From £80pp / Min spend £600

Yassine E

Chef Yassine: 18 yrs experience

1 yhangry events

Inverkeithing, Fife

From £75pp / Min spend £200

Graham W

Chef at 5 Star Venue & Private Dining

Highland Council, Scotland

From £55pp / Min spend £550

Tim M

Cooking real, simple and delicious seasonal food

Moray, Scotland

From £45pp / Min spend £550

Joseph M

Food Entrepreneur

2 yhangry events

Glasgow, Dunbartonshire

From £50pp / Min spend £300

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Verity H

Michelin trained, Wild plant expertise, 15+ years

Highland Council, Scotland

From £75pp / Min spend £1000

Mark H

Personal Chef to Royalty and Hollywood Elite

Stirling, Stirlingshire

From £150pp / Min spend £1750

Aaron Q

Working For Hugh Fearnley whittingstall

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £64pp / Min spend £650

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Gary M

Winner of MasterChef the Professionals.

1 yhangry events

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £200pp / Min spend £2500

Adam g

working at one and two michelin level

Perth, Perthshire

From £65pp / Min spend £700

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Average spend of customers who book a private chef in Aberdeenshire. Based on 10 guests and the cost includes groceries, serving and clean up

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Experience the luxury of an Aberdeenshire private chef

Booking an Aberdeenshire private chef through the innovative platform, Yhangry, is an experience like no other. With access to 9 talented private chefs in Aberdeenshire, you can effortlessly elevate your dining experience, all while enjoying the local flavours that make this region unique.

Local produce and specialities

Many chefs on Yhangry pride themselves on using locally sourced ingredients, delivering dishes that celebrate Aberdeenshire's rich culinary heritage. Imagine indulging in fresh seafood from Peterhead or enjoying Aberdeenshire beef, renowned across the country for its exceptional quality. Treat your palate with dishes inspired by local specialities such as Cullen Skink or Stovies, creating a genuine connection to the region.

Diverse menu options

Yhangry offers an impressive array of over 9 menus in Aberdeenshire ranging from casual dining and canapés to full BBQs and Michelin-Starred fine dining tasting menus. This variety makes it easy to cater to any occasion, whether it’s an intimate gathering, a celebration, or a professional event.

A testament to quality

With over 4+ customers having given Yhangry’s private chef in Aberdeenshire a perfect 5-star review, you can trust that you’re investing in an exceptional dining experience. Those booking a private chef typically spend about £933 for a group of 11 guests, which translates to gourmet meals crafted exclusively for you and your guests.

In conclusion, if you're considering a unique dining opportunity, look no further than booking an Aberdeenshire private chef through Yhangry, where local produce meets professional culinary artistry.

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