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 Sam S

5.00 (40 reviews)

Ex-The Peat Inn (1 Michelin Star), Ex-Savoy Hotel

From £60 per person

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4.50 (2 reviews)

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

From £80 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 Ballater

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

Sunil

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

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Our top Private Chefs in Ballater

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

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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

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Sam S

5.0(40)

Ex-The Peat Inn (1 Michelin Star), Ex-Savoy Hotel

54 yhangry events

Glenrothes, Fife

From £60pp / Min spend £250

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

Filip D

Privet Chef

Perth, Perthshire

From £35pp / Min spend £200

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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

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire

From £64pp / Min spend £650

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

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Experience the luxury of a Ballater private chef with yhangry

Booking a Ballater private chef through yhangry is a delightful experience for food enthusiasts and anyone looking to elevate their dining occasions. With 13 talented private chefs in Ballater, yhangry offers an extensive choice of culinary styles to suit every palate.

A diverse menu at your fingertips

With over 16 unique menus available—from casual dining to Michelin-starred fine dining tasting menus—there’s something for everyone. Whether you're hosting a brunch, BBQ, or a sophisticated dinner party, the options are limitless. You can enjoy dishes crafted from the finest local produce, showcasing Ballater's rich culinary heritage, like haggis, neeps, and tatties, all prepared with a modern twist.

Delve into local specialities

Foodies will particularly appreciate the focus on local ingredients, with many chefs using seasonal produce sourced from the Aberdeenshire region. Experience traditional Scottish dishes reimagined by skilled chefs, who may incorporate local meats, cheeses, and seafood into their menus.

Cost and convenience

On average, customers booking a private chef in Ballater spend around £1,872 for a group of 10 guests. This cost reflects the quality ingredients, expert culinary skills, and the convenience of having a personalised dining experience right at home or your chosen venue.

Choosing a private chef service in Ballater through yhangry not only simplifies the catering process but also guarantees an exquisite dining experience tailored to your specific tastes. Enjoy the luxury of gourmet meals without the hassle—book your Ballater private chef today!

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