HOW MUCH IS A PRIVATE CHEF
Looking for a private chef for your home or an event? Find out the average cost per hour, cost per person and cost per event to hire a private chef in the UK
Unsure how much a private chef costs? Look no further! Whether you’re looking for a full-time, part-time or on-demand private chef for special occasions, we’re here to break down the price and find you a perfect match. Keep reading to find out how much a private chef costs and what to expect from the private chef cost per hour in the UK.
Whether it’s for a special occasion, holiday home hire, dinner party help, etc… get a live price estimate within 20 seconds.
On-demand private chefs
The most common way to hire a private chef is on-demand on platforms like yhangry, which work with thousands of chefs across the UK.
Whether you’re looking for one-off catering help for an special celebration or a chef to help cook family meals during a stressful time – our customers book chefs for many different reasons. Booking a chef allows you to regain some time, allowing you to sit back and outsource grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, serving and even clean up.
So how much is a private chef?
All the chefs on our platform set their own prices, so the cost will vary depending on the experience of the chef and the type of service you require. You can see each chefs minimum spend on their profile, as well as their minimum spend per person. The average customer spends £670 on an event for 10 people – £67pp. Here are some factors influencing pricing.
Experience
Chefs trained in Michelin Starred restaurants often demand a higher rate for similar menus compared to chefs with less notable experience. The biggest difference will be in the minimum spend they set. The chefs with the lowest minimum spend will expect a minimum of £250 per event (including the cost of groceries). If this chef offers a 3-course meal at £50pp, it would cost £250 for 5 people, but you would not be able to book it at £50pp if it’s a date night for two people. The chef will likely propose a more elaborate menu and charge £100pp+.
Type of food
The per person cost of a finger food buffet will be different from a 3-course meal or a multi-course tasting experience. A chef could have a minimum per person spend of £30pp which works for a buffet style event but charges £90pp for a 5-course dinner.
Type of service
A plated 3-course meal can cost more than a sharing style 3-course meal because it plating every individual dish for each guest for each course takes more time and effort and might also require washing up plates in between courses.
Groceries
Unless specified otherwise, all quotes include the cost of groceries. If you prefer to provide your own groceries please let the chef know and ask them to provide a quote for just their time, based on their hourly rate or day rate.
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What does the price of hiring a private chef include?
At yhangry, our goal is to provide you with a seamless and delightful dining experience. When you hire a private chef on our platform, unless specified otherwise, the price includes the groceries. The chef sources the freshest ingredients and prepares the food at your home or rented venue (many of our customers book a chef whilst staying in an Airbnb for a family holiday, hen party, birthday trip).
Regardless of whether you’re hosting a small gathering of two or a larger party of 20, the chef will dedicate their entire day to your event, including shopping and travel time. Additionally, please remember that due to economies of scale, the grocery expenses for a smaller party of two can often be similar to that of a party of four.
How much is a private chef during the holidays?
Please note that if you’re looking to hire a private chef on Christmas Day, the cost and availability can vary because of transport, higher demand and opportunity cost of working as a chef on Christmas Day vs spending time with their own family.
Find more pricing information about hiring chefs on Christmas Day
How much is a private chef per hour in the UK?
If you are looking for a chef to help you on a regular basis or during a holiday, we offer the option of hiring a private chef by the hour or by the day. These prices do not include travel or accommodation. You can expect to pay £20-£40 per hour for a full-time chef working 8-12 hours per day preparing meals for your household.
The cost of hiring a full-time or part-time chef can change depending on the level of chef you pick, such as an experienced private or Michelin-star chef. In addition, the ingredient cost varies according to the number of people, so it usually works out more cost-effective to have six or more in your household. For example, buying a rack of lamb or a sack of potatoes is more affordable when you have more people in your home. Plus, it cuts down food waste!
About us
Yhangry is a private chef platform that has been featured on Dragons’ Den. If you are planning to host dinner, you can find and book local private chefs to cook in your home. You simply choose from our chefs’ menus starting from £30pp. The chef will bring the shopping, cook up a feast and clean up in the kitchen, so you get to enjoy a fabulous time with your loved ones without having to worry about the cooking.
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