Earn as a Private Chef in Caterham

Clients have an average budget of  £100 per person but this varies across regions. For instance, London has the highest average budget i.e., £175 per person while South West has the lowest i.e.,  £71 per person.

The hourly rate of chefs on our platform ranges from £30 to £50. This fee generally covers meal preparation and cooking but does not include travel or accommodation expenses.

We receive quotes from clients who provide details about the dining event they're hosting, including the type of cuisine they desire—whether it's a 3-course meal, a BBQ, or a sharing platter—as well as their budget.

Our registered chefs review the requests and proceed to submit their quotes along with sample menus tailored to each event. Once shortlisted, event planning and other details are discussed.

No, we don’t accept any cash transactions since all payments are done through our platform itself.

No, chefs will need to purchase ingredients and other necessities from their own pockets. Payouts are processed automatically to your bank account within 1-2  days of the event taking place at no extra charge. 

Chefs can freely converse with clients on the platform and are charged a commission  of 20% only when a booking is made. Given our chefs have complete flexibility on the fee they quote, it’s advised to quote a fee inclusive of the commission.

We receive bookings for groups of 10 people on average. However, clients requiring meal prep services for a single person or anniversary dinners for two also book chefs through Yhangry. Private dining requests can go up to 50 people depending on the event and dining requirements.

While formal culinary qualifications are not strictly required, most private chefs have significant experience in the culinary field, often having trained at culinary schools or worked in high-end restaurants. Practical skills, creativity, and a strong understanding of various cuisines are essential. Many private chefs also possess food safety certifications.

The responsibilities of a private chef include planning and preparing meals tailored to the client's dietary preferences, shopping for ingredients, managing kitchen inventory, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. They may also be responsible for meal prep for events, catering special occasions, and occasionally accommodating dietary restrictions.

Chefs have existing menu templates that they can use from our platform when quoting clients. You also have the freedom to create your own menus and share it with clients.

Not necessarily. Dining events can be hosted at rented venues such as holiday homes and event spaces or the client’s home.