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.

What customers say about yhangry Private Chef for Group Experiences food

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

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Rafael (and Sous Chef Alex) were a total joy to work with and I 100% recommend them to anyone looking to book on yhangry. Communication was excellent, responsive and incredibly professional. He dealt ...

A wonderful evening with sensational food. Paul was interactive without being invasive and brought an extra element of fun to the evening with his personality. The dishes were AMAZING and the kitchen ...

Sally

Rajika was very professional and warm and welcoming- the table set up was beautifully done and menu adapted to my needs We especially love enjoyed the starters

Kerrthana

Mans was a brilliant choice for our family celebration. He was so helpful in the planning, working out alternatives to the menu that would work for fussy kids. He arrived promptly, with everything pre...

Lucky

The food was absolutely amazing!

Andrew

Sally

Rajika was very professional and warm and welcoming- the table set up was beautifully done and menu adapted to my needs We especially love enjoyed the starters

Kerrthana

Lucky

The food was absolutely amazing!

Andrew

Sally

Rajika was very professional and warm and welcoming- the table set up was beautifully done and menu adapted to my needs We especially love enjoyed the starters

Kerrthana

Lucky

The food was absolutely amazing!

Andrew

Chef Connor provided us with a fantastic experience from when he arrived to when he left, He communicated with us and explained every dish he prepared, he was also very engaging when we spoke to him w...

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Hire Private Chefs for Group Experiences

Private chefs can help you focus on your event and enjoy it fully rather than toiling away in the kitchen. Each chef has a speciality; some are good at providing food for fine dining, some are masters at creating delicious French food, and some are best at cooking for large groups. Use yhangry to find the best private chefs, no matter the occasion.

Japanese Food

One of the best cuisines for group settings is Japanese food. Sushi and sashimi are incredibly popular with small private parties and large group experiences. Japanese food is delicious. Next time you consider hosting a party, you should stock up on nutritious Japanese food, such as ramen, tempura and unagi.

If you fancy something more exotic, you might be interested in trying Japanese fusion food, which has been a huge hit worldwide. World-famous Nobu-style cuisine blends Japanese food with flavours from Peru, such as jalapeno peppers, coriander and ceviche.

Sharing Dishes

Sit-down meals can ruin the flow of an evening. Instead of offering guests fine dining, many hosts prefer to have food set out to allow guests to pick at it as they wish. Grazing foods are very popular for parties set in your home if you don’t have enough space to sit every guest in the same room.

There are many options for sharing dishes. Cheese and charcuterie boards are stylish and elegant. BBQ foods can be set out to allow guests various eating options. At your next group party, why not set out some beautiful servings of salad and canapés for guests to pick at?

Find the Best Private Chefs for Group Experiences

Traditionally, hiring a private chef was an experience reserved for the wealthy. Thanks to sites like yhangry, this isn’t true anymore. Now anyone can hire a top-quality chef for any event easily with yhangry. If you’re planning on hosting an event and are looking to provide it with restaurant-quality food, you should contact us and get a quote for your next event.

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