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Find Private Chefs in Kent
Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Whitstable and the Kent coast: private dining across the Garden of England.
Kent's nickname, the Garden of England, says a lot about what a private chef has to work with: orchards, hop gardens and farms inland, and oysters and fish along the coast at Whitstable, Deal and Folkestone. A menu built around the county's produce changes with every season.
Occasions here range from dinner parties in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells to family celebrations in farmhouses and oast houses, and seaside weekends in Whitstable, Broadstairs and Deal. Holiday homes on the coast are popular for birthdays and get-togethers, so tell the chef what the kitchen has before they plan the menu.
Kent is a big county, and a chef based near the London border may treat the coast as a longer trip. Ask how each chef charges for travel, and whether they're happy to cook in a rented property.
Private Chef Finder is a directory. Browse the chefs below, contact the ones you like directly, and agree the menu, price and details with them.
What to look for in a chef here
- Menus that make the most of Kent produce and seafood in season.
- Experience cooking in holiday homes and farmhouses, not only town kitchens.
- Clear travel terms for the coast and rural postcodes.
- Help with staff and equipment for larger family celebrations.
Areas covered
Private chefs work across Kent, including the places below. Each chef sets their own travel area, so check the areas on their profile or ask them.
- Canterbury
- Tunbridge Wells
- Sevenoaks
- Tonbridge
- Maidstone
- Faversham
- Whitstable
- Margate
- Broadstairs
- Deal
- Folkestone
- Rochester
Private chefs in Kent
House of Vida Catering
Brighton
Private chef to the stars and wealthy. Now own a catering company serving events, corporate and location contracts. Can design any menu you like!
- British
- Modern European
- French
- +12 more
Private Chef Stuart
Heathfield, East Sussex
- Modern European
- French
- British
- +7 more
Guys Gourmet Table
Kent
- British
- Modern European
- French
- +8 more
Planning your evening
Chef at home
What a chef does in your kitchen, what they bring and what to expect on the day.
Read moreDinner party chefs
Menus, guest numbers, serving and clearing up for a dinner party at home.
Read moreWhat a private chef costs
Published UK prices by guest numbers, and what to check in a quote.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Can a private chef cook in a holiday home on the Kent coast?
Yes. Check the property allows outside caterers, then send the chef a list of what's in the kitchen. Many chefs prepare part of the menu in advance and bring the equipment they rely on.
Do private chefs in Kent use local produce?
Many do. If local produce or seafood matters to you, mention it when you get in touch so the chef can plan the menu around what's in season.
Do private chefs travel from London to Kent?
Some do, and some are based in the county. Check the areas on each chef's profile and ask how travel is charged so you can compare quotes fairly.
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