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Find Private Chefs in London
Dinner parties, celebrations and dining at home across the capital, cooked in your kitchen and served at your table.
A London dinner party asks different things of a chef than one in the countryside. Kitchens are often compact, many flats have an induction hob and a single oven, and lifts, stairs and parking decide what can be carried in. The chefs who do this well plan around all of it before they arrive.
A private chef in London might cook a dinner party for six to ten, a birthday, an anniversary dinner for two or a family celebration that has outgrown the kitchen table. Some hosts want a plated menu with table service; others prefer a relaxed sharing feast so they can sit down with their guests.
Travel is worth asking about. Chefs crossing the city may add the cost of parking or a visitor permit, and some include the Congestion Charge or ULEZ in their travel costs. If you can offer a parking space or a permit, say so in your enquiry.
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
- Experience cooking in compact flat kitchens, not only large ones.
- A clear note of travel, parking and any Congestion Charge or ULEZ costs.
- Menus that suit your space: canapés, sharing plates or a full seated dinner.
- A list of the equipment the chef brings, so nothing is left to chance on the night.
Areas covered
Private chefs work across London, including the places below. Each chef sets their own travel area, so check the areas on their profile or ask them.
- Central London
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Notting Hill
- Hampstead and Highgate
- Islington
- Hackney
- Clapham and Battersea
- Richmond and Barnes
- Wimbledon
- Dulwich
- Greenwich
- Canary Wharf
Private chefs in London
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
Giovanni Andolfi
Morden
Italian and Mediterranean private chef based in Morden, cooking across Surrey and south London
- Italian
- Mediterranean
- Modern European
From £100 per person
Chef Nik
London
Self-taught London private chef with experience in five-star hotels, private members' clubs and private homes
- British
- Modern European
- French
- +9 more
From £100 per person
Ashley Door
Surrey
- British
- Modern European
- French
- +10 more
Guys Gourmet Table
Kent
- British
- Modern European
- French
- +8 more
Flor Fria
London
- French
- British
- Modern European
- +12 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
How much does a private chef cost in London?
It depends on guest numbers, courses, ingredients and travel. Published UK platform prices currently run from about £65 to £165 per person, with dinners for two costing the most per head, and high-end London menus can go well above that. Our private chef cost guide breaks it down.
Can a private chef cook in a small London flat?
Yes, in most cases. Tell the chef about your oven, hob and worktop space when you enquire. Many chefs prepare some elements in advance and finish them in your kitchen, and some bring a portable induction hob.
How far in advance should I book a private chef in London?
For a Friday or Saturday, a few weeks' notice is sensible. December, Valentine's Day and bank holiday weekends fill up first, so allow longer for those dates.
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Planning something in London?
Browse the directory, filter by budget, cuisine and rating, and contact the chefs who suit your evening.