Hire A Private Chef
Private chefs working for busy households are becoming increasingly popular. Most are professionally qualified and some may continue attending an academy to continue improving their skills.
Some private chefs will have gained corporate catering experience and most will have experience of varied cuisine, from British, Mediterranean, and French, to Asian, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Fusion.
Often when you hire a private chef, they will work in more than one location and will travel with the client on business and holidays. Responsible for food shopping, menu planning and preparing and cooking meals, a good private chef will need to be flexible and creative.
Attention to detail is also crucial, as is an awareness of food allergies and intolerances with anyone they are serving. Awareness of food safety and hygiene is necessary.
Job roles for a hired private chef may extend to assisting with party menu planning, or providing cooking lessons and demonstrations as required. Some may also be required to undertake household management or organise special events. While some private chefs may work as part of a team of the household staff, others may work alone or alongside a housekeeper and may be responsible for kitchen budgets and accounts. In larger staffed residences a personal chef may manage a small team.
Hiring private chefs is an excellent option for households that require a high standard of cuisine. They can work closely with their employers to cater for specific personal preferences and needs and can cook a range of cuisines catering for specific dietary requirements such as: low calorie, low fat, low sodium, Kosher, Halal, vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, diabetic, gluten and dairy free.
How much does a Hired Private Chef get paid?
Private chef’s salaries are dependent on experience. Most will work four, five or six days per week. Generally a private chef will work eight-12 hours per day. They may also work on a rota basis with other chefs. Often chefs will do a split shift or regular hours with additional longer hours by arrangement.
The cost for a live-in private chef can vary from £30,000 to £50,000 per year gross depending on days.
A live-out private chef can earn between £30,000 and £70,000 per year gross. Top private chefs may command higher salaries and temporary and seasonal chefs can be employed at fixed rates.
Types of private chefs Eden can source for you:
- Michelin chefs
- Personal/private chefs
- Family cooks
- Graduate/trainee cooks
- Other seasonal chefss
Please speak to the Eden Private Staff Team for further information on hiring a private chef/cook. We can source staff for full & part-time positions and temporary/seasonal roles. 44 (0) 207 4716000.
Available Staff
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Private Chef
Location: London
Reference: AS-58970
Statement: Highly experienced private chef who is skilled in cooking authentic Italian cuisine as well as a wide range of international dishes
Date Posted11 May 2023
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Chef
Location: Worldwide
Reference: SI-58467
Statement: A highly capable, creative chef who has a worked with a wide range of different cuisines and dietary requirements especially vegan and vegetarian based diets
Date Posted28 Apr 2023
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Live in Housekeeper/Cook!
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Reference: cr-23373
Statement: Personable and talented housekeeper cook looking for a lovely role in the countryside, driver with own car!
Date Posted26 Apr 2023
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Chef
Location: London
Reference: SI-58286
Statement: A highly capable and openminded chef who is able to cook a wide range of cuisines to a high standard and describes himself as a brave chef.
Date Posted20 Apr 2023
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Live in Housekeeper/Cook!
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Reference: cr-28511
Statement: Capable and adaptable housekeeper with a passion for cooking!
Date Posted18 Apr 2023
Job Vacancies
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Private Chef
- Location: Marble Arch, London W1K
- Salary: pa, gross, £75,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-43918
- Statement: Fantastic chef role working for a returning client to Eden at their home near Marble Arch
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Chef – with travel
- Location: Holland Park, London W11
- Salary: pa, gross, £70,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-44047
- Postcode: W11
- Statement: Brand new travelling chef role for an experienced plant-based chef to make their own working for an informal couple.
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Part-time Chef
- Location: Bayswater, London W2
- Salary: ph, gross, £20 - £30
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: MW-44309
- Postcode: W2
- Statement: Part-time chef for a single principal who enjoys a wide range of healthy cuisines
Commonly Asked Questions when Hiring a Private Chef
One of the most significant advantages of employing a private chef is the convenience it affords. You may enjoy high-quality, gourmet meals without having to do any of the effort yourself. Private chefs may also customise meals to your individual preferences and dietary constraints, ensuring that you receive precisely what you want.