Hire A Private or Family Chef
We are a chef recruiting agency that specialises in both private chef and corporate chef recruitment.
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: UK wide
Reference: MW-64495
Statement: A career chef who has worked across restaurants, private yachts and over the last two decades, private households
Date Posted20 Nov 2023
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Private Chef
Location: London
Reference: AS-64442
Statement: Experienced private chef available in London who is an expert in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
Date Posted15 Nov 2023
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Chef
Location: London
Reference: SI-63997
Statement: She is an incredibly talented, qualified and imaginative chef who has a homely feel to her personality.
Date Posted25 Oct 2023
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Chef
Location: Open to anywhere
Reference: SI-63158
Statement: A confident, creative and clam Michelin star experienced Chef who has a strong knowledge of all Asian cuisines.
Date Posted11 Oct 2023
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Private Chef
Location: Cambridgeshire, Anywhere in the UK except London
Reference: SD-63286
Statement: Easily adaptable and passionate Chef with over 29 years + Michelin Star experience!
Date Posted04 Oct 2023
Job Vacancies
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Live-in or live-out Chef
- Location: Cobham KT11
- Salary: pa, gross, £50,000 - £55,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: AS-46762
- Statement: Superb opportunity for an experienced private chef to work for a couple based in Surrey. Open to live in or live out candidates.
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Live-in Chef
- Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
- Salary: pa, gross, £50,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: MW-46922
- Postcode: YO21
- Statement: Are you a Chef looking for a live-in role where you are encouraged to utilise produce from the estate and local area? Apply Now!
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Live-in OR Live-out Cook
- Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54
- Salary: pa, gross, £35,000
- Contract Length: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
- Reference Number: MW-46864
- Postcode: GL54
- Statement: Cook role supporting retired couple on their stunning estate in Gloucestershire.
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.