PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Dinner Party Chef cost in the UK
£60–£150 per head. Typically £80.
A dinner party chef costs £60 to £150 per guest, and about £80 per head is typical for a group of six to twelve. The menu, the number of guests, whether groceries and service are included and a London address set the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a dinner party chef cost in the UK?
| Low end | £60 | a larger group with a sharing menu |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £80 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a small tasting menu in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Guest numbers — a dinner party chef's fixed costs are shared, so bigger groups pay less per head
- Courses — a canapé reception and five courses cost more than three courses
- Ingredients — premium seafood, meat and seasonal produce raise the per-head price
- Staff — adding waiting staff for a dinner party adds to the bill
- Location — London dinner party chefs charge more
- Peak dates — Christmas and New Year dinner parties are priced higher
WHAT YOU GET
What a dinner party chef booking includes
Takes: About four to five hours on the night. Not included: Wine, waiting staff, extra crockery and travel beyond the chef's area are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dinner party chef bookings
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How to pay less
- Invite more guests so the dinner party chef's fixed costs are shared more widely
- Choose three courses and a sharing dessert instead of a long tasting menu
- Serve your own drinks rather than paying the dinner party chef for wine service
Before you book
- Tell the dinner party chef about every guest's allergies and dietary needs
- Check the dinner party chef is registered as a food business and insured
- Ask whether the price per head includes groceries and clean-up
- Confirm oven space, crockery and serving dishes before the evening
Dinner Party Chef cost: questions people ask
Usually £60 to £150 per guest, with about £80 per head for six to twelve guests. Small groups and London cost more.
Usually four to five hours on the night. Some chefs prepare part of the menu beforehand.
Tell the chef when you book. Food businesses must manage and give information about allergens, and a good chef will plan safe dishes.
Most chefs plate and serve. For larger parties, they may add a waiter for an extra charge.
Wine, waiting staff and extra crockery are usually separate. Ask what is included.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK private chef cost guides. The chef's quote reflects your menu and numbers.
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