PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Personal Chef cost in the UK
£250–£771 per day. Typically £500.
A personal chef costs £250 to £771 a day, and around £500 is a common day rate for event cooking. The number of people, menu complexity, whether groceries are included and travel decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a personal chef cost in the UK?
| Low end | £250 | a local batch-cooking day |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £500 | what most people pay |
| High end | £771 | event cooking 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
- Day type — a day of batch cooking costs less than a day of event cooking
- Number of people — cooking for a large group takes longer and costs more
- Groceries — some personal chef day rates include food and others add it on top
- Experience — chefs with fine-dining backgrounds charge more per day
- Location — London personal chefs charge the highest day rates
- Travel and accommodation — out-of-town or holiday bookings add expenses
WHAT YOU GET
What a personal chef booking includes
Takes: Usually a working day of eight to ten hours. Not included: Groceries on some quotes, travel, accommodation and waiting staff are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common personal chef bookings
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How to pay less
- Book a personal chef for one batch-cooking day and freeze the meals
- Supply your own groceries if the personal chef charges a mark-up on food
- Choose a local personal chef to avoid travel and accommodation costs
Before you book
- Tell the personal chef about allergies and dietary needs in writing
- Check the personal chef is registered as a food business and insured
- Ask whether the day rate includes groceries and how many hours it covers
- Check your kitchen and storage suit a full day of cooking by the personal chef
Personal Chef cost: questions people ask
Usually £250 to £771 a day, with about £500 common for event cooking. Groceries may be extra.
Usually eight to ten hours. Check what is included, as some day rates cover shopping time.
The terms overlap. A personal chef often cooks regular meals for a household, while a private chef is often booked for a single dinner or event.
Yes. Many chefs offer a weekly cooking day, leaving labelled meals in your fridge and freezer.
Groceries on some quotes, travel and accommodation are often extra. Ask for a written quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK chef earnings and cost guides. Each chef sets their own day rate.
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