PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Private Chef cost in the UK
£59–£165 per head. Typically £88.
A private chef costs £59 to £165 per head, with about £88 the middle figure. Group size matters most, because a dinner for two costs far more per person than one for twelve, followed by the menu, groceries and London rates.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a private chef cost in the UK?
| Low end | £59 | a sharing menu for a large group |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £88 | what most people pay |
| High end | £165 | a tasting menu for two 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
- Group size — a private chef for two costs far more per head than for a party of ten
- Menu — tasting menus and premium ingredients such as wagyu or lobster raise the price per head
- Groceries — some private chef quotes include ingredients and others add them on top
- Service — serving staff, washing up and table setting can be charged separately
- Location — London private chefs charge more than chefs elsewhere
- Dates — Christmas, New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day are priced at a premium
WHAT YOU GET
What a private chef booking includes
Takes: About four to six hours including preparation, service and clean-up. Not included: Drinks, serving staff, hired tableware and travel outside the chef's area are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common private chef bookings
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How to pay less
- Book a private chef for a bigger group, which brings the price per head down
- Choose a sharing-style menu rather than a plated tasting menu from the private chef
- Avoid peak dates such as New Year's Eve when private chefs charge more
Before you book
- Tell the private chef about any allergies and ask for allergen information, which food businesses are required to give
- Check the private chef is registered as a food business with the local council
- Ask whether groceries, service and clean-up are included in the price per head
- Confirm kitchen equipment and space so the private chef can plan
Private Chef cost: questions people ask
Usually £59 to £165 per head, with about £88 the middle figure. Small groups pay the most per person.
Usually four to six hours, from arrival and preparation through service to clean-up. Larger menus take longer.
Yes. Anyone running a food business, including a private chef, should register with the local council and follow food hygiene and allergen rules.
Often, but not always. Many platforms quote prices including groceries, while some independent chefs charge ingredients separately.
Drinks, serving staff and hired tableware are usually extra. Travel may be added outside the chef's area.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK private chef price guides. Your chef's quote depends on menu and group size.
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