Sharing dinner
- guests
- Up to 20
- price
- £60 to £70 a head
- what you eat
- Snacks, small plates, larger plates and sides to share, then a dessert each
what a private chef costs, and what you get for it
All our prices on one page. A private dinner price covers the menu planning, the ingredients, the cooking, the service and the washing up.
our prices
| guests | price | what you eat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing dinner | Up to 20 | £60 to £70 a head | Snacks, small plates, larger plates and sides to share, then a dessert each |
| Four-course dinner | Up to 20 | £75 to £95 a head | Snack and bread, then a plated starter, main and dessert |
| Party food | Up to 40 | From £50 a head, plus staff | Snacks, bowl food or a feasting table, dessert |
| Christmas | Up to 40 | Dinners £110 a head · parties from £60 a head, plus staff · sides £40 a person | A festive menu at the table or as a party, or sides to reheat at home |
| Supper club | One seat | £65 | A set menu at one long table, with a foraged cocktail on arrival |
| Drinks | Any dinner | On request | Wine, cocktails or alcohol-free |
Four-course dinner
- guests
- Up to 20
- price
- £75 to £95 a head
- what you eat
- Snack and bread, then a plated starter, main and dessert
Party food
- guests
- Up to 40
- price
- From £50 a head, plus staff
- what you eat
- Snacks, bowl food or a feasting table, dessert
Christmas
- guests
- Up to 40
- price
- Dinners £110 a head · parties from £60 a head, plus staff · sides £40 a person
- what you eat
- A festive menu at the table or as a party, or sides to reheat at home
Supper club
- guests
- One seat
- price
- £65
- what you eat
- A set menu at one long table, with a foraged cocktail on arrival
Drinks
- guests
- Any dinner
- price
- On request
- what you eat
- Wine, cocktails or alcohol-free
what's included in a private dinner
- Planning the menu with you
- Buying and foraging the ingredients
- Laying the table
- Cooking in your kitchen and serving every course
- Washing up and cleaning down before we leave
what costs extra
- Drinks, which we can provide on request
- Extra chefs and front-of-house staff for parties
- Travel beyond 30 miles
- For groups of more than 24, plate hire may be charged additionally
- Cutlery, glassware and extra crockery, if you need them
what moves the price
The menu. Day-boat fish and aged beef cost more than a vegetable-led menu. We'll tell you which way each choice pushes the price.
Service. A dinner for twelve needs the two of us. A party for forty needs extra hands in the kitchen and front-of-house staff.
a real quote
A birthday party for 40 at home, with snacks on arrival, a feasting table featuring hot and cold dishes, two desserts, an extra chef and a front-of-house team:
| item | cost |
|---|---|
| Food: menu, ingredients, cooking (40 at £50) | £2,000.00 |
| Extra chef for the day | £255.00 |
| Front of house, arrival to clear-down | £180.00 |
| Travel and logistics | £207.50 |
| Total | £2,642.50, about £66 a head |
booking and payment
A 25% deposit holds your date, and the balance is due seven days before. Full terms are on our booking terms page.
questions people ask
How much does a private chef cost in the UK?
Usually £50 to £140 a head for a dinner, depending on numbers, menu and what's included. Marketplace prices often leave out tableware and drinks. Ours are £60 to £95 a head for dinners of up to 20, with shopping, service and washing up included.
Is there a minimum spend?
Yes. For a private dinner the minimum is £450, which is six guests on our four-course menu. Christmas dinners start at eight guests, and larger parties have a minimum food spend of £1,200. However, if we're available on your dates, we'll do our best to make it work.
Do you charge for travel?
Free within 30 miles of Codicote. Beyond that, we charge £1 a mile for the extra distance, each way, to cover fuel and time on the road.
Should I tip?
Tips are welcome, never expected.
Is the price fixed once we've agreed it?
Yes. Once the menu and numbers are agreed, the price is fixed, unless numbers change.