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Latifah was very supportive and worked well as a team
Waiter/ sous chef
£150
Proactive! Told her the general idea and she did what she was told and more, thank you!
I need 2 chefs for a private event, and also 1 waiter
£80
Great cooking. Lovely personality
Home dinner party chef to hire
£200
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Before preparing your meals, your chef will take the time to get to know your dietary restrictions, allergies, as well as your likes and dislikes. Then, they will propose a meal or a menu based on that information. Feel free to add, remove, or replace an ingredient or recipe before your Tasker proceeds to prepping and cooking your food. This way, you and your Tasker can make sure everything is according to your preferences!
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While it’s not a set requirement, many personal chefs come with qualifications and training by going through private courses, further education, apprenticeship, and experience working in commercial kitchens. This is to make sure they have the required skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in the food industry. While anyone can call themselves a chef, a certification and formal training show that they have what it takes to do a great job.
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Meal preparation and planning
Do you love rice meals? Hate onions? Want more garlic? A chef-for-hire learns your needs and preferences for them to create delicious and healthy meals personalised to your tastes and dietary requirements. Whether you’re on a strict diet because you’re looking to improve your fitness or just want to have a taste of different dishes, getting someone to prep and plan your meals is perfect for when you’re struggling to come up with meal ideas!
In-house chef
For those who love having delicious home-cooked meals but don’t have the time to whip them up themselves, getting a personal food chef is truly convenient! They can come to your home with everything needed and prepare multiple customised meals in your kitchen. You can even have a stay-at-home chef when you need a meal or snack any time of the day! They can cook meals ready to be consumed immediately or prepare a batch of meals for the week and store them in your freezer. They will leave your kitchen spick and span, filled with aromas of freshly prepared meals and dishes.
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Grill chef to cook for an event. We provide the food
£250
Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T
3rd Jun 2025
we're having a BBQ at our office, on our outdoor terrace where we have a fully equipped BBQ/outdoor kitchen. We are providing all the food, we just need a grill chef to cook it.
Bbq chef for a party
£60
Beenham, Berkshire
1st Jun 2025
We are having a party and need someone to cook meat which we will prepare on a bbq, and to manage the bbq we will need thos service for 2/3 hrs
Chef for a party to fry things and cook the bbq food
£50
Fullwell Cross, Greater London
31st May 2025
Looking for a chef or someone that can cook the bbq food and fry things in the kitchen event will start at 3pm - approx 4 hours
Chef who can train me on my Cafe Menu
£14
Moston, Greater Manchester
24th May 2025
I have a Cafe but all we were doing is just coffee, drinks and sweets but we wish to add food to our offerings but I need a chef to train me on my own menu
I need a Chef who can train me on my newly developed Cafe menu
£14
Moston, Greater Manchester
24th May 2025
I have a cafe, serving only coffee and drinks but we want to add food to our offerings but I am not a chef, I need a chef to train me on my menu and presentation of the menu
Chef / cook required for a pop up event
£225
Old Ford, Greater London
20th May 2025
I am looking for a chef/cook support for an upcoming event on 21st June I’m a very competent cook myself but the event will be for 60 people with 4 courses in total so would like a professional to support. Approx 25-30 for lunch then the same number for evening dinner. The location is a pop-up space with hired Combi ovens and a pop-up kitchen rather than a standard professional kitchen so somebody that's very adaptable to accommodate pop-up surroundings will be helpful I have a few ideas on the courses but would love your expertise on this to make the menu flow. Creativity in menu and plating is quite important to me as this will need to feel fun.
Private Chef for 7-Person Birthday Dinner – June 27th, Oxted
£500
Hurst Green, Surrey
16th May 2025
I'm looking for a friendly, chatty, and interactive private chef to cook and serve a 3-course dinner for my birthday party on Friday 27th June at 7pm in Hurst Green, Oxted. There will be 7 guests in total, and I’d love for everyone to have menu choices (even if it means pre-ordering). Most chefs I’ve contacted only offer two set dishes, but I’m hoping for a bit more flexibility! My total budget is £500, and I’m looking for a chef who can: Provide at least 3 delicious courses Offer a few choices per course (with guest pre-orders if needed) Create a warm and engaging atmosphere Handle setup, cooking, serving, and clearing up If you’re available and think this sounds like a good fit, please get in touch with your ideas and sample menus. I’d love to make this evening really special for my family. Thanks so much!
I need a barbecue chef
£500
Walham Green, Greater London
13th May 2025
I am looking a chef to operate my Weber gas bbq. I will buy the meat etc. party Of about 40ppl. I am also looking for additional 3ppl to help with service and cleaning
Chef/home cook needed for indie film shoot, 12-14 people, 11 days
£1,200
Mile End, Greater London, E3
7th May 2025
We’re shooting an indie film in London and need someone to provide 2 hearty, simple, and nutritious meals per day for 12-14 people. Looking for someone to cook, prepare, and deliver the meals.
We require a chef to cook BBQ meat for approximately 25 people
£200
Gunnersbury, Greater London, W4
3rd May 2025
We are hosting a BBQ at our house for approximately 25 people. We will provide all the food but require someone to cook it on the BBQ.
Hire pastry chef to make MILLEFEUILLE cake in ldn
£300
Kensington, Greater London, W8
14th Apr 2025
Hire a pastry chef to Make a MILLEFEUILLE cake at my wedding venue, royal garden hotel - 20th April @ 6pm
BBQ chef in bucks to cook hot dogs
£250
Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
29th Mar 2025
Looking for a cook to come and bbq. Will be cooking veggie and meat sausages for hotdogs from 12-2. BBQ and sausages provided. For a private event with about 30-40 people attending.
Need a indian chef. Cooking on every Fridays . 4 items indian food.
£50
Paddington, Greater London, W2
9th Mar 2025
I need a undian chef eceey friday fir hime cooking. 4 items . Arroynd 3-4 hours job .
Chef for a dinner party
£500
Beenham, Berkshire
2nd Mar 2025
Looking for a chef to cook a three course meal for a birthday dinner party. Estimating 5-6 guests. Food need not be overly elaborate
I need 2 chefs for a private event, and also 1 waiter
£80
Colney Hatch, Greater London
26th Dec 2024
I will provide a menu of what I need to be cooked and you will make. There is about 40-50 people, its a 6 hours shift (4Hours, for the server), and I will pay £20 per hour (including the server). The waiter will just stick around and help us clear around plates and make everything look tidy and clean around the area
Proactive! Told her the general idea and she did what she was told and more, thank you!
Barbecue chef for party
£200
West Brompton, Greater London
19th Nov 2024
50 ppl party need a barbecue chef
Cook chef indian
£300
Ilford, Greater London, IG1
19th Nov 2024
Looking for an indian cook who makes indian dishes
Hire chef for the birthday party
£100
Poplar, Greater London
12th Sep 2024
Looking to hire a chef for the small birthday party. Around 10 people attending. To prepare canapés. No need to serve, only cooking is needed. Maximum 2-3 hours needed.
Grill chef for a garden party
£125
East Finchley, Greater London, N2
7th Sep 2024
Looking for a cook or sous chef with experience running a grill and a fryer for a party. Specifically we’re looking for someone to: - Light bbq and manage grill - Grill skewers - Deep fry battered fish (in electric fryer) - Support host with general cooking assignments - Plate cake/dessert - Tidy up kitchen station as it goes (no cleaning expected)
Bbq chef for garden party
£100
Brighton, East Sussex
9th Aug 2024
Chef to cook chicken on a bbq stove at a garden party for 60 people. Lay and serve as buffet. 5 hours in total