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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

We hired Hugh as a grill chef for a company BBQ. He was fantastic, friendly, professional, would definitely hire again. Thanks Hugh!

Grill chef to cook for an event. We provide the food

£250

Latifah was very supportive and worked well as a team

Waiter/ sous chef

£150

low

£100

median

£130

high

£207

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BBQ chef and support with hosting

£160

Wimbledon Park, Greater London, SW19

8th Aug 2025

Person sought to help host a BBQ garden party for c.18 people on Sat 16th August. Must be able to competently oversee BBQ cooking (we will provide meat and BBQs - big green egg and electric ninja) and provide general support as needed, including keeping kitchen and serving areas clean and tidy, and clearing up. Must be familiar with how Big Green Egg BBQ works. Hours: 12noon-8pm.

Private chef

£400

Oakleigh Park, Greater London

7th Aug 2025

Private chef for a lunch and dinner for 2 adults and a 2 kids. Can cater halal and high end food. Don’t want to eat food typically made in the home, both adults work full time so don’t get the opportunity to cook much. Open to majority of cuisines, can eat chicken, beef, lamb, fish /sushi. No pork or alcohol.

Private Chef

£100

Hampstead Garden Suburb, Greater London

29th Jul 2025

Private Chef for an event

Private Chef in Canary Wharf

£65

Canary Wharf, Greater London

28th Jul 2025

Need a private chef to do meal prep for 2-3d. Veg & Non Veg 20-25 boxes.

Chef for barbecue

£100

Beckenham, Greater London, BR3

23rd Jul 2025

Looking for a chef to come and cook a barbecue for a friend's gathering. All food and barbecue will be provided.

Simon was a great barbecue chef for our big gathering of friends - we were able to relax and enjoy time with our friends whilst Simon took care of all of the cooking - would recommend! Thank you!

Home chef

£25

Leyton, Greater London, E10

7th Jul 2025

We need a chef that specialises in Indian/gujarati food to come and prepare food, cook meals a few times a week.

Bbq chef for garden party

£200

Lee, Greater London, SE12

22nd Jun 2025

I’m looking for a chef to cook bbq food for a garden party for 4 hours. There will be some food prep required but we will prepare and source most of the food. The main job is to just cook for buffet style event. Will need experience cooking food on an outdoor BBQ.

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.

We hired Hugh as a grill chef for a company BBQ. He was fantastic, friendly, professional, would definitely hire again. Thanks Hugh!

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

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

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

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 .

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)

Chef to do ad hoc hours two to three tines a week

£50

Marylebone, Greater London

21st Jul 2024

I need a chef to cook for my wife and i two to three tines a week. Shopping and cooking should require no more than two hours a day. My wife and i can heat the food up so chef is not always required to stay and serve food. Deserts not required either.

Waiter/ sous chef

£150

Marylebone, Greater London

3rd Jul 2024

We need a waiter or waitress/ sous chef for the 4th July dinner .

Latifah was very supportive and worked well as a team