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Do you need a professional chef who can cook for your family on a daily basis? Are you looking to impress your guests with a great dining experience? Let us know the type of service you need and we’ll find the right professionals for the job.
As soon as we know the type of chef services you’re looking for, we’ll provide a list of relevant professionals for you. That way, you won’t waste any time as we’ll be doing the leg work for you. We can tell you every time a new quote comes in to keep you updated.
You’ve told us what you need, and we’ve given you a list of personal chefs in your area. Now you can review your list of quotes, read customer feedback or contact individual chefs for more information.
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If you want delicious meals prepared in your home or for a special occasion, Bark can help you find personal chefs across the UK. Just tell us what kind of cuisine or service you’re after and your location, and we’ll connect you with local chefs so you can explore their styles and find the best fit.
Personal chefs offer flexible, tailored food services that may include:
A personal chef brings professional culinary skills into your kitchen, saving you time and stress while delivering high-quality meals.
You might want to hire a personal chef if you are:
Personal chefs are a great way to enjoy restaurant-quality meals without leaving your home.
When comparing chefs, look at their experience with the cuisines you prefer, examples of past menus and any reviews from other clients. Ask about how they handle dietary requirements, whether ingredients are included in the price and how many people they can serve.
Bark lets you explore several chef profiles so you can find someone who suits your taste and budget.
According to Bark's research, costs vary with menu complexity, number of guests and ingredients. A private chef for a dinner party or event typically costs around £150 to £400 for an evening, including preparation and cooking. For regular meal services, pricing may be £40 to £70 per person per meal depending on the chef and menu choices.
For special occasions or dinner parties, booking 2 to 4 weeks ahead gives you the best choice and allows the chef to plan menus properly. For regular weekly meal services, you may be able to arrange something within a few days or agree on a rolling schedule.
Most personal chefs tidy the kitchen and wash cooking equipment as part of their service, leaving your kitchen in good order. It's worth confirming what's included when you book, especially for larger events.
My team and I specialise in cooking for one-off events that need private dining services. This means that I have cooked for a wide variety of events. Clients have hired our services for family gatherings and birthday dos. We’ve also provided food for celebrations like small weddings and engagement parties, as well as corporate events like networking dinners. Each event is unique, and so is the client’s requirements, which keeps us on our toes. We can offer menus with multiple dishes or just one course, sit down dinners or canapé options. Whatever the client, we can do it.
I’m enthusiastic about sourcing our ingredients from organic and local suppliers as much as possible. You can really taste the quality difference in the end result. The only exception to this will be if a client requests more unusual ingredients. For example, if an ingredient needs sourcing from abroad, such as a particular type of wine, cheese or even spice. In which case, wherever possible we go to organic suppliers who are passionate about the quality of their product.
Our food tells a story, often in ways that are hard to explain. For every event, we want to make the food as personalised and unique as possible. So we work closely with each client to find out about the event, the guests, their requirements and if they have any personal preferences. It might be that they want a certain type of cuisine or a particular dish, or to incorporate a certain theme into the menu. Sometimes our clients want to reflect personal details in the menu, such as a location where a couple met or the host’s favourite film. This makes every event different. We create a new menu for each, taking inspiration from the client, previous events and our own experience.
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Great private dinner - superb Service and great food presentation , we have used several times now
12 Feb 2026
Great private dinner - superb Service and great food presentation , we have used several times now
12 Feb 2026
We have been using Nigel Smiths Food Design for over 2 years with excellent reviews exceptional service , great attention to detail very happy Clients
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