Hire a Private Chef or Cook for Your Christmas Dinner

With Christmas Day fast approaching, are you dreading the thought of cooking the Christmas dinner for your all family and friends? Do you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones? If the answer is YES, we can help you! Take a look at our Christmas Chefs and Christmas Cooks who are available and ready to make your Christmas an extra special one.

Our Chefs and Cooks work to suit a range of budgets and styles with the menu planning, shopping, cooking and clearing away all included in the price.

Just think how many hours you will save on planning, shopping, preparation, cooking and clearing up afterwards. One of our Christmas chefs could save a minimum of 8-10 hours!

This will give you time back with your family and friends. You will feel ultimately more relaxed and enjoy Christmas instead of worrying: is the turkey cooked? Have I catered for the vegetarians? Are the roast potatoes crispy and fluffy?

We are sure that you know a ‘happy host’ is a Happy Christmas, lets us help you fully enjoy Christmas this year, feel relaxed and stress free. Our chefs are flexible, professional and will ensure you have a lovely home cooked Christmas meal in the comfort of your home. Make this a year to remember and the Christmas your family and friends will have to top for years to come!

What do you get the person who has everything? Do you know anyone who loves to entertain and goes out of their way to make everyone else happy? Why not give them the ultimate present this Christmas…..hire a Chef to make their culinary dreams come true!

We can arrange dates to suit and it does not necessarily have to be over Christmas – perhaps your special someone deserves a rest after the hectic festive period and would prefer to have a wonderful dinner party when all the chaos of the festive season has abated.

Contact our specialist consultants today to discuss the options and costs for giving a truly unique Christmas gift.

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Available Chefs & Cooks

The Candidates featured below are just a selection taken from the huge database of Candidates actively looking for work through Greycoat Lumleys.

If you don't see an ideal Candidate here, call us to discuss your needs.

Temporary Chefs & Cooks

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Available: Immediately
Salary Expectation: £20/£25 per hour
Candidate ID: 82490

A qualified professional private Chef and Housekeeper, who can plan bespoke menus paying attention to client’s food preferences. Producing a selection of tasty and nutritious dishes to satisfy all the family. Proficient at sourcing fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients. This candidate comes across as a charming, personable, yet discreet and professional lady. She is an educated, articulate and very well presented. She worked for 7 years as a Housekeeper in a semi-formal household for a family of four.   In addition, she took care of the walk in wardrobes. She hand washed some of the delicate clothing. She absolutely loves fabrics and wardrobe care. She can also sew and do mending. So she was able to enjoy her passion in this role and take care of the fine clothes, do the laundry and ironing.  Her parents were florists so she can also do lovely flower arrangements for the house or for dinner parties. She knows how to set the table and serve.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London/ international
Live In or Live Out: Live out / live in
Available: Immediately
Salary Expectation: £250/ £300 per day
Candidate ID: 92869

This candidate was originally in the Army so is organised, punctual with good attention to detail. Having grown up in the South of France, he already had a good idea for Mediterranean cuisine. He has worked in both the Villandry St James and also the Dorchester. He got scooped up by a family and worked as a Private Chef for five years. With this family, he was exposed to Kosher cooking, game cooking, as well as more sophisticated dinner parties. It was a very busy role having to also source ingredients from slightly unusual places.
He has spent the last couple of years working for a high profile family in Canterbury as their Private Chef and House Manager.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London/ international
Live In or Live Out: Live Out / Live in
Available: Immediately
Salary Expectation: £250/ £300 per day
Candidate ID: 60289

This candidate comes with over nine years’ experience working in both high end Michelin restaurants and for UHNW clients in their private homes. He has most recently worked for a Principal in London catering for two adults as well as regular dinner parties in the household. During this time he has gained extensive experience in Asian and Chinese cuisine and also has a solid knowledge of a number of other cuisines. He has a good understanding of nutrition and can cater for most dietary requirements. This candidate is based in London and is now looking for a new permanent role but is more than happy to undertake temporary jobs in the meantime.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London/ internationally
Live In or Live Out: Live out / live in
Available: Immediately
Salary Expectation: £200 per day
Candidate ID: 119258

This candidate is an extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and professional chef who has worked her way through the ranks in a small number of high end restaurants in London. She started her career on yachts before moving onto HIX in London where she began as a Chef de Partie. She then spent time working at both The Raw Duck and Petersham Nurseries. Most recently she was part of the set up and opening of The Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden and undertook the role of Head Pastry Chef. She has worked on all sections of the kitchen throughout her career and has a vast knowledge of dietary/nutritional requirements. This candidate is now looking for private temporary roles in London or Internationally.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired location: North Yorkshire
Live in or live out: depending on the role / booking
Availability: ASAP
Salary expectations: neg dep on the booking
Candidate number: 92459

She is a highly experienced Chef who is based in Harrogate. She is available for short-term booking and would also consider a more permanent role. She has experienced catering for families, shooting parties, dinner parties and baking and has been placed several times by Greycoat Lumleys.

Call 01298 600 414 Email Laura Harrall

Desired location: Lancashire / Yorkshire
Live in or live out: either depending on location
Availability: ASAP
Salary expectations: £200+ per day
Candidate number: 110022

She is a highly experienced Cook who spent nearly 10 years working on a shooting estate in Scotland as a Housekeeper / Cook. She has returned to Lancashire and completed a season 2018/2019 for an estate and will be returning there next season bit will also have some availability for odd dates. She is also available for dinner parties and events throughout the year and has excellent references.

Call 01298 600 414 Email Laura Harrall

Desired Location: London or International
Live In or Live Out: Live in/Out
Available: ASAP
Salary Expectation: £300 per day
Candidate ID: 114276

This Chef has had history in the hospitality industry which has made him a confident communicator, given him an easy demeanor with the public and a professional manner. It has also taught him to solve problems quickly and think on his feet. He has a hardworking attitude, enthusiasm, and ability to pick up new skills easily. This chef has undertaken Sous and Executive Sous Chef positions and has strong organizational skills and the ability to motivate himself and others.  He has entered the private world and is currently working for a high profile Client. He is experienced in catering for different dietary requirements with varying cuisines, menu planning and keeping stock of ingredients

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London or International
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Available: Temporary
Salary Expectation: £175 per day
Candidate ID: 111975

This is a girl who is incredibly enthusiastic about what she does. She has just completed The Natural Chef Diploma Course at the College of Naturopathy Medicine and thoroughly enjoyed it. She is hugely passionate about wellness and nutrition and can cater for any dietary requirements or preferences. She has good experience in catering for children as well as she worked for a catering company delivering organic and nutritious meals to families with babies, toddlers and young children.  She moved to the UK 2 years ago and has absolutely made the most of every opportunity. She continues to look after 2 children as a live in au pair whilst gaining as much experience as a private chef as possible. She is bubbly and creative but with a much grounded demeanor.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London or International
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Available: Temporary
Salary Expectation: £200-£250 per day
Candidate ID: 15960

This chef is an excellent private Chef and House Manager. He has spent the last 10 years working for a private family in a prestigious castle in Kent, providing everything from simple and tasty family cooking - to elegant fine dining dinner parties (and everything in between). As part of his role he has also been responsible for overseeing the household and managing the team of staff. He is totally flexible and extremely adaptable to different situations and environments. He is a very friendly character, who has a great balance of humour and professionalism. He would work very well as part of a team, he is a strong manager, diplomatic, adaptable and organised. Well-presented and charming, this chef is very professional and personable.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: London or International
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Available: Temporary
Salary Expectation: £250 per day
Candidate ID: 114931

This chef has over 20 years experiencing in the cooking industry and has worked on yachts, in restaurants and in private households. She was trained at The Cordon Bleu Cookery School and went on to work in restaurants in South Africa before going on to a yacht for a summer season. She worked her way up the kitchen hierarchy to Executive Chef where she was both hands on in the kitchen and was also responsible for the general management and training of other Chef’s. Most recently she has been working for an UHNW Client in the Middle East and USA as their Private Chef/House Manager. She is an extremely experienced Chef who has recently relocated to London and is now looking for a new role.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email: Hannah Weeks

Desired location: Cheshire / UK
Live in or live out: Live out
Availability: ASAP
Salary expectations: £150 per day +
Candidate number: 115963

Temporary Cook based in Cheshire is available for any short-term booking including dinner parties, weekends and week-long bookings. She comes highly recommended and can cater for a wide range of tastes and different dietary requirements. She will do all menu planning, shopping and preparation and cooks from scratch. She might also consider a permanent role on a full-time or part-time basis if close to her home in Nantwich.  Day rate will vary on the booking requirements but upwards of £150 per day for basic catering.

Call 01298 600 414 Email Laura Harrall

Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Available: Temporary
Salary Expectation: £300 per day
Candidate ID: 115960

An excellent and very experienced professional Chef is currently looking for temporary roles in London or Internationally. He would also consider permanent roles. This candidate has worked all over the world for UHNWI’s in their private properties. He has an exceptional eye for detail and can cater for many dietary requirements. This candidate is available immediately and would be an asset to a private house.

Call +44 (0)20 72339950 or Email Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Freelance
Salary Expectation: £150 per day
Availability: Freelance
Candidate ID: 100192

A lovely Italian chef who has a wealth of experience having worked in the same French restaurant in Edinburgh for 10 years. He is very passionate about his food and really enjoys using fresh produce wherever possible. He prides himself on understanding the client’s needs and preferences so as to produce dishes that will excite and delight them. Through this he has built up a strong reputation and is frequently re-booked throughout the year.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Katie Barbour

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Freelance
Salary Expectation: £100 - £120 per day
Availability: Freelance
Candidate ID: 49351

This cook has had bookings with us since 2011. She has a fantastic attitude and is excellent at catering for family holidays. She is very friendly and really goes the extra mile for her clients in ensuring they have the best possible time. She favours cooking traditional Scottish cuisine but is also more than happy to cater to the client’s tastes.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Katie Barbour

Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Available: Temporary
Salary Expectation: £250 per day
Candidate ID: 93740

This chef is qualified and an accomplished chef who has years of experience of a long and diverse catering life. He finds great motivation in cooking and producing food to the highest of standards. He has had the pleasure of learning from some of the greatest chefs across the country, having worked in Michelin establishments up to Head Chef Level. From this time he has learnt to handle high pressure environments and efficiently manage a team of chefs and cooks and conduct training for them to handle tasks efficiently whilst giving them the ability to make delicious dishes. He is driven to help promote and teach others how to appreciate great food and the need to understand food is not just about cooking!
He is very interested in provenance and spends a great deal of his personal time visiting food producers and farmers who care for good sustainable food. Over his career in the food business he has gained a broad scale of knowledge and understanding to create wonderful food in all styles ranging from the most simply to the most creative aspect.
His career spans over 20 years, from his apprenticeship in Michelin and Rosette restaurants to his own restaurant venture. Most recently he has been working as a private chef to a family in Surrey, catering for their daily needs and also freelancing for other private clients and catering companies. This chef is highly personable, charming and hard working.

Call +44 (0)20 72339950 or Email Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: Lancashire will travel
Live In or Live Out: Temporary Chef
Salary Expectation: £300+ per day
Availability: ASAP
Candidate ID: 64366

He is an very talented Private Chef who is based in Lancashire but happy to travel for weekend bookings. He is currently also looking for a booking for Christmas 2018 (3/4 days). Having worked as a Chef since 1986 his career has included working on yachts and private estates. He will do all shopping, menu planning and preparation and his partner is also able to accompany to help in the kitchen or work front of house.

Call +44 (0)1298 600 414 or Email Laura Harrall

Desired Location: London & UK
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Available: Temporary & permanent Roles
Salary Expectation: £50,000 Per Annum
Candidate ID: 111823

An excellent Executive Chef/Private Chef is available immediately for temporary or permanent roles in London and the rest of the UK. This Chef started out in restaurants where he worked his way up the hierarchy before becoming a Private Chef catering for events and private dinner parties. He is available for temporary bookings and permanent roles.

Call +44 (0)202339950 or Email Hannah Weeks

Desired Location: Yorkshire / North of England
Live In or Live Out: both / freelance
Salary Expectation: £200 per day+ for shoots / dinner parties
Available from: ASAP
Candidate ID: 26801

She is an incredibly experienced Private Chef who has been working for Greycoat Lumleys on a freelance basis for many years. Based in West Yorkshire she takes bookings throughout Yorkshire, the North of England and the Midlands as well as working overseas. She is flexible, professional and very experience in working in different kitchens.

Call +44 (0)1298 600 414 or Email Laura Harrall