About Relief Chefs UK
Run by chefs, not recruiters.
About Relief Chefs UK
Relief Chefs UK is a professional chef recruitment agency supplying high-quality temporary and permanent chefs across the UK and internationally.
Founded by executive chef Walter Weissabel, the business is built on real industry experience and a clear understanding of what kitchens need to operate successfully under pressure.
We specialise in providing reliable Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to hotels, restaurants, pubs, private clients and hospitality groups.
Whether you require emergency chef cover, short-term support or permanent recruitment, we deliver chefs who are ready to perform from day one.
All our chefs go through a strict vetting process to ensure they meet our standards in skill, reliability and professionalism. We only work with chefs we would trust in our own kitchens.
Our goal is simple — to provide dependable chefs who protect your service, your reputation and your business.
Our Story
Our Story
Relief Chefs UK was founded by Walter Weissabel, an executive chef with extensive experience working at a high level within the hospitality industry.
Built from real kitchen experience, the company understands the pressure of running professional kitchens and the importance of having reliable, skilled chefs when it matters most.
We specialise in supplying high-quality temporary and permanent chefs across the UK and internationally, including Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs.
Every chef we work with goes through a strict vetting process to ensure they meet our standards in professionalism, reliability and performance. We only work with chefs who can step into a kitchen and deliver from day one.
Our clients include hotels, restaurants, pubs, private clients and hospitality groups who rely on us for emergency chef cover, temporary placements and long-term recruitment solutions.
At Relief Chefs UK, we focus on quality over quantity — providing chefs you can trust to protect your service, your reputation and your business.
Why Trust Us
Vetted, insured, and verified chefs
Every chef is ID-checked, referenced, and fully insured.
24/7 availability across the UK
Emergency cover available in as fast as 1 hour.
Trusted by 400+ venues
Pubs, hotels, restaurants, events, caterers — nationwide.
Run by chefs, not recruiters
We understand the pressure of service and the standards required.
Meet the Team
Walter Weissabel
Managing Director
Carla Jones
Executive Chef/Consultant
Join or Hire With Us
If you’re a chef looking for flexible work or a venue in need of staff, you’ll find honest, straightforward support with Relief Chefs UK.
Our Promise
Hospitality is built on trust — between the kitchen, the front of house, and the guests. We bring that same trust to every partnership we form.