Christmas & New Year
Chef Cover.
Chef cover for pubs, hotels, restaurants, holiday parks and private celebrations across the UK. Send your festive dates and postcode today.
Personal agency support. No app registration needed to enquire.
Christmas & Boxing Day
Chef support for festive preparation, Christmas Day lunch and Boxing Day service on 25–26 December 2026.
New Year’s Eve
Chef cover for 31 December celebrations, tasting menus, banqueting and late services, plus New Year’s Day requirements.
December parties
Extra kitchen support for company parties, private dinners, busy weekends and longer festive assignments.
Chef cover wherever you need us.
We arrange assignments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. From London and the South East to the Midlands, the North, Scotland, Wales and the South West, send us your venue postcode and we will check suitable chefs for your dates.
Tell us whether you need a head chef, sous chef, chef de partie or private chef. Include your menu style, expected covers, shift hours and any accommodation available so we can discuss the right fit and a clear quote.
Explore pub and gastro pub cover, hotel chef cover, holiday park chefs or private chef services.
From your enquiry to a confirmed booking.
- Send your dates and postcode. Share the chef role, hours and a short kitchen or dining brief.
- Discuss suitable availability. Our team checks the requirement and explains rates, travel and any accommodation arrangements.
- Confirm the details. Your booking is confirmed once the chef, terms and required payment arrangements are agreed.
You can also explore self-service booking through the Relief Chefs UK app. Our agency team remains available to handle your booking personally.
Festive chef booking questions
Can I request a chef for just Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve?
Yes. Send the date, location, service hours and kitchen requirements. We will check availability and explain the applicable minimum booking and pricing before you confirm.
Do you arrange private Christmas dinners?
Yes. We take private chef enquiries for household celebrations and festive dinner parties. Include the number of guests, preferred dining style, dietary requirements and details of the kitchen.
Can you help with last-minute cover?
For urgent chef cover, call our 24/7 emergency line on 07761 504333. We will check what is possible for your location and timing; cover is subject to availability.
How much will festive chef cover cost?
Pricing depends on the role, location, dates, hours and booking route. We will explain the chef rate, applicable agency or platform fee, VAT and any agreed travel or accommodation costs before confirmation.
Send your festive dates today
Check chef availability
Complete this short enquiry and our team will contact you to discuss your requirements. For a quicker conversation, call 01392 715474.