Private dining & entertaining
A chef for a special evening, a beautifully considered celebration or entertaining that deserves your full attention.
Make an enquiry ↗PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES / RELIEF CHEFS UK
THE PRIVATE EDITION Personally arranged introductions
Exceptional private chefs.
For extraordinary living.
Hire a private chef with the care your home deserves. Discreet, personal introductions for family households, country estates and exceptional occasions throughout the UK.
Temporary & permanent ◆ UK & international enquiries
AN INDIVIDUAL STANDARD OF SERVICE
THE PRIVATE EDITION · 2026
For the pleasure of being at home.PRIVATE CLIENTS
BY RELIEF CHEFS UK
BY RELIEF CHEFS UK
One-to-one attention
Thoughtful chef introductions
Temporary & permanent
Handled discreetly
THE LUXURY OF TIME
Hospitality that feels entirely natural.
The right chef does more than cook beautifully. They understand your household, your tastes and the thoughtful details that make every day feel effortless.
From an intimate dinner at home to a permanent chef who becomes part of your family’s rhythm, Relief Chefs UK offers a personal recruitment service shaped around your requirements.
Your home is not a restaurant. Your chef should understand the difference.
THE COLLECTION
A chef for every way you live.
From a single elegant evening to a long-term household appointment, each enquiry begins with a conversation.
Family & household chefs
Permanent or part-time private household chefs for day-to-day family dining, with routines, preferences and dietary requirements at the centre of each brief.
Make an enquiry ↗Country estates & residences
Explore live-in or live-out chefs for country estates and principal residences, where adaptability, experience and discretion matter.
Make an enquiry ↗Seasonal & holiday chefs
From summer residences to extended family stays, discuss flexible chef arrangements that fit your plans.
Make an enquiry ↗Travelling households
Discuss chefs who can support a changing itinerary, with suitability and travel arrangements considered individually.
Make an enquiry ↗Private yacht chefs
Recruitment enquiries for professional chefs working in demanding onboard settings, including permanent and seasonal roles.
Make an enquiry ↗PERSONAL BY DESIGN
Not a directory.
A considered introduction.
You will not be asked to browse hundreds of unfamiliar profiles or choose a chef from a list. We discuss the level of cooking, experience, style of service and household dynamics that matter to you, then explore candidates suited to the brief.
Quiet confidence. Thoughtful matching. Human service.
HOW WE WORK
Private service, thoughtfully arranged.
We keep the process personal and the practical details clear, from your first conversation to the next introduction.
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A confidential brief
We listen to the location, occasion, preferred cuisine, household routine and the qualities you value in a private chef.
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Carefully considered chefs
We explore suitable candidates, relevant experience, references and any role-specific requirements before recommending next steps.
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Everything agreed personally
We discuss interviews, trials where appropriate, working arrangements and commercial terms before anything is confirmed.
PRIVATE CHEF RECRUITMENT · UNITED KINGDOM
Looking to hire a private chef?
Tell us how you like to live and entertain. We help private households and their representatives explore experienced chefs for a single occasion, an extended stay or a permanent appointment.
Discuss your requirementsPermanent household & family chefs
For daily family meals, tailored menus and the rhythm of a private home, we take a detailed brief for full-time, part-time, live-in and live-out positions. We discuss cuisine, dietary needs, travel expectations and working arrangements before introductions are made.
Private dining chefs for special occasions
Planning a dinner party, anniversary or intimate celebration? We can discuss a private dining chef suited to the menu, guest numbers and style of service you have in mind. Enquiries are considered individually, subject to location and availability.
Country estates, villas & seasonal residences
From country houses to holiday residences, we support estate managers, family offices and personal assistants seeking chefs for stays, entertaining and seasonal programmes. Overseas requirements are assessed case by case, including travel and permission to work.
YOUR PRIVATE ENQUIRY
Tell us what exceptional looks like to you.
Perhaps it is a chef who knows exactly how your family likes to eat. Perhaps it is a beautifully hosted dinner where you simply enjoy your guests. It starts with a conversation.
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Request a personal introduction.
Share the essentials here. We can discuss all further details personally.
FURTHER DETAILS
The answers, without the fuss.
For particularly specific requirements, a direct conversation is often the simplest place to start.
Can I hire a permanent private chef for my home?
Yes. We welcome permanent household-chef and family-chef briefs, including live-in and live-out arrangements, with interviews and trials discussed according to the role.
Can I hire a private chef for a dinner party?
We welcome one-off private dining and short-term enquiries. Suitable chef availability depends on the location, dates, guest numbers and style of service required.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef?
It depends on the role, experience, duration, location, travel and specific duties. We discuss fees and agreed terms individually before proceeding.
Can you work with household managers or personal assistants?
Yes. We can discuss a brief with a household manager, personal assistant, estate manager or other authorised representative, keeping the household’s preferences central to the process.
Do you arrange chefs for international residences?
We accept enquiries for international placements. Availability, right-to-work, travel and other role-specific requirements are reviewed on an individual basis.