Private chefs for events near you

Tell us about your celebration and local chefs will build a custom menu for you. Create a free account first so you can track your enquiry in one place — or just enquire as a guest.

What kind of food do you have in mind? *

Choose all the cuisines you would like your event catered for.

Service style
When is your event? *

Which part of the day works best?

Where is the event? *

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Share your date, guest numbers, cuisines and postcode. It takes a couple of minutes and you can enquire as a guest or signed in.

  2. 2

    Local chefs craft a menu

    Chefs who cater in your area put together a custom menu and quote for your occasion, including any dietary requirements.

  3. 3

    Choose and pay securely

    Compare the proposals, pick your favourite and pay in clear milestones — holding deposit, deposit and final balance.

What's included

  • A fully custom menu built around your occasion and guest numbers
  • Dietary, allergy and cultural requirements handled by your chef
  • Self-serve buffet or waiting staff, depending on the chef
  • Your own venue or a venue arranged by the chef
  • Compare multiple chef proposals before you commit
  • Secure, phased payments instead of one large upfront cost

Occasions we cater

From an intimate dinner party to a large celebration, a private chef can cook for almost any occasion.

  • Birthdays
  • Weddings and anniversaries
  • Corporate events
  • Dinner parties
  • Family celebrations
  • Seasonal gatherings

Catering in your area

Delectable is a marketplace of local chefs, so coverage is matched by postcode. Enter your event postcode in the enquiry and we only show it to chefs who cater for events in your area. That keeps your event local, reduces travel and means your chef can focus on the food.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private chef for an event cost?
There is no fixed price. After your enquiry, chefs send a custom menu and quote based on your guest numbers, chosen dishes and service style, so you can compare proposals before you commit.
How far in advance should I book?
Book as early as you can, especially for weekends and peak dates. Give your event date in the enquiry form so chefs can check their availability before they submit a menu.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Tell us about allergies, intolerances or dietary preferences in the additional details field, and chefs will build your menu around them.
Can the chef provide a venue?
It depends on the chef. Choose “I need a venue” if you would like a chef to host, or “I have a venue” and share your postcode if you already have somewhere in mind.
Which areas do you cover?
Coverage is postcode based. Enter your event postcode and Delectable matches you with local chefs who cater in your area.