Private Chef in Abergavenny
Rent one of our 91 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Abergavenny
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Abergavenny in October 2016, more than 91 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Abergavenny and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Wales.
Starting in 2016, 41,397 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Abergavenny. To book your chef in Abergavenny, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 6,755 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 8,018 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 41,397 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Abergavenny usually book menus around 87 GBP per person, including 4.72 courses, sharing an average of 4.42 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Abergavenny.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
91 Private Chefs in Abergavenny
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More than 41,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.6 Chef
The guests in Abergavenny have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.6.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Abergavenny received an average score of 4.77.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.91 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Abergavenny has been scored with a 4.91 on average.
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6,755 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Abergavenny
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Butternut squash soup - toasted sourdough
Rosemary sea salt focaccia - olive oil and balsamic
Choose 2 meats from - herby garlic chicken, roast beef, honey pork belly, slow cooked cola gammon
Sides of jalapeño cauliflower n broccoli cheese, stuffing, greens, roast potatoes, hot honey roasted veg, gravy
Ice-cream brioche - caramelised brioche filled with ice-cream, meringue bits, strawberry sauce and topped with choc sauce and nuts
Sticky toffee biscoffee - with ice cream
Comfit duck pate, consome jelly, fresh sourdough, chutney
Classic prawn cocktail, avocado, sourdough, homemade butter
Crispy chicken karaage, wakame, tataki salad, sweet chilli
Potted english crab, avocado salsa, fresh bread, lobster butter
Tarte tatin of caramelize onion, parmesan, seeds, organic leaves
Pressed chicken liver pate, pickle fennel, date puree, fresh sourdough
Festive roast turkey breast, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, roasted roots, braising sauce, yorkshire pudding
Roast beef, yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, horseradish sauce, caramelized root vegetables, tenderstem, beef sauce, cauliflower cheese
Roast chicken, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, roasted roots, chicken sauce, yorkshire pudding
Roasted and caramelized pork shoulder, roast beef, yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, tenderstem, roots vegetables, fresh apple sauce, roasting sauce
Moussaka, bechamel, mozzarella, olives, pita bread ( vegetable moussaka available too)
Scottish salmon fillet, pomm, dill beurre noisette, wilted nero, herbed & roasted pomme de terre
Pan seared cod loin, lentil dhall, wilted chilli kale, mizo sauce
Aubergine parmi, pecorino, avocado, seeds salad, (vegan, gluten free)
Steamed sticky toffee pudding, vanilla cream, toffee sauce, sweet crumble
Classic brownie, warm chocolate sauce, cherry mascarpone
Individual tiramisu, vanilla mascarpone, coffee liquor, vanilla sponge
Mille feuille, vegan cream, strawberry, berry sauce, mango
Chocolate fondant tartlet, mascarpone, hazelnut, berry sauce
Organic wiltshire apple and lemon génoise cake, crumble, mascarpone
Fondant fondant, cherry cream, hazelnuts, sweet crumbs
Baked camembert, rosemary& garlic, sourdough, red onion jam (2 to share)
Smooth duck liver parfait, onion chutney & toasts
Cream of leek & potato soup, crusty baguette & butter
Roast sirloin of beef, lashings of beef gravy, goose fat roast potatoes
Roast chicken supreme, sage & onion stuffing, goose fat potatoes, chicken gravy
Caramelised mixed nut & mushroom roast, garlic & herb roast potatoes, sage & onion stuffing, veggie gravy
Classic sticky toffee pudding, clotted cream ice cream
Apple and plum crumble, vanilla custard
Brioche bread & butter pudding
Serrano ham & caramelised leek croquette, with mustard aioli & watercress
Manchego croquette served with romesco sauce & pico verde
Marinated anchovy on toasted sourdough with olive oil, lemon & parsley
Sobrasada tostada- spicy paprika sausage, spread on sourdough toast with rosemary infused honey
Pressed pork belly, with caramelised hispi cabbage, celeriac& green harissa
Braised ox cheek, smoked olive oil mash, chimichurri
Saffron, smoked pepper & artichoke paella, charred lemon
Spiced roast cauliflower, with honey& tahini, romesco sauce & salsa verde
Pan roast cod, with spinach, chorizo & butterbean stew, parsley & lemon
Pan fried sea bass fillet, pepper salsa, olive tapenade, balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes
Rich chocolate mousse, arbequena olive oil, sea salt, black sesame & almond polovoron
Basque cheesecake, fruit compote
Crema catalana tart, burnt sugar
Zesty orange and almond polenta cake, creme fraiche
Baked camembert, rosemary& garlic, sourdough, red onion jam (2 to share)
Duck liver parfait, cherry compote, sourdough
Gravalax, beetroot, dill & horseradish creme fraiche
Roast turkey, rolled sage & apricot stuffing, pigs in blankets, cranberry & port sauce
Chestnut & cashew nut roast, rolled sage & apricot stuffing, cranberry & port sauce
Roast sea bass, buttered spinach, butterbean & chorizo stew
Steamed figgy pudding, rum & vanilla sauce
Sticky toffee, ginger & date pudding, clotted cream ice cream
Chocolate & brandy delice, amaretti, orange chantilly cream
Charred padron peppers with olive oil and rock salt
Grilled artichoke hearts with lemon and manchego
Chargrilled asparagus with almond cream and roast garlic
Chargrilled aubergine with pomegranate
Butternut squash hummus with crispy chickpeas & pitta
Patatas bravas
Spanish tortilla
Courgettes, feta and salsa verde
Tenderstem broccoli with chilli and garlic
Goats cheese mousse and roast beetroot on toast
Smoked tomato compote and shaved zamorano on toast
Black olive tapenade on toast
Tuna tartare with citrus and chives on toast
Sauteed truffled mushrooms on toast
Chorizo cooked in red wine
Iberico ham and manchego croquettes
Spiced beef meatballs with paprika sauce
Marinated lamb skewers with romesco sauce
Rioja braised beef cheeks
Twice cooked lemon and herb chicken wings
Seared tuna with grilled lemon & pickled fennel
Mussels in white wine and garlic
Crispy fried calamari with lemon aioli
King prawns sauteed in chilli and garlic
Pan fried sea bass with harissa cous cous and roast red peppers
Lemon tart with fresh raspberries and whipped cream
Ricotta mousse with caramelised white chocolate and poached apple
Chocolate and coffee tart with chantilly cream
Polenta and orange cake with blueberry compote and vanilla mascarpone
Ham hock terrine with sourdough toast, piccalilli and dressed salad
Creamy garlic mushrooms on toast with salsa verde
Smoked mackerel pate with sourdough toast, roast beetroot and horseradish,
Grilled king prawn cocktail with marie rose, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes and chives
Cheddar and ale rarebit with caramelised onion marmalade and dressed salad
Corned beef hash bites with dressed salad & mustard mayo
Pan fried chicken breast with creamy mash, roast shallots, wilted greens, garlic mushroom sauce
Slow cooked lamb shanks in red wine with dauphinoise potatos, tenderstem broccoli, glazed carrots and mint gravy
Roast pork with cabbage and bacon, crushed new potatoes, carrot puree, apple sauce and gravy
Smoked haddock kedgeree with a soft poached egg
Lamb rump with pea puree, braised baby gem lettuce, sauteed new potatoes and roast shallots
Pan fried cod with braised lentils, crispy bacon crumb and hispi cabbage
Vegetarian lancashire hotpot, with sauteed greens and glazed carrots
Roasted cauliflower steak with wild mushrooms, cannelini beans, hispi cabbage & a caper and parsley dressing
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Treacle tart with clotted cream
Chocolate and orange bread and butter pudding with custard
Stuffed apple with oats, nuts and fruit, served with custard
Lemon drizzle cake with blueberry compote and vanilla mascarpone
Cherry bakewell with chantilly cream
Spanakopita - spinach & feta filo pastry tart, with rocket salad & tahini dressing
Grilled halloumi with slow roast red onions, pistachio crumb & fresh mint
Pan fried sea bream, with shaved fennel, orange vinaigrette & confit cherry tomatoes
Pan fried scallops, white bean puree, crispy pancetta, garden herbs & lemon
Lamb koftas with tzatziki & pickles
Chargrilled mediterranean vegetables with baked feta and salsa verde
Fresh hummus with crispy chickpeas, olive oil & warm pitta
Marinated pork souvlaki skewers with tzatziki, dressed salad & warm pitta
Greek salad with the mains
Roast lamb rump, with orzo pasta, roast red pepper, chargrilled aubergine, & salsa verde
Salmon baked with fennel, lemon and herbs, served with sauteed new potatoes, green beans and lemon butter sauce
Pan fried chicken with new potatoes, braised butter beans, charred leek, feta and chives
Beef souvlaki with stone baked pitta, pickled red cabbage, roast garlic mayo, green salad and confit chillies
Moussaka - aubergine and minced lamb layered (like a lasagne) topped with bechamel sauce and baked - vegetarian option available
Ratatouille - aubergine, peppers, courgettes chargrilled and baked in a rich tomato sauce
Pan fried sea bass with spinach and dill rice, tenderstem broccoli & tomato and red onion dressing
Greek yoghurt panna cotta with cherries and macadamia nuts
Chocolate tart with honeyed hazelnuts and greek yoghurt
Olive oil cake with poached pears and salted caramel
Filo pastry tart with ricotta mousse, cherry compote and pistachio crumb
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Abergavenny.
What does a private chef service include in Abergavenny?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Abergavenny?
The price of renting a chef in Abergavenny can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 53 GBP to 121 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 53 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 62 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 92 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 121 GBP per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Abergavenny?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 91 chefs available in Abergavenny. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Abergavenny who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Abergavenny?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Abergavenny each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Abergavenny, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Abergavenny.
Cost of a private chef in Abergavenny
The cost of hiring a private chef in Abergavenny can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 53 GBP to 121 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 53 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 62 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 92 GBP
For 2 people: 121 GBP.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Abergavenny?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Abergavenny: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Abergavenny!






Talk to our chefs in Abergavenny
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Abergavenny? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Abergavenny, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









