Private Chef in Bath and North East Somerset
Rent one of our 191 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Bath and North East Somerset
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Bath and North East Somerset in October 2016, more than 191 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Bath and North East Somerset and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Bath and North East Somerset.
Starting in 2016, 42,025 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Bath and North East Somerset. To book your chef in Bath and North East Somerset, 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 8,885 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 17,609 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 42,025 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Bath and North East Somerset usually book menus around 80 GBP per person, including 3.79 courses, sharing an average of 4.87 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 Bath and North East Somerset.












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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
191 Private Chefs in Bath and North East Somerset
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More than 42,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in Bath and North East Somerset have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.84 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Bath and North East Somerset received an average score of 4.84.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Bath and North East Somerset has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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8,885 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Bath and North East Somerset
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Roast quail ,glazed heritage carrot ,pine nut and chicken fat mayonnaise
Swordfish carpaccio, lemon dressing, capers, radish
Glazed scottish lobster,cauliflower,curry spices ,pickled apple,shiso
Burrata cheese, heritage tomatoes and avocado salad (vegetarian)
Crab ravioli, while vine and butter sauce, micro herbs
Squash and ricotta ravioli , parmesan ,butter and sage sauce, (vegetarian)
Pork loin, madeira sauce , seasons veg and apple pure
Spring vegetable risotto (vegetarian)
Roast turbot,grilled onion emulsion,garlic and anchovy cream
Middle white suckling pig,bacon consomme,jamon iberico,pomegranate molasses
Rack of lamb,artichokes flowers,new potatoes,french beans and anchovy dressing
Baked ratatouille with crottin goat’s cheese and haricot beans (vegetarian)
Paris-brest, pistachio praline chantilly & sour cherry compote
Caramelised apple with ricotta creme diplomat and arlettes
Gateau opera,peanut butter,banana,lime,rum
Trio of chocolate, homemade vanilla ice cream
Parmesan and garlic stuffed mushrooms
Filo crab cups with orange and dill
Cranberry and camembert bites
Honey and mustard pigs in blanket
Courgette and feta tartlets (v)
Chicory blue cheese and walnut bite (v)
Steak tartare with fried toast and pickled puree
Beef wellington, beef fillet with puff pastry, sweet potato and horseradish puree with fresh chives
Chicken liver pate with salted cracker and onion chutney
Roasted butter nut squash soup with roasted seeds and truffle oil with fresh bread rolls (v)
Citrus salmon gravlax with avocado puree
Ham and pickle terrine with toasted sourdough and pickles
Festive baked brie with cranberries and pistachios with salted crackers (v)
Celeriac and apple salad with blue cheese sauce and poached egg (v)
Leek and potato soup with crispy leeks and fresh bread roll (
Herefordshire beef roast with caramelised shallot puree beef jus and beef dripping roast potato’s
Bacon wrapped turkey ballotine with stuffing served with sweet potato purée and roast potato’s
Mushroom nut roast with mushroom gravy with roast potatoes (v)
Roasted christmas stuffed butter nut squash with butter nut puree, roast potato’s and onion gravy
Herb roasted rolled lamb with celeriac puree, garlic and rosemary roasted potato’s and lamb jus
Roasted lemon sole with lemon butter sauce and potato mash
Classic sticky toffee pudding with hot toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Banoffee tart with banana ice cream
Port festive spiced poached pear with ginger crumb and mascarpone sabayan
White chocolate panettone bread pudding creme anglaise
White dark and milk chocolate terrine with tuile and fresh berries
Trio of british cheese with spiced apple chutney and crackers
Classic christmas pudding with either vanilla ice cream, custard or whipped cream
Baileys cheese cake with shaved chocolate
Edamame and miso soup dashi broth, tofu, wakame and spring onion
Gyoza pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings with yuzu dipping sauce
Agedashi tofu crispy silken tofu, dashi, bonito flakes and daikon
Tuna tataki seared tuna, sesame, radish and citrus dressing
Chawanmushi savoury egg custard with prawn, mushroom and yuzu
Black cod miso nobu-style marinated cod, pickled ginger and yuzu
Duck ramen rich tonkotsu broth, chashu, soft egg and nori
King prawn tempura dashi dipping sauce, grated daikon and spring onion
Chicken teriyaki glazed free-range chicken, sesame rice and cucumber salad
Grilled robata salmon shiso, pickled cucumber, edamame rice and teriyaki glaze
Matcha green tea cake white chocolate ganache and red bean paste
Mochi selection strawberry, mango, matcha and black sesame
Japanese cheesecake fluffy soufflé style with yuzu curd and berry compote
Dorayaki honey pancakes filled with sweet azuki bean paste
Italian arancini ball in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and crispy pancetta and parmezan
Rib eye steak or beef fillet with peppercorn and mushrooms, new potatoes and tenderstem broccoli, roasted tomato infused with truffle butter
(chocolate fondant with strawberries ,raspberry coulis and vanilla ice cream
Moules with shallots, cream, parsley & crispy bread
Scallops with cauliflower “assiette” & brown butter
Cheese soufflé with gruyère (vegetarian)
Salsify & parsnip velouté, truffle crumble (vegetarian)
Parsnip & truffle soup (vegetarian)
Mussels / chorizo / sea-cider
Fillet steak, potato fondant & peppercorn sauce
Soupe à l’oignon with cream & chicken
Bœuf bourguignon
Cod / cassoulet / chorizo / chilli
Pancetta-wrapped turkey, sage & lemon stuffing, winter vegetables
Romesco cauliflower with roasted peppers & almonds (vegetarian)
Dark-chocolate tart / clementine / raspberry sorbet
Crème brûlée with blueberry compote & meringue
Passion-fruit tart / mango sorbet
Panna-cotta, blackberry coulis & nut tuile
Salad of gorgonzola, figs, chicory and pinenuts
Baked goat’s cheese with peperonata, pesto and balsamic glaze
Pressed terrine of zucchini, mozzarella and tomatoes with basil oil
Chargrilled focaccia with asparagus, wild mushrooms and a poached hen’s egg
Open ravioli of crab, salt cod and chilli
Grilled peach salad with burrata, parma ham and rocket
Fried stuffed courgette flower with ricotta, parmesan, mint and peperonata
Tuscan panzanella salad with burrata
Caprese salad of heritage tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, pinenuts and basil
Carpaccio of beef with rocket and parmesan shavings
Chicken milanese with salsa verde garlic roastie's and rocket
Tagliata of beef with truffled wild mushrooms, roastie's, rocket and parmesan
Osso buco with a milanese risotto
Cracked porchetta with a fricassee of frilled fennel, field mushrooms and new potatoes
Roast chump of lamb with aubergine parmigiana, roast garlic and spinach
Lobster linguine with chilli, capers, roast cherry toms and basil
Beef in barolo with roast chestnuts, pancetta, creamy mash, carrots and bone marrow crostini
Skillet roast fillet of bream with grilled vegetables and sundried tomato and caper salsa
Chicken saltimbocca with a cheese souffle and spinach
Wild mushroom and herb gnocchi with truffle oil and pecorino
Linguine with mussels, chilli, wild garlic, courgettes and saffron
Pumpkin and mascarpone ravioli with brown sage butter
Polenta, almond and amalfi lemon cake with creme fraiche
Tiramisu
Poached figs in raspberry syrup with mascarpone
Lavenda and grappa pannacotta with summer berries
Lemon and ricotta tart, berry compote
Chocolate pannettone bread and butter pudding
Glazed scottish lobster,cauliflower,curry spices ,pickled apple,shiso
Beef carpaccio, parmesan and rocket salad
Double baked wild mushroom soufflé , creamy parmesan and chives sauce (vegetarian)
Arancini wild mushrooms and taleggio cheese
Fillet of beef, fondant potatoes, asparagus, glazed carrots, red wine jus, herbs
Sea bass fillet, confit tomatoes, roast vegetables, salsa verde
Rump steak , fondant potatoes, asparagus, glazed carrots, red wine jus, herbs
Pan-seared sea bream mediterranean vegetables and salsa verde
Roast turbot,grilled onion emulsion,garlic and anchovy cream
Middle white suckling pig,bacon consomme,jamon iberico,pomegranate molasses
Dry aged galloway beef fillet,slow cooked cheek, peanutxo, roasted cauliflower
Baked ratatouille with crottin goat’s cheese and haricot beans (vegetarian)
Warm italian chocolate fondant, salted caramel sauce, hazelnut tuile, vanilla ice cream
Crème caramel classique
Trio of chocolate, homemade vanilla ice cream
Cotswold honey & lavender panna cotta seasonal berry compote & shortbread
Prosciutto wrapped asparagus with duck egg
Caprese salad bruschetta with basil oil
Stracciatella soup – chicken, spinach, and basil
Marinara and cheese baked gnocchi with nduja
Mushroom tortellini – burnt butter sauce and parmesan shavings
Tomato and mozzarella arancini – parma ham crisp and tomato sauce
Burrata with roasted peach and tomato salad
Salt and pepper crispy calamari with lemon pepper aioli
Butternut tortellini with harrisa and goats cheese
White bean with chilli and lemon bruschetta
Grilled sea bream with artichoke carponta
Braised beef pappardelle with rich tomato sauce and pecorino
Chicken milanese with lemon butter sauce and sundried tomato and rocket salad
Sweet potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms and herb crumb (v)
Butternut, spinach & pine nut lasagne (v)
Tagliatelle pasta – black truffle butter and parmesan cheese (v)
Beef and pork lasagne – served with salad
Italian seafood stew – clams, mussels, white fish, and shrimp in a tomato-fennel broth with focaccia
Arrabbiata linguine with prawns
Steak with roasted mediterranean vegetables and salsa verde
Caramelised chicory with pulse and grains (v)
Chicken milanese with lemon butter sauce and rocket and parmesan salad
Aubergine milanese with lemon butter sauce and rocket (v) - can be made vegan
Orange baked polenta cake with lemon zabagilone
Vanilla panna cotta with strawberry and basil
Tiramisu with chocolate ganache – white chocolate mascarpone and coffee sauce
Honey semifreddo – fresh fruit and berries
Classic tiramisu
Chocolate fondant – amaretto cream and mixed nut praline
Lemon tiramisu with limoncello
Affogato
Olive oil baklava ice cream with honeyed filo crunch
Chocolate mousse with olive oil and sea salt
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 Bath and North East Somerset.
What does a private chef service include in Bath and North East Somerset?
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 Bath and North East Somerset?
The price of renting a chef in Bath and North East Somerset 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 55 GBP to 132 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 55 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 60 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 88 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 132 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
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 191 chefs available in Bath and North East Somerset. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Bath and North East Somerset 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 Bath and North East Somerset?
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 Bath and North East Somerset each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Bath and North East Somerset, 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 Bath and North East Somerset.
Cost of a private chef in Bath and North East Somerset
The cost of hiring a private chef in Bath and North East Somerset 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 55 GBP to 132 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 55 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 60 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 88 GBP
For 2 people: 132 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Bath and North East Somerset!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Bath and North East Somerset?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Bath and North East Somerset: 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 Bath and North East Somerset!






Talk to our chefs in Bath and North East Somerset
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 Bath and North East Somerset? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Bath and North East Somerset, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.









