Private Chef in Birmingham
Rent one of our 240 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A private chef for any occasion in Birmingham
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Birmingham in October 2016, more than 240 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Birmingham and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Birmingham.
Starting in 2016, 40,856 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Birmingham. To book your chef in Birmingham, 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 11,452 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 16,509 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 40,856 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Birmingham usually book menus around 87 GBP per person, including 3.48 courses, sharing an average of 4.86 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 Birmingham.












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.
240 Private Chefs in Birmingham
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More than 40,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.3 Chef
The guests in Birmingham have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.3.
4.62 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Birmingham received an average score of 4.62.
4.55 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.55 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Birmingham has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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11,452 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Birmingham
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Crispy potato terrine with saffron aioli & dukkah (vg,gf)
Cumin roasted heritage carrot, smoked hummus & wild rocket (vg)
Baba ghanoush (vg)
Marinated kalamata olives, tzatziki & tabbouleh (vg)
Grilled flatbreads (v)
Chicken thighs in saffron, preserved lemon, confit garlic & oregano
Baked side of salmon chermoula with a salsa of charred corn, avocado, mango, pinto bean & lime vinaigrette
Butternut squash & chickpea tagine with lemon & ginger cous cous (vg)
Salad of baby gem, cucumber, caesar dressing & pickled red onion (v,gf)
Classic apple tarte tarte tatin & chantilly cream
Smoked yerba and beef carpaccio with wasabi dressing, watercress and olive focaccia
Thai marinated king prawns,garlic nan bread , fish sauce
Buffalo mozzarella, avocado and heritage tomato salad (vegetarian)
Double baked wild mushroom soufflé , creamy parmesan and chives sauce (vegetarian)
Breton fish stew, mussels, prawns, sea bass & new potatoes
Dry aged galloway beef fillet,slow cooked cheek, peanutxo, roasted cauliflower
Oven baked salmon fillet, crushed new potato, seasonal veg and parsley sauce
Winter risotto (vegetarian)
Whisky and chocolate cremeux,whisky ice cream ,coffe and carmel
Elderflower and vanilla mousse,raspberries ,gin,meringue
Sticky toffee pudding,carmel sauce , ice cream
Vanilla cheesecake, blueberries
Thai marinated king prawns,garlic nan bread , fish sauce
Seared scallops, petit pois, confit shallots, bacon lardons, herb cream sauce
Oven baked camembert, red onion chutney, ciabatta (vegetarian)
Crab maison, avocado, cucumber, capers, shallots & mayonnaise
Arancini wild mushrooms and taleggio cheese
Burrata cheese, heritage tomatoes and avocado salad
Crab ravioli, while vine and butter sauce, micro herbs
Spring vegetable risotto (vegetarian)
Pork loin, madeira sauce , seasons veg and apple pure
Squash and ricotta ravioli , parmesan ,butter and sage sauce, (vegetarian)
Breton fish stew, mussels, prawns, sea bass & new potatoes
Rack of lamb,artichokes flowers,new potatoes,french beans and anchovy dressing
Sea bass fillet, confit tomatoes, roast vegetables, salsa verde
Winter risotto (vegetarian)
Fillet of beef, fondant potatoes, asparagus, glazed carrots, red wine jus, herbs
Black cod miso nobu-style marinated cod, pickled ginger and yuzu
Vanilla cheesecake, blueberries
Elderflower and vanilla mousse,raspberries ,gin,meringue
Chocolate fondant, ice cream
Paris-brest, pistachio praline chantilly & sour cherry compote
Apple tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream
Meze plates - all to share
Sweet potato falafel with tzatziki (v)
Hummus with spiced roasted chickpeas and toasted pittas (v)
Baba ganoush with flat bread (v)
Beetroot tzatziki with pickled beetroot (v)
Ilbir (turkish eggs) served with flat bread (v)
Moroccan spiced lamb meat balls
Roasted butternut squash tortellini with goat cheese and harissa oil (v)
Sumac chicken skewers with ezme dip with yoghurt
Potato and asparagus salad with black garlic and dukkah (v)
Crispy cauliflower bites with chilli muhammara (v)
Mücver (turkish courgette fritters) (v)
Salt & pepper crispy calamari with lemon mayonnaise
Zaatar roasted cauliflower steak with tzatziki and herbed bulgar wheat (v)
Stuffed courgette with spiced roasted chickpeas and roasted tomato sauce (v)
Chicken shawma with tabbouleh and tzatziki
Lentil moussaka with tahini (v)
Beef shish kebab served with mujadara (lentils and rice)
Lamb cutlets with tahini sauce, mint and caramelised feta with pomegranate
Beef braised puy lentil and aubergine stew with creme fraiche
Peppered fillet steak, with roasted garlic puree and caramelised onions and peppers
Lamb neck and apricot tagine with almond couscous
Paprika roasted haddock with peppers and coriander
Green shakshuka with harissa & crispy shallots with pulled lamb shoulder
Karythopita (spiced walnut cake) with honey ice cream
Traditional baklava
Chocolate mascarpone filo with carmel syrup
Chocolate babka with chocolate ice cream
Sahlab (middle eastern milk pudding) with pistachio
Greek yogurt and honey parfait with fresh figs and pistachios
Citrus posset with almond sable
Olive oil baklava ice cream with honeyed filo crunch
Burrata cheese, heritage tomatoes and avocado salad (vegetarian)
Beef carpaccio truffle oil, rocket and parmesan shavings
Arancini wild mushrooms and taleggio cheese
Classic bruschetta heritage tomatoes, basil and garlic
Crab maison, avocado, cucumber, capers, shallots & mayonnaise
Cream of watercress soup with poached hen's egg
Oven baked salmon fillet, crushed new potato, seasonal veg and parsley sauce
Chicken supreme, seasonal veg, fondant potato, red vine hus
Baked ratatouille with crottin goat’s cheese and haricot beans (vegetarian)
Squash and ricotta ravioli , parmesan ,butter and sage sauce, (vegetarian)
Crab ravioli, while vine and butter sauce, micro herbs
Fillet of beef, fondant potatoes, asparagus, glazed carrots, red wine jus, herbs
Pan-seared sea bream mediterranean vegetables and salsa verde
Homemade tiramisu
Apple tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream
Lemon drizzle, fresh strawberries and raspberries coulis
Chocolate fondant, ice cream , berries
Trio of chocolate, homemade vanilla ice cream
Smoked salmon carpaccio, lemon dressing, capers, radish
Baked camembert,honey tomatoes & toasted sourdough baguette (vegetarian)
Chicken liver pate , fig chutney, toasted sourdough bread , rocket
Buffalo mozzarella, avocado and heritage tomato salad (vegetarian)
Baked camembert,honey tomatoes & toasted sourdough baguette
Beef empanadas - hand-crimped pastries with spiced beef, chimichurri dip
Rib-eye (10 oz),served with homemade truffle hollandaise, herbs, frites
Confit duck à l’orange, braised red cabbage, gratin dauphinois potatoes
Oven baked salmon fillet, crushed new potato, seasonal veg and parsley sauce
Baked ratatouille with crottin goat’s cheese and haricot beans (vegetarian)
Chicken supreme, seasonal veg, fondant potato, chicken gravy
Crab ravioli, while vine and butter sauce, micro herbs
Pan-fried fillet of sea bass with crushed new potatoes & samphire
Sticky toffee pudding,carmel sauce , ice cream
Apple tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream
Vanilla cheesecake, blueberries
Lemon drizzle, fresh strawberries and raspberries coulis
Trio of chocolate, homemade vanilla ice cream
Seared scallops with celeriac and apple puree pancetta crisp, pickled apple
Scotch egg with tomato relish and mixed leaves
Duck croquette with celeriac remoulade and poached duck egg with a herb oil
Crab with orange and pickled radish
Crispy panko prawn with pickled cucumber and aioli
Celeriac veloute with artichoke and herb oil (v)
Chicken caesar croquettes with dressing and parmesan
Lamb liver pate with salted cracker and pickled onions
Roasted tomato tartar with sea salt cracker (v)
Pickled beetroot carpaccio whipped goat’s cheese and mixed seeds (v)
Monkfish and chorizo skewer with hot honey drizzle
Lamb fillet with caramelised feta, carrot puree and cumin roasted long stem broccoli with lamb jus
Fillet steak with black garlic and mushroom puree, dauphinois with crispy shallots and beef jus
Roasted chicken breast with chicken thigh croquette, cerliac puree and butterhead salad
Slow cooked pork belly with mustard mash, roasted purple sprouting and a creamy mustard sauce
Roasted spiced cauliflower steak with white bean and spinach stew (v)
Tempura courgette with lemon pepper fried potato’s, pea puree and caper tarter sauce (v)
Tempera sea bream with lemon pepper fried potato’s, pea purée and caper tarter sauce
Venison steak with celeriac puree, roasted kale and red wine sauce
Lemon sole with chicken butter sauce and spring greens
Duck breast with charred lettuce and quinoa salad and a juniper and pepper reduction
Chicken roulade with peas and wild rice and green sauce
Lamb cutlets with yogurt, mint and caramelised feta with pomegranate
Classic sticky toffee pudding with hot toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
White dark and milk chocolate terrine with tuile and fresh berries
Pistachio and raspberry bakewell tart with raspberry sorbet
Apple crumble tart with salted carmel and creme patisserie
Chocolate torte with mixed nut brittle, chocolate crumb and ice cream
Coffee cream brûlée with shortbread
Trio of british cheese with chutney and crackers
Honey poached pear with honey ice cream and ginger crumb
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 and mash potatoes
Spring vegetable risotto (vegetarian)
Roast salmon fillet ,grilled onion emulsion,garlic,anchovy cream,crushed new poatoes
Fillet of beef, fondant potatoes, asparagus, glazed carrots, red wine jus, herbs
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
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 Birmingham.
What does a private chef service include in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
The price of renting a chef in Birmingham 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 72 GBP to 149 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 72 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 70 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 99 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 149 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 Birmingham?
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 240 chefs available in Birmingham. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Birmingham 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 Private chef in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Birmingham, 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 Birmingham.
Cost of a private chef in Birmingham
The cost of hiring a private chef in Birmingham 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 72 GBP to 149 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 72 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 70 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 99 GBP
For 2 people: 149 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 Birmingham!
2 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 Birmingham?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Birmingham: 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 Birmingham!

Want a relaxing way to dine at home? Take a private chef at Birmingham
Enjoy a Private Chef Service in comfort! Be it a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or a family get together, Take a Chef offers you a unique way to enjoy a meal. We’ll transform your home into one of the Birmingham's best restaurants, dedicated to providing the best quality service to you and your guests. Simply tell us your food preferences and our chefs will send you original menu ideas - all you have to do is choose your favorite. On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook and serve the meal in your home. Best of all, they’ll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!

Our Private Chefs in Birmingham go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!

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










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