Private Chef in Bristol
Rent one of our 159 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A private chef for any occasion in Bristol
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Bristol in October 2016, more than 159 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Bristol and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Bristol.
Starting in 2016, 15,036 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Bristol. To book your chef in Bristol, 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 6,936 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 59,708 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.75 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 15,036 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Bristol usually book menus around 81 GBP per person, including 4.37 courses, sharing an average of 3.45 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 Bristol.












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!
159 Private Chefs in Bristol
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More than 15,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.49 Chef
The guests in Bristol have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.49.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Bristol received an average score of 4.79.
4.75 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.75 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Bristol has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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6,936 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Bristol
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Kesra bread with zaatar oil & olive tapenade
Hmiss – roasted pepper & tomato salad, olive oil, garlic (ve)
Shrimp bourek – crispy rolls with prawn, vermicelli, and coriander
Mini maakouda – spiced potato fritters, preserved lemon aioli
Lamb tagine with prunes & almonds, cinnamon, orange blossom
Djedj mahshi – stuffed roast chicken with bulgur, herbs, pine nuts
Grilled whole sea bream, chermoula, preserved lemon
Lamb couscous royal, chickpeas, turnip, raisins, sweet-spiced broth
Lamb shoulder mechoui, slow-roasted with garlic & cumin
Berber-style chicken with olives & lemon, braised in saffron broth
Dolma stuffed potato, courgette, peppers, minced lamb, rice, mint, tomato sauce
Sides & accompaniments
Carrot & orange salad, cinnamon & honey dressing
Mixed leave salad with lemon dressing
Almond & fig briouats, cinnamon, orange zest
Sablé cookies, filled with jam & dusting of icing sugar
Timimoun mint tea, a deep algeria sahara tradition
Grilled asparagus & white bean purée, toasted almonds, preserved lemon
Heritage beetroot carpaccio – citrus vinaigrette, crushed pistachios, coconut yoghurt
Roasted cauliflower steak – smoked romesco sauce, crispy capers
Stuffed vine tomatoes – herbed quinoa, pine nuts, basil & olive dressing
Wild mushroom & truffle risotto – cashew cream, lemon zest, chive oil
Charred aubergine with tomato & chickpea ragù – finished with almond ricotta
Coconut & vanilla panna cotta – macerated berries and mint
Dark chocolate & olive oil mousse – sea salt, candied orange, almond tuile
Potato brioche & miso wipped butter
Raw courgette ribbons, sunflower miso, elderflower champagne dressing, micro shiso (ve)
Heirloom ox heart tomato, cow’s curd, garden herbs, white soy dressing (v)
Wild bass crudo, smoked yogurt, pickled redcurrant, daikon cress
Raw beef tartare, bonito mayonnaise, crispy shallots, foie gras shaving
Cured salmon sashimi, yuzu ponzu gel, wasabi pea crumb
Sweetcorn tempura, kaffir lime salt, tamarind chilli sauce (v)
Grilled hereford sirloin, smoked bone marrow, pearl onions, beef dashi reduction
Roast chicken breast, grilled corn, lemon gel, grey oyster mushrooms, soy-chicken sauce
Cotswold lamb rack, potato fondant, seasonal vegetables, mint oil, lamb & miso jus
Szechuan duck breast, smoked aubergine puree, spring onion, chilli caramel
Handmade tagliolini with cornish crab & lobester, pickled chilli, lemongrass butter
Korean bbq cauliflower steak, gochujang glaze, cashew crumble, daikon salad (ve)
Caramelised white chocolate crémeux, dark chocolate mousse, matcha crumble
Honey-soaked cake, yogurt sorbet, strawberries, roasted pistachio
Yuzu cheesecake, almond crust, raspberry gel
Lychee & rose pavlova, fresh berries, vanilla cream (v)
Coconut & kaffir lime panna cotta, mango salsa, toasted rice crumb (ve)
Mango & passionfruit tart, lemongrass chantilly
Yellowfin tuna tartare, avocado mousse, yuzu gel, wasabi crisp
Heritage beetroot carpaccio, whipped goat’s cheese, pickled walnut, aged balsamic (v)
Foie gras parfait, toasted brioche, plum compôte, candied hazelnuts
Hand-dived scallops, cauliflower velouté, compressed apple, black pudding crumble
Pan-seared fillet of turbot, champagne beurre blanc, fennel purée, dill oil
Miso-glazed black cod, dashi broth, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms
Beef fillet, truffle potato mousseline, roasted leek, bordelaise sauce
Herb-crusted lamb loin, smoked celeriac purée, baby carrots, rosemary jus
Wild mushroom wellington, spinach, parmesan foam, crispy shallots (v)
Pre-dessert – a refreshing interlude, yuzu & coconut foam, pineapple salsa, kaffir lime
Dessert, caramelised white chocolate crémeux, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry tuile
Dessert, lemon verbena panna cotta, blueberry compote, lavender shortbread
Dessert, hazelnut praline opera, coffee gel, mascarpone chantilly
Warm sourdough bread & whipped salted butter
Fresh minted garden pea soup with crème fraîche
Smoked mackerel pâté with traditional scottish oatcakes
Classic prawn cocktail with baby gem lettuce and marie rose dressing
Wild mushroom and red pepper with cream sauce on toasted artisan bread
Twice-baked aged cheddar soufflé with chive cream
Roast rib-eye of beef with yorkshire pudding and horseradish sauce
Roast leg of lamb with mint sauce
Roast chicken with bread sauce
Roasted fillet of sea bass, salsa verde
Sweet potato goat cheese wellington, vegetarian gravy
All mains served with: • goose fat roast potatoes • seasonal buttered vegetables (carrots, cabbage, parsnips) • cauliflower cheese • rich pan gravy
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, clotted cream
Warm apple crumble with cream
Treacle tart with custard and berries
Bread and butter pudding with sultanas and custard
Nutmeg custard tart with raspberry sorbet
Beef rump salad, spring onion, chilli, sesame soy dressing, crispy vermicelli noodles
Confit duck croquette, chicory & pomegranate
Thai prawn fishcakes, sweet chilli sauce, pickled cucumber, spring onion salad
Soused mackerel, mango, chilli & lime salsa
Chinese scallion pancakes, spring onion, shaoxing & soy dipping sauce
Curried cauliflower falafel, pomegranate, raita, pickled cauliflower
Spiced pumpkin soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, parsnip crisps
Panko sweet potato & squash croquette, sweet & sour dipping sauce,pickled baby vegetables
Avocado & hispi cabbage sesame spring roll, pickled baby vegetables, hot & sour sauce
Snow pea & mint falafel, yuzu, daikon, crispy shallot
Bang-bang cauliflower, fermented yuzu yogurt
Karaage, ginger & sesame marinade, pickled baby vegetables, sirracha mayo
Panko squid, kimchi, japanese pickles, yuzu aioli
Sticky gochujang tempeh, glass noodles, stir-fried soy green beans, spiced carrot & orange salad
Sesame & soy glazed tofu/pumpkin, sticky coconut rice, pak choy, spring onion, red wine & plum glaze
Squash, chickpea & spinach dahl, fenugreek, fragrant jasmine rice, popadom, raita
Pad thai, peanuts, mung bean, maple syrup, baby pak choy, puffed vermicelli
Crispy sesame & soy pork, szechuan noodles, hot & sour rhubarb, rice cracker
Confit teriyaki-glazed chicken leg donburri, spring onion, white cabbage slaw
Chicken katsu, fragrant rice, sweet curry sauce, japanese pickles
Mango cheesecake, lime granita, coconut
Pear & almond tart, miso caramel
Passionfruit cheesecake, coconut cream, caramelised pineapple
Charred pineapple brulee, sweet coconut sticky rice, black sesame brittle
Brown sugar panna cotta, red wine poached plums, ginger biscuit
Chocolate & sesame cremeux, toasted coconut, peanut brittle
White crab, wasabi, wakame, lime, pickle mango, avocado
Selection of handmade sushi, crispy onion, sesame soy sauce
Tiger prawns, sweet chilli, soy, sesame, seaweed
Tataki salad, seared soy marinated fillet steak, sesame, spring onion slaw
Gyoza, soy sesame, cucumber, lime sauce ( available vegetables, duck, beef )
Spiced chicken karaage, sweet chilli crispy onion
Chicken teriyaki, noodles, spring onion,
Miso cod, tenderstem, spiced noodles
Chicken yaki, soy noodles, sesame, spring onion, soy beans, lime
Char siu pork loin, chilli kale, soy noodle
Yakitori chicken, soy mirin sauce, spiced rice, wakame, olive oil, cashews
Yellowfin tuna, wakame, sesame oil, capers, soy, tenderstem, crispy onion. ( served rare to medium rare)
Italian natural vanilla bean panna cotta, berries, vanilla crumble
Panna cotta, lyche lime, mango
Banana sponge, spiced caramel, hazelnuts, cream
Citrus cheesecake, passion fruit coulis, shortbread crumbs
Chocolate chiffon cake, warm chocolate sauce, fresh vanilla cream
Carrot and ginger soup shot carrot crisps
Olive tapenade with caramelised artichoke and parmesan on toasted sourdough (v)
Oysters with citrus mignonette
Beef wellington with beef fillet with puff pastry, sweet potato and horseradish purée with fresh chives
Crispy panko prawn with pickled cucumber and aioli
Courgette fritter with quail’s egg and tarragon aioli (v)
Ham and cheese croquette – pickles
Onion and goat’s cheese tarts (v)
Steak tartare with fried toast and pickled purée
Filo crab cup with orange and dill
Seared scallops parsnip purée, parsnip shards, and lemon butter sauce
Fillet of beef carpaccio with rocket pesto, parmesan, pine nuts
Citrus salmon gravlax avocado purée
Pickled beetroot carpaccio whipped goat’s cheese and mixed seeds (v)
Celeriac velouté with crispy leeks and blue cheese crumb (v)
Roasted tomato tartare with sea salt cracker
Cheese soufflé with fresh figs and honey (v)
Bouillabaisse served with fresh bread rolls
Fillet steak – black garlic and mushroom purée, dauphinois, caramelised chicory, crispy shallots, and beef jus
Duck breast roasted with celeriac and sautéed cabbage with red wine jus
Pan-fried sea bream with mussels and citrus courgette noodles with samphire, fresh herbs, and crispy capers
Monkfish wrapped in prosciutto with prawn bisque, new potatoes, and garden greens
Roasted chicken breast – chicken croquette, pomme purée, roasted carrots, and gravy
Roasted zaatar cauliflower with white bean and spinach stew (v)
Aubergine and roasted pepper roulade – garlic mushrooms and spinach purée (v)
Butternut steak with curried butternut puree, dukkah and roasted with buttered beans (v)
Chicken spinach roulade with wild rice salad with peas, pea shoots and green sauce
Venison steak with cauliflower mash, roasted kale and cauliflower and juniper and pepper reduction
Haddock with wildmushrooms and gnocchi
Dark chocolate marquise, salted caramel cream and honeycomb
Lemon and passion fruit tart
Vanilla creme brûlée with blueberry compote and almond sable
Orange spiced poached pear white chocolate cremeux and candied orange
Sticky toffee apple pudding hot toffee sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Pear tarte tatin with crème anglaise
Chocolate soufflé with chocolate crumb and vanilla bean ice cream
Pistachio and raspberry
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 Bristol.
What does a private chef service include in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
The price of renting a chef in Bristol 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 Bristol?
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 159 chefs available in Bristol. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Bristol 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 Bristol?
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 Bristol each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Bristol, 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 Bristol.
Cost of a private chef in Bristol
The cost of hiring a private chef in Bristol 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 Bristol!
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 Bristol?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Bristol: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Bristol!

Try something different! Try a Private Chef service in Bristol
The best and most original experiences are those that surprise you from the very beginning and do not stop until the end. These are the experiences that make the best memories. This is Take a Chef’s philosophy. We offer a completely personalized service, show cooking, gastronomic advice and the chance to understand how the dishes on your menu are made. Any American, Asian or Mediterranean dishes can be showstoppers on your dining table with the expertise of one of our Private Chefs.

An innovative dining experience in Bristol
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!

Experience Bristol through the senses
Bristol has a vibrant restaurant scene, with exciting culinary options in terms of international cuisines. Why don't you try to take this home and enjoy an intimate and personalized dining experience? Let the chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the island. Click above to start!






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










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