Private Chef in Craigavon
Rent one of our 33 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Craigavon
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Craigavon in April 2017, more than 33 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Craigavon and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Starting in 2017, 6,382 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Craigavon. To book your chef in Craigavon, 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 347 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 696 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.97 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 6,382 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Craigavon usually book menus around 90 GBP per person, including 4.45 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 Craigavon.












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.
33 Private Chefs in Craigavon
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More than 6,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.83 Chef
The guests in Craigavon have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.83.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Craigavon received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Craigavon has been scored with a 5 on average.
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347 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Craigavon
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Beetroot salad, ewes curd
Gnochi, tomatoes, mozzarella
Fresh waffle, candied apple, clotted cream ice cream
Homemade confit duck and hoisin spring rolls
Ham hock and smoked cheddar croquettes piccalilli
Crispy polenta, rocket, parmesan, pesto, truffle oil
Smoked hot honey chicken wings
Cod bon bons tartar sauce
Crab fritters sweet chilli mayo
Lobster bisque, with grilled lobster tail and crostini
Mixed seafood chowder
Smoked haddock scotch egg and creamy leeks
Prawn and salmon cake
Confit duck leg, braised cabbage, cranberry jus, pomme puree
Rack of lamb, boulanger potato, rosemary jus, orange candied carrot
Mediterranean vegetable cous cous with caper berries and olives
Smoked brisket, flatbread and pickled slaw
Exotic fruit salad and sweetened coconut cream
Chocolate delice and mixed berries
Caramel tart clotted cream
Lemon posset and shortbread
Duck pate, homemade brioche, homemade butter
Beetroot tatan,char goats cheese candies walnuts
Pork tomahawk, spiced corn, cavalier nero, pancetta fricasse, burnt apple puree & jus
Puffed gnocchi, potato veloute, confit & fried jerusalem artichokes, peas, tenderstem & sugar snaps, 22 month aged parmesan
Dark chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, raspberry sorbet and berry gel
Salted caramel tart. honey comb and handmade ice cream
Grazing coriander flatbreads, muhamara, baba ganoush, moroccan butternut hummus, labneh, falafel
Chicken and pepper, with fennel, tomato and black onion seed
Prawn, cherry tomato, chilli and dukkha
Chestnut mushroom, aubergine, sumac and molasses
Served on a coriander, honey and coconut yoghurt
Slow roasted duck leg, ras el hanout marinade, black onion tomato
Tradition lamb tagine, chickpeas, date, coriander
Harissa roasted salmon fillet
Maghmar – lebanese moussaka
All served with herb couscous, roasted roots, orange and watercress salad, fig balsamic, mango relish
Znoud el sit – filo pastry, orange blossom custard filling
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
Crispy rice salmon tartare
Yellowtail sashimi with orange and truffle ponzu
Luxury sushi board bluefin tuna maki, salmon volcano roll, sea bream nigiri with truffle ponzu & wagyu gunkan with cured egg yolk
Beef tenderloin tataki with soy and lime essence
48-hour soy braised beef short rib
Koji-marinated lamb rump
Miso-glazed cod with sweet potato purée, baby vegetables
Japanese cheesecake with sake reduction and fruits
Yuzu, matcha, and coconut mousse
- matcha tiramisu white chocolate cream & black sesame crumble
Vesuvio tomatoes, sumac onions, croutons, borlotti beans & herbs
Tabbouleh, freshly chopped parsley, quinoa, tomato, mint & onion
Dzohra salad marinated grilled chicken, feta & lebanese salad topped with crispy pitta
Falafel salad, crisp chickpea patties & mixed lebanese salad topped with crispy pitta
Honeymoon melon, cucumber, za'atar, aleppo chilli & mint
Batata harra, spiced potatoes with garlic, tomato, peppers, sumac & fresh coriander
Mauve aubergine, datterino tomatoes, chickpeas & yoghurt
Selection of pickles
Zaatar, garlic, lemon flatbreads
Labneh and chilli butter
Humus with pomegranate, spiced chickpeas and parsley
Baba ghanouj, blended smoked aubergine & tahina dip served with warm flatbread
Cheese samboussek, handmade pastry parcels filled with melted cheese & mint sauce
Falafel, crisp chickpea patties, coriander & parsley finished with tahina sauce
Feta dip with soujok smooth whipped feta, armenian beef soujok with pomegranate
Lamb kibbeh lightly spiced handmade ground lamb parcels finished with mint yoghurt
Halloumi & roasted figs marinated in sweet rosewater, toasted pistachio nuts, garnished with rose petals
Lebanese wings slow-grilled chicken wings marinated in lemon, garlic & onion served with cinnamon & garlic sauce
Lamb kofta grilled ground lamb, herbs, onion & spices
Chicken taouk marinated grilled chicken breast with garlic & fresh thyme
Steak skewer (240g) rump steak marinated in black lime and pomegranate molasses with red onion, tomato
Braised lamb & butter bean slowly braised cubed leg of lamb, fragrant tomato & white bean
Mango & vanilla cheesecake topped with a layer of sweet mango, pomegranate seeds & pistachios served with fresh rose mint tea
Orange blossom mouhalabia with dates, figs, apricots, prunes, sultana compote and toasted sesame
Sticky date & cardamom pudding sponge pudding infused with cardamom & cinnamon served with vanilla ice cream
Almond sfouf, roasted greengage plums & whipped yoghurt
Baklava served with rose mint tea
Homemade persian flatbread with black olive tapenade
Harira soup with lamb, lentil, chickpeas and vermicelli
Bulgar salad with red pepper, cucumber and feta cheese salad
Mezze sharing platter minimum of 6 people
Goats cheese and spinach parcels with date and pistachio salad
Egg filled tunisian fried pastries
Slow cooked lamb, prune and almond tagine
Dukka marinated chicken, spiced potato cake with aubergine and tomato
Sesame coated tuna with spinach butter nut squash and aromatic cous cous
Xed vegetable tagine served with cous cous or rice
Fish tagine with chermoula
Rice pudding with flaked almonds and rose petals
Poached pears in cardamom, saffron and white wine
Eton mess with rosewater, basil and chopped pistachio
Baklava
Pistachio cake with honey crème fraiche
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 Craigavon.
What does a private chef service include in Craigavon?
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 Craigavon?
The price of renting a chef in Craigavon 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 70 GBP to 134 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 70 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 63 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 99 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 134 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 Craigavon?
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 33 chefs available in Craigavon. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Craigavon 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 Craigavon?
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 Craigavon each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Craigavon, 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 Craigavon.
Cost of a private chef in Craigavon
The cost of hiring a private chef in Craigavon 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 70 GBP to 134 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 70 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 63 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 99 GBP
For 2 people: 134 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 Craigavon?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Craigavon: 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 Craigavon!






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









