Private Chef in Kent
Rent one of our 289 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Kent
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Kent in November 2016, more than 289 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Kent and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Kent.
Starting in 2016, 60,217 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Kent. To book your chef in Kent, 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 18,449 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 28,269 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 60,217 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Kent usually book menus around 86 GBP per person, including 4.38 courses, sharing an average of 4.8 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 Kent.












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.
289 Private Chefs in Kent
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More than 60,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.43 Chef
The guests in Kent have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.43.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Kent received an average score of 4.73.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Kent has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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18,449 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Kent
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Crispy chinese pancake rolls – pork or shiitake (vegetarian option available)
Benvenuto dello chef mini tostada con gambero marinato al lime e coriandolo fresco
Crispy tostada with prawn, burrata and fresh parsley
Potato croquettes with truffle sauce golden and creamy, served with a delicate truffle-scented sauce. (vegetarian)
Sweet & savoury beef strips tender beef strips (sirloin or rump), marinated in soy, garlic and honey, stir-fried to perfection and finished with teriyaki glaze and toasted sesame seeds
Gourmet puerco burrito soft wheat tortilla filled with spiced slow cooked pork, avocado cream, pico de gallo and a touch of sweet chili
Royal eggplant parmigiana layered eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella fiordilatte, basil and parmesan baked to perfection. (vegetarian)
Wok-flambéed tiger prawns fresh prawns sautéed with garlic, butter, ginger and lime, then flambéed with sake or brandy for an aromatic and theatrical touch
Tropical wonton millefoglie crispy wonton pastry layers filled with coconut cream and topped with fresh jam (mango or pineapple), dusted with icing sugar and a touch of cinnamon
Dark chocolate and chilli mousse with crispy biscuit an intense and smooth dark chocolate mousse with a subtle chilli twist, paired with a delicate crunchy biscuit
Marchesita tres leches” dessert crispy sweet wafer filled with dulce de leche, topped with mezcal-infused tres leches cream and toasted
Express tiramisu! savoiardi soaked in coffee layered with mascarpone cream, done straight on your table
-pulpo a la gallega tender octopus slices,served with cooked potatoes and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil,spanish paprika and sea salt
Gambas al ajillo peeled king prawns cooked in olive oil with garlik,and chilli,flamed with spanish brandy
Mejillones con chistorra y vino blanco fresh mussels cooked in withe wine and chistorra sausage sauce
Chipirones en su tinta stewed baby squids with white wine and cuttlefish ink sauce
Pollo al chilindron diced chicken breast ,slow cooked in a rich red peppers and almond sauce
Chorizo a la sidra chorizo sausage stew in spanish cider
Chuleton grilled slices of whole rib of beef with chimichurri
Huevos rotos slices of confit potatoes and serrano ham topped with fried eggs
Pimientos del padron charred padron peppers seasoned with smoked sea salt
Puerro y romesco charred and smoked leeks with almond and roasted red peppers sauce
Ensalada mixta crunchy leaves salad with white asparagus,boiled eggs wedges,red onion,beef tomato and avocado.mustard and honey dressing
Champi al ajillo -mushrooms cooked in white wine and garlic sauce
Tarta la vinya baked cheesse cake topped with red fruits compote and vanilla ice cream
(v) welsh rabbit tart top with wild mushroom, port jus and micro cress
Chicken and ham croquettes
Classic prawn cocktail
Tomato bruschetta top with mozzarella and basil (vegetarian)
Beef and ale pie with seasonal vegetable mash potato and gravy
Pan roasted chicken breast stuffed with sausage meat and herbs, fondant potato and seasonal vegetables
(v)aubergine parmigiana with pearl couscous and broccoli
Traditional one piece lancashire hotpot
Apple crumble
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce
Treacle tart with creme anglaise
Eton mess
-asian prawn bonbon in thai bisque,carrot and radish salad,false coral touile
-pan seared king scallops with white asparagus cream and preserved lemon gremolata
- avocado & feta fritters sun-dried tomato & red pepper pesto, radish & orange salsa
-fillet steak,salt and pepper shrimp, marrow bone potato pave,garlic shiitake mushrooms,grilled asparagus. p.x. reduction
Bacalao al pil-pil confited cod loin in olive oil, garlic and chilli, served with emulsioned sauce, roasted red peppers and potato fondant
- courgette, red pepper & baba ghanoush roulade crispy gnocchi, sautéed mushrooms, basil cream, cavolo nero
- apple & blackberry crumble tart clotted cream, brittle dust
-dark chocolate bomb,filled with raspberry couli. home-made honeycomb
Ballantine of salmon with crème fraîche and lime dressing
Arancini of butternut squash with goat cheese (vegetarian)
Cauliflower velouté shot with truffle foam (vegetarian)
Chicken liver parfait with thyme croute
Pan seared scallops with cauliflower purée
Carpaccio of beetroot with whipped goat cheese (vegetarian)
Ceviche of wild sea bass with citrus dressing
Risotto primavera with green vegetables (vegetarian)
Pan seared salmon with beetroot fettuccine
Parsnip and carrot wellington with spinach cream (vegetarian)
Slow cooked beef filet with thyme fondant potato
Pan seared black peppered duck breast served with wild garlic mash potato, honey roasted carrots, pickled shallots, star anise carrot puree
Raspberry mousse apple surprise
White chocolate delice with orange cream
Dark chocolate fondant with salted caramel
Mille feuille with raspberry coulis
Cavolo nero salad with onion, red peppers and avocado
Duck liver paté with grilled bread, balsamic vinegar reduction and figs
Burrata cheese from puglia, grilled courgette and roasted onions
Bruschetta bread with organic tomatoes, basil and burrata cheese from puglia
Pimiento del piquillo salad, with cavolo nero, onion, avocado, radish and oranges from valencia
Roasted aubergine cubes, aioli sauce, beetroot and onion
Oven baked mushrooms filled with chorizo and garlic, served with chilly sauce
Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella and basil
Courgette cream with roasted onions, cheese sauce and mushroom powder
Sea bass cevice, marinated in lime and olive oil, lime peel and radish
Beef tartare with focaccia bread, aioli sauce and wild mushrooms
Slow cooked chorizo in white wine sauce
Grilled prawns, roasted courgette, onion and beetroot
Fresh pasta ravioli ricotta and spinach, grana padano sauce and wild mushrooms
Handmade fresh pasta tortelloni, filled with ricotta and italian black truffle, served with a parmesan cheese
Chicken skewers marinated with onion and paprika
Brasato di manzo al barolo, braised silverside of beef in rich red wine barolo and vegetables, served with roasted potatoes and vine tomatoes
28 days scottish beef fillet with shallots sauce, traditional ratatuille and vine tomatoes
Welsh rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, gravy and vegetables
Saffron risotto with vialone nano rice de tacchi, courgette and beetroot
Handmade fresh pasta tortelloni, filled with ricotta and italian black truffle, served with a parmesan cheese sauce, beetroot powder and cress
Cod fillet with beurre blanc sauce, roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables
Oven baked salmon fillet with mash potatoes and vegetables
Wild mushroom risotto with carnaroli acquerello rice, aged 7 years
Chicken schnitzel with roasted potatoes and shallots sauce
Fresh pasta tagliatelle with 12 hours slow cooked beef ragù (bolognese sauce )
Beetroot risotto with white wine sauce, scallops and dill
Oven baked pork fillet with truffle mash potatoes, gravy and vegetables
Traditional italian tiramisù
Traditional crema catalana
Mango & passion fruit panna cotta with fresh berries
Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and mango with passion fruit coulis
Tarta de santiago, almond cake with vanilla ice cream, melted dark chocolate and basil
Apple tart with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
Millefeuille with chantilly cream, melted dark chocolate and toasted apricots
Snail bon bons , wild garlic
Chicken liver and foi gras parfait ,caramelised onions ,toasted brioche
Hand dived isle of mull scallops , brae mussels, caramelised cauliflower, ,
English pea veloute perigord truffle
Chargrilled watermelon ,native lobster ,toasted pumpkin seeds ,curry mayonnaise
Brill pan fried brill, golden fennel, jerusalem artichoke, brown shrimp, chicken sauce
Aged fillet of surrey hills farm beef , creamed spinach , bordelaise sauce , beef dripping potato
Creedy carver duck , sweet potato fondant , golden raisin, sautéed bok choy , duck leg boulangere
Alphonso mango , coconut panacotta, tropical fruit dressing
Lemon lemon mousse, lemon curd ,lemon verbena
Avocado and milk chocolate ,early summer berries
3 canapés to discuss with the chef
Tuna tartare, carpaccio of tomatoes, lime, shallot and macedoine of avocado
Peruvian sea bass ceviche, lime, shallot, coriander and avocado, lamb lettuce
Salmon tartare, spring onion, beetroot and red chillies
Gratinated scallops in a shallot sauce , asparagus and thyme
Black truffle tortelloni, parmesan sauce and porcini
Handmade ravioli , filled with spinach and ricotta , cherry tomato sauce
Baby leave salad, heritage tomatoes, burrata from puglia, handmade pesto
Beetroot risotto, burrata cream and hazelnuts
Risotto allo zafferano (saffron rissoto)
Pear and gorgonzola risotto
Celeriac veloute , wild mushrooms and white truffle oil
8 hours slow cook brisket beef , baby roasted potatoes , chargrilled asparagus and caramelised carrots gf
Scottish beef fillet, chunky roasted potatoes, bernaise sauce and seasonal vegetables
Beef fillet tagliata , baby potatoes, chimichurri sauce , wild rocket and parmesan shavings
Pan fried lamb cutlets , roasted chunky potatoes , caramelised carrots and parsnips , green beans
Welsh rack of lamb, gratin dauphinois potatoes, grain mustard gravy and seasonal vegetables
Chicken supreme , creamy mash potato and celeriac , spinach puree and veggies
Parmigiana di melanzane (oven baked tomato and aubergine) passata sauce and hand made pesto sauce
Fish to discuss with the chef
Tiramisu
Almond tart with vanilla icecream
Bakewell tart frangipane with cherry compote
Chocolate and walnuts brownie with vanilla icecream
Chocolate mousse, berries, berry coulis, creme chantillí
Mango a passion fruit pannacotta
Tarte au citron with rapsberries
Lemon meringue pie
Cheese board, biscuits and grapes
Vanilla cheesecake with warm blueberry coulis and icecream
Creme brûlée
Crema catalana
Pears in red wine
Apple tart
Apple and berries crumble , icecream
Sticky toffee pudding
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 Kent.
What does a private chef service include in Kent?
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 Kent?
The price of renting a chef in Kent 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 57 GBP to 125 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 57 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 56 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 95 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 125 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 Kent?
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 289 chefs available in Kent. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Kent 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 Kent?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Kent
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How many chef services are booked in Kent each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Kent, 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 Kent.
Cost of a private chef in Kent
The cost of hiring a private chef in Kent 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 57 GBP to 125 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 57 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 56 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 95 GBP
For 2 people: 125 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 Kent!
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 Kent?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Kent: 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 Kent!






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









