Private Chef in Neath
Rent one of our 63 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Neath
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Neath in March 2017, more than 63 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Neath and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Wales.
Starting in 2017, 44,960 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Neath. To book your chef in Neath, 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 7,283 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,371 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 44,960 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Neath usually book menus around 86 GBP per person, including 3.94 courses, sharing an average of 4.37 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 Neath.












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.
63 Private Chefs in Neath
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More than 44,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.61 Chef
The guests in Neath have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.61.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Neath received an average score of 4.78.
4.8 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.8 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Neath has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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7,283 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Neath
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
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
Chicken and bacon terrine, crisp tortilla, piccalilli
Goat cheese log with ginger crumbs and tortilla crisps
Hummus, wild mushroom and beetroot
Pineapple cut squid sauteed with nduja and chorizo served with crusty bread
Pork bon bons, sun-dried tomato pesto, parmesan and rocket
Smoked beef bon bons, aioli and pickled onions
Smoked haddock quail scotch egg and warm tartar sauce
Lamb rack, madeira jus, spinach
Pigeon breast, carrot puree, blackberry jus
Salmon darn, bok choi, spiced coconut milk
Wild mushroom, roasted roots, celeriac puree
Beef suet pudding, braised hispy cabbage, stout jus
Grilled cauliflower, celeriac puree, roasted roots, peanut and coconut sauce
Pork 2 ways - pork loin, pork cheddar croquette, cider sauce, tenderstem
Stuffed duck - duck farce in breast, fondant potato candied chantelle carrot cranberry jus
Smoked haddock, salmon, peas, sweetcorn, bacon lardons, clam chowder crusty bread
Burnt basque cheesecake and mixed fruit compote
Choux bun with chocolate mousse, cream and mixed berries
Pineapple, coconut rum trifle
Dirty loaded skins – bacon, cream cheese, smokey cheddar
Falafel, hummus, pomegranate
Chicken satay
Below food is all served with truffle and parmesan wedges, charred buttered corn, slaw
Oriental duck noodles, sticky glaze, prawn crackers
Buttermilk panko chicken burger, confit garlic mayo, tangy onion, brioche bun
Flat iron steak, chimichurri butter, grilled mushroom
Smokey chilli loaded dirty dog, sour cream, salsa, coriander relish
Chicken enchilladas, tomato, melted jalapeno cheese
Moroccan sweet potato and quinoa burger, tomato relish
S'more skewers - marshmallow, fruits, toffee sauce, biscoff crumb
Chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce,
Pancakes, maple syrup and cream
Fruit crumble and custard
Marinated olives, artichoke hearts, bruschetta, parma ham and marinated melon, charcuterie board, homemade focaccia
Arancini board - selection of seasonal arancini
Slow braised rich beef ragu lasagne, somerset beef in a rich napolitana sauce, layered with a truffled bechamel to make our lasagne
Tuscan chicken with a smoky bacon risotto, topped with a pesto dressing
Pan roasted market fish (availability dependent) mussel, thyme and madeira cream sauce
Seasonal homemade cannelloni, roasted butternut and smoked garlic sauce
Seasonal homemade tortellini
All with caramelised red onion and rosemary garlic focaccia, herby italian confit tomato salad, truffle and parmesan wedges
Signature tiramisu - homemade smooth zabaglione, baileys, nutty coffee
Limoncello and passionfruit posset, pistachio biscotti hazelnut
Chocolate torte, balsamic fruits, vanilla creme fraiche
Coconut and honey iced parfait, madeira poached pear, almond crumble topping
Burrata e pomodorini - creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil oil, toasted ciabatta
Carpaccio di manzo -thin‑sliced beef fillet, rocket, parmesan, lemon dressing
Bruschetta classica - tomato, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Calamari fritti - lightly fried squid, lemon aioli
Melanzane alla parmigiana - layered aubergine, tomato, basil, mozzarella
- spaghetti alla carbonara - egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale, black pepper
Risotto ai funghi - creamy arborio rice, wild mushrooms, parmesan
Tagliatelle al ragù bolognese - slow‑cooked beef & pork ragù
Penne all’arrabbiata - spicy tomato, garlic, chilli, parsley
Gnocchi al pesto - basil pesto, toasted pine nuts, parmesan
Pollo alla cacciatora - chicken braised with tomato, olives, rosemary
Branzino al limone - sea bass fillet, lemon, capers, white wine
Tagliata di manzo - sliced sirloin, rocket, parmesan, balsamic
Saltimbocca alla romana - veal, sage, prosciutto, white wine butter sauce
Parmigiana di zucca - roasted pumpkin layered with tomato, mozzarella (vegetarian)
Tiramisù classico - espresso‑soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream, cocoa
Panna cotta alla vaniglia - silky vanilla set cream, berry coulis
Cannoli siciliani - crisp pastry, sweet ricotta, pistachio
Torta al limone - lemon cake, citrus glaze
Gelato artigianale - traditional italian ice cream (vanilla, pistachio, chocolate)
Chef selection of canapes
Seared scallops, cauliflower puree, pancetta, charred cauliflower
Coquille st jacques
Ham hock and caper terrine, cider apple rarebit
Beetroot, gin, orange cured salmon, pickled fennel, poppy seed crisps
Curried seafood arancini, coronation emulsion, coriander relish
Sticky oriental pork belly, hoi sin slaw, crispy sesame rice noodles
Carpaccio of somerset beef, pecorino crisp, fig balsamicc
Confit chicken terrine, caramelised onion tartlet
Thai mussels, asian coconut broth, dipping bread
Butternut and sage arancini, whipped goats cheese, hot honey
Cumin, carrot and coconut soup, coriander yoghurt dressing
Fennel salted porcetta, lemon and pistachio stuffing, celeriac fondant, apple puree, cider leeks, pork sauce
Venison loin, forest fruit jus, venison and dark chocolate croquette, thyme hasselback
Lamb rump, pea puree, salted hazelnut crumb, pimento, lamb jus
Seared duck breast, confit heritage carrots, red wine poached pear
Somerset beef tenderloin, pink peppercorn and shallot sauce, confit garlic and spinach creamed potato (£4 supplement)
Ballotine of chicken, smoked chicken and tarragon stuffing, mushroom veloute, glazed oyster mushroom
Market caught fish - dukkah crusted, bombay hash brown, coconut curry sauce, chinese leaf
Market caught fish - anchovy butter baste, chorizo cassoulet, pesto dressing
Market caught fish - mussel and thyme hollandaise, butternut spaghetti
Pea, pumpkin seed, courgette arancini, minted pea puree, hazelnut dressed rocket
Gnocchi, roasted tomato ragu, charred pepper and courgette concasse
Sweet potato, feta, broad bean, spinach and wild mushroom filo tart, celeriac truffle puree
Vanilla creme brulee, spiced shortbread biscuit
Pecan brownie, salted caramel anglaise
Mango posset, pineapple and passionfruit curd
Reminisce signature sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch, clotted cream
Banana and coconut mousse, honeycomb, banana praline, caramelised banana
Chocolate mocha mousse, cappucino froth, candied hazelnuts
Pear and almond tart, gingerbread ice cream
South west cheese platter, pickles, sundries minimum 4 people, £20 suppplement
- spiced butternut & coconut soup silky, lightly sweet, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds
- beetroot carpaccio thin‑sliced beetroot, citrus dressing, feta crumble, micro herbs
- chicken livers peri‑peri pan‑seared livers in a rich, spicy zimbabwean‑style peri‑peri sauce
- muriwo unedovi crostini creamed leafy greens with peanut butter served on toasted baguette
- smoked salmon & avocado stack lemon crème fraîche, dill oil, crisp capers
Pan‑seared sea bass fillet crisp skin, lemon beurre blanc, asparagus spears
- grilled tilapia, served with tomato & onion relish
- bream in coconut & lime broth fresh bream gently poached in a fragrant coconut, lime, and coriander broth
Salmon steak with honey‑ginger glaze oven‑roasted salmon brushed with a sweet‑spicy glaze, paired with sautéed greens
- slow‑braised beef short rib red wine jus, creamy mash, roasted root vegetables
Free‑range chicken supreme garlic & herb butter, fondant potato, seasonal greens
Sadza, beef stew & muriwo a refined take on the zimbabwean classic tender beef in rich tomato gravy
- pan‑seared sea bass lemon beurre blanc, crushed new potatoes, asparagus
- vegetarian peanut butter stew (dovi) seasonal vegetables simmered in a rich peanut & tomato sauce, served with rice or sadza
Malva pudding warm, sticky, served with vanilla custard
Amarula cheesecake creamy, indulgent, with a biscuit base
Chocolate fondant molten centre, served with clotted cream
Tropical fruit pavlova mango, passion fruit, whipped 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 Neath.
What does a private chef service include in Neath?
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 Neath?
The price of renting a chef in Neath 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 53 GBP to 121 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 53 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 62 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 92 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 121 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 Neath?
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 63 chefs available in Neath. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Neath 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 Neath?
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 Neath each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Neath, 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 Neath.
Cost of a private chef in Neath
The cost of hiring a private chef in Neath 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 53 GBP to 121 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 53 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 62 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 92 GBP
For 2 people: 121 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 Neath?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Neath: 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 Neath!






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









