We’ve helped our customers host over 1000 five star events
This is a great company to use for dinner parties
I used chef Rachael Leach for a birthday dinner in our house in Balham and she was just perfect. Couldn't recommend her more!
Tayne Rankine
First time user but great overall experience
Exceptional (restaurant quality) food, worked seamlessly in the background in our kitchen and left it spotless at the end of the night
Lauren Foster
Easy way to book a private chef
Easy way to book a private chef and felt reassured by using this platform - was not disappointed and would definitely recommend and use again
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Meet the Nomads
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Ben: “I've worked as a chef in London for many years at restaurants such as the River Café, Carousel and Rochelle Canteen. I now run my own event catering business.”
Evy: “After starring in MasterChef UK and making the Quarter Finals I decided to pursue a career as chef. Positive feedback from John Torode and Gregg Wallace made me believe in myself.”
Anna: “Cooking has always fascinated me - from demanding I cook my own dinner after school at the tender age of 11 to learning professionally at Leiths School of Food and Wine.”
Abhilasha: “I am a finalist of Masterchef India and I sat on Telegraph's Food Awards Panel. I pride myself on hearty homestyle meals with a fine dining twist.”
Charles: “I began my career under at the acclaimed Roux at Parliament Square. I then gained invaluable Michelin Star at The Westbury. Most recently, I was at The Grill, The Dorchester Hotel under Tom Booton.”
Fran: “I trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Since then I have been working in professional kitchens, as a private chef, and as a recipe developer & food writer.
1. Find your chef: Browse and chat with chefs available for your event date.
2. Decide your menu: Discuss a menu thats just right. Dietary requirements are no problem.
3. Relax and enjoy your event: On the day, your chef will arrive with the ingredients, cook, serve and wash up.
How hiring a chef works
1
Look
Browse available chefs, read reviews and view menus.
2
Book
Enquire for free with chefs you like. Start chatting in minutes to agree a menu.
3
Hello Cook
On the day they will buy the ingredients, cook, serve and do the washing up.
Hiring a chef FAQs
Any unanswered questions? Say hello with the chat bubble below.
How are Nomads vetted?
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We pride ourselves on bringing you the best private chefs in the industry - it’s the most important thing we do. 1. We review applicants' experience and CV for top-quality experience and talent 2. Our founder, Jojo, personally conducts interviews with each candidate to ensure they meet our standards for experience and culture. 3. We run an upskilling program for talented chefs that are new to private dining. 4. All chefs hold current Food Hygiene Level 2 certificates and are double reference checked.
Additionally, we continuously conduct quality checks to ensure long-term adherence to our high standards.
Can you cater for bespoke requirements and events?
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Yes, absolutely. Please reserve the chef that you like for the event date. You can then chat with them and tailor everything to fit your event perfectly.
What if my kitchen is only small, or I don’t have much cooking equipment?
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Nomads can create amazing food in just a typical kitchen. They will need an oven, four hobs, and some space for preparation. Your Nomad will ask you for details when you discuss your event.
Who buys all the ingredients?
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Your Nomad will buy all the fresh ingredients before your event. All ingredients are included in the price of your menu.
When will my chef arrive
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Typically, 1.5 to 2 hours before the start time of your event.
Can Nomad Chefs cater to different dietary requirements?
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If anyone in your group has specific dietary needs or preferences, they can be provided with a dish that's customised to their requirements. As you select your menu, you can view the options available for them.
Where does my money go?
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100% of the menu price and travel costs go to your Nomad.
We charge a 15% service fee on top of the menu cost. With this we are able to offer priority customer support should anything go wrong before or during your event. We also donate a school meal for each guest we serve through One Feeds Two.
What is One Feeds Two?
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Our partnership with One Feeds Two means that for every guest served by a Nomad, a child in poverty receives a free school meal. Their approach in combatting child hunger through hot school meal promotes both education and essential nutrition. Read more at onefeedstwo.org