Private Chef in Leicester
Hire one of our 116 Private Chefs in Leicester and personalize your menu, 8517 clients in Leicester have already booked their chef!





















Private Chef in Leicester
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Leicester in October, 2016, more than 116 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Leicester and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Leicester.
Starting from 2016, 8517 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Leicester through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 2607 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 32555 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Our guests in Leicester usually book menus around 90.7 GBP per person, including 4.05 courses, sharing an average of 3.62 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Leicester!












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
116 Private Chefs in Leicester
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More than 8500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.36 Chef
The guests in Leicester have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.36.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Leicester received an average score of 4.82.
4.75 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.75 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Leicester has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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2607 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Leicester
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Arepas
Creole fish (pisca hasa crioyo) with caribbean sauce
Chifle - fried banana chips
Keri-keri - fish fillets fried in butter with gelgines and herb sauce
Keshi yena- cheese balls
Caribbean ceviche
Smoking shrimp skewer
Seared skirt steak with black beans and mango salsa
Kale and bacon salad
Mangu (dominican banana puree) banana puree with eggs, bacon and salami
Special sweet and sour caribbean salad
Caribbean chicken
Chicken salad with orange and honey dressing
Sweet and spicy ribs
Fish and vegetable packs
Roasted chicken thighs with mango
Braided pork loin
Grilled chicken wings
Jamaican jeep chicken
Brown stew chicken caribbean stewed chicken that is spicy and marinated with vegetables
Puffed butts slow-roasted oxtail with a blend of herbs, vegetables and flavorful butter beans
French toast fried wheat bread sweet with milk and honey syrup
Paiseicu and tentalaria sweets made with walnuts and chestnuts
Quesillo condensed milk pudding
Jamaican black cake - fruit cake
Churros with dulce de leche
3 canapes per person to start with (menu to send in the message)
• balsamic roast figs, goats’ cheese & basil mousse, balsamic reduction (this can be with cured ham)
• duck liver parfait, pear chutney, sourdough croutes
• devon crab & prawn cocktail, tomato salsa, whipped avocado, melba toast
• gin & citrus cured chalk stream trout, roasted beets, beetroot gel, horseradish crème fraiche
• roast scallops, chestnut velouté, maple syrup, apple, pancetta, watercress
• roasted turkey breast and roast british striploin with all the trimmings
• classic beef wellington with all the trimmings
• all the trimmings: roast potatoes, chipolatas, cauliflower cheese, honey roasted carrots & parsnips, cranberry & sage stuffing, gravy, yorkshire puddings, brussel sprouts & pancetta, sticky spiced red cabbage
• christmas pudding & pecan tart, cointreau mascarpone
• dark chocolate tort, crème fraiche, raspberries
• buttermilk pannacotta, macerated berries, ginger biscuit
• christmas crème brulee, shortbread
Patatas bravas bravas typical spanish starter made with boiled and fried potatoes in olive oil bathed in a spicy herb sauce
Gazpacho typical spanish drink made with tomatoes and italian bread, served chilled
Breaded squid typical mediterranean tapa, with herb mayonnaise and rustic mediterranean potatoes
Tortillas de patatas typical spanish tapa made of potatoes and eggs
Jamon crockets typical spanish tapa made with ham in the form of croquettes. comes with spicy mayonnaise
Cod cod cake, porto style croquette made with potato, shredded cod seasoned in port wine and herbs. with herb mayonnaise
Soúpa avgolemono typical greek soup made from vegetables, eggs, lemon and yogurt background
Peynirli borek typical entry from turkey and greece, made with filo pastry, stuffed with feta cheese and nutmeg
Sfiha middle eastern starter made with dough, stuffed with minced meat, with sicilian lemon seasoning and spices
Pita with hummus starter of bread typical of greece and turkey (pita/pide), stuffed with houmus bi tahini, a typical recipe from the middle east made with chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste) seasoned with sicilian lemon
Fried meat balls typical middle eastern starter made with roasted minced meat, seasoned with cinnamon, pepper, curd, tahini and onion
Cigar typical middle eastern starter, made with grape or cabbage leaves, stuffed with minced meat and rice
Sheep kafta skewer typical recipe from saudi arabia, made with grilled mutton seasoned with tandoori massala
Chickpea falafel typical middle eastern starter and much appreciated by vegetarians and vegans, seasoned chickpea croquette recipe
Steamed carrot salad typical moroccan salad, made with steamed carrots, seasoned in red wine, harissa and cumin
Tuna tartar with mediterranean avocado delicious tuna tartar with avocado
Tzatziki typical greek salad made with cucumber, yogurt and tie-type paste, seasoned with garlic, pepper and parsley or mint
Patlican typical salad from turkey and greece, made with aubergine cream, sicilian lemon, cumin and yogurt
Couliflower salad typical middle eastern salad, made with cauliflower lightly fried in olive oil, with chickpeas, tomatoes, tahini and pine nuts
Tabbouleh of quinoa typical dish in syria, recipe based on quinoa with cucumber, tomato and onion seasoned with lemon
Fish paella typical spanish dish made with rice, fish and seafood
Paella valenciana typical spanish dish made with rice, meat, chicken and sautéed vegetables
Cod with gomes de sá typical portuguese dish made with cod drizzled in olive oil with herbs
Cod with bread typical portuguese dish, recipe from viseu, baked codfish with a layer of toasted bread on top, served with spinach or vegetables
Tuna steaks typical portuguese dish, made with tuna steaks seasoned in herbs and mustard, marinated in white and red wine, fried in olive oil
Hiriro me aníthos typically greek dish, made with pork chops, seasoned with sicilian lemon, garlic, fennel seed, fried in olive oil, sautéed with fennel and white wine
Chicken naomi mediterranean recipe for chicken drumsticks with ginger, honey, sicilian lemon, dipped in soy sauce and olive oil
Mediterranean octopus mediterranean octopus recipe with a clash of flavors made with celery, leek and rosemary, dip with orange, finished with herbs and olive oil
Mediterranean penne mediterranean recipe with eggplant and carrot, sautéed with tomato, olive, buffalo mozzarella, garlic and basil
Mediterranean boiler mediterranean recipe with fish and seafood in a large broth with mediterranean ingredients
Baklava typical turkish dessert, made with phyllo dough, stuffed with almonds, walnuts, pistachios in butter, seasoned with brown sugar and cinnamon with orange blossom and lemon honey
Stuffed dates mediterranean recipe stuffed with goat cheese
Mediterranean leaflets mediterranean recipe for puff pastry with goat cheese and honey topped with walnuts
Pudding mediterranean dessert made with cottage cheese and pumpkin and orange jam
Panna cotta mediterranean dessert made with coconut milk and mango
Semi- cold mediterranean dessert made with red fruits and strawberry coulis
Pudding mediterranean yogurt dessert with pineapple
Panna cotta plums and plum sauce
Strudel mediterranean dessert stuffed with banana and chocolate
Bruschetta
Crepe primavera sortido (assorted spring crepe
Folhado de queijo cabra com mel (goat cheese puff with honey)
Camarões a lá guilho (gambas al ajillo (fried prawns in olive oil with garlic)
Canapés
Linguiça acebolada (onion sausage)
Iscas de peixe (fish bait)
Anéis de cebola (onion rings)
Folhado de cogumelos (mushroom puff)
Canoa recheada (canoe stuffed with mushrooms)
Salada caprese (caprese salad)
Salada colorida (colorful salad)
Salada de polvo (octopus salad)
Mini pizza - sabor a escolha (small pizza)
Quiche
Salada cesar (salad cesar)
Arroz de legumes (arroz vegetal)
Tortilha (tortilla)
Legumes salteados (legumes salteados)
Arroz de polvo (octopus rice)
Steak (with egg on top)
Peixe em papelote (fish in papelote)
Arroz de pato (duck rice)
Vegetable or chicken yakisoba or vegetables (you can have all three options)
Tornedó (beef sirloin) ao molho beurry rouge com batata laminadas rústica sirloin of beef in neutral rouge sauce with rustic laminated potatoes
Risotto de filé mignon com gorgonzola e pera, coberto com amêndoas (filet mignon risotto with gorgonzola and pear, topped with almonds)
Espaguete à bolonhesa com almôndegas ( spaghetti bolognese with meatballs)
Escondidinho de cogumelos ((mushroom hide)
Espaguete ao molho vermelho com frango empanado spaghetti in red sauce with breaded chicken) - breaded meat option
Chicken lasagna
Peito de frango ao molho beurre blanc (sautéed vegetables)
Robalo ou dourada ao sal com legumes salteados (salted sea. bass or golden fiish with sautéed vegetables)
Bacalhau com natas (cod com creme)
Beef wellington
Salmao ao gergelim com purê de batata e legumes salteados
Spaghetti carbonara
Creme brulle de doce de leite (dulce de leche creme brulle)
Cake de nozes com doce de leite (nut cake with dulce de leche)
Cheesecake morango (strawberry cheesecake)
Mousse de chocolate (chocolate mousse)
Pastel de natas (custard tart)
Condensed milk pudding
Torta de limão (lemon pie)
Seasonal fruits
Torta morango (strawberry pie)
Kindin- egg candy with coconut
Fruit cake
Anti pasti platter of cured meats, burrata, olives, grissini
Anti pasti platter of artichokes, sun blushed tomatoes, burrata, olives, grissini
Butternut and sage tortelloni with burro scuro and aged pecorino
Beetroot risotto d'amore, prosecco rose petal, roasted and pickled beets
Minestroni verde soup
Buttetnut and sage risotto basil oil parmesan crisps
Aubergine melanzane parmiggiana
Fresche orecchiette pasta con asparagus tips shelled garden peas, broccoli, foromaggi sauce,
28 day aged ribeye steak chargrilled mediteranian vegetables, tripple cooked propa chips salsa verde watercress roasted vine tomatoes
Lamb rump, spinach and potato gratin, roast vine tomatoes salsa verde
Ballotine of chicken herb cream chese, prosciutto ham. grilled artickoles, spinach, roasted charlotte potatoes, vine tomatoes chicken jus
Chicken parmi, courgette pepper tomato ragu, black pepper and parmesan tagliatelle
Char-grilled pork chop, polenta briquette cavolo nero, grilled peach and marsala jus
Capellini with meatballs tomato and basil sauce pistacio seasoning
Chicory, charred radicchio, pear, dolce latte, walnuts mimosa dressing
Lemoncello trio, ice cream, posset, maccaroon,
Orange polenta cake with espresso cream
Chocolate raspberry tiramisu
Italian cheese board £3 supplement
Belly pork bon-bon, beetroot red cabbage slaw, grain mustard aioli
Quorn dog dipper, quorn hotdog on a skewer ketjap manis dip red onion chutney. (vegan)
Korean popcorn chicken sriracha sauce
Tempura battered spring vegetables, baby corn, zucchini, aubergine, peppers, hot and sour dipping sauce
Mini sliders beef/chorizo/pork, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, dill pickle, cheddar cheese
Vegan burger slider, chickpea and feva bean patty, yogurt sumac dressing, baby gem heart
Bulgogi beef, guochang fries asian slaw
Flat iron steak, triple cooked beef fat fries, watercress salad, balsamic dressing, buernaise sauce, vine tomatoes
Chicken parmi, courgette pepper tomato ragu, black pepper and parmesan tagliatelle
Choi sum pork, fragrant basmati, asian greens, tapioca crackers
Vegan mac n cheese with faken lardons and soft herb crust
Butternut pistachio and ricotta empanadas, roasted roots salad, pomegranate molasses dressing
Selection of tacos to include pork pibil, chicken tinga, salmon negra, escabech of peppers. 5 bean refritos, rice and peas (£8 supplement)
Baklava; honey nut and filo served with pistachio ice-cream
Chocolate fondant vanilla ice cream honeycomb
Japanese panacotta lime basil soy bean and cream, sugared dumplings shot of sake
Caramelised pineapple sponge with chilli and dark chocolate
Balsamic maserated strawberries with black pepper, champagne sabayone
Bluberry creme brulee lemon poppy seed shortbread
Asparagus, poached hens egg, caper and dill haollandaise, with or without parma ham
Torched marinated mackerel, smoked mackerel rilette, radish, samphire and watercress
Pea mousse, pea and mint pesto, vinaigrette, rye and toasted seeds
Smoked chicken, leg bon bon, baby gem caesar, parmesan
Seared scallops, watercress salsa verde, caviar, confit tomato
Salt and pepper squid, avocado and lime puree, pico de gallo, basil
Fillet beef carpaccio, fennel slaw, tomato jam, sourdough
Build a multi course menu from above
Saddle of lamb, braised lamb neck and potato gratin, spinach puree, peas, mushrooms and jus
Pan fried sea bass, crab cake, basil, bisque, asparagus
Seared rib eye steak, tripple cooked chips, stuffed mushroom, roast tomato, bearnaise
Chicken ballotine, tarragon, parma ham, gnocchi, cream sauce and tender broccoli
Pan fried salmon, tomato and truffle arancini, charred courgette, sauce vierge
Roast monkfish, prawns, dill and white wine tagliatelle, lemon courgettes
Aubergine, basil and tomato gratin, lemon courgettes, feta, pine nuts and sauteed potato
Pea risotto, mint, asparagus, cherry tomato
British cheese, crackers and crispbreads, fruit and port chutney and grapes
Elderflower and creme fraiche tart, textures of strawberry
Chocolate delice, cherry compote, honeycomb
Treacle tart, raspberry ripple clotted cream, almond brittle
Raspberry and pink champagne jelly, meringue, chantilly
Pistachio frangipane, berry eton mess, brittle
Sticky toffee pudding, salt caramel sauce, banana, clotted cream
Bespoke 7 course menu
Bespoke starter
Bespoke main
Bespoke dessert
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 Chefs in Leicester.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Leicester is 134 GBP per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 89 GBP per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 64 GBP. For 13 or more people the average price is 60 GBP. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Leicester there are currently 116 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 8517 guests in Leicester, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Leicester
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Leicester and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Leicester each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Leicester, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Leicester, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Leicester?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Leicester is 134 GBP per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 89 GBP per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 64 GBP. For 13 or more people the average price is 60 GBP.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Leicester on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Leicester each month?
After many years of offering our services in Leicester, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 1 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Leicester?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Leicester: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Leicester is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Leicester!

Want a relaxing way to dine at home?
Enjoy a Private Chef Service in comfort! Be it a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or a family get together, Take a Chef offers you a unique way to enjoy a meal. We’ll transform your home into one of the area's best restaurants, dedicated to providing the best quality service to you and your guests. Simply tell us your food preferences and our chefs will send you original menu ideas - all you have to do is choose your favourite. On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook and serve the meal in your home. Best of all, they’ll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!

An innovative dining experience
At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with over 20 chefs in Leicester, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed.

Try something different! Try a Private Chef service in Leicester.
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.






Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Leicester is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Leicester who will personalize every detail of your experience.










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