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  • Michelin Trained Private Chefs

  • DBS Checked

  • Food Hygiene Certified

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We are a boutique private chef hire agency & luxury event caterer run by a small network of professional private chefs.

We specialise in providing outsourced chef services directly to customers such as private residential estates, shooting estates, group bookings at AirBNBs and holiday lets & exclusive use properties. 

 

All our chefs have at least 3 years of Michelin Star cooking experience. 

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If you've got an upcoming event or party coming up anywhere in the South East of England, leave yourself free to enjoy it by booking a private chef to take care of the shopping, cooking & washing up. 

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  • Michelin Trained Private Chefs

  • DBS Checked

  • Food Hygiene Certified

  • Cancel Free within 14 days

What our customers say

Just wanted to say thank you so much for our fantastic BBQ lunch. 


The day was a total success and the food was amazing. My parents and I loved having you!

Ellen, Virginia Water

We booked a canapé party with Yuzu Private Dining for my 35th birthday. 


Thoughtful service and amazing food, totally worth it compared to a restaurant.

Josh, Guildford

The food & service was excellent. All the courses were amazing & you both did an amazing job, so thank you for everything. 


We had a great night!

Jack, Shipton-under-Wychwood

We booked a private chef through Yuzu Private dining for my mums 70th birthday celebration. 


He was extremely professional and the food was amazing. It was a brilliant experience with high quality food and service. 


Would definitely recommend.

Lindsey, Radlett

We booked a private chef through Yuzu Private Dining for a Hen party. We had a casual sharing meal which we really enjoyed, they were really helpful in planning a menu around the bride to be's dietary requirements. 


We would definitely book another private chef for our next special occasion if staying at an AirBNB.

Bethany, Bourton-on-the-Water

Our private chef Max was an absolute professional from start to finish. 


Communication was on point, as well as the food and service. I would absolutely recommend booking through Yuzu Private Dining and will be booking again!

Joe, Cheltenham

Services

Canape Party Chef Hire, Coporate Catering

Private Chef Hire

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Wedding Catering Chef Hire, Hen Party

Wedding Catering

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Private Chef Hire, Buffet & BBQ Catering

Buffets & BBQs

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Corporate Catering, Private Chef

Corporate Catering

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Canape Party Chef Hire, Coporate Catering

Canape Parties

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Hire a Private Chef for Shooting Parties, Scotland, The Cotswolds

Shooting Parties

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FAQs

Can I hire a Private Chef for Christmas Day?

Christmas Day is one of the most popular days to hire a private chef. That said, most chefs will be looking for a premium on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day and may be booked up many months in advance.

Are plates & cutlery included?

We don't include plates & cutlery as standard. We're able to organise plate & crockery hire for an additional charge.

Will I have to pay a deposit?

We take a 12.5% deposit to cover the cost of the materials and to ensure the dates are blocked off from any other conflicting bookings. This deposit is refundable if cancelled 14 days before the booking date, otherwise this will be retained due to loss of other business.

Isn't hiring a private chef expensive?

Hiring a private chef can be more economical than going out for a medium sized group from 8-20 in our experience, as there are less overhead costs and minimal staff & equipment compared to a restaurant. Smaller groups can be less economical but can be a good way to enjoy an exclusive use venue without any time constraints or restrictions.

Can I book at an AirBNB?

Yes absolutely! In fact, around 50% of our business to date is hosted at an AirBNB or self catered accommodation.

What happens if the chef cancels?

At Yuzu Private Dining we only work with a small group of chefs unlike some of the larger booking platforms. This means we only commit to a booking we know we can fulfil and once committed we will endeavour to fulfil your booking. In case of any unusual circumstances that prevent this, we will offer a full refund & help you find a suitable replacement.

Do you charge additional transport costs?

We charge additional transport costs at £0.45 per mile for bookings further than 40 miles from the chef's location. For bookings closer than this, we will price it into our estimates.

Do you do background checks?

All of our chefs are subject to a DBS check as a standard condition of accepting a booking through us.

Who will clean up?

Hiring a private chef means you are free to enjoy your evening as they will keep your kitchen clean & tidy as they work. This means you can have a night off doing the washing up and relax and enjoy yourself.

About Us

Maxwell Tu

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Hi! I'm Max, the owner & director of Yuzu Private Dining. I set up the company after 11 years of working in Michelin Star restaurants. 

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I'm a full-time private chef & and you can learn some more about my professional background by following the link below. 

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I cook for a lot of the events, as well as some of my closely trusted former colleagues from over the years. 

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