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Fully Vetted Chefs You Can Trust
DBS Chefs
When your kitchen operates in schools, care homes, hospitals or other sensitive environments, the safety of those you serve is just as important as the food itself.
At 5 Star Chefs, we provide fully DBS-checked chefs who are vetted, experienced, and ready to step into your kitchen with professionalism and care.
Trusted DBS Chefs Across the North West
Not every kitchen can take on temporary staff without checks — in schools, care homes, hospitals and other sensitive environments, safety and compliance are essential.
Finding qualified chefs at short notice is hard enough, but ensuring they are fully vetted makes it even more challenging.
That’s where we come in. With our network of DBS-checked chefs, you get peace of mind knowing every professional we provide has been properly screened and cleared to work in safeguarding environments.
Our chefs combine culinary skill with professionalism, reliability, and the right certifications. Whether it’s cover for a school kitchen, a care home service, or a hospital catering team, we make sure you have trusted chefs in place so you can focus on running your service.
DBS Chefs for All Types of Sectors
Schools & Educational Facilities
Schools & Educational Facilities
Schools & Educational Facilities
From primary schools to universities, we provide DBS chefs who can work safely with young people while preparing nutritious meals at scale.
Healthcare & Hospitals
Schools & Educational Facilities
Schools & Educational Facilities
Our chefs understand the importance of dietary needs, hygiene standards and professionalism when working in NHS or private healthcare kitchens.
Care Homes & Residential
Corporate & Public Sector
Corporate & Public Sector
We support care providers with DBS-checked chefs who prepare wholesome, tailored meals with compassion and respect for residents.
Corporate & Public Sector
Corporate & Public Sector
Corporate & Public Sector
DBS clearance is increasingly required in government, council and corporate settings. We provide vetted chefs who deliver high-quality catering with full compliance
DBS Chefs for the North West
Liverpool and Merseyside
Liverpool has a diverse mix of schools, hospitals and care providers, each with strict safeguarding requirements. Our DBS-checked chefs in Liverpool and Merseyside are trusted by educational institutions, NHS facilities, and residential homes across the city. From short-term cover to ongoing placements, we provide reliable chefs who combine culinary expertise with the compliance and professionalism these sensitive environments demand.
Manchester & Salford
As a major hub for healthcare, education and corporate services, Greater Manchester requires catering staff who can adapt to a variety of environments. We supply DBS-vetted chefs in Manchester and Salford who are experienced in working within NHS kitchens, school catering teams, and public sector facilities. Whether it’s daily meal service in a hospital or short-notice cover in a college kitchen, our chefs provide safe, dependable support.
Preston
Preston and the wider Lancashire area have growing needs for compliant catering staff across schools, local councils and healthcare providers. Our DBS chefs in Preston are carefully selected for their ability to deliver nutritious meals while meeting safeguarding standards. From community schools to residential care facilities, we ensure every placement is backed by trust, professionalism and strong local knowledge.
Chester & Cheshire
With its mix of independent schools, private healthcare facilities and residential homes, Chester and Cheshire require chefs who are both flexible and highly reliable. Our DBS-cleared chefs in Cheshire work seamlessly in kitchens where safeguarding and compliance are essential. Whether you need long-term support for a care home or immediate cover in a school kitchen, we provide chefs you can count on.
North Wales
Across North Wales, from coastal towns to rural communities, catering in schools and council-run facilities requires vetted and trustworthy staff. We supply DBS chefs in North Wales who understand the importance of safe, consistent catering in educational and care environments. Our mobile approach also allows us to support more remote communities with professional, compliant chefs when they’re needed most.
Businesses We've Worked With
More of our Chef hire Services
We provide a complete range of specialist catering and chef solutions across Liverpool and the North
- Relief Chefs – emergency cover when you need skilled chefs at short notice.
- Location Catering – mobile catering for festivals, sporting events, construction sites and corporate launches.
- Film & TV Catering – on-set and location catering with full craft services for productions.
- Private Chefs – bespoke dining experiences in your home or at private venues.
- Emergency Chef – same-day / next-day cover for sickness, no-shows or peak demand; chefs on standby across the North West.
Call us on 07871 352564 for chef placement – we can often have a chef ready fairly promptly.
Compliance, Safety & Professional Standards
Fully DBS Vetted & Referenced Chefs
Before any chef joins our team, they go through a strict vetting process.
This includes:
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- At least two verified professional references
- Identity checks and up-to-date CVs
- Minimum 5 years of kitchen experience in a commercial setting.
We never send out inexperienced or unknown chefs – every placement is a safe pair of hands.
Fully Insured for Temporary Work
Every Five Star Chefs placement is backed by full insurance cover, including:
- Public liability
- Professional indemnity
- Employers’ liability
You can be confident that you're protected, whether the chef is with you for one shift or several weeks.
Food Hygiene & Health & Safety
Food Hygiene & Health & Safety
All our chefs carry up-to-date Level 2 or higher Food Hygiene certification and follow strict hygiene protocols.
They are trained in:
- HACCP procedures and allergen awareness.
- Safe food handling, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Clean-down and kitchen hygiene routines.
- Manual handling and safe working practices.