Liverpool & The Northwest
Emergency Chef
Need an Emergency chef fast? We provide experienced chefs across Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, & the North West
In Urgent need of a Chef?
Whether your head chef has phoned in sick, a team member has walked out mid-service, or you’re managing an unexpected surge in bookings, we’re here to help. We specialise in providing reliable, experienced chefs at short notice to support pubs, restaurants, hotels, and event caterers across Merseyside. We supply emergency chefs cover to a range of businesses.
Restaurants & Pubs
Unexpected staff shortages in restaurants can bring service to a standstill. Whether a chef calls in sick or you’re operating with a skeleton crew, we can place a competent chef quickly to ensure continuity and maintain your service standards.
Hotels
Hotels require chef cover across multiple dayparts, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. We work with boutique hotels, branded chains and independently run properties to supply skilled emergency chefs who can support seamlessly across departments.
Care homes/ Heathcare facilities
Catering in care environments requires more than just speed, it demands chefs who understand dietary needs, portion control and mealtime routines. We provide reliable emergency chef cover to care homes, hospitals and supported living facilities, ensuring residents receive consistent & safe service.
Hospitality & Leisure Venues
From stadiums and racecourses to private members’ clubs and golf resorts, we support high-volume service and prestige occasions. Our chefs are equipped to step into complex operations and perform under pressure, whether for a one-off event or ongoing staff shortages.
Compliance, Safety & Professional Standards
Fully DBS Vetted & Referenced Chefs
Before any chef joins our relief 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 Standards
Food Hygiene & Health & Safety Standards
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.
When they step into your kitchen, they already understand how to uphold your hygiene standards – not learn them.
Businesses We've Worked With
