
5 Star Chefs are the leading chef recruitment agency in Manchester. We specialise in providing reliable, experienced emergency and temporary chefs to restaurants, hotels, pubs, and private events throughout the region. When you need immediate, vetted talent, we deliver.
Running a busy kitchen in Manchester means things can change fast. We’re a specialist chef agency in Manchester, providing trusted, short-notice and temporary chef cover for restaurants, hotels, pubs, and event caterers across the city.
Whether you need relief chefs, emergency sickness cover, or long-term temporary placements, our Manchester team can have a qualified professional in your kitchen within hours.

Emergency chef cover when you need it most. Fast, reliable support for sickness, no-shows or sudden demand, keeping your kitchen fully operational.

Temporary chef placement to maintain quality and consistency during busy periods. Skilled professionals who slot seamlessly into your kitchen team.

Private chef services for exclusive dining experiences. From intimate dinners to corporate occasions, enjoy restaurant-quality food in any setting.

Film set catering that keeps cast and crew fuelled and focused. Fresh, hearty meals delivered on time, with menus tailored to demanding shoot schedules.

Location catering for productions, events, shoots and more. Flexible, on-site food service delivering fresh, satisfying meals wherever your team needs them.

DBS checked chefs for total peace of mind. Professional, reliable and fully vetted chefs suitable for schools, care homes, healthcare settings and more.
Our team consists of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the temp agency industry. We use our expertise to match the right candidates with the right companies, ensuring a successful partnership.

From product launches and staff open days to weddings and private functions, our chefs provide flexible location catering that enhances the occasion. Whether it’s plated dining, buffets or street-food style service, we tailor menus to suit your event and your guests.

Outdoor events demand catering that can cope with volume and variety. We supply festival food services ranging from quick-serve meals for large crowds to more exclusive VIP dining options. Our mobile kitchens ensure smooth operations even in challenging locations.

Sporting fixtures and local gatherings need efficient, reliable food service that keeps people fuelled and happy. We provide on-site catering for players, staff and supporters, adapting to the unique demands of stadiums, sports grounds and community venues.

Long shifts and remote working environments require practical, nutritious catering solutions. Our team delivers hot meals and fresh food directly to site, keeping teams energised and focused. With mobile kitchens, we make event catering services possible even in hard-to-reach locations.



Please reach us at admin@5starchefs.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.
In most cases, we can have a fully vetted chef on-site within just a few hours. Our Manchester team operates extended hours to deliver fast, same-day emergency cover when you need it most.
Yes. We can provide chefs for a single shift, weekend cover, or long-term ongoing contracts — depending on your kitchen’s needs.
We supply chefs at all levels — from Commis and CDPs to Sous and Head Chefs. Every chef is experienced, adaptable, and ready to maintain your service standards from the first shift.
Absolutely. All our chefs are fully reference-checked, ID-verified and insured. For sensitive environments, we also offer DBS-checked professionals.
We’re here to help – contact us during business hours and we’ll get back to you promptly.
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At 5 Star Chefs, we’re more than just a chef agency, we’re your on-call support for every kitchen scenario.
From emergency and relief cover to long-term temporary placements, our team provides skilled professionals who can step in and deliver exceptional service wherever they’re needed.
Wherever you’re based, our network of chefs covers every corner of the North West:
Our focus is simple, fast, reliable chef cover that keeps your kitchen running smoothly, without inflated agency rates or unnecessary stress.

5 Star Chefs
West Derby Village Store, Liverpool, England L12 7HX, United Kingdom
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