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Private Chef's Across Liverpool & The Northwest

Private Chef

We provide highly skilled private chefs for short-term or ongoing placements across Liverpool, North Wales, Lake District, Manchester and Chester. 


Whether you need emergency holiday cover, extra support for a VIP event, or a long-term private chef placement, we can help.

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How Our Private Chef Service Works

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Contact Us With Your Request

Tell us the number of private chefs you need, the service type, your location and the dates you need them.

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We Find the Perfect Match

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We will quickly match your requirements with the most suitable chef from our network.

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Your Chef Arrives Ready

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Your Chef Arrives Ready

The chef will arrive fully briefed and prepared to start work immediately, with minimal disruption.

Businesses We Support

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Hotels

Our private chefs can support your hotel by delivering seamless in-room, suite, and restaurant service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as providing expert cover for VIP guests, private functions, and special events, ensuring a professional and discreet experience for your clientele.

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Event Caterers

Tight schedules and multiple courses can stretch your team to its limits during large-scale events. Our private chefs step in to provide experienced, reliable cover, ensuring every course is executed on time and to your exact specifications.

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Carehomes & Hopsitals

Staff shortages or unexpected absences can disrupt mealtime routines and impact resident care. Our private chefs integrate seamlessly into your kitchen, maintaining smooth service and helping your team deliver consistent, stress-free mealtimes.

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Restaurants & Pubs

Busy service periods can put pressure on your kitchen, leading to delays or inconsistent quality. Our private chefs bring the extra support needed to keep service running efficiently, so your guests always receive the standard they expect.

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Leisure and Tourism Venues

High seasonal demand can make it hard to keep up without overworking your core team. Our private chefs provide skilled support during peak holiday periods, private bookings, and special events, ensuring your service remains smooth and professional.

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Why Choose Our Private Chefs

  •  Bespoke menus, zero hassle | Tasting menus, family‑style, canapés, dietary‑led (gluten‑free, vegan, halal, kosher‑friendly).
  • Discreet professionals | Experienced in private residences, UHNW/VIP protocols, confident with NDAs and house etiquette.
  • Consistent quality | All our chefs have a background in fine dining, luxury hotels and high‑pressure service.
  • Fast placement | local coverage enables rapid, reliable scheduling when plans change.
  • Experienced and Vetted | All our chefs are carefully vetted, DBS checked and come with proven experience in demanding hospitality environments. They are reliable professionals you can trust in your kitchen.
  • Rapid Response | We understand that time is of the essence. We offer quick, reliable cover, often with same day placement for urgent needs.

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Types of Private Chefs We Supply

Live‑In Private Chefs

Live‑In Private Chefs

Live‑In Private Chefs

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Ideal for households, estates, or long-term stays, our live-in chefs handle daily service, menu management, and ensure consistent quality, adapting quickly to last-minute requests.

Sous Chefs

Live‑In Private Chefs

Live‑In Private Chefs

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Experienced second-in-command support, overseeing operations, supervising sections, and keeping service smooth during busy periods.

Chef de Partie

Live‑In Private Chefs

Chef de Partie

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Specialists in managing a specific kitchen section, maintaining speed and quality while freeing up senior chefs for wider responsibilities.

Commis Chefs

Commis Chefs

Chef de Partie

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Assist with prep, basic cooking, and daily kitchen tasks, helping service run smoothly and supporting senior chefs where needed.

Pastry Chefs

Commis Chefs

Pastry Chefs

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Create high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods, adding a creative, standout element to your men

Event Chefs

Commis Chefs

Pastry Chefs

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Experts in high-volume service for weddings, conferences, and large functions, delivering every course on time and to standard.

Need a Different Type of Chef?

If the type of private chef you are looking for is not listed here, please get in touch. We have an extensive network of hospitality professionals and can often source specialist chefs to meet unique requirements. 

Tell us what you need and we will do our best to match you with the right talent.

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Compliance, Safety & Professional Standards

Fully DBS Vetted & Referenced Chefs

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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

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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

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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.

Our Local Presence

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Liverpool and Merseyside

Our private chefs in Liverpool and Merseyside deliver the professionalism and adaptability needed to meet elevated guest expectations. High-profile events and VIP guests often require a higher level of service and discretion than your core team can manage alone. 

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Manchester & Greater Manchester

Frequent menu changes or themed dining events can challenge even the best teams. Our private chefs in Manchester provide the specialist skills and flexibility to execute unique menus flawlessly and on time.

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Salford

Our private chefs in Salford help streamline service transitions, keeping operations running smoothly from one event to the next. Rapid turnover between large bookings can leave kitchens racing to reset. 

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Preston

Staff training gaps can slow down busy services. We supply private chefs in Preston who not only cover the shift but also share best practices, helping to raise overall kitchen efficiency during their placement.

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Chester & Cheshire

Heritage and boutique venues often work with compact kitchens and limited staff. Our private chefs in Chester and Cheshire excel at maximising available space and resources while maintaining a premium guest experience.

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Businesses We've Worked With

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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.
  • DBS Chefs – fully vetted, DBS-checked professionals for schools, care homes and healthcare kitchens.
  • 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at admin@5starchefs.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Not usually. In most cases, the food is supplied by you or your venue. Your private chef will work with the ingredients you provide, following your menu or agreed plans. If you need them to source food, that can sometimes be arranged, but it’s not the standard approach for most placements.


Only if the role is set up as a live-in position. Some clients, such as estates, private households, or seasonal retreats, request live-in chefs for convenience and continuity. Otherwise, most private chefs commute for each shift or event.


Private chefs don’t need a specific “private chef license,” but they must have the right to work in the UK and hold valid food hygiene and safety certifications. We only place chefs who meet these standards and have passed our vetting process


In many cases, we can arrange same-day or next-day placements. For complex events or longer-term roles, we recommend booking in advance to secure your ideal chef.


Yes. Our chefs are skilled at integrating into existing teams, adapting to your way of working, and maintaining your service style without disrupting your kitchen’s flow.


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