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A private chef for your dinner party in London. A menu designed for the occasion, cooked and served in your own space.
Dinner Party · London
Dinner Party in a restaurant means sharing the space, the noise, and the schedule with everyone else. A private chef inverts all of it: the occasion stays private, the menu is designed for you specifically, and the evening runs at the pace you want.
Your chef plans the menu with you in advance, shops for the ingredients, cooks in your kitchen, serves each course, and clears up before leaving. You discuss every detail — cuisine, dietary requirements, the number of courses, specific dishes — in direct chat before anything is confirmed.
The difference between a good private dinner and a great one is almost always in the brief. The more specifically you tell your chef what the occasion means, the better they can build something that fits it precisely.
FAQ
Everything about booking a private chef for dinner party in London.
Menu planning, ingredient shopping, cooking in your kitchen, serving each course, and clearing up. Everything except the table and the guests.
Chat directly with your chef via the UpChef app before confirming. Tell them the occasion, the guest count, any dietary needs, and what you want the food to feel like. They'll propose a menu and adjust based on your feedback.
Prices vary by menu complexity and guest count. You see the full price before confirming — no hidden charges.
At least five to seven days for weekend evenings. More complex menus or larger groups benefit from ten days or more to allow proper ingredient sourcing.
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canapé

flavoured protein rich rice with chargrilled cajun courgette and jerk chicken breast.

Fresh Herb And Garlic Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad, Crispy Lettuce, Crunchy Apples, Organic Grapes, Organic Walnuts, Pomegranate Seeds, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, And Garlic Croutons Served With French Grain Mustard And Mayo Lemon Dressing (V) (Ve)

A refined Christmas main course featuring rolled roast turkey with a savoury herb stuffing, served with crisp golden roast potatoes, glazed baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, silky parsnip purée and festive crispy bacon crumb. Finished with seasonal greens and delicate herbs for an elegant take on the traditional Christmas dinner.

A refined Christmas main course featuring rolled roast turkey with a savoury herb stuffing, served with crisp golden roast potatoes, glazed baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, silky parsnip purée and festive crispy bacon crumb. Finished with seasonal greens and delicate herbs for an elegant take on the traditional Christmas dinner.

Delicately cured Scottish salmon with cucumber carpaccio, Keta caviar, lemon gel, puffed corn, micro herbs.

Delicately cured Scottish salmon with cucumber carpaccio, Keta caviar, lemon gel, puffed corn, micro herbs.

Perfectly roasted grass-fed beef fillet served with crisp potato pavé, charred asparagus, roasted shallot, smoked carrot purée, and a glossy red wine jus.

Perfectly roasted grass-fed beef fillet served with crisp potato pavé, charred asparagus, roasted shallot, smoked carrot purée, and a glossy red wine jus.

Flame-grilled Tenderstem broccoli on a bed of fresh herb salsa verde, finished with aged Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted almonds, and a touch of red chilli.

Flame-grilled Tenderstem broccoli on a bed of fresh herb salsa verde, finished with aged Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted almonds, and a touch of red chilli.

A timeless Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked Savoiardi, velvety mascarpone cream, free-range eggs, and finished with rich cocoa powder.

A timeless Italian dessert made with espresso-soaked Savoiardi, velvety mascarpone cream, free-range eggs, and finished with rich cocoa powder.

Charred asparagus, garden peas & brown butter emulsion.

Charred asparagus, garden peas & brown butter emulsion.

seafood paella

seafood paella

lobster arroz caldoso

lobster arroz caldoso

French tart Tatin

French tart Tatin