Hire a Private Chef
Hire a private chef in London and the Home Counties. Michelin-trained chefs from The Savoy, Labombe by Trivet, and The Ivy — cooking in your home for any occasion.
Bring a professional kitchen into your home. Our private chef service puts a Michelin-trained chef in your kitchen for the evening — designing a bespoke menu, sourcing the finest ingredients, cooking everything from scratch, and leaving your kitchen spotless. Add expert wine pairing from sommeliers drawn from London's most celebrated Mayfair restaurants, and you have a complete fine-dining experience without leaving your house.
What We Offer
- Private chef for dinner parties (2–30+ guests)
- Bespoke multi-course tasting menus
- Date-night and anniversary dinners
- Weekend and holiday private chef hire
- Corporate entertaining at home
- Expert wine pairing by sommeliers from London's leading Mayfair restaurants
- Cooking with dietary requirements — any cuisine, any restriction
- Full clean-up — we leave your kitchen as we found it
Why House of Nelle?
Your private chef has a CV that reads like a tour of London's finest kitchens. Higinio Machado trained at The Savoy, Clos Maggiore, and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal before joining the Michelin-starred opening team at Labombe by Trivet. He's currently a Copa Jerez UK 2026 finalist.
Oyston Freddy Fernandes — our Sous Chef — brings over a decade of experience from Sexy Fish, Amazonico London, JW Marriott Grosvenor House, and Dishoom, with a Guinness World Record to his name.
Ryan Pinheiro — our Head of Desserts — is a Bake Off: The Professionals finalist (runner-up, 2020), former Head Pastry Chef at The Ivy, and has created desserts for The Queen, Prince William, and J.K. Rowling.
These aren't anonymous hired chefs. They're the core House of Nelle team — people who care about food, know each other's work, and bring genuine passion to every event.
Your Kitchen Team
Higinio Machado
Head Chef
The Savoy · Clos Maggiore · Dinner by Heston Blumenthal · Labombe by Trivet (Michelin ★)
Oyston Freddy Fernandes
Sous Chef
Sexy Fish · Amazonico London · JW Marriott Grosvenor House · Dishoom
Ryan Pinheiro
Head of Desserts
Bake Off: The Professionals finalist · Ex-Head Pastry Chef, The Ivy
Frequently Asked Questions
How does private chef hire work?
It's simple: tell us the date, guest count, and any preferences or dietary needs. We'll design a bespoke menu, source the ingredients, arrive at your home a few hours before service, cook everything from scratch, serve the meal, and clean up before we leave.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef?
Pricing depends on guest count, menu complexity, and any special requirements. Get in touch for a tailored quote — there's no fixed price list because every event is different.
Which chef will cook at my event?
One of our core team — Higinio, Oyston, or a chef they've personally trained. We don't outsource to agency chefs. You'll know who's cooking before the event.
Can you cook any cuisine?
Our team's range covers European fine dining, Goan and Indian, Mediterranean, Asian, Caribbean, and fusion. Tell us what you're in the mood for and we'll build around it.
Do you bring ingredients and equipment?
Yes — we bring everything. Ingredients, specialist equipment, serving ware if needed. All you need is a working kitchen and an appetite.
Can you provide wine pairing?
Yes — we work with sommeliers from some of London's top Mayfair restaurants, colleagues of our chefs from their fine-dining careers. They'll curate a bespoke wine selection to complement every course.
Ready to talk about your event?
Tell us what you're planning — we'll design a bespoke menu and send you a no-obligation quote.
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