Dinner from £70 per person | Private chef in The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, and across the UK

Flavour first, seasonal always | Booking for Winter 2024

Luxury holiday catering

Groups of friends, hen parties, and long overdue family breaks

  • Luxury meals made with local, seasonal ingredients

  • Every part of the process overseen by chef Paul Evans

  • A special dinner, an entire day catered, or your every meal of your holiday prepared for you

  • All cooking and kitchen equipment provided

  • Travel from the Cotswolds all over the UK

Why book a private chef for your UK holiday home?

Take the food, the experience, and the memories to a whole new level

Planning a trip away for a group of people takes a lot of effort and a lot of organisation. Once you get to the dream cottage, the historic manor house, the beachfront luxury home, or wherever your wanderlust takes you, it’s time to relax. You’re there to make memories and connect with each other, not be tied to the oven.

Hiring a private chef to cook for your holiday means as much or as little of your catering is covered as you want. Paul can plan, prepare, and cook every single meal for your stay, guaranteeing your holiday will be as stress- free as possible. Or, you might want to treat yourselves to a luxury four- course dinner one evening, meaning you can sit back and enjoy all your loved ones around a table for the first time in a long time.

You’re simply going to have a much better holiday by hiring a private chef. You get to relax and be in the moment while every part of the prep, cook, and clean-up is taken care off.

The memories of your holiday will last a lifetime, and the food is going to be a highlight. Only a professional chef can cook like a professional chef. As well as having you and your guests looked after, you’ll also be working with a small business, making a sustainable choice, and supporting local producers and suppliers.

How hiring a private chef works

Every step of hiring a private chef for your luxury holiday

From enquiry to event, in just six steps

  • Get in touch and tell us all about your holiday requirements and the location. We’ll confirm availability. Your booking is locked in once you’ve paid the 25% deposit.

  • We can work with your preference. Either, Paul will confirm your catering menu before your holiday according to what is in season, and what is offered by local suppliers, or Paul can make decisions with you day by day as your holiday progresses.

  • Chef Paul Evans collects your ingredients from trusted organic and sustainable suppliers, farmshops, and supermarkets. Paul then begins his journey to your holiday location.

  • On the day your holiday begins Paul will arrive with the ingredients and equipment he needs to cater for your holiday. He’ll cook and prepare everything in the kitchen onsite.

  • Paul perfectly plates each dish, but his job’s not over. He then cleans the kitchen, washes up, and packs everything away. He’ll also begin preparing for the next meal to ensure everything is ready at the agreed time.

  • The remaining 75% of the fee is due within 7 days of Pauls departure. We’d love to book another event with you in the future.

We can recommend wait staff, florists, wine merchants, and seating and table hire through our recommendations page.

Is a hiring a private chef right for your holiday?

Our clients love the good things in life, and know that special memories are priceless

We all have busy lives. Coordinating schedules to get a whole family away together is not easy, and neither is organising a group of friends for a holiday.

Whether the reason is ‘just because’, or it’s for a special event like a 40th birthday, a hen party, or an anniversary, it’s worth really treating yourselves.

Why spend your evening a busy restaurant when you can enjoy the quiet luxury of your holiday home. Likewise, why spend your holiday buying ingredients, and cooking meals when you should be relaxing with your loved ones.

This is why our clients book The Season Kitchen. It’s why they book again, and again.

With a private chef, you get delicious, seasonal dishes without any of the stress of organising. After all, you’re meant to be on holiday, not taking on the cooking, prep, and cleaning while everyone else enjoys themselves.

  • Sustainable

  • Quality

  • Seasonal

  • Bespoke

  • Discreet

Private chef for hire, all over the UK

The Season Kitchen example holiday catering menus

Each menu consists of locally produced, seasonal ingredients. Paul will create your menu according to your preferences and the food which is in season at the time of your holiday.

Please note: The Season Kitchen can cater for all dietary requirements; however we are unable to cater for guests with airborne allergies. While Paul is both Level 2 & Level 3 Food Safety and Allergens certified, he prepares dishes in a professional kitchen where a range of allergens are present. Cross contamination is absolutely managed, whereas airborne allergens cannot be controlled.

“We all thoroughly enjoyed Paul’s delicious cooking and it was fun having him in the house with us. All the party agreed that we hit the jackpot with Paul.”

— Claire B

UK Private chef for hire

The best ingredients, the best locations

Whether you’re coming to The Cotswolds for a restful countryside break, or you’d like Paul to travel to another location in the UK, one thing never changes: the quality of the food.

The Season Kitchen is based in Gloucestershire, partly because of the access we have to our professional kitchen, but mostly because of the relationships we have with our incredible local suppliers, farmers, and producers.

 The Cotswolds countryside is among the best in the UK. We have built strong relationships with experts in their industries, and this means we can bring their excellent seasonal produce directly to you.

How much does it cost to hire a private chef for luxury holiday catering?

Exceptional food, special memories, fair pricing

It’s important to us at The Season Kitchen that we fairly pay our suppliers, and we keep costs reasonable for our clients. Our prices also reflect Paul’s two decades of premier hospitality experience, time, and effort he puts into every single event

Each Luxury Holiday Catering package is customised to you, so the price will depend on your exact requirements. As an example, we’ve outlined some guide prices below:

Hourly rate (seasonally dependent)

from £35-£55 per hour

Day rate (seasonally dependent)

from £380-£580 per day

Seven fully-catered days (seasonally dependent)

from £2600-£4000 per week

Frequently asked questions

Hiring a private chef, everything you need to know

Does the whole table have to eat from the same menu?

Yes. Chef Paul Evans designs a bespoke menu for you, taking into account your, and your guests’, personal preferences and requirements. This menu is approved by you at least two weeks before the dinner party. If any of your guests have specific dietary requirements, Paul will prepare a supplemented dish just for them.

How far will Paul travel for Luxury Holiday Catering?

Paul caters for dinners, holidays, and events across the UK. Paul will travel up to 15 miles from Winchcombe, GL54 free of charge. He is more than happy to travel further afield, subject to travelling expenses. We can discuss this at the time of booking.

Do I provide the plates, crockery, and cutlery?

Yes. Generally, there are plenty of plates, crockery, and cutlery provided at holiday rentals. Paul will use your plates, crockery, and cutlery. Please ensure you have sufficient for all guests and courses. We can assist you with tableware hire if needed, just let us know when booking. Paul will provide everything he requires to cook your meal, including pots, pans, and knives.

What happens if I want to cancel the holiday catering after I’ve paid the deposit?

We understand that things in life can change. If you need to cancel your booking, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to rebook your holiday catering. We are unable to return deposits, and if you cancel within one week of your holiday you may be responsible for the full remaining balance.

How many people can you cook for?

Paul can cater for between 6- 20 people. For parties larger than this, Paul can provide other catering options. Get in touch if you want to discuss your requirements. For any events over 16 people, we would advise hiring wait staff. We can assist you with this.