Private chef agency London based

Join the KoldenKitchen Private Chef Roster

If you are a professional chef with refined technique, excellent service etiquette, and a willingness to adapt for private clients — we want your CV.

Join the Koldenkitchen team to be a part of our culinary professionals agency and private chefs roster.

Fulfil high-end private chef missions, villa placements, multi-day residencies and destination weddings across London, the French Islands, Portugal and beyond.

Why work as a private chef with KoldenKitchen?

We match talented chefs respecting their craft, discretion and cultural intelligence , with private clients who loves great food and personal service.

Working with us means:

  • Access to high-paying private missions: VIP families, villas, corporate retreats, destination weddings.

  • Curated bookings: we manage your contract with the client so you focus on the food.

  • Competitive day- and week-rates plus travel & accommodation covered for destination assignments.

  • Professional support: logistics, supplies, food purchasing budgets, and local supplier introductions.

  • Opportunities for skill growth: guest-chef teaching, branded events, recipe licensing and pathway into our Academy as an instructor.

  • Mentor-led onboarding and a supportive community of fellow elite chefs.

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Compensation & logistics

Exact rates depend on location, role (chef/assistant/pastry), length and complexity.

We propose flexible contract options: freelance per mission, fixed-term placement (1–4 weeks), or long-term live-in role.

All terms are negotiated before assignment.

Typical mission types (examples)

  • Short villa weekends: 2–4 day assignments (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks).

  • Weekly villa residencies: 7–14 day placements.

  • Destination wedding weeks: multi-day service including rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, wedding breakfast, post-wedding brunch.

  • Private family chefs: recurring weekly work in London households.

  • Event chef for intimate seated dinners (6–30 guests) : 1-2 day for food preparation and day of event.

Who are we looking for?

You should apply for our private chef jobs if you have:

  • Professional culinary training or equivalent experience (fine dining, Michelin, high-end restaurants or private chef background).

  • 3+ years’ experience cooking at a high standard in professional kitchens or private service.

  • Strong plating & finishing skills; confident with both classic French cooking technique and contemporary fusion approaches.

  • Excellent client-facing etiquette and discretion.

  • Flexibility to work varied schedules and multi-day placements.

  • Valid right to work in the UK, Europe, UAE or US (or ability to obtain legal work status for assignments abroad).

  • Clean DBS check or willingness to obtain one for private home placements.

We particularly welcome chefs with experience in: Afro-fusion, Portuguese coastal cuisine, French technique, pastry, plant-based fine dining, and luxury villa service.

How to apply to Join the Roster?

Please complete the application form below and attach your CV + portfolio, or email: info@koldenkitchen.com with subject “Chef Application — [Your Name]”.

We review applications weekly and respond within 14 business days to let you know if your application is accepted.

Documents to submit with your application

  • CV (PDF)

  • Recent photo(s) of plated dishes (3–8)

  • Short menu sample (1 tasting menu or 3-course private dinner)

  • References (2 professional contacts)

  • Copy of relevant certificates (food safety level 2, culinary diploma — if available)

  • Right-to-work proof (passport / visa)

  • DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Let’s work together.

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