Temporary chef staffing, exactly when you need it.

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the first ever completely transparent temporary chef booking service

Hospitality staffing that works as hard as you do

At Bookachef, we understand the real pressures of running a kitchen. Whether you're managing a fine dining restaurant, a hotel, a gastropub, a catering company, or a busy venue, your business depends on reliable, skilled staff - especially when things change at the last minute.

Bookachef provides high-quality, experienced professionals who can step in seamlessly, whether you need cover on short notice or are planning ahead for long-term support. We're trusted across the North West, North Wales, and The Midlands by kitchens that can't afford to compromise.

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A smarter, fairer way to hire chefs

We're proud to offer the UK's first completely transparent chef booking service. Unlike traditional staffing models, Bookachef puts you in control - matching you with the right chef at the right rate, based on their experience and suitability for your kitchen.

Here's how we do it differently:

  • Chefs set their own hourly rates, based on their skills, experience, and the job requirements.
  • You know exactly what you're paying for, our booking fee and any additional costs (like NI and pension) are clearly itemised.
  • No hidden margins, no surprise invoices, and no inflated agency cut taken from the chef's pay.

This ensures two things:

  • You get better value and consistency in the quality of your staffing
  • Chefs are fairly rewarded, which leads to better morale, performance, and greater loyalty

We believe transparency is key to building trust between clients and chefs, so everyone wins.

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It's so good knowing who you are getting and exactly how much it's going to cost, which has made planning Rotas and keeping track of costs simple.
Darren, Exec Chef, Independent Pub Group

Why clients choose Bookachef

  • Responsive, same-day solutions for emergency chef hire
  • Vetted professionals with real hospitality experience
  • Custom-matched placements—no random CVs
  • Full-service support: FOH and BOH at all levels
  • 7-day-a-week availability and dedicated account managers
  • Transparent, fair rates and no-nonsense service

Temp chefs for hire - ready when you are

Last-minute staff shortages? We've got your back. Our relief chefs and on-demand kitchen staff are available 7 days a week and can be booked quickly and easily.

From prep chefs to head chefs, every candidate is pre-screened, referenced, and ready to hit the ground running. We only work with talent we trust—and that you'll trust too.

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We're proud to be the go-to staffing partner to some of the most respected names in hospitality. Bookachef take the stress out of recruitment so you can focus on delivering exceptional food and service.

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