How quickly can you get a chef to our site?

In many cases, we can have a chef on site the same day, especially across Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, North Wales and the Lake District. We operate 7 days a week and aim to respond to urgent requests within 12 hours.

What experience do your chefs have?

All our relief chefs have at least two years’ experience in professional kitchens. Many have worked in hotels, gastro pubs, event venues and rosette-level restaurants. We hand-match chefs to suit your kitchen’s style and service level.

Is there a minimum booking length?

No. We offer total flexibility. Whether you need cover for a single shift, a weekend, or a longer-term contract, we’ll build the placement around your needs. There are no long-term commitments.

Are your chefs insured and compliant with regulations?

Yes. Every chef we place is fully insured, food hygiene certified, and has passed our vetting process, including ID checks and professional references. We take compliance, safety and conduct seriously.

Can I request custom menus?

Yes — menus are available upon request and can be fully tailored to your event theme, tastes, and dietary requirements.

How do I get a quote?

Simply contact us with your event details. We’ll provide a personalised quote and menu options for your occasion.

Premier Chef Agency - 5 Star Chefs

DBS Checked Chefs

5 Star Food Hygiene

Short Notice Cover

Available 7 Days

Fully Insured

Trusted by Leading Brands Across the UK

SERVICES

How We Can Help

When you book a chef through 5 Star Chefs, we take the time to understand your needs and ensure you get a chef with the right skill set for the job. All of our chefs are BDS-checked and we can often fill positions at short notice. Our commitment is to work tirelessly to help your service run smoothly.

Don’t let staff shortages hold your business back. All of our chefs are highly trained and fully vetted for your peace of mind.

Catering for productions, events, shoots, and more. A flexible, on-site foot service delivering fresh, satisfying meals wherever your team needs them.

PROCESS

How Does it Work?

Let us know the date, how many people it's for, and the type of event you’re planning, and we’ll book you in. Whether it's a wedding, a corporate celebration, or an intimate dinner, we tailor everything to your environment. Either fill in our contact form, drop us an email, message us on WhatsApp, or give us a call to get started.

No two events, dinners, or businesses are the same, so we create bespoke menus tailored to you and your guests' needs. We’re specially trained in handling allergens and dietary requirements, including gluten-free meals, halal diets, and special requests.

We’ll send you your personalised menu and full quote to review. When you’re happy, we’ll finalise your booking. If you have any questions before the big event, get in touch, and we can make any changes you need.

We freshly prepare your food on the day and set up the catering area for you, whether it's a hot buffet, three-course meal, or craft services station. At the end of the event, we’ll clean down and pack up.

Chef Hire Services

We provide highly skilled private chefs across Liverpool, North Wales, the Lake District, Manchester and Chester, for short-term or ongoing placements.

Whether you need emergency holiday cover, extra support for a VIP event, or a long-term private chef placement, we can help.

Temporary Chef Cover

Emergency cover when you need it most. Fast, reliable support for sickness, no-shows, and sudden demand to keep your kitchen sully operational.

Relief Chefs

Temporary replacements to maintain quality and consistency during busy periods. Skilled professionals who slot seamlessly into your kitchen team.

Private Chefs

Whether it's a private event, a restaurant kitchen left short, or a five-star hotel, our private chefs can deliver support when you need it most.

DBS Chefs

Our team of chefs are DBS-checked, vetted, and experienced and ready to step into your kitchen with professionalism and care.

Agency Cooks for Care Homes

Our DBS-checked chefs will handle the meal service with compassion and precision, so your team is free to focus on taking care of the homes' residents.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Sectors We Serve

From hotel kitchens to school canteens – we supply vetted kitchen staff across every sector.

Film & TV

Keep cast and crew fed with dependable chefs for location catering, supporting changing schedules, demanding shoot days and production requirements.

Healthcare

Find experienced chefs for care homes and healthcare kitchens, helping maintain reliable meal service during sickness, leave or recruitment gaps.

Events

We support conferences, banquets and large events with skilled temporary chefs who can step in when demand rises or teams are stretched.

Contract Catering

Maintain consistent meal service in schools, workplace canteens and contract kitchens with temporary chefs for planned absences and unexpected gaps.

Hospitality

Keep your kitchen running with experienced relief chefs for hotels, restaurants and pubs, covering staff shortages, holidays and busy periods.

Wedding Catering

Your wedding day deserves food that is unforgettable - dishes that look beautiful, taste incredible, and bring people together at your celebration.

Corporate Catering

Our team are professionally trained to handle allergens, dietary preferences, Halal diets, and more.

Event Catering

Wow your guests with bespoke catering solutions and menus tailored to your event.

Small Party Catering

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or retirement, elevate your evening with catering from the North West's favourite catering agency.

Funeral Catering

Relieve some pressure on a stressful day with respectful, professional funeral and memorial catering, handled by experienced chefs.

Buffet Catering

Whether you need a hot or cold buffet, they're always designed and freshly prepared by professional chefs, with a focus on exciting flavours and clean presentation.

Hot Buffet Catering

Enjoy freshly prepared hot buffet food when and where you need it. No need to worry about setting up or cleaning down - our chefs will take care of everything.

Catering Services

Experience the difference that chef-crafted food will bring to your event. Every menu is tailored, every dish is freshly prepared, and every detail is delivered with the professionalism your occasion deserves.

WHY CHOOSE 5 STAR CHEFS

Why Businesses Across Liverpool Choose Us

We’re more than just a chef agency. We’re a local partner you can rely on, delivering skilled chefs and exceptional service when it matters most.

Local Chefs

We're based in the North West with a strong network of talented chefs across Liverpool and Merseyside.

Fast Response

Need a chef quickly? Our local team can often supply an experienced professional within hours.

DBS Checked

All our chefs are DBS checked for your peace of mind, ideal for schools, care homes and sensitive environments.

Highly Experienced

Our chefs have years of experience across Michelin-star restaurants, hotels, events and more.

Available 7 Days

Day or night, weekday or weekend, our team is available 7 days a week to support your kitchen.

Fair, Transparent Pricing

Competitive rates with no hidden fees. We believe in clear, upfront pricing you can trust.

We can often arrange experienced chefs at short notice across the North West.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service. Don’t just take our word for it – see what our clients have to say.

    
 
 
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   Libby Cashman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. the buffet i got from this company was outstanding, everybody enjoyed very happy
  
 
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   kim murray 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing food amazing service will be returning again
  
 
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   John Murray 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great service and amazing food catered for my nans funeral everyone was blown away with the food would highly recommend to anyone and great prices
  
 
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   Nicky McNevin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended company for chefs for quick cover, very friendly and great service. I have been using this company for a year and they have always been there for every need. All the chefs they have sent to us, have been friendly, hardworking and have fitted in perfectly with my own team of chefs. Nothing is too much trouble, Colin is professional, loyal, helpful and always on the other end of the phone to solve any staffing issues we have within our kitchen.
If you need chef cover i highly recommend 5*
Thanks to Colin and his team.
Nicky (catering manager Merseyside Fire & Rescue)
  
 
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   GARY BOND 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have used these guys many times. Always on the ball and have been a god send for clients.
  
 
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   Kenno 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used this service for a private function , couldn't be happier with the service , very professional and food was excellent . i would definitely use this service again and would highly recommend .
  
 
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   Ian Kennedy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant service all round . Used for a private function . Would use again . Highly recommend.

LOCATIONS

Our Regional Hubs

Nationwide coverage, local expertise. Staff deployed from our regional hubs.

Liverpool

5 Star Chefs is a trusted Chef Agency in Liverpool, providing dependable emergency and temp chefs for restaurants, hotels, pubs, and events across Merseyside.

Manchester

5 Star Chefs are the leading chef recruitment agency in Manchester. We specialise in providing reliable, experienced emergency and temporary chefs to restaurants, hotels, pubs, and private events throughout the region.

Chester

5 Star Chefs is a trusted chef recruitment agency in Chester, connecting hospitality venues with reliable, highly skilled chefs at short notice.

North Wales

We are the leading chef agency in North Wales, providing reliable, short-notice and long-term kitchen cover for hospitality venues across the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you get a chef to our site?
In many cases, we can have a chef on site the same day, especially across Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, North Wales and the Lake District. We operate 7 days a week and aim to respond to urgent requests within 12 hours.
What experience do your chefs have?
All our relief chefs have at least two years’ experience in professional kitchens. Many have worked in hotels, gastro pubs, event venues and rosette-level restaurants. We hand-match chefs to suit your kitchen’s style and service level.
Is there a minimum booking length?
No. We offer total flexibility. Whether you need cover for a single shift, a weekend, or a longer-term contract, we’ll build the placement around your needs. There are no long-term commitments.
Are your chefs insured and compliant with regulations?
Yes. Every chef we place is fully insured, food hygiene certified, and has passed our vetting process, including ID checks and professional references. We take compliance, safety and conduct seriously.
Can I request custom menus?
Yes — menus are available upon request and can be fully tailored to your event theme, tastes, and dietary requirements.
How do I get a quote?
Simply contact us with your event details. We’ll provide a personalised quote and menu options for your occasion.

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