Can you provide agency cooks for care homes at short notice?

Yes. We support care homes that need emergency or last-minute kitchen cover, including sickness and short-notice absences.

Do you only provide cooks, or chefs as well?

We can help with both, depending on the level of support your kitchen needs.

Can you help with ongoing temporary cover?

Yes. Some homes need a single shift, while others need support over a longer period.

Do you work with nursing homes as well as residential homes?

Yes. We support residential care homes, nursing homes and other care-based settings.

Are your care home cooks DBS checked?

Yes. All our agency cooks and chefs are DBS checked and vetted before placement. We provide experienced kitchen staff who understand the importance of food hygiene, dietary requirements and maintaining high standards in residential and nursing homes.

Agency Cooks for Care Homes

DBS Checked Chefs

5 Star Food Hygiene

Short Notice Cover

Available 7 Days

Fully Insured

Trusted by Leading Brands Across the UK

RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL, EXPERIENCED

Need Cover for a Care Home Kitchen?

When a cook is off sick or a rota gap appears, the pressure is immediate. Residents still need meals prepared properly, dietary needs must be followed, and kitchen hygiene standards must be upheld. In a care environment, there is no room for disruption.

That is why we provide agency cooks for care homes who understand the importance of consistency, safe food preparation, and calm, organized service. Our DBS chefs for care homes and temporary cooks for care homes are trained to ensure that everything runs smoothly, even in challenging circumstances.

Our aim is simple — to help you keep your kitchen running smoothly and ensure your residents are well cared for.

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PROCESS

How Does It Work?

Tell us your requirements

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We match the perfect chef

We find the right chef for your kitchen and its needs

Confirm availability

We confirm the details and chef availability

Chef arrives ready for work

Your chef arrives ready to hit the ground running

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WHY CHOOSE US

Why Care Homes 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.

CHEF TYPES AVAILABLE

Professional Chefs for Every Kitchen

We supply experienced chefs across all levels and specialities, tailored to your kitchen, menu and service needs.

Head Chef

Experienced leaders to run your kitchen with skill and creativity.

Sous Chef

Reliable right-hand chefs to support your kitchen operations.

Chef de Partie

Skilled section chefs across all areas of the kitchen.

Breakfast Chef

Specialist in breakfast service to start the day off right.

Pastry Chef

Creative pastry chefs for dessert, patisserie and bakery.

Commis Chef

Hard-working and enthusiastic support where you need it.

Residential and Nursing Homes Chefs

Catering in care homes stands out from traditional hospitality because it demands meals that are both consistent and suitable for the residents. This is where agency cooks for care homes and DBS chefs for care homes become essential. They are familiar with the routines and responsibilities specific to these settings, ensuring that each meal caters to the unique needs of the residents. Furthermore, temporary cooks for care houses can also offer crucial support during busy periods.

We support:

Residential care homes.
Nursing homes.
Dementia care settings.
Supported living environments.
Other regulated care kitchens.

Whether you require agency cooks for care homes to ensure smooth service or need DBS chefs for care homes to effectively lead a shift, we can provide temporary cooks for care homes that are ideally suited to your kitchen.

HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

Common Reasons Businesses Call Us

Every kitchen faces challenges. We’re here to provide experienced chefs exactly when and where you need them most.

Unexpected absences can throw everything of balance. We provide qualified chefs at short notice.

Keep you kitchen smoothly while your team enjoys their well-earned time off.

From weekends to seasonal peaks, we provide extra kitchen support when demand is at it’s highest.

Struggling to fill a role permanently? We bridge the gap with reliable, experienced chefs.

Launching a new restaurant, hotel or venue? We’ll help you build the right kitchen team from day one.

Weddings, private parties or corporate functions – we supply skilled chefs to make your event a success.

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

OUR PROUD ACHIEVEMENTS

Featured Project

5 Star Chefs Secured the BBC Eurovision Catering Contract

We were honoured to be chosen by the BBC to supply chefs for the Eurovision Song Contest Liverpool 2023. Our team delivered exceptional catering for the production crew, artists and guests, showcasing the best of the local talent on an international stage.

LIVERPOOL EUROVISION 2023
BBC PRODUCTION CONTRACT
INTERNATIONAL LIVE EVENT
LOCAL CHEFRECRUITMENT

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Professional Chefs Supplied

1500+

Meals Served Across the Event

7 Days

Of Live Production Catering

250+

Crew Artists and Guests Catered For

24/7

Support Throughout the Event

LOCATIONS

Our Regional Hubs

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

Liverpool

Manchester

Chester

Chester and Cheshire, known for their mix of independent schools, private healthcare facilities, and residential homes, require chefs who are both flexible and dependable.

North Wales

We supply DBS chefs for care homes in North Wales who understand the importance of safe, consistent catering in educational and care environments.

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.

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