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Our History and Mission

Our History and Mission

This wealth of experience enables us to understand your unique requirements and provide the right staff, precisely when you need them. We know hospitality inside and out, whether it’s front or back of house.

Operating across Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales, we’ve served banquets at rock concerts, sports stadiums, and theatres. Our specialization in location catering has led us to collaborate with renowned names like Netflix, Sky, and BT Sports. This wealth of experience enables us to understand your unique requirements and provide the right staff, precisely when you need them. We know hospitality inside and out, whether it’s front or back of house.

Businesses We've Worked With

From Michelin Stars to Film Sets

Meet Colin Donnelly

Colin Donnelly is the founder and owner of 5 Star Chefs, a premium chef agency with over 25 years of extensive culinary experience. Throughout his career, Colin has built an impressive portfolio working across various prestigious establishments, including Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique hotels, and gastropubs.

As an industry leader in the North West of England, Colin has expanded his business operations across Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales. His expertise spans multiple sectors of the hospitality industry, from high-end private dining to large-scale event catering. He has notably established partnerships with major media companies, including Netflix, Sky, and BT Sports, providing specialised on-set catering services.

Under Colin’s leadership, 5 Star Chefs has become known for its rigorous quality standards, including personally evaluating chefs in the production kitchen and ensuring all staff maintain proper certifications in hygiene and food allergy awareness. His hands-on approach extends to customer service, where he personally handles client support to maintain the highest standards of service delivery.

Our Guarantee

At 5 Star Chefs, you receive more than just a chef; you gain a dedicated customer account manager who will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. Our commitment is not just to meet but to exceed your expectations in both service and chef quality. We aim to build lasting, excellent customer relationships, and it is this dedicated approach that allows us to guarantee your complete satisfaction.

    
 
 
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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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