DBS Checked
5 Star Food Hygiene
Short Notice Cover
Available 7 days
Fully Insured
LOCAL, RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED
Liverpool's Trusted Chef Agency
Running a busy kitchen in Liverpool means no two days are ever the same. Staff shortages, last-minute bookings, or unexpected absences can quickly disrupt service, but with 5 Star Chefs, an agency chef is always on hand to help.
We’re a specialist chef agency in Liverpool, created and run by chefs with decades of experience. All of our temp and relief chefs are fully vetted, skilled, and ready to maintain your kitchen’s high standards.
Whether you need emergency cover, ongoing temporary placements, or a private chef in Liverpool, our team can provide dependable chefs often within hours — so your kitchen never skips a beat.

SUPPORTING EVERY TYPE OF KITCHEN
Our Chef Services in Liverpool
From independent restaurants to large hotels and high-profile events, we provide experienced chefs who understand your environment, adapt to your team, and deliver consistently high standards every time.
Hotels
Reliable chef cover for hotels of all sizes, from boutique stays to large hospitality groups.

Restaurants
Keep your kitchen running smoothly every day of the week, with skilled chefs who are prepared to deliver results and hit the ground running.

Care Homes
Compassionate, experienced chefs who understand the unique needs of care home residents.

Film & TV
Professional catering for cast and crew, on location or in studio, anytime, anywhere.

Corporate
From working lunches to boardroom events, we provide chefs who represent your business.

Events
Weddings, parties and special occasions - our chefs make your event exceptional.

Need cover fast?
We can often arrange experienced chefs at short notice across the North West.
CHEF TYPES AVAILABLE
Professional Chefs for Every Kitchen
Head Chef
Experienced leaders to run your kithen with skill and creativity.
Sous Chef
Reliable right-hand ches to support your kitchen operations.
Chef de Partie
Sklled 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 baked goods.
Commis Chef
Hard-working and enthusiastic support where you need it.
Why Choose 5 Star Chefs?
What Our Clients Say
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service, but don’t just take our word for it. See what our clients have to say.
Here When You Need Us
Our team consists of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the temp agency industry. We use our expertise to match the right candidates with the right companies, ensuring a successful partnership.
Local coverage
Serving Chester, Cheshire, Manchester, North Wales, and the wider North West region.
Hospitality Experts
Our consultants and chefs have years of hands-on industry experience, we know what it takes to keep a kitchen running.
Transparent pricing
We offer flexible, transparent pricing designed to suit your business needs — ensuring cost-effective chef cover without inflated agency rates.
Trusted by the trade
From fine dining restaurants to large-scale contract catering, we’re the go-to chef agency in Manchester for reliability and quality.
Rapid response
Our local chef network means we can fill urgent positions in just a few hours.
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OTHER LOCATIONS
Support Across 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.
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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.
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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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NEED HELP?
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

