Trusted temp chef staffing - when and where you need it.

From short-term cover to long-term recruitment,
we keep hospitality running.

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About Us

Bookachef is a specialist in temporary chef staffing and hospitality recruitment, providing high-quality culinary professionals across the North West, North Wales, and The Midlands. From relief chefs to emergency kitchen cover, we're trusted by top restaurants, hotels, caterers, and venues to deliver skilled professionals who get the job done.

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Since our launch, we've helped hundreds of kitchens stay fully staffed during peak periods, sudden absences, and seasonal surges. Whether you're looking for a temporary chef, on-demand kitchen staff, or a long-term hire, Bookachef delivers fast, reliable, and personalised support every time.

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Shaping hospitality staffing into success

At Bookachef, we do more than just fill gaps—we help kitchens thrive. Our approach combines fast turnaround with a deep understanding of what makes hospitality work: experience, professionalism, and trust.

With access to our chef profile database, you can browse detailed profiles, view experience and specialties, and read ratings and reviews before booking. After the shift, rate your chef to help maintain the high standards we're known for.

We proudly support hospitality businesses with:

  • Temp chefs for hire who can step in at a moment's notice
  • Relief chef agency solutions for short-term contracts and seasonal work
  • Emergency chef hire to cover sudden absences or urgent staffing needs
  • Front and back of house recruitment for full-service event and venue staffing

Our commitment to the hospitality industry

Hospitality never stops—and neither do we. Our team is available 7 days a week to respond to urgent requests, ongoing staffing needs, and bespoke hiring challenges. With a growing network of skilled chefs and hospitality staff, we match the right talent to the right kitchen.

All professionals are thoroughly vetted and selected to suit your specific requirements, ensuring smooth service and peace of mind.

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Our core values

At the heart of Bookachef are four core values:

  • Reliability – We deliver talent when you need it most. No delays. No excuses.
  • Integrity – We only work with professionals we trust—and who you can trust too.
  • Excellence – From kitchen porters to head chefs, every placement matters.
  • Support – We back both our clients and our candidates with clear communication, fair practices, and ongoing assistance.

These values guide everything we do, from temporary cover to long-term recruitment partnerships.

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Looking for flexible work in hospitality? Bookachef offers temp and permanent chef roles across the UK. We connect you with trusted kitchens, fair pay, and freedom to work on your terms.

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Bookachef – The temporary chef agency, staffing kitchens with prevision, speed and care.

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Are you a chef that wants to join this exciting new way of working? Or are you a catering outlet? Be it a restaurant, hotel, pub, nursing home, events business or any other kind of business that needs a transparent simple way to fill your staffing needs, sign up for free following our simple steps.