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Take back control of where you work and get bookings in the areas that are convenient for you.
We believe that good chefs should be able to set their own rates of pay. We'll let you know when demand is high to help you maximise your earnings.
Are you looking for a better work life balance? Use our availability calendar and choose exactly when you earn your money.
Happy days, you are all set up! We'll send you notifications when the bookings come in.
At Bookachef, we're redefining how temporary chefs find work. Our modern platform connects you directly with top hospitality businesses across the North West, North Wales, The Midlands, and beyond.
Whether you're after regular temp shifts, short-term contracts, or a pathway into a permanent role, we help you find work on your terms - no middlemen, no guesswork.
We partner with some of the most exciting names in hospitality, restaurants, hotels, pubs, caterers, and events—all searching for talented chefs ready to step in and make an impact.
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*Type in the boxes to change the values. This is for illustration purposes only, Bookachef does not guarantee or except responsibility for the availability of work and hourly rates. Calculator is based on an hourly rate inclusive of holiday pay and therefore based on a 47 week year. Any work is subject to user terms and conditions.
We're not a traditional chef recruitment agency. Our platform gives you full control over how, when, and where you work:
Our intuitive profile builder lets you showcase your experience, style, and specialisms.
Upload your CV, certifications, references, even food photos, so clients can see what you bring to the kitchen.
Your profile appears in our live chef database, allowing clients to view your qualifications, availability, and past ratings. The more you work, the more visibility and reviews you earn—helping you stand out and secure better opportunities.
You decide your preferred working area. We'll notify you if demand increases outside your current radius, giving you the chance to pick up extra shifts when it suits you.
You're the expert, you should control your pay. Our platform lets you set your own rates. Chefs with top skills and great reviews command higher rates.
The better you perform, the more you earn.
Set your availability around your life. We'll even alert you if hourly rates are rising on days you're unavailable, so you can jump in if you want to make the most of peak demand.
Join Bookachef todayWe provide the platform for you to sell your skills to potential customers. Our easy to use profile builder allows you to shout about your experiences. Upload your CV and certificates to show bookers what you're all about. You decide the areas that you want to work in and we'll let you know when demand is high in other locations so you can amend your working radius to pick up extra work when you want it.
We believe that chefs should be able to set their own rates of pay and back it up with delivering a fantastic service to customers. Our chefs that demand the highest rates have the best customer reviews and skills to back up their profiles.
The last thing to do is set your availability; make yourself available at times that suit your schedule. We will keep you informed if demand peaks on days that you're not available to give you the option of getting yourself out there when hourly rates are on the increase.
The Bookachef platform has allowed me to plan my life, fit in things I want to do, see my family and earn as much as I was when I held a permanent position as a head chef at a pub restaurant.
Alex C
Whether you're a seasoned relief chef, a talented private chef, or just stepping into on-demand chef work, Bookachef gives you the platform to grow your career, your way.
Bookachef is the first temporary chef agency built around fairness and flexibility. We believe that chefs should be rewarded for their hard work and great service, not short-changed by outdated systems.
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