Private Chef Service
Personal Thai food catering service for private parties in KentIf you’re looking to host a private party, let our private chef service take care of the catering so you can relax, enjoy your party stress-free, and impress your guests.
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We offer authentic private Thai chef services for all those special occasions at your home or party venue. Whether you are looking for a dining, canapé or buffet service, we have you covered.
Our delicious authentic Thai and Asian dishes are prepared in advance and freshly cooked in your home or party venue. We then serve the food and clear it away afterwards, leaving the kitchen as we found it. All you need to do is focus on enjoying your special occasion.
We offer a range of private chef packages that include popular Thai and Asian canapés, starters, mains and desserts for events large and small, both formal and informal, across Kent.
Our private chef service is a fantastic experience to remember and one which many of our customers come back to experience with us time and time again.
How It Works
Here’s everything you need to know about hiring a Private Chef from The Thai Kitchen
Step 1
Choose & Request
Choose your dishes from our extensive private chef menu (or get in contact if you need help), and then submit your private chef request, providing all your event details, using the form at the bottom of this page.
Step 2
Discuss & Confirm
We’ll contact you to discuss your event plans, answer any questions you have and confirm the private chef package price and our availability before you pay a 50% deposit to secure your date.
Step 3
Finalise & Pay
We will get in touch again around seven days before your event to discuss and finalise all the finer details.
The remaining 50% balance is due five days before your event.
Step 4
Experience & Enjoy
On the day, we’ll arrive at the agreed time, freshly cook and serve your food, clear dishes between courses and clean the kitchen before we leave, all while you sit back, relax and enjoy your time with your guests.
Private Chef Packages
Here are our great value private Thai chef menu packages.
Prices are based on a minimum of 6 people. For groups above 20 people, a buffet service is offered, instead of table service.
Prices for smaller or larger private chef events are available on request.
Silver
Our standard private chef package- Enjoy a 3-course meal
- A choice of 2 Starters + 2 Mains + 1 Side + 1 Dessert
- Choose from any Silver dishes on the menu
- Gold & Sapphire dishes are not included in this package
- Pricing
- 6-9 People: £55 Per Person
- 10-19 People: £45 Per Person
- 20+ People: £35 Per Person (Buffet Service)
Gold
Our most popular private chef package- Enjoy a 3-course meal
- A choice of 3 Starters + 3 Mains + 1 Side + 1 Dessert
- Choose from any Gold and Silver dishes on the menu
- Sapphire dishes are not included in this package
- Pricing
- 6-9 People: £65 Per Person
- 10-19 People: £55 Per Person
- 20+ People: £45 Per Person (Buffet Service)
Sapphire
Our premium private chef package- Enjoy a 3-course meal
- A choice of 4 Starters + 4 Mains + 1 Side + 1 Dessert
- Choose from all dishes on the menu
- All Sapphire, Gold and Silver dishes are included in this package
- Pricing
- 6-9 People: £80 Per Person
- 10-19 People: £70 Per Person
- 20+ People: £60 Per Person (Buffet Service)
A single travel fee of £1/mile will apply for locations more than 10 miles from Ashford International Station.
Bespoke
Tailormade private chef packages- If you’re looking for something a little bespoke or would like to discuss your needs in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us now for a no-obligation quote.
Testimonials
Here’s what our customers say about us
A very good experience! Highly recommended!”
“Apple cooked a delicious Thai meal for 8 people for my wife’s birthday celebrations. Excellent communication before the event and assistance with choosing the menu. On the day she arrived on time, was very friendly and left the kitchen clean and tidy – the food was superb.”
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FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about our Private Chef service. We hope they are helpful to you. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Private Chef Service
Do I need a large kitchen to host a private chef event?
No. If you’ve only got a small kitchen, then fear not as most of our food is prepared in advance, leaving only the cooking and serving of food to be done on the day.
The minimum we ask is that your kitchen has a hob (gas or electric hobs are both fine, just let us know in advance which you have so we can be prepared).
Who provides the plates and cutlery?
We will provide serving plates and any specialist utensils used in our private chef service to serve your food. We do not provide plates and cutlery, which you would need to provide or source separately.
I'm not sure which dishes to choose. Can you help?
Yes, of course. It can quickly become overwhelming with so many tasty Thai and Asian dishes to choose from. Message us using the form below, and we’ll happily call you back to discuss the menu options in more detail, so you can decide what’s best for your and your guests.
Does the chef bring all the cooking equipment with them?
Our chef will bring their specialist pots, pans, and kitchen utensils to use in your kitchen (or the event venue’s kitchen). We may also use some other general kitchen utensils from your kitchen if needed.
We only need to know what type of hob is in place to bring the ideal equipment with us.
Do I need to supply any of the ingredients?
No. Our chefs will come with all the ingredients they need to make your chosen dishes.
Does the chef set the table?
No, our chefs and any assistants do not set the table.
This would ideally be done before the chef arrives to avoid having to be in the kitchen when they are preparing and cooking your food, especially if space in the kitchen is limited.
What do your private chef menu package prices include?
Our Private Chef packages include:
- All the quality ingredients and the plates to serve the food from.
- The chef’s time (and any chef assistant’s) to prepare the food before your event.
- Cooking your food fresh on the day of your event.
- Serving food and clearing dishes between courses (please note that we offer a food service only; please make your own arrangements for serving drinks).
- The final cleanup afterwards to return your kitchen to how it was received.
What are the private chef package prices for children?
Children below 12 years of age are classed as children and are charged at 50% of the adult price when eating from the same dishes. Please note that the minimum number of people for a private chef package is six full-priced adults.
Can you cater for larger events?
Yes, absolutely. Typically for events with up to 6 guests, the Head Chef will work alone to prepare, cook, serve and clear the plates between courses and clear up the kitchen after. For bigger events with more guests, the Head Chef is supported by several Assistant Chefs and Waiters to help serve, clear the plates between courses, and clear up after.
How far in advance do I need book your private chef service?
If your event date is fixed, we’d say the earlier you book, the better, as our private chef dates can get booked quickly, especially around weekends and holidays/festivities.
Bookings can be made up to 3 months in advance. We typically don’t accept bookings less than 7 days before the event but contact us anyway, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Dietary Needs & Preferences
Do you cater for vegetarians or vegans?
Absolutely. Thai food is a great option for vegans and vegetarians. As well as offering a number of dishes ideal for those on a plant-based diet, many Thai dishes can be tailored to your personal dietary preferences.
Simply let us know if any of your guests are vegan or vegetarian when booking your private chef experience with us, and we’ll adjust the menu for their needs.
Do you cater for halal?
Yes. We can source halal options for most of our dishes. Lead times of some ingredients can be longer than non-halal, so advanced booking is recommended.
Can the level of a dish's spiciness be adjusted?
We have you covered if you like your food to be super spicy or prefer something a little more subtle. We can tailor the spiciness of most of our Thai dishes to your preferences, so just let us know how you’d like it.
Changes & Cancellation
What if I need to change a dish in my booking?
If you need to change dishes in your booking, contact us as soon as possible, and we will do our best to cater for them. Unfortunately, we can’t accept menu changes less than 5 days before the event.
What if I need to add or remove the number of guests after booking?
If you need to change the number of guests in your booking, contact us as soon as possible, and we will do our best to cater for the change. We will confirm any changes with you and any resulting price differences.
If the number of guests falls below the minimum number on your booking, then the cost per person will increase.
Unfortunately, we can’t accept changes to the number of guests less than 5 days before the event due to the lead times of our food suppliers.
What if I need to cancel?
We will offer you a full refund if you need to cancel more than 14 days before your event. If your event is less than 14 days away, you will receive a 50% refund on the total booking value. If your event is less than 5 days away, we cannot offer any refund.
What if The Thai Kitchen cancels my booking?
In the highly unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, we will seek to find another chef with a similar menu. We will refund you in full if we can’t arrange another chef. Alternatively, we’ll offer you a 10% discount on your booking if you can reschedule your event.
Private Chef Enquiries
If you’re ready to book your Private Chef experience with The Thai Kitchen or would like to discuss your event needs in more detail, please complete the form below, and we’ll get back to you soon.
We aim to respond to all private chef enquiries within 24 hours of receipt.