Urgent Chef and Kitchen Staff Hire in Central London, Fast.
Short-staffed tonight? Hire emergency kitchen staff, commis chefs, cooks and head chef talent from vetted catering agency pools, available around the clock.
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Team Catering is a hospitality and catering agency that helps restaurants, hotels, pubs, contract caterers and event companies hire kitchen staff when it matters. Whether a chef has gone off sick, an event has doubled in size or you need a permanent head chef, our catering recruitment team finds the right person. Read about us or see why businesses choose us.
Hire Emergency Kitchen Staff
Kitchen porters, cooks and prep staff for same-day shifts. See our London kitchen porter service.
Hire Head Chef Talent
Permanent and interim leadership via head chef recruitment.
Pastry & Commis Chefs
Hire a pastry chef or commis chef for brigade gaps.
Event & Catering Staff
Catering servers, cooks and bar teams: event catering staff.
Latest Hospitality and Catering Jobs in Central London
Recent roles employers are filling now. Looking to hire? Post your vacancy and we will shortlist candidates. Browse chef jobs in London.
| Role | Area | Type | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commis Chef | Westminster | Temporary | Urgent |
| Chef de Partie | Covent Garden | Permanent | High |
| Kitchen Porter | Soho | Agency shifts | Urgent |
| Pastry Chef | Mayfair | Permanent | Medium |
| Event Catering Staff | Wembley / Central | Temporary | High view |
| Hospitality Assistant | Enfield Town | Part-time | Medium view |
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Why Hire Kitchen Staff Through a Catering Agency?
Speed
Hiring chef cover through agency work catering pools removes weeks of advertising.
Quality
Candidates are screened for experience, right-to-work and food hygiene.
Flexibility
Scale temporary hospitality staffing up or down per service.
Job duties of a chef: what to brief us on
Typical job duties of a chef include menu prep, station management, stock control, food safety compliance and team supervision. A commis chef job role supports senior chefs with prep and basic cooking. Compare pay in our UK chef salary guide.
Facts and Statistics: Hospitality Staffing in the UK
| Metric | Figure | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality share of UK employment | Roughly 1 in 12 jobs | A large, competitive hiring pool |
| Chefs on UK shortage lists | Recurring shortage occupation | Qualified chefs are hard to find |
| Typical agency fill time | Same day to 48 hours | Faster than direct advertising |
| Team Catering support line | 24/7 | Out-of-hours emergency cover |
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Typical Roles We Fill
| Role | Best for | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Head / Sous Chef | Leadership, menu control | Interim or permanent |
| Chef de Partie / Commis | Brigade cover | Daily or weekly |
| Kitchen Porter | Pot wash, cleaning, prep | Same-day shifts |
| Catering Servers | Events, weddings, corporate | Per event |
Free Resources: Linkable Assets
Urgent Kitchen Hire Checklist
- Role and shift times
- Cuisine and station
- Uniform and PPE
- Site contact and address
- Rate and budget
Hire Catering Staff Across the UK
- Prep cooks in Reading · Pastry chefs in Northampton
- Chef agency Manchester · Birmingham catering agencies · Edinburgh catering staff agency
- Hospitality staff Edinburgh · Waiting staff Glasgow · Coventry last-minute staff
- Night porters · School catering · Find catering staff
Our hospitality recruiters also cover corporate, wedding and event catering. Candidates can see chef jobs here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I hire an emergency chef in London?
Call our 24/7 line or post a job. We match vetted chefs to your shift, often the same day, subject to role and availability.
Which kitchen roles can I hire?
Head chefs, sous chefs, chefs de partie, commis chefs, pastry chefs, cooks, kitchen porters and event catering staff.
Do you supply temporary and permanent chefs?
Yes. We provide agency chefs for cover and events, and permanent chef recruitment for ongoing vacancies.
Which areas do you cover?
Central and Greater London, plus Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and other UK cities.
Need a Chef or Kitchen Team Today?
Tell us the role, location and shift. We will do the rest.
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