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Hire temporary chefs, head chef talent and private chefs from a vetted pool. Emergency chef cover in London, available 24 hours a day.
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Team Catering is a specialist chef agency for hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, schools and private households. If you need a chef, our chef recruitment agency shortlists vetted agency chefs for temporary chef London shifts, long-term contracts and permanent hires. Learn about us, see why us or compare the top 5 chef agencies in London and the top 10 chef agencies in London. You can also read our guide to top catering recruitment agencies in London.
Whether you search for a chef staffing agency, chef employment agency, chef placement agency or catering agency London, the process is the same: tell us the role, we find the person. Our hospitality recruitment agency in London and temporary hospitality staff teams work alongside our chef desk.
Chef Agencies London: Roles We Recruit
Head & Executive Chefs
Specialist head chef recruiters for hotels and restaurants. Hire a head chef in London.
Sous Chefs & Chefs de Partie
Hire sous chef and chef de partie talent for brigade gaps.
Pastry & Bakery Chefs
Pastry chef recruitment for patisseries, hotels and bakeries.
Private & Personal Chefs
Private chef agency London service for families, estates and executives, temporary or permanent.
School & Contract Cooks
Reliable school cooks and contract catering chefs.
Kitchen Porters
Same-day kitchen porters; also find kitchen porters and temporary KP cover.
Temporary Chef Agency: Emergency Chef Cover London
When a chef calls in sick or an event grows overnight, a temp chef agency is the quickest fix. Our temporary chef agency offers emergency chef cover London with relief chefs, commis chefs and cooks ready for short notice. Browse current chef jobs in London, view event staff in Wembley or book event catering staff. Outside the capital, try our chef agency in Manchester or see chef roles in Derby.
| Need | Best option | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| Chef off sick tonight | Temporary / relief chef | Same day, subject to availability |
| Seasonal or event peak | Agency chefs on a fixed term | Days to weeks |
| Key leadership vacancy | Head / executive chef recruitment | Weeks |
| Household or estate | Private chef placement | Weeks |
How to Choose the Best Chef Agency
If you are comparing a top chef agency, ask these questions. Our answers are in the right-hand column.
| Question | What good looks like | Team Catering |
|---|---|---|
| Are chefs vetted? | Experience, references, right-to-work, food hygiene | Yes, screened before placement |
| Can they cover emergencies? | Out-of-hours line | 24/7 support |
| Which grades? | Commis to executive chef | Full range |
| Temporary and permanent? | Both, plus private chefs | Yes |
| Salary guidance? | Market rates shared | UK chef salary guide |
Hotel Chef Agency London and Front-of-House Support
As a hotel chef agency London and catering recruitment agency in London, we also supply concierge and hospitality staff across the capital. Explore London concierge staffing and local pages for Harrow, Harrow on the Hill, Enfield, Bulls Cross and East Hatley.
Chef agencies near me: local hospitality pages
Frequently Asked Questions About Chef Agencies
What does a chef agency do?
A chef agency sources, vets and places chefs for temporary cover, events or permanent roles, so kitchens avoid long hiring delays.
How do I hire a temporary chef in London?
Post a job or call our 24/7 line with the role, location and shift times. We shortlist available agency chefs.
Do you place private chefs?
Yes. We help households and estates find private and personal chefs on temporary or permanent terms.
Which chef roles do you recruit?
Executive and head chefs, sous chefs, chefs de partie, commis, pastry and bakery chefs, school cooks and kitchen porters.
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