Chef All Levels Events

Host Staffing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering agency is seeking chefs for the 2026 Spring/Summer Event Season in London. Positions are available at various levels including Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and Lead Chef. The role offers flexible work hours tailored to fit around your schedule, suitable for supplemental income. Responsibilities include preparing volume dishes for events like weddings and film premieres. Candidates must have relevant chef experience and required food safety certifications. Competitive pay will be provided, with travel expenses covered when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience needed at the Chef De Partie level.
• Ability to prepare canapés, bowl food, and plated dinners.
• Experience in catering for events like weddings and film premieres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for various events including canapés and banquets.
• Work at client kitchens based throughout London.
• Conduct catering for crew and VIPs at locations and festivals.

Skills

Relevant Chef Experience

Fresh Food Preparation

Volume Catering

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Allergen Training Certificate

Tools

Chef whites

Knives

Steel-toe cap safety shoes

Job description

16.50(£18.49 Inc Holiday) to £22.00 Per Hour (£24.66 Inclusive of Holiday)

We are looking for chefs to join our team for the 2026 Spring / Summer Event Season. This role gives you flexible work, as much or as little as you need : full-time hours or an evening or day here or there, for a week here or there, or the whole 2026 Season

Specifically, Various Event clients in Southwest London

Opportunities for all levels - Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Lead Chef

Remuneration

16.50(£18.49 Inc Holiday) to £22.00 Per Hour (£24.66 Inclusive of Holiday)

Rate Per Hour -This depends on each client. Then, your Experience and the Role.

Rles Range

Chef de partie, Premier Chef de partie, Lead Chef et Sous-Chef.

Weekly Paid

Times of Work

Monday to Friday

8am till 4.30m + Evening Functions Minimum 6 Hours

Evening Functions

It may suit you if you want extra work around a full-time job.

Some Weekends

To Support Functions, i.e. Weddings

What the Work is

Volume Event Prep- Canapés, Bowl food, Weddings, Film Premiers, seated plated dinners / banquets.

Crew and VIP Catering at Band, Film / TV Locations and Festivals.

Plating Up & Garnishing at Function

Location

Client kitchens are based throughout London to suit your home or work location.

Evening Functions majority-based in London, so can suit your home or work location.

Weekend functions and weddings may be outside London.

Functions out of London

Travel Time and Travel Cost paid.

Taxis are provided from home if public transport is not available.

Experience and Requirements

Relevant Chef Experience- Fresh Food and Volume.

Minimum experience needed at the Chef De Partie level.

Licence / Certifications :

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Allergen Training -Certificate

Your own Presentable chef whites, hat, apron, knives, and steel-toe cap safety shoes

Right to Work in the UK

If you are interested in a role, please apply now. We can arrange a call, and then, if it works for you, we will organise a meeting in person.