Looking to hire a private chef in the Yorkshire Dales?
I'm Shaun, a travelling private chef for hire in the Yorkshire Dales. I come to you - your home or holiday cottage - and cook! After agreeing a menu for your meal, I shop for the ingredients, bring all of my own kitchen equipment to the Yorkshire Dales, cook the meal, serve, clean up and leave the kitchen spotless - allowing you to relax and enjoy the food and company.
the Yorkshire Dales is familiar stomping ground as I cook throughout the North of England - Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and beyond. If you're looking for a private chef who will travel to your home, holiday cottage or hired venue in the Yorkshire Dales, have a look at what I do and get in touch. It would be my pleasure.
My home turf – I was born and bred near Skipton, the Gateway to the Dales – I cook at homes, holiday cottages and venues throughout the Yorkshire Dales. At home I look out across Craven to Malham Cove, the Three Peaks and beyond, and source many of my ingredients – including meats, veg, bread and honey – from local farms and shops in Settle, Skipton and Barnoldswick.
the Yorkshire Dales private chef gift voucher
An ideal flexible gift for food lovers:
exclusive home dining experience with me, your very own private chef
that can be used in the Yorkshire Dales and across the North of England
posted to you or print yourself at home
ideal last-minute gift - can be emailed to you the same day
• valid for 2 years •
I arranged a surprise 30th birthday celebration for my partner and wanted to make the evening extra special. After finding Shaun online and doing some research, I was blown away by how incredible his food looked.
From the very start, Shaun was fantastic helping us craft the perfect menu for our group of 14 while accommodating various dietary requirements. His communication and professionalism throughout the process made everything effortless.
On the evening of the celebration, Shaun arrived promptly and immediately got to work. Despite never having cooked in that particular kitchen before, he moved around with ease, as if he’d worked there for years. Every ingredient he used was fresh and locally sourced, and he took the time to explain each course as it was served.
The portions were generous, and every dish was bursting with flavour. The entire experience was flawless, and our guests were beyond impressed.
If you’re looking for a private chef who delivers outstanding food and a seamless dining experience, I can’t recommend Shaun highly enough!
Nick Hodson
April 2025
A private restaurant experience
in your the Yorkshire Dales home or holiday cottage
We agree a menu, I shop for all ingredents and bring them to the Yorkshire Dales
I cook in your kitchen with my own equipment - I bring everything I need
I serve the meal to the table - I bring my own plates - and clear away
I wash up, pack up and clean the kitchen, leaving you with nothing to do
We had a fabulous family dinner with Shaun. The tapas feast was a perfect way for us to share delicious food as well as each other’s company. Shaun was attentive to every need - even preparing a separate meal for the kids.
We couldn’t possibly recommend him more highly - 11/10.
Can’t wait to get back to Yorkshire and hire him again.
Amir Louka, USA
80+ reviews
5 stars
