Cooks wanted? Hire a top chef for your kitchen!

Are you looking for a chef for your restaurant or event? Or do you want to hire a head chef for an exclusive culinary experience, a self-sufficient chef who executes your menu perfectly, or do you want to employ a freelance chef flexibly? At Nouvelle Équipe you will find the right match within 24 hours, whether it is a chef on location or hiring a chef urgently.

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Why through Nouvelle Équipe Hire a chef?

Quality & Expertise: Our chefs are selected for craftsmanship and experience.

Complete Relief: From contract and insurance to equipment, we arrange everything.

Flexibility & Speed: freelance chef urgently or assistant chef, we deliver quickly.

Transparent rates: Price of hiring a chef starting from €18 per hour.

De matchmaker for your chefs

As a specialist in hiring chefs, we provide qualified self-employed chefs and cooks who perfectly match your kitchen. Whether you are looking for a restaurant chef for busy services, a lunch chef for corporate catering, or want to hire a head chef for an exclusive dinner, with our flexible pool of freelance chefs and immediately deployable assistant chefs, you can count on staff within 24-48 hours who provide both quality and speed.

Choose your type of chef

HIRING A SELF-EMPLOYED CHEF
Skilled chef who can independently prepare and optimize dishes.

HIRE FREELANCE CHEF
Flexibly deployable freelance chefs for peak moments and seasonal busy periods at your restaurant or café.

HIRE A HEAD CHEF
Experienced chef with leadership skills for á la carte and menu development.

HIRE AN ASSISTANT CHEF
Support in the kitchen for preparation, mise-en-place and quick lunch preparations.

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HOW HIRING A CHEF WORKS

STEP 1:
INTRODUCTION (10 min)

Share the menu preferences, type of chef, number of guests, and working hours.

STEP 2:
SELECTION

We match on specialization and availability (freelance cooks or head chef).

STEP 3:
GET STARTED

Within 24 hours your chef is ready, with a passion for cooking.

Start now by hiring a chef

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The solution for your shortage of chefs

You always have a dedicated personal contact. Get in touch and let our professionals make a difference for your company.

Giovanni Faerber

Sales manager at Nouvelle Équipe
+316 81 94 91 67 / send an email

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Frequently asked questions

Our rates start at market-conform per hour; request a quote for competitive all-in rates. Starting price from €18 per hour on a freelance basis.
We advise based on your menu and guest volume; from assistant cook to restaurant chef.
Yes, with us you can urgently hire any chef, arranged within 24–48 hours.
Sure, you can easily hire a freelance cook through our pool.

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