Hampstead · Private Chef

A Hampstead home
deserves a table
that does it justice.

Bespoke private dining for Hampstead's most considered households — from long garden lunches on the Heath-side houses to intimate winter dinner parties in candlelit dining rooms. Seasonal menus built around the finest produce, and service that requires nothing of you but the company.

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Private Chef · Hampstead

Hampstead has a quality
that is difficult to replicate.

The wide tree-lined roads behind the High Street, the Georgian terraces around Church Row, the large Victorian houses with long gardens backing onto the Heath — these are homes of a particular character. Quietly substantial. Intellectually confident. Put together over years rather than decorated in a season.

The households here tend to entertain in a way that matches the houses: generously, without pretension, and with a genuine investment in the quality of what is on the table. A Sunday lunch in Hampstead is rarely a casual affair, even when it looks like one. The guest list matters. The menu matters. What does not appear to matter — and should not — is how any of it was arranged.

Andrés brings to Hampstead the same approach he brings to every private home: absolute discretion, meticulous preparation, and food that is genuinely worth talking about. Whether it is a long summer lunch in the garden, a winter dinner party for twelve, or a standing arrangement during a demanding term, the standard is the same throughout.

  • 14
    Years of Experience
    Across Michelin-starred and celebrated international kitchens
  • NW3
    Home Territory
    NW3 · NW6 · N6 — Hampstead, Belsize Park & Highgate
  • Full
    Household Service
    Shopping, preparation, service and clean-down included

Services

Every service.
The same standard.

Perfect For

Whatever the occasion.
Whenever it matters most.

Andrés Ribera — Private Chef, Hampstead

The Chef

Trained to the
highest standard.
Devoted to yours.

Andrés Ribera is a London-based private chef with over 14 years of experience across some of the world's most prestigious kitchens — including Nobu — and some of New York's most celebrated restaurants. Originally from Spain and now based in London, Andrés has cooked for royals, foreign heads of state, award-winning musicians and film directors.

His approach in a private home is rooted in one principle: the food should be remarkable and the service should feel effortless. Guests notice the quality on the plate, while everything behind the scenes is handled with calm precision. That is precisely the point.

Andrés works with a small number of Hampstead clients at any one time, which means his full attention is always available to yours.

Andrés Ribera

Private Chef · London

  • Modern European
  • Japanese-inspired
  • Mediterranean
  • Plant-based

How It Works

Hiring a private chef in Hampstead
should feel effortless.

  1. 01
    Enquiry

    Send a brief message about your occasion — guest numbers, date, any dietary considerations. No lengthy forms, no obligation.

  2. 02
    Consultation

    A short conversation — by phone or in person — to understand your home, your guests and what you want the evening to feel like.

  3. 03
    Menu Proposal

    A bespoke menu built around your preferences and the finest seasonal produce available. Refined until it is exactly right.

  4. 04
    Your Evening

    Andrés arrives, prepares, serves and leaves your home immaculate. Your only responsibility is to enjoy the company of your guests.

FAQ

Questions about hiring a
private chef in Hampstead.

Everything you need to know before making an enquiry. For anything else, write to hello@godsavethechef.co.uk

  • Andrés works in the range of Hampstead homes — Georgian townhouses around Church Row and Holly Walk, large Victorian detached houses in the roads behind the High Street, and garden houses backing onto the Heath around Frognal and East Heath Road. He is equally comfortable in a large, well-equipped kitchen and one that has been used and loved for decades.
  • Yes. Summer garden entertaining in Hampstead is one of the most requested formats — from long lunches on the terrace to canapé receptions at dusk. Andrés plans the menu and service entirely around the outdoor space and the practicalities of cooking and serving outside.
  • Absolutely. Andrés manages gatherings from an intimate dinner for four to a full family occasion of thirty-plus, including children's menus where needed. The format and menu are always adapted to the composition of the group and the spirit of the occasion.
  • Yes. Many Hampstead clients engage Andrés on a recurring basis — weekly family dinners, a regular Sunday lunch, or additional support during school holidays or particularly full periods of work. Arrangements are structured around how your household actually runs.
  • The approach that resonates most in Hampstead is genuinely excellent seasonal cooking — technically accomplished but not ostentatious, built around ingredients at their best. The food should be something to talk about. The conversation does the rest.
  • Entirely. The full service includes sourcing the finest seasonal produce, arriving at your home ahead of the meal, preparing everything in your kitchen, serving at the table, and leaving your home in immaculate condition. You do not need to think about any of it.

Get in Touch

Let's create something
extraordinary.

Whether you have a date in mind or simply want to explore what's possible, send a message. Every enquiry is treated with complete confidentiality.

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All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality. Andrés works with a limited number of clients at any one time.