Job Description

Tasting Plates is a small, growing, family-run catering & events company based in Ealing seeking a passionate individual to become our head chef, helping us deliver exceptional events. This role is available part-time (3 days per week) or full-time. We operate as a close-knit team across various venues in London and beyond. On event days, you’ll run the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and delivering high-quality dishes.

We cater to a wide range of events—corporate or private, canapé parties, weddings, conferences, and more—each with its own unique style. Our events are centred around Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, so knowledge in these areas is preferred. We work with groups of all sizes, from intimate gatherings of 10 guests to large-scale events for 300+.

You'll have plenty of creative freedom and autonomy to design bespoke menus, experiment with seasonal ingredients, and tailor dishes to each event, while contributing to every stage—from planning and tastings to leading the kitchen on event days.

It is your chance to work in a small company with a young team who are energetic, enthusiastic and excited to grow the business together.

The food on our events focuses on using great quality ingredients cooked fresh. Our food not only looks great but tastes even better.

Performance based bonus scheme
Have a healthy work-life balance with fair hours and flexibility
WFH opportunities
Working from a well lit kitchen, with lots of natural light and excellent transport links
Cost price food and drinks

Job Requirements

Experience & personal traits:

Knowledge of Italian/Mediterranean food (But you will get the chance to learn a lot with us)
Large scale event cooking experience
Leadership skills
Clear communication
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Great time management & organisational skills
Experience running an event day kitchen
HACCP Certification