Cook freelance, in the world's kitchens
Set your menus, your rates and your dates. We handle discovery, contracts and payment in any currency.
Keep 90%
Flat 10% platform fee. Payouts within 48h of service.
Your calendar
Open only the dates you want. No minimum bookings, ever.
Clients who come back
Over half of ichef hosts rebook the same chef within six months.
How you get certified
There is no application to wait on. Take all three courses on this site and publish your profile yourself.
- 1
Create your free account
No experience or references required. Anyone can start today.
- 2
Pass Food Hygiene Essentials
Five short lessons on temperatures, allergens and cross-contamination, then a six-question quiz.
- 3
Pass Food Intolerances & Allergies
Coeliac, lactose, FODMAP and the 14 major allergens — how to take the brief and avoid cross-contact, then a six-question quiz.
- 4
Pass the ichef Cooking Class
Menu design, timing and service for cooking in someone else's kitchen, then a six-question quiz.
- 5
Publish your profile
All three quizzes passed? Your profile goes live in the directory straight away — no waiting for approval.