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Canapé Chef – Events Catering

Job in Surrey, Surrey County, England, UK
Listing for: Wagstaff Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 - 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 36000.00 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Canapé Chef – Events Catering – South London – £36,000-£40,000

Canapé Chef | Events Catering | Fresh Food | Hospitality | London Venues | 39 Hours

We’re recruiting a talented Canapé Chef to join a busy events kitchen, delivering premium catering across some of London’s most prestigious venues
.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef with a passion for canapés, bowl food and event catering
, working alongside an experienced Head Chef while supporting a unique organisation that changes lives through hospitality training and education

Salary & Benefits
  • £36,000-£40,000 DOE
  • 39-hour contract
  • Paid overtime for evening events
  • TOIL for weekend shifts
  • 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free meals on duty
  • Chef uniform provided
  • Non-slip shoes provided
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Long-term career opportunities
Why You’ll Love It
  • Produce premium canapés and bowl food.
  • Cater for prestigious events across London.
  • Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Support events at iconic venues.
  • Variety between kitchen production and live events.
  • Be part of a team making a genuine social impact.
The Role
  • Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus.
  • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations.
  • Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards.
  • Maintain excellent food quality and presentation.
  • Support menu development and new food ideas.
  • Manage stock, ordering and food costs.
  • Mentor and support trainee chefs.
  • Maintain high food safety and compliance standards.
  • Support events at venues across London when required.
About You
  • Experience as an Events Chef or Canapé Chef.
  • Strong background in premium hospitality or events.
  • Passion for fresh food and exceptional presentation.
  • Able to manage multiple events and deadlines.
  • Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
  • Organised, hands-on and quality driven.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

Job Tenure: Permanent

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