Over 30 years experience in the catering sector

The team at Chefs Direct have many years experience within the hospitality field

We have experience in the following sectors:

  • Public Houses
  • Hotels and Restaurants
  • Contract Catering
  • Events
  • Care Sector Services

Because of this collective experience you can rest assured that you will be in safe hands whatever your requirements may be.


Clients we've worked with

  • ITV Studios, Emmerdale
  • Bannatyne Health Clubs
  • Doncaster Racecourse
  • Harewood House

Director: Richard Lee

I began my career as a commis chef in a leeds hotel back in 1984. After working my way up to head chef level, I became a freelance chef which took me on my travels around the uk and even as far as Australia. Back home, I furthered my experience with stints at Cliveden and the Gleneagles Hotel. Looking for a new challenge, I then embarked on working at sporting venues that included some prestigious events such as Royal Ascot and the Grand National.

After 20 years of freelance work, I decided the time was right to set up a recruitment agency dedicated to supplying chefs to the hospitality sector and Chefs Direct was born.

Drawing on my background, I am in a unique position to meet our clients’ needs.