Restaurant-quality dining,
delivered to your door
CaterKin is Ireland's marketplace for private chefs and caterers. We connect people who love great food with verified culinary professionals who bring the restaurant experience directly into your home.
Our Story
CaterKin was born from a simple idea: everyone deserves access to incredible food experiences without the hassle of cooking, cleaning, or leaving home. Whether it's a birthday dinner, an anniversary celebration, a casual gathering with friends, or a corporate event — we believe a professional chef can transform any occasion into something truly special.
We noticed that finding and booking a private chef in Ireland was fragmented and unreliable. There was no single trusted platform where you could browse verified professionals, see their menus and reviews, and book securely online. That's the gap CaterKin fills.
For chefs and caterers, CaterKin provides a complete business toolkit — from listing management and calendar scheduling to secure payments via Stripe Connect, review collection, and client messaging. We handle the platform so they can focus on what they do best: creating extraordinary food.
What CaterKin Offers
A complete platform for private dining experiences
Private Chef Experiences
Book a professional chef to cook a multi-course meal in your home. Choose from curated tasting menus, 3-course dinners, or fully custom menus. The chef handles shopping, cooking, plating, serving, and cleaning up.
Event Catering
Planning a larger event? Browse caterers who specialise in weddings, corporate events, parties, and celebrations. Compare menus, read reviews, and book with confidence knowing every provider is verified.
Classes & Experiences
Learn from the best with hands-on cooking classes and interactive culinary experiences. Perfect for team-building, hen parties, or anyone who wants to sharpen their skills in the kitchen.
Secure & Simple Booking
Browse, book, and pay in one place. Stripe-powered payments protect both guests and chefs. Real-time messaging, booking management, and a clear cancellation policy give you peace of mind.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Trust & Safety
Every chef on CaterKin is identity-verified through Stripe and insured. We hold payments securely until your event is complete.
Quality First
We personally review every host application. Only experienced, passionate culinary professionals make it onto the platform — so every booking is a great one.
Community
CaterKin is built around real connections between people who love food. Guests discover talented local chefs, and chefs build loyal client bases doing what they love.
Memorable Experiences
We believe dining should be an experience, not just a meal. From intimate date nights to milestone celebrations, CaterKin turns ordinary evenings into unforgettable ones.
Local & Seasonal
Our chefs champion local Irish produce and seasonal ingredients. Every menu is crafted fresh, supporting local suppliers and reducing food waste.
Transparency
Clear pricing with no hidden fees. Honest reviews from real guests. Straightforward cancellation policies. You always know exactly what you're getting.
Where We Operate
CaterKin is currently focused on Ireland, with chefs available across Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway, Belfast, and more. We're actively expanding to new cities and plan to bring the platform to international markets in the near future.
If you're a chef or caterer outside our current coverage area, we'd still love to hear from you — early sign-ups get priority when we launch in new locations.
Join the CaterKin community
Whether you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience or you're a culinary professional ready to reach new clients — we'd love to have you.