Cook for a living.
On your terms.
Trained chefs across Ireland are using CaterKin to leave restaurant rotas behind, set their own menus, and cook for clients in private homes. Free to apply, keep 85% of every booking.
Get Started in Minutes
Three steps to your first booking
Apply & create your profile
Tell us about your background, specialties, and upload your food safety credentials. Takes about 15 minutes.
Build your listings
Set your menu items, packages, per-person pricing, availability, and service radius.
Accept bookings & get paid
Customers book directly. You approve each booking. Your earnings are paid to your bank via Stripe.
Host Stories
“CaterKin keeps my calendar full and the admin off my plate, so I can focus on cooking.”
Chef Anthony
Private chef · Offaly · Founding Chef
€4,284
This month
Limited Opportunity
Founding Chef Program
Be one of our first 15 chefs and earn more from day one
of 15 spots remaining
7 of 15 spots claimed
0% Commission
Keep 100% of your first 5 bookings. No platform fees at all.
Founding Chef Badge
Stand out with a verified Founding Chef badge on your profile.
Priority Placement
Get featured at the top of search results during our launch period.
Shape the Platform
Direct line to our team. Your feedback builds CaterKin's future.
See the difference on a typical booking
Standard Host
15% commission
on a €420 booking
0% commission
First 5 bookings free
on a €420 booking
Save €63 per booking × 5 bookings = €315 in your pocket
Free to apply • Only 15 spots available
Built for Chefs
Why chefs are choosing CaterKin
Your prices, your rules
Set your menu items, packages, and per-person rates. Set minimum order values. No undercutting, no race to the bottom.
Total schedule control
Define your weekly availability, block out dates, set advance notice requirements. Only accept bookings that work for your life.
Stripe-powered payouts
Customers pay upfront when they book. After the event, your 85% is paid directly to your bank account via Stripe.
Your business dashboard
Real-time earnings, booking management, customer messages, reviews. Everything in one place on web and mobile.
We bring the customers
You focus on cooking. We invest in advertising, SEO, and partnerships to put food lovers in front of your profile.
Trust & verification
Our verification badge gives customers confidence. Verified hosts consistently earn more and get better reviews.
Earnings Estimator
See what you could earn
Based on a typical private chef booking. Adjust the sliders to match your style.
Estimated Monthly Earnings
after 15% platform fee
Per booking breakdown
Customers also pay a small Stripe processing fee on top, and this does not come out of your earnings. All amounts in EUR.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Professional
Personal
Application takes ~15 minutes
Save your progress and return anytime. We review applications within 2 to 3 business days.
Common Questions
FAQ
Ready to cook
on your own terms?
Claim your Founding Chef spot and keep 100% of your first 5 bookings. Free to apply, takes about 15 minutes.
No credit card required • Save progress anytime
CaterKin in your pocket
Browse chefs, book experiences, and manage everything on the go. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
Now live on the App Store and Google Play.
8 Founding Chef spots left, 0% commission