Overview
Canapé Chef – Events Catering – South London – £36,000-£40,000
We’re recruiting a talented Canapé Chef to join a premium Events Catering operation in South London, delivering exceptional food across some of London’s most prestigious venues.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an events chef passionate about canapés, bowl food and premium hospitality, while being part of an organisation making a genuine difference through hospitality training and development.
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
The Operation
- Premium events catering across London.
- Prestigious and iconic event venues.
- High-quality canapés and bowl food.
- Fresh, seasonal event menus.
- Variety between kitchen production and live events.
- Strong focus on training and social impact.
The Role
- Prepare premium canapés, bowl food and event menus.
- Support the Head Chef with kitchen operations.
- Deliver multiple events to exceptional standards.
- Contribute to menu development and new ideas.
- Manage stock, ordering and food costs.
- Mentor and develop trainee chefs.
- Support live events across London.
About You
- Events Chef or Canapé Chef experience.
- Premium hospitality or events background.
- Strong fresh-food and presentation skills.
- Confident managing multiple events and deadlines.
- Enjoy mentoring and developing others.
- Organised, reliable and hands-on.
If you’re looking for a Canapé Chef role paying up to £40,000, combining premium London events with the opportunity to make a genuine social impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.
Job Tenure: Permanent



