Leiths List - Terms

See the links below for the relevant fees, terms and conditions. Please note that the agency fees quoted are in addition to the cost of the services provided by the chef or cook, and include VAT.

Fees for assignments not listed here will be negotiated when Leiths List receives the client’s instructions.

See Below

Notification of Engagement

  1. The client will notify Leiths immediately after the engagement of an applicant introduced by Leiths

Fees

2. The fees payable to Leiths from the Client are as follows:

in the case of a fixed-term engagement, a fixed fee depending on the term and nature of the engagement as set out in the schedule of fees.

in the case of a permanent engagement, a percentage of the applicant’s gross salary or fees and other benefits during the first twelve months of his/her engagement as set out in the schedule of fees.

Further fees will be payable for any subsequent engagements of the applicant by the Client and, for example, if a series of engagements is subsequently extended, or if the Client engages the applicant on a different basis.

VAT will be charged in addition to the fees.

The Client will be invoiced immediately after the confirmation of an engagement of an applicant introduced by Leiths.

Invoices are due for payment on receipt and Leiths will be entitled to charge interest on all invoices which remain unpaid at 2% per month calculated daily from the invoice date until payment is received.

Refunds

7.If a permanent engagement is terminated Leiths will refund fees as follows:

Weeks worked

By applicant

Percentage of total

Fees returned

1-2

60%

3-5

40%

6-10

20%

No refund will be made in respect of temporary or casual engagements; however, if the

applicant is unable to undertake the engagement, Leiths will use reasonable endeavours tofind a replacement. The arrangements in relation to refunds and replacements will not apply unless the fees have been paid by the Client within 14 days of receipt of invoice and the Client notifies Leiths in writing within 7 days of termination of the engagement.

Confidentiality

All details supplied by Leiths to the Client are strictly confidential. If a third party engages an applicant following an introduction by the Client, the Client will be responsible for payment of the fees to Leiths.

Liability

Leiths will use its reasonable endeavours to identify an applicant to suit the requirements of the Client. However, the Client will be responsible for establishing the suitability of the applicant, taking up references and ascertaining the applicant’s medical and work permit position, if relevant. Subject as otherwise provided by law, Leiths will not be liable for any losses, damages or expenses suffered or incurred by the Client arising from or in any way connected with the introduction by Leiths of an applicant to the Client.

General

If an applicant is engaged as an employee, the Client will agree the terms of employment ( including pay, duties, hours, holidays and notice period ) with the applicant before the engagement commences and the Client will be responsible for all PAYE and National Insurance deductions on behalf of the applicant.

Schedule of Fees (inclusive of VAT)

Commercial & Business Clients

Temporary position 1 – 4 weeks

£168

Temporary position 5 weeks – 6 months

£168 per month

Regular use of cook

£240

Permanent (full-time or part-time)

A range from 2% – 12% of annual salary to be negotiated at point of engagement

Specialist Assignments

Consultant, up to 5 days

£276

Recipe Developer, up to 5 days

£276

Food Stylist, per day

£84

Food Stylist assistant, per day

£36

Demonstrator, per day

£96

Demonstration assistant, per day

£72

Fees for other assignments will be as negotiated when Leiths receives the Clients’ brief.

Notification of Engagement

You (The Client) will notify Leiths immediately after the engagement of an applicant introduced by Leiths

Fees

In the case of a single event for example a dinner, lunch or canapé party a one-off fee of £36 inc VAT is payable by credit card once a cook has been secured

A repeat fee will be payable for any subsequent, single engagement of the applicant by the Client, or if the Client engages the applicant on a different basis. For extended engagement of the applicant a fee of £240 inc VAT is payable at the point of booking.

Refunds

No refund will be made in respect of temporary or casual engagements; however, if the applicant is unable to undertake the engagement, Leiths will use reasonable endeavours to find a replacement.

Confidentiality

All details supplied by Leiths to the Client are strictly confidential. If a third party wishes to engage an applicant following an introduction by the Client, the Client will be responsible for payment of the fees to Leiths.

Liability

Leiths will use reasonable endeavours to identify an applicant to suit the requirements of the Clients. However the Client will be responsible for establishing the suitability of the applicant.

Booking a Cook

Please let us know straight away if you book a cook introduced to you by us

Fees

Here’s what we charge for short to longer term roles (these prices include the VAT)

Weekend cook £60
1 week £120
2-4 weeks £144
Regular use of cook £192
5-weeks – 6 months £36 per week
1-5 cookery lessons £72
Permanent 10% of annual salary (full-time or part-time)

Refunds

We don’t offer refunds for temporary or casual engagements; however, if your cook is unable to undertake the job, we will do everything we can to find a replacement.

If a permanent engagement is terminated fees will be refunded as follows:

 

Weeks worked

By applicant

Percentage of total

Fees returned

 
 

1-2

60%

 
 

3-5

40%

 
 

6-10

20%

 

The arrangements regarding refunds and replacements won’t apply unless the fees have been paid by you within 14 days of receipt of invoice and you have notified us in writing within 7 days of the end of the engagement.

Confidentiality

Please remember that your cook’s contact details are strictly confidential and shouldn’t be passed on to anyone else. If a friend or colleague wants to book your cook they should get in touch with us. If they book your cook following an introduction by you, you’ll be liable for the agency fee.

 

Liability

We’ll always do our best to find you the right cook for your event, but we rely on you to take up references, check their medical and work permit position (if relevant) and decide upon their suitability.

Booking a Cook

Please let us know straight away if you book a cook introduced to you by us

Fees

For a one-off, private event such as a dinner, lunch or canapé party we charge an agency fee of £30 inc VAT. We ask that you pay this at the point at which you book your cook – preferably by credit card or bank transfer.

If you’re thrilled with your cook and book them again for another event there is a repeat fee. If you’re so thrilled with your cook that you decide to use them regularly over a period of time, the fee will be a one-off payment of £192 inc VAT for unlimited usage.

Refunds

We don’t offer refunds for one-off bookings, but if your cook is unable to cater for your event, we will do everything we reasonably can do to find a replacement.

Confidentiality

Please remember that your cook’s contact details are strictly confidential and shouldn’t be passed on to anyone else. If a friend or colleague wants to book your cook they should get in touch with us. If they book your cook following an introduction by you, you’ll be liable for the agency fee.

Liability

We’ll always do our best to find you the right cook for your event, but we rely on you to take up references, check their medical and work permit position (if relevant) and decide upon their suitability.