Jonny Marsh is a popular private chef for Premier League footballers. Serving title-winning teams and multi-million-pound stars, the Michelin star chef based in Manchester has cooked for Kevin De Bruyne and friends, as well as put on the spread for Paul Pogba's birthday. Establishing plans to help sports stars to deliver peak performance when it matters, Jonny is not only skilled in the art of cooking, but also the science of nutrition. Able to cover nutrition and health while discussing the bespoke service he offers footballers, celebrities and even members of the royal family, he offers events instant "star quality".
Working all around the country, cooking for players from Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Norwich, Bournemouth and more, as well as celebrities, Jonny is one of the most popular celebrity chefs in the country today. He has served up meals onboard yachts and in world-famous diners, giving celebrities a taste of the best. Throughout the 2018 World Cup he was seen filming for Goal.com, One Football, collaborating with Gary Neville for SkyBet to build tacos and Jimmy Bullard to cook for Sure. He is a regular presence on social media, with over 20,000 followers on Instagram all following his eyecatching culinary creations.
Now Jonny can give you an unforgettable cooking masterclass and offer a Q&A that will engage all in attendance. Whether for a personal appearance at an event or to host award ceremonies, Jonny is the charming, talented chef who can do just that. Beginning in his early teens, Jonny worked for free on Sundays until Raymond Blanc Brasserie came calling. Soon into his time there, Blanc visited the Brasserie and offered Jonny an apprenticeship, leading him to become a Michelin star chef. After working on billionaire houses and private boats, he met the Manchester City chairman, starting his personal and professional affiliation with football. His cookbook, 'The Private Chef - Everyday Cooking', was published in 2025.
Able to talkabout his personal journey to the Premier League superchef he is today, as well as discuss the way he interacts with footballers. He is able to talk health food trends among footballers, from going vegan to junk food alternatives. No matter whether it's a culinary masterclass for a team building day or as the host of your next event, Jonny Marsh is the ideal choice.
- 2025 – Published his debut cookbook, 'The Private Chef – Everyday Cooking'
- 2023 – Surpassed 20,000 followers on Instagram
- 2018 – Featured during the FIFA World Cup, creating football-themed culinary content for Goal.com and OneFootball.
- 2018 – Collaborated with Gary Neville for Sky Bet media content and cooked alongside Jimmy Bullard for branded campaigns.
- 2017 – Expanded his private chef portfolio to serve Premier League players across clubs, including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Bournemouth, as well as A-list celebrity clients.
- 2016 – Secured a breakthrough opportunity cooking for Kevin De Bruyne, marking the start of his long-term career as a trusted private chef to elite footballers, facilitated through connections at Manchester City.
- 2014 – Worked as a private chef in billionaire residences and aboard luxury yachts
- 2012 – Completed formal culinary training and became a Michelin-star trained chef
- 2011 – Awarded a prestigious apprenticeship under Raymond Blanc after impressing at the Raymond Blanc Brasserie.
- 2010 – Began his professional kitchen career
How to hire Jonny Marsh
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