Darren Long Freelance Chef brings high‑quality event chef services and catering to tours, music festivals, and live events across the UK. I cook on the road—backstage, on festival sites, and behind the scenes—fueling artists, crews, and teams through long days, late nights, and fast turnarounds.
Alongside full‑service catering, I specialise as a pastry chef, creating handmade desserts, pastries, and baked goods that bring a touch of comfort and creativity to even the busiest tour schedule. From early‑morning pastries to post‑show treats, I craft everything with care, flavour, and attention to detail.
My food is designed for the pace of live events: practical, energising, and memorable. Whether it’s hearty meals, tailored dietary options, or freshly baked pastries, I bring reliable, professional catering to the heart of the music world.
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WHO WE HAVE SUPPLIED
The Full Monty TV Series
On various locations in Sheffield, cooking from mobile food trucks for the production, crew and actors
Glastonbury 2022
I was the Head Chef behind the Pyramid stage along with providing chefs and kitchen assistants and front of house, cooking for crew and production staff from 200 per service to 1200 per service on show days
Slamdunk 2022
Myself and my event chef were part of the team in producing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for the crew and artists from one production kitchen and dining room
Men and Women Tour of Britain Cycle Race
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On various locations across the UK, cooking from mobile food trucks for crew, production and VIP hospitality
Glamping Holidays
I was Head Chef for a glamping holiday camp in the Cotswolds, cooking for crew and production staff as well as a pop up woodland restaurant and a kids canteen on the site
Carfest North
I was Head Chef for the crew catering, cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for 200-600 each day
