Luke Littler has taken another significant step in his ongoing fitness transformation, hiring a chef who caters for Premier League footballers to oversee his meals. The 19-year-old world number one now has low-calorie meals delivered to his door, with chef Jaedon Kay handling the preparation. According to British newspaper The Sun, Littler pays around £150 per week for the service, and the two-time world champion announced the partnership himself on Instagram.
Kay is a familiar name in elite English sport, reportedly cooking for more than ten Premier League players, including several from Manchester United — a club Littler has supported for years. "I prepare meals for more than 10 Premier League footballers, including Man United players," Kay said. "What started as cooking for my family has grown into a business and millions watch my videos and want the chance to try one of my exclusive meal preps. It's proof that one opportunity, paired with consistency and hard work, can change your life."
The move fits the wider changes Littler has made in recent months. He said earlier that he has now lost twelve kilos, with the weight loss aimed in part at improving his stamina during long stage matches. It also signals the end of a habit that became part of his rapid rise. When he reached the 2024 World Darts Championship final at 16, he often said he celebrated wins with a doner kebab and a can of soda. A lot has changed since. Littler won the world title in both 2025 and 2026 and rose to world number one, and his old taste for fast food has made way for meals that better match life as a top professional.
Littler is also making different choices on the oche. His schedule looks different this season. In 2026 the Englishman played only three European Tour events and skipped the first 26 Players Championships. He previously said he wanted to build in more rest and days off. The world champion has now returned to the PDC circuit, aiming to post enough results to secure a place at the Players Championship Finals.
"I think obviously it's just what's best for me and my family, just having those crucial days off," Littler said. "I think we're going to see more days off just to rest. That's all I'm doing. I'm obviously world number one, and there's a massive gap between myself and world number two. I can sort of take that step back and not go chasing every single tournament. It allows me to have, obviously, days off and weeks off, and yeah, just about balancing the schedule."
