Every chauffeur holds a close protection licence. Your driver is also your first line of security.
- Licensed close protection drivers
- Route planning & threat awareness
- Strong local knowledge of London
Security chauffeurs and close protection in London
Protection that travels with you.
Central Security Chauffeurs provides SIA-licensed security chauffeurs, close protection, residential security and concierge for clients who need to move through London safely.
Trusted by state officials, public figures, corporate executives and private individuals who would rather not be noticed.
- 25+
- Years of experience
- 24/7
- Telephone line
- SIA
- Licensed officers
Four services, one standard of care.
Book any service on its own, or combine them around your schedule.
Trusted by state officials, public figures and executives. Discreet personal protection for business, social and day-to-day life.
- Single officer or full teams
- Advance planning of routes and timings
- Event & travel security
Your home stays protected while you are away on holiday or business, with home patrols, regular checks and strict security measures.
- Scheduled home patrols
- Strict security measures
- Emergency response with the VIP Package
Restaurants, sold-out shows, hospitality, flights and accommodation. Our London relationships open the right doors.
- Annual or ad hoc packages
- Access to city events and venues
- Staff sourcing
The VIP Package
Every service we offer, coordinated by one team, around the clock.
Close Protection
Personal protection by highly trained officers.
Chauffeur Service
Licensed security drivers, on call.
24-Hour Concierge
Any request, at any hour.
Home Patrol
Regular security checks of your residence.
Emergency Response
Immediate assistance, 24 hours a day.
Staff Sourcing
Qualified personnel, sourced for you.
Six vehicles, chosen for discretion.
View the fleet
Mercedes S-Class Flagship Saloon
3 passengers 2 luggage
Rolls-Royce Phantom Signature
3 passengers 2 luggage
Range Rover LWB Executive SUV
4 passengers 4 luggage
Mercedes G-Class Performance SUV
4 passengers 3 luggage
Mercedes V-Class Executive MPV
7 passengers 6 luggage
Mercedes E-Class Business Saloon
3 passengers 2 luggage
Our standard
“We don’t advertise our clients. They prefer it that way.”
From first call to full cover.
Enquire
Call, message or send a private request. We respond promptly, day or night.
Consultation
A confidential conversation about your schedule, your risk profile and what you need.
Tailored plan
We assign personnel and vehicles and plan your routes, then confirm every detail with you.
Protected
Your team is in place. You can concentrate on your day.
“Our principal visits London several times a year. Central are the only team we call.”
“Calm, punctual and completely discreet. You forget they are there until you need them.”
“They handled a week of events, transfers and a residence without a single loose end.”
Questions we are often asked
How do I book a security chauffeur in London?
You can book Central Security Chauffeurs by telephone, by WhatsApp or through the enquiry form on any page of the website. The team then arranges a confidential consultation to understand your schedule, risk profile and needs. From that conversation, a tailored plan covering personnel, vehicles and routes is prepared and confirmed with you before the team is in place.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The consultation is a confidential conversation with Central Security Chauffeurs about your schedule, the kinds of places you expect to visit, the people involved and any concerns you have. It helps the team understand your risk profile and needs. The outcome is a tailored plan setting out personnel, vehicles and routes, which is confirmed with you before any work begins.
How do I hire a bodyguard in London?
In the UK, a bodyguard is usually called a close protection officer, and anyone providing close protection under contract must hold an SIA close protection licence. To hire one through Central Security Chauffeurs, get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or the enquiry form. After a confidential consultation about your plans and concerns, the team proposes fully trained, government-accredited personnel suited to your social, business or day-to-day activities.
How are your services priced?
Central Security Chauffeurs does not publish prices because every engagement is different, whether it involves a security chauffeur, close protection, residential security, concierge or the VIP Package. Each one is quoted individually after a confidential consultation. The cost depends mainly on the duration, the personnel required and any vehicles chosen. The quote reflects the tailored plan agreed with you, and you can review it before the team is in place.
What is an SIA close protection licence?
The Security Industry Authority, or SIA, is the UK body that regulates the private security industry. Anyone supplying close protection services under contract in the UK must hold an SIA close protection licence, which requires accredited training and identity and criminality checks. Licence holders are issued with a card showing their name and photograph, and the SIA keeps a public register that anyone can search. Every security chauffeur at Central Security Chauffeurs holds a government-accredited close protection licence.
Is a security chauffeur different from an ordinary chauffeur?
An ordinary chauffeur is there to drive. A security chauffeur from Central Security Chauffeurs also holds a government-accredited SIA close protection licence, so security awareness is part of every journey, alongside strong local knowledge of London. It suits clients who want a professional driver and a trained protection professional in the same person, for business or private travel.
Private enquiry
Tell us what you need.
Every request is handled in confidence. If it's urgent, please call.
- Telephone, 24/7 +44 (0)20 3355 6629
- WhatsApp Message us
- Email contact@centralsecuritychauffeurs.co.uk