{"id":18298,"date":"2025-10-01T13:12:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/how-much-private-sushi-chef-2"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T17:18:57","slug":"private-sushi-chef-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost","title":{"rendered":"How much does a private sushi chef cost? Real US prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"key-takeaways-box\">\n  <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"ktb-tldr\"><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong> In the US a private sushi chef costs a median of $218 per guest for a dinner for two, $166 for three to six guests, $154 for seven to twelve and $150 for 13 or more, based on 394 real Japanese-menu bookings, and the price covers menu planning, shopping, cooking in your kitchen, service and cleanup.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Why two is the priciest:<\/strong> The chef travels, shops, plans and sets up once whatever the headcount, and only the ingredients scale, so the price per guest falls as the table grows.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Cost by occasion:<\/strong> About $436 for a romantic dinner for two, $660 to $1,000 for a family dinner of four to six, $1,540 to $1,850 for a bachelorette party of 10 to 12 and about $2,100 for a birthday of 14, before drinks and extras.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>What&#8217;s included:<\/strong> Menu planning around your tastes and diet, shopping for the fish, sometimes premium cuts such as toro or uni, cooking in your kitchen, table service and cleanup; drinks, rentals, sake pairings and extra staff are arranged separately.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Other countries:<\/strong> From a dinner for two to the largest groups, the median runs from CA$260 to CA$170 in Canada, \u00a3155 to \u00a369 in the UK, A$220 to A$135 in Australia and CHF 156 to CHF 120 in Switzerland.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Booking and timing:<\/strong> Three to five days&#8217; notice is usually enough; allow one to two weeks for weekends, holidays such as Valentine&#8217;s Day and groups over eight. For two to six guests the chef usually stays two to three hours.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most answers to this question quote a range someone made up. The figures on this page are different: each one is the <strong>median price per guest our clients actually paid<\/strong> across <strong>394 Japanese-menu bookings in the United States<\/strong> over the last 24 months, broken down by the size of the table. Prices for Canada, the UK, Australia and Switzerland, in their own currencies, are <a href=\"#private-sushi-chef-prices-in-other-countries\">further down<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things drive the number: how many people are eating and where the dinner takes place. The first matters more than most people expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ac779c749c6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#what_a_private_sushi_dinner_costs_by_occasion\" >What a private sushi dinner costs by occasion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#whats_included_in_the_price_of_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef\" >What&#8217;s included in the price of hiring a private sushi chef?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#is_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef_worth_it\" >Is hiring a private sushi chef worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#the_sushi_chefs_our_us_clients_book_most\" >The sushi chefs our US clients book most<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#private_sushi_chef_prices_in_other_countries\" >Private sushi chef prices in other countries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#canada_cad\" >Canada (CAD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#united_kingdom_gbp\" >United Kingdom (GBP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#australia_aud\" >Australia (AUD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#switzerland_chf\" >Switzerland (CHF)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#faqs_about_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef\" >FAQs about hiring a private sushi chef<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#how_much_does_a_private_sushi_chef_cost\" >How much does a private sushi chef cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#why_does_the_price_per_guest_go_down_with_more_people\" >Why does the price per guest go down with more people?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#what_is_included_in_the_price\" >What is included in the price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#how_far_in_advance_should_i_book_a_sushi_chef\" >How far in advance should I book a sushi chef?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#can_i_hire_a_sushi_chef_for_a_one-time_event\" >Can I hire a sushi chef for a one-time event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#how_long_does_a_private_sushi_chef_stay_at_my_event\" >How long does a private sushi chef stay at my event?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-cost\/#can_i_choose_the_type_of_sushi_i_want\" >Can I choose the type of sushi I want?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-a-private-sushi-chef-cost-in-the-us\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_does_a_private_sushi_chef_cost_in_the_us\"><\/span>How much does a private sushi chef cost in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what our clients paid per guest, by group size. The bookings column shows how many real services sit behind each median, so you can see how much weight to give it. Your final quote is personalized once your chef reviews your menu, ingredients and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Median per guest<\/th><th>Typical range<\/th><th>Bookings<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1-2 guests<\/td><td>$218<\/td><td>$182 \u2013 $250<\/td><td>138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-6 guests<\/td><td>$166<\/td><td>$155 \u2013 $200<\/td><td>113<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7-12 guests<\/td><td>$154<\/td><td>$135 \u2013 $185<\/td><td>119<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13+ guests<\/td><td>$150<\/td><td>$125 \u2013 $165<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Median and typical range (the middle half of bookings) of the price per guest for Japanese menus in the United States over the last 24 months. It covers menu planning, groceries, cooking, service and cleanup.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location matters too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/private-chef\/new-york-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiring a chef in New York City<\/a> can cost more than in a smaller town like New Rochelle. New York is also the US city where we serve the most Japanese menus, so if that is where your dinner is happening, our guide to hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/private-sushi-chef-new-york\">private sushi chef in New York City<\/a> has the prices our clients there actually paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special requests also move the quote: rare ingredients, premium cuts such as toro or uni, sake pairings or extra staff are priced on top of the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-the-table-for-two-is-the-expensive-one\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_the_table_for_two_is_the_expensive_one\"><\/span>Why the table for two is the expensive one<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pattern is the same in every country we operate in: <strong>the price per guest falls as the group grows<\/strong>. Almost everything you are paying for happens once, whatever the number of people at the table. The chef travels to you once, shops once, plans one menu and sets up one kitchen. Only the ingredients scale with the headcount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So a dinner for two is the most expensive way per head to book a private sushi chef, and a party of 13 or more the cheapest. If you are weighing up numbers, adding guests is usually the biggest lever you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-a-private-sushi-dinner-costs-by-occasion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_a_private_sushi_dinner_costs_by_occasion\"><\/span>What a private sushi dinner costs by occasion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying those medians to the occasions our clients book most gives a realistic total before drinks and extras:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Romantic dinner for two<\/strong>, such as a surprise Valentine&#8217;s Day dinner at an Airbnb: about <strong>$436<\/strong> (2 \u00d7 $218), usually between $364 and $500, for a multi-course, omakase-style menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mother&#8217;s Day or a family dinner for 4 to 6<\/strong>: about <strong>$660 to $1,000<\/strong> at $166 per guest, with family-friendly rolls, miso soup and simpler pieces for the kids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelorette party for 10 to 12<\/strong>: about <strong>$1,540 to $1,850<\/strong> at $154 per guest, with the sushi made in front of the group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16th birthday for 14<\/strong>: about <strong>$2,100<\/strong> at $150 per guest, with enough rolls and sashimi to keep everyone going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sake pairings, a dessert course or extra staff are added on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-included-in-the-price-of-hiring-a-private-sushi-chef\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats_included_in_the_price_of_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef\"><\/span>What&#8217;s included in the price of hiring a private sushi chef?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/services\/private-sushi-chef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private sushi chef<\/a> isn&#8217;t just about getting sushi served to your door; it&#8217;s the whole evening. What the price covers is the same wherever you book:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Menu planning with you:<\/strong> traditional sushi, adventurous rolls or vegan options, with specific fish or diets such as gluten-free or lactose-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopping:<\/strong> the chef sources the fish and every other ingredient; depending on the chef, premium cuts such as toro or uni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-site cooking:<\/strong> all preparation happens in your kitchen, often right in front of your guests, which turns the meal into part of the entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service at the table<\/strong>, course by course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleanup:<\/strong> the kitchen is left spotless before the chef goes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073-860x860.webp\" alt=\"Private sushi chef preparing nigiri at a client&#039;s home\" class=\"wp-image-3356\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073-860x860.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/f2655d90-a6d7-4b89-97df-7cbe3cd2a073.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You provide the kitchen, the table and the plates. Drinks, rentals and extra staff can be arranged separately, and many chefs offer sake pairings, wine selections or a dessert as add-ons. The menu is agreed with you beforehand rather than picked from a fixed list, so what is good at the market that day shapes what ends up on your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be interested in \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/how-much-does-a-private-chef-cost-per-month\">How much does a private chef cost per month?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-hiring-a-private-sushi-chef-worth-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef_worth_it\"><\/span>Is hiring a private sushi chef worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Per head it is usually comparable to a good sushi counter, and it removes the parts people complain about: the reservation, the travel, the fixed sitting time and the markup on drinks. What you are buying on top of the food is the room, the pace and the guest list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The menu is built around you, whether that means spicy tuna rolls, light miso soup or a creative twist, and the evening is interactive: you can chat with the chef, learn about the fish and pick up a few sushi-making tips. That makes it a natural fit for birthdays, anniversaries and proposals, and for bigger events such as bachelorette parties or family reunions, where nobody wants to spend the night in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74-860x860.webp\" alt=\"Sushi rolls and sashimi served by a private chef\" class=\"wp-image-3380\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74-860x860.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9ec6cb7e-166d-4b3e-a21a-bcdd6f7b7e74.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-sushi-chefs-our-us-clients-book-most\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_sushi_chefs_our_us_clients_book_most\"><\/span>The sushi chefs our US clients book most<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the chefs who have cooked the most Japanese menus for our clients in the United States over the last 24 months. Open a profile to see their menus, photos and reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/masa-tanaka\">Masa Tanaka<\/a>: 9 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/fernando-echeveri\">Fernando Echeverri<\/a>: 8 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/stella-stellanfood\">Stella Lee<\/a>: 7 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/stevan-novoa\">Stevan Novoa<\/a>: 7 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/dylan-roston\">Dylan Roston<\/a>: 6 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/adrian-sugito-adrian\">Adrian Sugito<\/a>: 6 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/lenny-judice\">Lenny Judice<\/a>: 6 Japanese menus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/chef\/rossana-hall\">Rossana Hall<\/a>: 6 Japanese menus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to get started? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a Chef<\/a> to receive a personalized quote, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/our-chefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find the right chef<\/a> for your celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"private-sushi-chef-prices-in-other-countries\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"private_sushi_chef_prices_in_other_countries\"><\/span>Private sushi chef prices in other countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each table is in that country&#8217;s own currency; nothing has been converted. The method is the same as above: the median and typical range of the price per guest for Japanese menus over the last 24 months, with the number of bookings behind each figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"canada_cad\"><\/span>Canada (CAD)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Median per guest<\/th><th>Typical range<\/th><th>Bookings<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1-2 guests<\/td><td>CA$260<\/td><td>CA$210 \u2013 CA$300<\/td><td>26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-6 guests<\/td><td>CA$205<\/td><td>CA$200 \u2013 CA$225<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7-12 guests<\/td><td>CA$190<\/td><td>CA$176 \u2013 CA$200<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13+ guests<\/td><td>CA$170<\/td><td>CA$154 \u2013 CA$200<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"united_kingdom_gbp\"><\/span>United Kingdom (GBP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Median per guest<\/th><th>Typical range<\/th><th>Bookings<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1-2 guests<\/td><td>\u00a3155<\/td><td>\u00a3130 \u2013 \u00a3166<\/td><td>23<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-6 guests<\/td><td>\u00a380<\/td><td>\u00a377 \u2013 \u00a3150<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7-12 guests<\/td><td>\u00a375<\/td><td>\u00a365 \u2013 \u00a397<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13+ guests<\/td><td>\u00a369<\/td><td>\u00a363 \u2013 \u00a380<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"australia_aud\"><\/span>Australia (AUD)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Median per guest<\/th><th>Typical range<\/th><th>Bookings<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1-2 guests<\/td><td>A$220<\/td><td>A$187 \u2013 A$260<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-6 guests<\/td><td>A$165<\/td><td>A$158 \u2013 A$185<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7-12 guests<\/td><td>A$143<\/td><td>A$130 \u2013 A$154<\/td><td>13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13+ guests<\/td><td>A$135<\/td><td>A$130 \u2013 A$160<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"switzerland_chf\"><\/span>Switzerland (CHF)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Group size<\/th><th>Median per guest<\/th><th>Typical range<\/th><th>Bookings<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>1-2 guests<\/td><td>CHF 156<\/td><td>CHF 149 \u2013 CHF 230<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7-12 guests<\/td><td>CHF 120<\/td><td>CHF 104 \u2013 CHF 158<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have too few Japanese bookings in Switzerland for groups of 3-6 and 13+ to publish a median we would stand behind, so those rows are left out rather than guessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to see what a private sushi chef evening actually looks like?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-us\/services\/private-sushi-chef\">Discover our full private sushi chef service \u2192<\/a> or read our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/omakase-dinner-experience\">omakase experience at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs-about-hiring-a-private-sushi-chef\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs_about_hiring_a_private_sushi_chef\"><\/span>FAQs about hiring a private sushi chef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_does_a_private_sushi_chef_cost\"><\/span>How much does a private sushi chef cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States the median our clients paid over the last two years is $218 per guest for a dinner for two, $166 for three to six guests, $154 for seven to twelve and $150 for 13 or more. Every figure is a median of real bookings, not an estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_does_the_price_per_guest_go_down_with_more_people\"><\/span>Why does the price per guest go down with more people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because most of what you are paying for does not scale with the headcount. The chef travels once, shops once and sets up once, whether they are cooking for two or for fourteen. Only the ingredients scale, so a dinner for two is the most expensive way per head to book a private sushi chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_included_in_the_price\"><\/span>What is included in the price?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chef&#8217;s time, the menu planning, the shopping, all preparation and cooking in your kitchen, service at the table, and cleaning up before they leave. You provide the kitchen, the table and the plates. Drinks, rentals and extra staff are arranged separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_far_in_advance_should_i_book_a_sushi_chef\"><\/span>How far in advance should I book a sushi chef?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three to five days is normally enough for the chef to source the fish and agree a menu with you. For Friday and Saturday evenings, holidays such as Valentine&#8217;s Day and groups over eight, allow one to two weeks: the chefs who cook Japanese menus are a smaller pool than our general roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_hire_a_sushi_chef_for_a_one-time_event\"><\/span>Can I hire a sushi chef for a one-time event?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can hire a sushi chef for both one-time events and recurring services, whether it&#8217;s a small family dinner or a larger celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_long_does_a_private_sushi_chef_stay_at_my_event\"><\/span>How long does a private sushi chef stay at my event?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the number of guests and the complexity of the menu. 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