Indian private chef
Hire one of our 398 private Indian chefs and savour bold, flavour-packed dishes at your place. Customise your menu for a memorable night.
How it works
Submit your request
Tell us what you're after: your dream Indian menu, event date, and budget. No strings attached.
Meet our chefs
Connect with experienced Indian chefs, share your preferences, and select your top choice.
Design your menu
Collaborate with your chef to create an authentic Indian menu for your celebration.
Book your chef
After selecting your menu and chef, complete your booking online by making the payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Sit back, relish the company, and let your private Indian chef handle the kitchen.
Indian chef near me
Fancy a spicy vindaloo or a plate of crispy panipuri? A private Indian chef can create a flavour-packed menu that suits your style and budget.
Get inspired by your chef’s suggestions to enhance your Indian food experience.
Indian food at home
Northern or Southern? Mild or bold? Let your private Indian chef bring the vibrant diversity of Indian cuisine to your home with a personalised menu.
Need to tweak your menu later on? No worries. You can still make changes after booking.
Guest reviews
Over 1530 happy guests have enjoyed our personal Indian chef services.
Any occasion is perfect for our services
Meet our personal Indian chefs
Take all the hassle of planning an Indian menu for your next important celebration with one of our chefs at home. Combine the comfort and intimacy of your house with high-end service and professionally cooked Indian food without phone calls, lines, or parking.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about our experiences.
Hiring a private Indian chef includes menu planning, sourcing ingredients, in-home cooking, full service at the table, and post-meal cleanup. Confirm with the chef whether the grill is part of the service. Crockery, glasses, and tips are not included.
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Absolutely. Our private Indian chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients tailored to your specific preferences. The essence of our service is grounded in freshness and customisation.
Drinks aren't included but can be requested as an "extra" to complement your meal. Feel free to share your preferences with the chefs during your chat.
The cost of hiring a private Indian chef varies depending on guest count. The average for groups of 7 or more is about $110 per person; for 3 to 6 guests, it's around $132; for 2 guests, it’s approximately $154 per person.
Tipping isn’t expected, but it’s a nice way to show appreciation if you’ve had a great experience. Some guests choose to leave around 15% of the total bill or a fixed amount, depending on the group size and level of service. However, tipping is completely up to you.
Simply click the 'Find a Chef' button to submit your request! Within minutes, you'll receive menu proposals from top-rated Indian chefs available on your event date. Review their profiles and reach out to those who align with your preferences. If none are suitable, we’ll happily provide additional options.
Absolutely! Many guests love cooking with their Indian chef at home. If you want, your chef can guide you through recipes and share techniques to boost your culinary skills. It's a fun and relaxed way to pick up new abilities in the kitchen.
Yes! Customisation is key to our dining experience. Our chefs will suggest sample menus and are happy to adjust them based on your needs, preferences, or budget. If you're unsure about Indian cuisine or how to plan your menu, feel free to discuss your ideas with them before booking.
There’s no set limit on the number of guests for a private chef experience. However, most bookings typically stay under 15 people, as private chef services are best suited for small gatherings at home.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about our experiences.
The average age of our Indian personal chefs at home is 41.
50% of our private Indian chefs are women.
It takes only 4 hours from your request to get the first Indian menu proposal.
Our first personal Indian chef service was in 2016.
21% of our Indian chef services include kid-friendly options.
One single guest has booked the same Indian chef 5 times.
There's been a 36% increase in the number of personal Indian chef bookings in the last year.
Our Indian chefs for hire can speak up to 8 languages.
More than 53% of our guests hire an Indian chef more than once.
On average, multiple services hire an Indian chef for 6 days.
We've uploaded over 1960 pictures of our personal Indian chef experiences.
It usually takes 3 days from requesting to booking your Indian chef at home.