Private chef for a night
Enjoy relaxed fine dining in the comfort of your home. Book one of our 427 private chefs for a night to get a custom menu to enhance your celebration.
How it works
Submit your request
Tell us what you're after for the night: your dream menu, event date, and budget. No strings attached.
Meet our chefs
Connect with experienced chefs, share your preferences, and select your top choice.
Design your menu
Personalise everything, from the number of courses to the ingredients in each dish.
Book your chef
After selecting your menu and chef, complete your booking online by making the payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Celebrate great company while your private chef prepares delicious food right in your kitchen.
Enjoy a stress-free evening with a private chef
Whether it’s date night or a dinner with mates, a private chef will turn your place into the ultimate dining spot.
No crowds, no queues: just great food and good times.
Your home, your menu
Book a chef for the night and focus on making memories. Your chef will handle the shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
Need to tweak your menu later on? No worries. You can still make changes after booking.
Guest reviews
Over 980 happy clients have enjoyed a chef for a night at home.
Personal chefs for date night or any special occasion
Hiring a private chef for one night includes menu planning, sourcing ingredients, in-home cooking, full service at the table, and post-meal cleanup. Our chefs will also bring specialised equipment if required. Crockery, glasses, and tips are not included.
Most experiences last around 4.5 hours, including preparation, cooking, and cleanup. If you need a more accurate estimate, ask your chef directly after setting the menu and guest count for your event.
Absolutely. Our private 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 chef for a night 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 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 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 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.
Key information about private chefs for a night
Learn more details about our dinner-at-home services.
Our private chefs for a night have an average age of 47, which is a lot of experience.
Getting the first menu proposal takes only 3 hours from your request.
We started our chef for a night service in 2016.
16% of our private chef services include kid-friendly options.
One client has booked the same personal chef for a night 8 times.
There's been a 28% increase in the number of chefs for night bookings in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 5 languages.
45% of our guests hire a private chef for a night more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days.
We've uploaded over 380 pictures of our personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef for a night.