Private Chef in Auckland
Rent one of our 203 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
How much does a private chef cost in Auckland?
For 6 people in Auckland, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
768 NZD
128 NZD per guesteverything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests160NZD / guest = 320 NZD total
- 4 guests128NZD / guest = 512 NZD total
- 6 guests128NZD / guest = 768 NZD total
- 8 guests90NZD / guest = 720 NZD total
- 10 guests90NZD / guest = 900 NZD total
- 13+ guests106NZD / guest = 1,378 NZD total
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
203 Private Chefs in Auckland
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Auckland
More than 17,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.36 Chef
The guests in Auckland have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.36.
4.7 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Auckland received an average score of 4.7.
4.56 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.56 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Auckland has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
A personal chef for any occasion in Auckland
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Auckland in March 2017, more than 203 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Auckland and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Auckland.
Since 2017, 17,120 guests have sat down to a Take a Chef dinner, and in Auckland birthdays are what we cook for most, followed by friends getting together and quiet dinners for two.
You tell us the date, the guests and what the evening is for. We read that brief, work out what the meal actually needs, and put together chefs who fit it — with the reason each one fits. You choose. Our chefs have written 4,673 menu proposals and exchanged 7,273 messages inside that process, rated 4.62 out of 5, and from your choice onwards the menu, the timings and the total price are agreed in writing, with the payment handled inside that agreement.
Across Take a Chef, 17,120 guests have eaten this way. Tables in Auckland usually settle on menus around 174 NZD per person across 3.68 courses, with 4.94 messages exchanged before the night — because we turn what you tell us into the brief the chef works from, instead of leaving you to explain it again each time.
Booking a chef is only the beginning. Once the menu is settled we coordinate the details with the chef — arrival time, what your kitchen has, how the service runs — and we stay responsible for the service through to the end of the night.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Auckland.
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
Prices per guest in Auckland start around 106 NZD for groups of 13 or more and go up to 160 NZD for two, because the per-guest cost comes down as the table grows. For 7 to 12 guests it's around 90 NZD, and for 3 to 6 guests around 128 NZD.
That figure covers the chef, the shopping, the cooking, full table service and leaving the kitchen as they found it. Drinks and tableware are not included, and tipping is entirely your call.
The menu itself, the season, the distance and how close to the date you book all move the final number. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back with a total price in writing, with nothing to commit to.
Tell us the date, how many people are coming, any allergies or dietary needs, and a few things about your kitchen. You don't have to write a brief — we turn what you tell us into the requirements the chefs work from, so you explain it once.
Within a few hours you'll have chefs who fit that brief, each with a menu, a total price and the reason they suit this particular evening. You choose. From there the menu, the timings and what's included are agreed in writing, we handle the payment inside that agreement, and we coordinate arrival and kitchen details with the chef before the date.
There are 203 chefs registered with Take a Chef in Auckland, but the number isn't what matters — the fit is. Tell us the date, the guests and what the evening is for, and we go through who's actually available that night and who suits what you're planning in Auckland.
What comes back is a short list of chefs who fit, each with the reason they fit, their menu and their price. You choose from there.
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Drinks aren't included in the chef's price. Most guests handle the wine themselves, and the chef will tell you what goes with each course if you ask.
If you'd rather not think about it, say so when you tell us about the evening: some chefs can source and serve the pairing, and if they do, it goes into the written quote with everything else, so there's no separate bill on the night.
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
Key information about our chefs in Auckland
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How many chef services are booked in Auckland each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Auckland, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Auckland.
Cost of a private chef in Auckland
The cost of hiring a private chef in Auckland can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 106 NZD to 160 NZD per person.
For 13 people or more: 106 NZD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 NZD
For 3 to 6 people: 128 NZD
For 2 people: 160 NZD.
What moves the final number is the menu itself, the season, how far the chef travels and how close to the date you book. Shopping, cooking, table service and leaving the kitchen clean are inside the price; drinks and tableware are not.
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come back with chefs who fit it and a total price, with nothing to commit to.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Auckland!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Auckland?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Auckland: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond those, the menus our chefs cook in Auckland are built one by one: allergies, dietary restrictions, a dish someone at the table has been talking about all year. Tell us what you have in mind and we shape it into a brief the chefs work from, so you don't end up explaining it six times.
The menu you agree is the menu that gets cooked, in writing, before the date.
The best Private Chef at your disposal in Auckland
Enjoy a Private Chef experience in the comfort of your own home! Let Take a Chef turn your kitchen and dining room into a professional restaurant. It’s a unique experience; ideal for special occasions, lunches with friends, family dinners or a great gift for that special someone. Let us know what cuisine you’re craving and give us some quick details about your kitchen to start receiving personalised menu proposals from our chefs. You just have to choose your favourite proposal! On the day of your meal, your chosen chef will head to their preferred local market to pick up the freshest ingredients. They will cook in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. What’s more, they’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving. To get started click below!
Experience Auckland through the senses
Auckland eats well out — Ponsonby, Britomart, the Wynyard Quarter. The problem is that the nights that matter most are rarely the ones you want to spend booking a table for nine, driving, and splitting a bill at the end.
A private chef is the same food at your address. The chef shops that morning, cooks in your kitchen, serves the table and leaves it clean. Our most requested evenings in Auckland are birthdays, friends getting together, and dinners for two — 191 services so far, rated 4.64 out of 5 across 81 reviews.
Talk to our chefs in Auckland
Our chefs in Auckland are trained professionals with restaurant years behind them. Tell us the date, the guests and what the night is for, and we put together chefs who fit that brief — each with the reason they fit, their menu and their price.
You choose from that shortlist. We coordinate the rest with the chef and stay responsible for the service.
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