Private chef in Chicago

A private chef in Chicago brings local flavors to your table. Chat with one of our 243 chefs to customize your menu and fit your budget.

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Hire a personal chef in Chicago

Have a taste of Chicago's food scene with our passionate personal chefs. Bring the talent and service of the best restaurants to your table for your next special occasion!

Over 27,146 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Chicago since 2017. Take A Chef makes booking a personal chef easier than ever! We've got you covered for birthday celebrations, dinner parties, or even a special time with friends.

Find a personal chef in Chicago to meet your tastes and your budget. Let them create a tailored experience for you and your guests, and be the best host you can be in the comfort of your own home.

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How it works

Submit your request

Tell us the perfect meal for your celebration, the date, and your budget. No commitment.

Chat with chefs

Talk with private chefs until you find the right one, and get many proposals.

Craft your menu

Personalize everything from the number of courses to the ingredients in your meals. 

Book your chef

Once you are happy with your choice, complete your booking and make your payment.

Live the experience

Welcome your chef, and let them do the rest! Enjoy the company or your guests and relax.

Find the right chef for you

Start meeting private chefs who can make your dream meal come true.

Find a local chef

Over 27,100 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Chicago

4.77
Average score based on 4,909 reviews

4.66 Chef

Guests in Chicago have scored their private chef experience with a 4.66.

4.79 Food quality

Our private chef's menus in Chicago have gained a solid 4.79.

4.75 Presentation

More than tasty, the presentation of our chefs' dishes is gorgeous, earning a score of 4.75 in Chicago.

4.79 Cleanups

The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Chicago has been scored with a 4.79 on average.

More than 12,840 menus crafted by our private chefs in Chicago

Rent a chef for your home in Chicago. You decide the menu.

Your own menu

Who could be better to guide you in creating the perfect menu for your special occasion than your private chef? Our chefs can help you craft it from cost to ingredients and restrictions!

Craft your menu

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Frequently asked questions

Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Chicago.

Everything from designing your menu, grocery shopping, cooking in your kitchen, serving the meals, and cleaning up the cooking space afterward is included in the private chef experience in Chicago. Tableware and glassware are not included in the service. Tipping is up to you.

The cost of a personal chef in Chicago varies with group size.

Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 100 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, the average is 111 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, it's 113 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 134 USD per person.

Remember that prices vary based on the season, location, or last-minute bookings.

To book a private chef in Chicago, select your date and guest count and share your food preferences, intolerances, and kitchen details. You'll quickly get four customized menus to check, along with chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos.

Chat directly with the chefs for any menu adjustments or questions. Choose your chef and menu, finalize the booking online, and receive the chef's contact details to discuss final arrangements.

There are 243 available chefs in Chicago. If you want to try the personal chef service in Chicago, simply fill out a form, and you'll receive menu proposals from the top 3 chefs for your selected date. You can then review their profiles and choose your favorite.

There's no set limit on the number of people. Personal chef services are usually for smaller gatherings with friends or family, often in cozy homes. While there's no hard and fast rule, groups typically don't exceed 15 people.

Yes, a private chef always prepares the menu at the guest's house, which is the cornerstone of the experience. However, depending on the complexity or equipment demands of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home.

You absolutely should! At every table, there is always someone who loves food and wants to spend time with the chef, learn some cooking tricks, and even hear insider tips from the chefs themselves while they prepare your food.

Fresh ingredients are a priority of professional cooking. Every one of our personal chefs in Chicago aims to bring the same service standards as a restaurant to your home. After customizing your menu, the chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the scheduled date.

By default, drinks do not count as part of your booking. However, you can talk with your private chef and fit the cost as an "extra" on the menu proposals they create for your event.

You are free to decide the tip appropriate for your personal chef and their service. But if you would like to know, based on the tips of 27,146 guests in Chicago, IL, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.

Key information about private chefs in Chicago

Learn more about our personal chefs in Chicago and their services.

Expertise matters

With an average age of 45, our private chefs in Chicago, IL, offer extensive culinary knowledge.

Women's presence

59% of our chefs are women

Quick service

Just 5 hours from request to menu

Cooking tradition

Our first private chef service in Chicago was in 2017-03-18.

Kids' menu

20.1% of our private chef services in Chicago include kids.

Customer loyalty

A single client has booked the same private chef in Chicago 15 times.

More bookings

36% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Chicago in the last year

Language diversity

Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages

Another round

More than 58.9% of guests hire a private chef in Chicago more than once

Multiple services

On average, multiple services hire a chef for 6 days.

Photo album

We uploaded over 1,825 pictures of our Chicago personal chef experience.

Easy booking

On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.

How much does a personal chef cost in Chicago, IL?

The number of guests participating in the private chef experience in Chicago determines the specifics.

Prices range from 100 USD to 134 USD per person.

For 13 people or more: 100 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 111 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 113 USD. For 2 people: 134 USD.

Remember, every destination is different, and prices fluctuate with the seasons. The following chart shows the typical prices our private chefs in Chicago charge each month.

How many private chef services are booked in Chicago each month?

Private chef reservations may vary seasonally depending on the destination. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Chicago, Illinois, check this table.

Hiring a private chef in Chicago is ideal at any time, but prices can change due to demand. If you're looking for a private chef for a night in Chicago, we recommend you book early to secure your reservation. Rent a chef for your home in Chicago, IL now!

How many personal chefs sign up in Chicago each month?

We've been in the private chef scene in Chicago for many years and have gained the trust of many local chefs who have and continue to join us every month.

To bring the best experience to your home in Chicago, IL, we add 2 new personal chefs each month as ambassadors. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new and exciting chefs.

What is the most frequent type of food booked in Chicago?

Our six main types of cuisine in Chicago are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American.

However, the most requested cuisine in Chicago, IL, is Surprise. Our chefs design exciting menus based on your preferences.

Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, considering dietary restrictions and proposing fusion options. Submit your request to explore thrilling culinary possibilities crafted by our personal chefs.

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Bring a private chef to your home in Chicago

Are you looking to try out exciting flavors? You can enjoy a chef at your home in any Chicago location.

Take a Chef offers a unique dining experience for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, or family gathering. Whether you need a vegan chef in Chicago or a personal chef with healthy options, we've got you covered!

On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your Chicago home in Illinois. Plus, our private chefs will leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!
 

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Chicago's best private chefs in your kitchen

Every one of our private chefs has been trained in leading culinary schools and has years of experience in Chicago's best restaurants, hotels, and resorts in the North, West, and South sides. Explore our more than 243 personal chefs available in Chicago; we are confident that we can connect you with the perfect chef for you.

Any chef you select can make your menu work, considering food allergies, vegan options, and even healthy but tasty alternatives for those who want to keep taking care of themselves.

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Your house, the city's best restaurant

With Michelin-starred restaurants, Chicago has a proud mixture of local and international cuisines that is celebrated every year. But why wait to have a taste of Chicago? Create a unique and intimate dining experience with Take a Chef. More than just a private chef agency, we specialize in sharing our passion for food and giving our guests the freedom to connect with their loved ones.

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Hear from our personal chefs in Chicago

Find what each of our private chefs brings to the table and what sets them apart. Enjoy the culinary skills of a talented chef right in your Chicago home! Let them approach your event and ideal meal with their particular taste and personalize every detail you want.

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