Private chef in Memphis
Hire one of our 53 personal chefs in Memphis. Let our chefs customize a menu just for you and prepare it in the comfort of your home.





















Hire a private chef in Memphis
Over 4,530 guests have welcomed our private chefs in Memphis into their homes since March 2017. Enjoy an intimate gathering with family and friends while a custom-made menu is cooked in your kitchen by one of our skilled chefs. Bring the party home for a fraction of the cost of dining out.
Memphis, TN, has a wide variety of traditional dishes you can ask our personal chefs to recreate for you. From dry-rubbed pork ribs to Memphis hot chicken with Southern collard greens, your private chef can bring to your table flavors you love or new dishes for you to discover. All with the same level of culinary skill and hospitality as your favorite restaurant, and at a fraction of the cost!
Submit your request with all your wants and needs, and start getting menu proposals from the best of our 53 personal chefs in Leeds. You can modify and craft a menu that suits your taste and budget with no commitment.












How it works
Share your request
Describe your desired menu, including the type of cuisine and guest count, plus any dietary needs and preferences.
Craft your menu
Our chefs will create personalized menus for your event. Choose the pair you like the most.
Chat with chefs
Chat with our private chefs and learn about them until you find your perfect match.
Book your service
Is your menu everything you want? Then, finish your request with your payment.
Enjoy!
Open the door to your chef and share the experience with your loved ones.
53 private chefs in Memphis
Meet our private chefs in Memphis and their menu proposals












4,500 guests have enjoyed a personal chef service in Memphis
4.58 Chef
Guests have given their private chef experience in Memphis a 4.58 score.
4.74 Food quality
Menus designed by our Memphis, TN chefs have scored 4.74.
4.63 Presentation
Platting by our personal chefs has earned a 4.63 score.
4.79 Cleanup
Your chef experience is not done with your meals. Post-event cleaning has scored a 4.79.
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664 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Memphis
Book a Memphis personal chef and find a new way to celebrate at home.








**butternut squash soup**: a creamy and smooth soup with roasted butternut squash, apple, and a hint of cinnamon
*matzo ball soup**: traditional chicken broth with fluffy matzo balls and fresh dill
Creamy tomato basil soup
French onion soup with a cheesy crouton
Miso soup • ingredients: miso paste, dashi stock, tofu, seaweed, green onions. • preparation: simmer dashi stock, add miso paste, and stir until dissolved. add cubed tofu, seaweed, and sliced green onions
Thai coconut curry soup • coconut milk base with red curry paste • shrimp, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots • garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
Sopa de tortilla (tortilla soup)a rich, flavorful broth with shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and a sprinkle of queso fresco
• harvest salad mixed greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with a tableside twist—fresh anchovy dressing and parmesan crisp
Caprese salad - slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Winter greens salad with arugula, kale, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and goat cheese, dressed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette
Wedge salad: crisp iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and a sprinkle of chives
Sweet potato and pecan salad roasted sweet potato cubes, candied pecans, and goat cheese, served over a bed of baby arugula with a maple vinaigrette dressing—light, warm, and flavorful
Spinach and strawberry salad • ingredients: baby spinach, fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, red onions, crumbled goat cheese. • dressing: balsamic vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper)
Smoked chicken and roasted beet salad thinly sliced smoked chicken breast, roasted beets, and mixed greens with a tangy mustard vinaigrette, garnished with crispy bacon and goat cheese crumbles
Pear and arugula salad • peppery arugula with sliced poached pears, gorgonzola crumbles, candied walnuts, and a honey-balsamic dressing. • optional protein add-on: grilled chicken or seared shrimp for a more substantial offering
**braised beef brisket**: slow-cooked brisket in a savory tomato and red wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
**herb-crusted salmon**: baked salmon fillet with a crust of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and garlic, served with roasted baby potatoes
• filet mignon with red wine reduction: tender filet mignon cooked to perfection, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce
Herb-roasted chicken: lemon, garlic, and thyme marinade, served family-style (gf, shellfish-free)
Grilled lemon herb salmon • salmon fillets marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs
Tennessee pork tenderloin with sweet potato mash ingredients: • pork tenderloin (locally sourced) • sweet potatoes • brown sugar • butter • local bourbon glaze
Ramen** (miso or soy-based broth, topped with sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, and vegetables
Chicken marsala: pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich marsala wine sauce (with mushroom-free option)
Italian chicken cacciatore ingredients: chicken thighs or breasts, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms, olives, capers, white wine, olive oil
Grilled octopus salad • grilled octopus with mixed greens • cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives • dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs
Lasagna alla bolognese - layers of pasta with rich bolognese sauce, béchamel, and parmesan
Pasta al pomodoro: handmade spaghetti with a simple tomato-basil sauce (seafood/mushroom-free)
Penne all’arrabbiata - penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili flakes
Tagliatelle al pesto - tagliatelle pasta with a fresh basil pesto sauce
Truffle tagliatelle house-made egg pasta coated in a velvety black truffle butter sauce, topped with freshly shaved truffles and parmesan reggiano
Ribeye steak with cowboy butter and mashed potatoes
Filet mignon with rosemary roasted potatoes side of asparagus
Pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce : side dishes: garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus
Pan-seared halibut with mango salsa • halibut fillets pan-seared to perfection • topped with fresh mango salsa (mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice) • served with a side of coconut rice and sautéed green beans
Beef wellington: tender beef fillet wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles and truffle demi-glace
**chocolate mousse**: a rich, dairy-free chocolate mousse topped with fresh berries
**almond flour cake**: a moist and tender cake made with almond flour, drizzled with a citrus glaze
• tres leches cake • a moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and a
• strawberry cheesecake: a classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze
Baked alaska: a retro showstopper with sponge cake, ice cream, and flambéed meringue
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream
Creme brûlée
Panna cotta - creamy dessert topped with a berry sauce or caramel
Vanilla bean crème brûlée silky custard with a caramelized sugar crust, served with fresh berries
French onion soup | everything bagel crouton | melted gruyere
Crab cake mini | dilly lime shallot vinaigrette | cherry tomatoes | seared shrimp
Pimento cheese arancini | spicy tomato sauce | pickled jalapeños
Whipped feta | pistachios | hot honey | crostinis | cucumbers
Chorizo and manchego stuffed mushrooms | brown butter herbed breadcrumbs
Charcuterie board | fruit | nuts | seasonal jam | crackers
Smashed potato and arugula | slivered almonds | fresh mozzarella cheese | maple dijon viniagrette
Roasted beet and shallot | feta cheese | toasted walnuts | honey balsamic
Classic caesar | cucumber | fresh herbs | shaved parmesan
Filet with herb butter | seared shrimp with caper cream sauce | lemon roasted broccolini | twice baked potato mash
Filet topped with bacon mushroom butter | 3 cheese cavatapi mac with potato chip crunch | balsamic garlic green beans
Flourless chocolate cake | cream cheese dessert cream | fresh seasonal berries
Vanilla bean pot de creme | lavender cookie
Maple bourbon banana pudding cake | icecream drizzle
Greek meatball | roasted red pepper sauce
Dip trio | greek goddess dip | lemon and roasted garlic hummus | whipped feta with balsamic tomatoes | pita chips | crudités
Classic greek salad
Marinated and grilled greek chicken breast | cucumber and tomato salad | fluffy coconut rice | dilly tzatziki sauce | grilled squash and peppers | smashed spiced potatoes | grilled pita
Slow braised greek shredded beef | cucumber and tomato salad | fluffy coconut rice | dilly tzatziki sauce | grilled squash and peppers | smashed spiced potatoes | grilled pita
Vanilla bean pot de crème | baklava
Orange and almond cake | caramel gelato | fresh basil
Dip trio | chorizo queso | salsa | guacamole | fresh corn tortilla chips
Braised beef taco bar with fixins
Braised chicken taco bar with fixins
Carnitas taco bar with fixins
Coconut spanish rice
Slow cooked frijoles
Churro cupcakes
Tres leches cake
Ham and cheese croissants | pepper honey
Breakfast enchiladas
Everything bagel sausage casserole
Bacon egg and cheese “mcmuffin”
Cinnamon roll casserole
Strawberry shortcake french toast
Blueberry lemon pancakes
Apple coffee cake | vanilla bean drizzle
Loaded breakfast tots
Fresh fruit | honey| lime | mint
Maple caramelized onion and apple crostini | toasted sweet nuts
Whipped feta | cranberry jam | pecans | crostini
Whipped feta | cucumber | pistachios | pepper honey | crostini
Dip trio | whipped feta with honey | greek goddess dip | roasted red pepper hummus | pita chips | crudités
Mini fried hummus | cucumber tomato brushetta | dilly tzatziki sauce
Pesto chicken flatbread
Blackberry hoisin meatballs | avocado creama
Everything bagel chorizo in a blanket | dijon ranch
Spinach artichoke stuffed mushroom caps | potato chip crumble
Pumpkin and parsnip soup shooter | feta
Buffalo chicken stuffed jalapeños
Thai cucumber cup | peanut sauce | lime cabbage slaw
Greek chicken cucumber cup | tomato and red onion salad | tzatziki
Tomato pie mini | whipped cheese | tomato jam | pesto drizzle
Cornflake chicken bites | hot honey drizzle
Antipasto skewers
Raspberry jam and brie puff pastry bites | fresh thyme
Chilled chimmichurri shrimp skewers
Fresh fruit salad a colorful mix of seasonal fruits like berries, melons, and citrus
Ogurt parfait layers of greek yogurt, granola, and honey, topped with fresh berries
Fresh fruit juices / alphonso mango milkshake
Oven-baked eggs eggs baked with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese in individual ramekins
Smoked salmon avocado toast whole grain bread topped with smashed avocado, smoked salmon, capers, and dill
Vegetable quiche a flaky crust filled with eggs, cheese, and a medley of seasonal vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers
Belgian waffles fluffy waffles served with a variety of toppings such as:(fresh whipped cream maple syrup sliced bananas mixed berries nut butter)
Roasted potatoes seasoned and roasted until golden, served with fresh herbs
Seasonal roasted asparagus lightly drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, roasted until tender
Vernight chia pudding chia seeds soaked in almond milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with fresh fruit
Banana bread moist and flavorful, served with a side of butter or cream cheese
Individual butter boards – roasted apples, toasted walnuts, currants, local honey, fresh bread
Butternut squash soup – crispy prosciutto, crème fraiche drizzle, fresh chives
Mom’s meatball – beef & pork, fra diavolo tomato sauce, lemon ricotta, fresh parsley
Roasted carrot dip – pomegranate seeds, pistachios, crumbled feta, artisan crackers
Harvest salad – mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, dates, sunflower seeds, balsamic dressing
Shaved brussels sprout salad – gorgonzola cheese, red onion, dried cherries, honey crisp apples, maple cider vinaigrette
Burrata with roasted yellow beets – blood oranges, pistachio pesto, fresh mint, crusty bread
Chopped salad – iceberg, chickpeas, salami, shaved parmesan, pine nuts, red wine vinaigrette
Parmesan polenta with beef & pork bolognese – roasted broccolini, fresh parsley
Crispy chicken cutlets – creamy pesto risotto with peas, parmesan cheese
Red wine braised short ribs – goat cheese potato puree, tender carrots, fresh chives
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi – parmesan cream sauce, white wine, pan seared mushrooms
Roasted salmon – herby breadcrumbs, cauliflower puree, watercress salad
Classic tiramisu – ladyfingers, espresso, dark rum, whipped mascarpone, cocoa dusting
Pumpkin crème brulee – burnt caramelized sugar, fresh raspberries, powdered sugar
Rum raisin rice pudding – creamy basmati rice, dark rum, whipped cream, pecan crunch
Warm apple crisp – oat and brown sugar topping, cinnamon, fresh orange zest, vanilla ice cream
Focus on your guests
Are you wondering how to host an unforgettable party at home? Our chefs in Memphis, TN, will take cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup out of your hands so you can be the best host you can be!








Frequently asked questions
Find below the most common questions about personal chefs in Memphis.
What does a personal chef service in Memphis include?
Booking a private chef service in Memphis includes everything from customized menu planning to clean up after your experience. Our chefs will handle grocery shopping, cook in your home, and provide table service. They may prepare a mise en place beforehand for an efficient and smooth cooking experience. Please note that tableware and glassware aren't included. Tipping is at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Memphis?
Personal chef services cost varies depending on group size. For groups of 13 or more guests, the average price per person is 134 USD. The average rate for 7 to 10 people is 116 USD per guest; for groups of 3 to 6 people, 143 USD per person. And for couples, the price average is 136 USD per seat. Costs may vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a private chef in Memphis?
To book your private chef in Memphis:
- Begin by picking the date and guest count for your service.
- Tell us your food preferences, allergies, and a few kitchen details. You will get three personalized menu proposals from our top chefs available on the day of your celebration.
- Check their profiles, along with photos of their dishes.
- Chat with them about any modifications to their sample menus or questions about their service.
- Choose your preferred chef and menu, and complete your booking with your payment to get your chef's contact information.
How can I find a private chef in Memphis?
53 of the best personal chefs in Memphis are waiting for your request. Just fill out the form with the event date, the guest count, any dietary needs, preferences, and kitchen details. Within hours, you will get three menu proposals designed to fit all your specifications from our top chefs available. Review their profiles and galleries. Chat with them to personalize your menu. If you're not sold on their options, you can keep getting quotes until you find the right chef for your event.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Memphis?
No, there is no maximum number of guests for a private chef experience. However, our services are usually for intimate gatherings with friends or family at homes with limited space for cooking and sitting. So, although there isn't a strict limit, the guest count generally doesn't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your event, the selected private chef will go grocery shopping for fresh ingredients and prepare the menu you designed right in your kitchen. Suppose any part of the meal requires complex preparation or specific tools. In that case, your private chef may set up a few things before arriving at your place for a smooth cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
You totally should! At every table, there are always guests who love food and want to spend time in the kitchen with the chef, learn some new tricks, and take part in preparing the food. It's your house; take the chance to feel like a chef for a day!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a priority for high-end cooking. Every one of our professional cooks in Memphis seeks to bring restaurant-quality food and service standards to your table. Once they personalize your menu, your chef will purchase the ingredients needed to bring it to life in your kitchen on the scheduled date.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Although drinks are not included in your booking, you can always add them as an extra to your request while designing your menu with your chef.
How much should I tip a private chef in Memphis?
Tips for your chef in Memphis, TN, are your choice. Based on 4,530 services, the average tip percentage is 14.72% of the total bill for your experience. Feel free to modify that percentage to your satisfaction with your chef's service.
Key information about private chefs in Memphis
Find out more about what personal chefs in Memphis can do for you.
Our private chefs in Memphis have an average age of 43, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
55% of our personal chefs in Memphis are women.
Your first menu proposals are typically sent within 6 hours after your request.
Our first personal chef in Memphis, TN, was booked on 2017-03-31.
21% of our personal chef services in Memphis include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in Memphis 12 times.
Private chef service requests in Memphis have grown by 42% in the last 12 months.
Our personal chefs can speak in up to 3 languages.
More than 56.4% of guests in Memphis have hired a private chef twice or more.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 7 days in Memphis.
We've uploaded more than 332 photos of our Memphis personal chef experiences.
On average, it takes 1 days from requesting to finish your booking.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef in Memphis?
The cost of hiring a private chef varies according to the size of your party. Prices range from 134 USD to 136 USD per person. For groups of 13 or more: 134 USD. For 7 to 12 guests: 116 USD. For 3 to 6 guests: 143 USD. For two guests: 136 USD.
Besides group size, seasonality can significantly change the cost of your chef service in Memphis. See the chart above for details on month-to-month prices.
How many private chef services are booked per month in Memphis?
Personal chef bookings in Memphis fluctuate depending on location and season. The chart above shows more details on the monthly index for service bookings.
Hiring a private chef is an excellent idea any time of year. However, costs can grow with demand. We suggest booking your service early to secure your chef for hire in Memphis.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Memphis?
The top six types of cuisine in Memphis are:
Italian,
Japanese,
Mediterranean,
Mexican,
French,
Latin American
Memphis's most requested menu item is the Surprise cuisine menu. Our chefs can create a menu just for you!
Our personal chefs craft their menu proposals to meet your dietary needs, food allergies, or ingredient preferences and offer innovative options. Submit your request to discover the culinary creations our chefs can prepare for you.

Private chefs in Memphis at your service
Tune your menu to your taste and budget and give your guests a satisfying culinary experience with personal chef service—all for less than a restaurant reservation! Our chefs can cook up the ideal menu for your celebration.
Personal chef experiences are a unique way to celebrate holiday parties, anniversaries, or formal company parties. Craft an interactive cooking experience for your next celebration.
On the day of your experience, your chosen chef will locally source the freshest ingredients, prepare your menu in your kitchen, and serve at your table. They will also clean up your kitchen spaces before they leave.

Relax while your chef takes care of your menu.
With 53 chefs in our network in Memphis, TN, we are certain you can find the perfect one to cook a feast for your next special event. Our chefs excel in soul food and Southern tastes but can accommodate various dietary needs. Whether you're planning a backyard birthday party or an upscale dinner party, we have the right chef for you.
All our chefs bring at least ten years of experience to your table, providing you and your guests with restaurant-level course meals in the comfort and privacy of your home. Join more than 4,530 guests in Memphis who have enjoyed a customized culinary experience.

Bring Memphis' food scene home
Let the Southern tastes of Memphis surprise you at home. A private chef service will take what you love most about restaurants and high-end food and bring it to the comfort of your home. Whether for a dress-up event or a private and relaxing evening, booking a personal chef is a unique way to spend quality time with your guests.






Hear from our personal chefs in Memphis
Our Memphis personal chefs bring years of excellent training and expertise to your table. Whatever your craving is, a private chef can accomodate a personalized menu to your taste and within your budget. There is no commitment until you need to book your chef of choice. Share your request and start getting menu proposals for your celebration.









