Private chef in Memphis
Hire one of our 63 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 3,767 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 63 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.
Find your chef
Send your request and start chatting with our personal chefs in Memphis.
63 private chefs in Memphis
Meet our private chefs in Memphis and their menu proposals












3,700 guests have enjoyed a personal chef service in Memphis
4.6 Chef
Guests have given their private chef experience in Memphis a 4.6 score.
4.75 Food quality
Menus designed by our Memphis, TN chefs have scored 4.75.
4.65 Presentation
Platting by our personal chefs has earned a 4.65 score.
4.8 Cleanup
Your chef experience is not done with your meals. Post-event cleaning has scored a 4.8.
View full review
View full review
View full review
View full review
681 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Memphis
Book a Memphis personal chef and find a new way to celebrate at home.








Caprese salad (vegetarian)
Mediterranean bruschetta
Falafel with tzatziki sauce (vegetarian)
Baked mussels with garlic and white wine
Caesar salad
Tomato based eggplant salad (vegetarian)
Harvest salad
Zucchini mediterranean salad with sun dried balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian)
Spaghetti bolognese, broccolini, garlic bread
Chicken piccata, brocollini or garlic sauteed spinach
Mussel linguini in garlic and white wine sauce
Chick pea and parsnip stew over rice with pita bread (vegetarian)
Chocolate gelato
Cannoli
Chocolate cake with strawberry topping
Ny cheesecake with strawberry topping and mint leaves
Avgolemono (greek lemon soup)
Mediterranean mussels
Falafel with hummus/tzatziki (vegetarian)
Caprese salad with burrata (vegetarian)
Chicken pesto with orzo
Eggplant parmesan (vegetarian)
Gnocchi with pesto and meat
Manicotti 4 quesos (vegetarian)
Lamb rack with couscous
Chicken marsala
Salmon et croute
Risotto parmesano (vegetarian)
Tiramisu with liqueur
Zucotto (creamy airy chocolate infused italian cake)
Baklava with ice cream
Classic vanilla creme brulee
Fiesta skin bites
Shrimp scampi
Mexican taco cups
Stuffed mediterranean hummus peppers with feta (vegetarian)
Red cabbage salad
Summer berry salad (vegetarian)
Garden salad
Tortilla salad (vegetarian)
Seabass with blackberry jalepeno glaze, quinoa, asparagus
Shrimp and sausage trios linguini with garlic wine sauce with asparagus
Carnitas burrito, yellow rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream
Bean and corn taquitos, mexican rice (vegetarian)
Chocolate torte
Chocolate gelato
Tiramisu
Ny cheesecake with strawberry topping and mint leaves
Ceviche mixto
Anticucho skewers
Empanadas
Causa rellena (salmon or egg)
Chaufa con lomo finon (peruvian fried rice w/ filet mignon) w/ 3 anticuchos skewers (peruvian roasted cow hearts)
Grilled margarita chicken w/ black beans and cilime rice w/ gf tortillas
Mole chicken or lmab w/ amarillo rice
Filet enchiladas(cubed and marinated filet) topped with cheese, cilantro, and back bean; with cilantro lime rice
Mexican paella with chicken and assort seafood and peppers
Arroz con mariscos (peruvian paella mixed shellfish & filet mignon)
Tres leches cake with berries & dulce de leche sauce
Crema catalana w/ cara cara & meyer lemon zests & juice, raspberry & mint & red and gold luster dust
Classic flan w/ berries and caramel and mint with luster dust
Suspiro limeño (peruvian custard) w/ mango-lime meringue-mousse infused w/ allspice, cinnamon and vanilla paste- lime zest garnish w/ red and gold luster dust and meyer lemon slice and 2 blueberries
Chesapeake oysters
Baked mussels with garlic and white wine
Scallops
Spinach and artichoke dip with naan bread (vegetarian)
Atlantic grilled salmon on rice pilaf with broccolini
Mussel linguini in garlic and white wine sauce
Pan seared tilapia with plum mediterranean sauce
Vegetable bake with spinach and stuffed tomato (vegetarian)
Chocolate gelato
Baklava
Ny cheesecake with strawberry dressing
Donuts
Chesapeake oysters
Jumbo lump crab cake with garlic aoili sauce
Fiesta skin bites
Spinach and artichoke dip with naan bread (vegetarian)
6oz filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus
Braised beef short ribs on top of kale and red skinned mashed potatoes
Rotisserie chicken, broccoli parmesan,
Chick pea and parsnip stew over rice with pita bread (vegetarian)
Chocolate fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream and kahlua chocolate sauce
Ny cheesecake with strawberry topping and mint leaves
Donuts
Chocolate cake with strawberry topping
Baked gouda grits (with choice of seafood or meat)
Soul mac and cheese, 5 cheese blend, chives and bacon
Collard greens with smoked turkey and bone broth
Golden honey cornbread with honey butter
Quiche lorraine with creme fraiche and chives
Southern chicken and dumplings w/ white wine & herbs
Candied yams w/ 3 assorted sweeteners (natural) and spices
Cast iron chicken thighs & breast in crisco; sides: southern saute green beans & 5 cheese soul mac & cheese
Southern chicken fried steak (ny or ribeye) w/ texan white or pepper and beef gravy
Ricotta lemon pancakes with blueberry compote w/ side hennessey (4x) lamb chops
Honey butter chicken with buttermilk biscuits oven fresh with fried green tomatoes
Red velvet souffle w/ mascarpone-cream cheese frosting slather & luster dust & chocolate shavings
Southern peach cobbler w/ ice cream & whipped cream & luster dust & mint
Banana pudding cheesecake w/ luster dust and banana whipped cream
Cinnamon+ buns with cream cheese-mascarpone frosting & 2 luster dusts
Chips with guacamole and salsa (vegetarian)
Mexican taco cups
Fiesta skin bites
Spinach and artichoke dip with naan bread (vegetarian)
Carnitas burrito, yellow rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream
Quesadillas (chicken, steak, pork), refried bean salad, spanish rice
Bean and corn taquitos, mexican rice (vegetarian)
Beef and rice burritos, black beans, pico de gallo
Donuts
Chocolate cake with strawberry topping
Ny cheesecake with strawberry dressing
Chocolate gelato
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?
63 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 3,767 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 42, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
42% of our personal chefs in Memphis are women.
Your first menu proposals are typically sent within 5 hours after your request.
Our first personal chef in Memphis, TN, was booked on 2017-03-31.
23.3% of our personal chef services in Memphis include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in Memphis 8 times.
Private chef service requests in Memphis have grown by 49% in the last 12 months.
Our personal chefs can speak in up to 3 languages.
More than 56.5% of guests in Memphis have hired a private chef twice or more.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days in Memphis.
We've uploaded more than 379 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 Chef's special 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 63 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 3,767 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.









