Private chef Milwaukee
Hire one of our 62 personal chefs in Milwaukee. Restaurant food quality cooked and served in your home. Blend comfort and fine dining with a menu created just for you.





















Hire a personal chef in Milwaukee
We've been honored to serve 17,124 guests in the Culinary Capital of the Midwest since November 2017. Our Milwaukee chefs are experts in curating unique experiences that bring opportunities for connection. Instead of making a reservation, give yourself the freedom to focus on your friends and family.
There are 62 personal chefs in Milwaukee eager to turn your request into the perfect menu. For private dinners or birthday parties at home, our services are what you need. Your chef will provide a sample menu you can customize to your taste and budget. They will do the grocery shopping, cooking, and serving for you. Cleanup is also included.
Submit your request and get three menu quotes from the top-ranked private chefs in Milwaukee available on the date of your dining experience. Chat with them, hear what they can do for you, and pick your favorite. Share your culinary vision and let your chef do the rest.












How it works
Submit your request
Describe the perfect service: desired cuisine, date, and budget. No commitment!
Design your menu
Plan the perfect menu with your chef: cuisine, courses, and any dietary needs.
Chat with our chefs
Get menu quotes, customize them, and share your vision with our chefs.
Book your experience
After you pick your favorite chef and menu, finish your booking with your payment.
Enjoy!
Open your home to your chef and experience fine dining at your table.
Pick your chef
Meet our private chefs and create the perfect culinary experience












More than 17,100 guests have lived the Milwaukee private chef experience
4.76 Chef
Guests in Milwaukee, WI, rated their personal chef experience with a 4.76.
4.87 Food quality
Menus designed by our chefs in Milwaukee have scored 4.87.
4.87 Presentation
Our chefs ' plating and serving earned a solid 4.87 score.
4.87 Cleaningness
The cleanup of cooking and dining spaces in Milwaukee scored 4.87 on average.
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1,901 menus personalized by our home chefs in Milwaukee
Avoid lines, parking, or holding onto the phone to find a reservation at a restaurant; bring the party home and get quality food and five-star service at a surprising cost.








Chefs ceasar salad
Chefs chopped salad
Chefs pasta salad
Homemade beef, pork and veal meatballs
Woodfired chicken wings
Oven baked ziti
Wood fired pizzas 5 kind
Chef pasquale dessert
Seared foie gras, brioche crouton, rhubarb gastrique
Lobster cutlet w/tarragon beurre blanc
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Grilled lamb chop over fennel-artichoke-leek fritter w/roasted pepper aioli
Nori wrapped king crab tempura- red caviar, pickled radish, chives, squid ink aioli, miso-mustard sauce
Scallop and caviar napoleon w/lemon-mussel cream *may be an upcharge on this item depending on choice of caviar
Arancini w/mozzarella, prosciutto and san marzano marinara
Hamachi tartare w/ginger, charred shishito pepper, tobiko and shallots served w/crisped won ton skin
Creamy morels on brioche toast
Frutti di mare- shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari w/salsa verde
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, manouri cheese
Crispy pork belly, kimchi, peanuts, ong choy
Szechuan dan dan noodles w/ground pork (spicy)
Baked brie in puff pastry w/ pear chutney, fig-olive crisp and baguette
Thai grilled chicken skewer, tamarind-red curry-coconut sauce
Amuse bouche- bleu d'auvergne crouton w/sliced apple and truffle let's start w/this and choose 2 other dishes
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives; or lobster bisque w/cognac
Composed salad of mango, avocado, snow crab, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Salade de bouillabaisse- assorted chilled seafood w/tomato-saffron-thyme vinaigrette and rouille
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers
Soft lettuces, micro greens, grilled asparagus, oil cured olives, charred shallots, scallions, radish, manouri cheese ranch dressing
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Seared snapper w/bananas, lemons and toasted almonds, tomato couscous
Sliced wagyu steak over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Fire roasted pequillo pepper stuffed w/duck, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts w/verde sauce and black beans and rice
5 hr sunday gravy w/meatballs, italian sausage and pork neck, mostaccioli, garlic bread li
3 day marinated grilled rack of lamb over aubergine mousse w/rice pilaf w/sour cherries, balsamic-honey-mint demi glace
Beef wellington- mushroom duxelles, foie gras mousse, parma prosciutto wrapped in puff pastry served w/green peppercorn-mustard sauce
Lobster escoffier- poached in court bullion, served over straw vegetables and grilled asparagus w/pernod-tarragon sauce *mkt upcharge
Tuna tempura wrapped in nori, w/wasabi creme, chile sauce, american caviar, chives and asian slaw (served rare)
Toasted coconut mochi cake, matcha whipped cream
Poached apricots w/vanilla-bourbon labne and pistachios
Tiramisu
Griddled chocolate brioche, orange, rosewater, cinnamon, whipped cream
Bananas foster w/chocolate-pecan-dark buttered rum sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Budino di ricotta- ricotta pudding w/almonds
Creme caramel w/raspberries
Grilled peach, smoked grappa-butterscotch, vanilla yogurt, crumbled biscotti, pistachios
Sabayon made to order and served warm w/pernod macerated fruit
Peanut butter pie w/chocolate sauce
Pignoli cookies w/nutella milkshake
Amuse bouche- bleu d'auvergne crouton w/sliced apple and truffle let's start w/this and choose 2 other dishes
Cacio y pepe- bucatini w/mixed peppercorns and pecorino
Negimaki- grilled marinated tenderloin stuffed w/scallion
Filet slider w/ creamy horseradish sauce, braised mushrooms, brioche roll
Thai grilled chicken skewer, tamarind-red curry-coconut sauce
Grilled king trumpet mushroom w/sherry vinaigrette, chives and hazelnut
Baked brie in puff pastry w/ pear chutney, fig-olive crisp and baguette
Curry chicken croquette w/roasted pepper aioli
Arancini stuffed w/butternut squash and goat cheese w/san marzano marinara
Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate, radish and fresh chips
Steamed artichoke leaves, chive creme friache, lemon zest, caviar
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, oil cured olive, manouri cheese
Bruschetta of roasted elephant garlic and cambazola triple blue cheese w/balsamic onions and currants
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives or lobster bisque w/cognac
French lentil salad w/mirepoix vegs, fine herbs and pomegranate
Fattoush- chopped salad of watercress, purslane, romain, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, fried pita chips, lemon vinaigrette
Assiette d'mar- asst chilled shellfish, xvoo, lemon, maldon, cracked black pepper, sauce verte
Composed salad of mango, avocado, snow crab, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Butter lettuce, grapes, oil cured olives, cashew and fennel w/feta dressing
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers
Steak pizzaiola w/mushrooms, peppers, tomato and oregano over cacio d pepe risotto
Seared tuscan steak over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, grilled scallion and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Truffle-porcini risotto w/mascarpone, grilled asparagus, melted leeks, balsamic cippolini onions, currants, toasted pine nuts
Slow braised lamb ragout w/mirepoix vegetables and olives over basmati rice
Seared snapper w/bananas, lemons and toasted almonds, tomato cous cous
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Shrimp stuffed w/crab imperial w/grilled asparagus, pommes de terre w/lemon beurre blanc
Chuletas- grilled marinated lamb rack chops w/roasted tomato chimichurri, roasted potatoes
Chicken mole over black beans and rice, roasted broccoli w/cojita cheese
Tiramisu w/espresso, mascarpone and cocoa
Bananas foster w/chocolate-dark buttered rum sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Tart creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Peanut butter pie w/chocolate sauce
Bittersweet chocolate torte, hazelnut whipped cream, raspberry coulis
Poached apricots w/vanilla-bourbon labne, pistachios and mint
Garlic stuffed shrimp
Lobster bisque with parmesan crisps
Crab dip with fresh baguette
Cajun potato salad
Bistro salad
Seafood boil -shrimp , crab legs ,crawfish, potatoes ,corn on the cob and includes a mild house sauce for dipping
Shrimp & steak scampi pasta with a special house sauce
Baked cod with lemon and garlic
Pan seared scallops with whipped potatoes and asparagus
Sweet chili glazed salmon, pan-seared to perfection, crowned with vibrant mango salsa and a drizzle of balsamic elegance. served on a bed of zesty cilantro lime rice, accompanied by crisp green beans
Salmon croquette with polenta and roasted brussel sprouts
Apple cinnamon bursts
Caramel delight
Chocolate lava cake with fresh fruit
Lobster crostini with citrus butter sweet lobster on toasted brioche with a delicate citrus finish
Golden seared scallops with osetra caviar & truffled cauliflower cream
Ravioli ricotta and lemon, with shrimp butter served over creamy cardinale lobster sauce
Pomegranate short ribs
Filet mignon & butter poached lobster – with golden rosemary potatoes, french haricots & carrots, and red wine demi-glace
Filet mignon & seared jumbo shrimp duo – with garlic potato purée, charred asparagus, and red wine demi-glace
Atlantic salmon filet with lemon and capers butter sauce & beef tenderloin reduction red wine with risotto fungi, roasted vegetabled
Raspberry tart with mascarpone ice cream
Lemon tartlet with meringue
Vanilla crème brûlée with berries
Cheesecake key lime with meringue
8.chefs surprised item
9.chefs special of the day
1.grilled bread with smoked salmon and everything bagel seasoning topped with salmon roe
2.aguachile cucumber shrimp with tortilla chips
3. salmon sashimi with burnt onion aioli
4. korean beef tartare , yuzu mustard, pickled mushrooms, shallot, capers served with sourdough and gochujang butter
5. ahi tuna nigiri with miso and oyster sauce
6. local charcuterie and cheese
7.gougere with whipped honey ricotta topped with tobiko
5.chefs surprised item
1.asparagus fennel orange salad with lemon mustard dressing
2.mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, manchego and sherry vinaigrette
3.arugula, orange, pickled beets, lemon ricotta and sunflower seeds
4.frisee salad with shallot champagne vinaigrette topped with herbed goat cheese and radishes
1.squid ink pasta with seared scallops
2. filet mignon with creamy brandy sauce, mashed potatoes and asparagus
3. pan seared fish of the day with blue cheese sauce served with green beans and mashed potatoes
4. chefs surprised item
5. grilled chicken with herbed butter and sweet potato puree topped with broccoli
6.chefs special of the day
1. churro with dulce de leche
2. red wine poached pear with creme anglaise topped with almonds
3. apricot glazed tart topped with berries
4. chocolate cake with gelato
5. molten lava cake with cinnamon whipped cream and matcha spice
6.chefs surprised item
7. chef's special of the day
Fresh shucked oysters
Insalata di mare (shrimp, calamari, octopus)
Steamed mussels neapolitan style
Baked clams
Grilled marinated octopus
Tuna tartare
Linguine alle vongole (with clams)
Paccheri all’astice (with lobster)
Whole branzino cleaned tableside w/sides
Chilean sea bass w/sides
Chef's italian dessert medley
Smoked sausage or chicken sausage
Crispy bacon or turkey bacon
Loaded cheddar potatoes & chives
Chef’s decade sourdough bread
French scrambled eggs & cheddar
Spicy tomato shakshouka | lardons | parsley | parmesan
Charred flank steak | chimichurri & peppers
Citrus salmon lox | dill | crema | pickled red onion & sourdough toast
Ham hash | crispy potatoes | charred onions & roasted peppers
Assorted pastries
Fresh fruit platter
Cottage cheese & greek yogurt
Bagel tower
Focus on your guests
Are you planning to host a dinner party that gets everybody talking? Chefs in Milwaukee can free your hands so you can enjoy quality time with your guests at home!








Frequently asked questions
Find below the most often-asked questions about our chef services in Milwaukee.
What does a personal chef service in Milwaukee include?
When you book a private chef in Milwaukee, they will manage every aspect of your celebration, from menu planning and purchasing groceries to cooking and serving the table at your home. Post-service cleanup is also included. Our personal chefs may prepare a mise en place beforehand to offer you a more efficient cooking experience. Tableware and glassware are not part of your booking; you choose how much to tip.
How much does a personal chef cost in Milwaukee?
Personal chef service costs can vary due to guest count. For groups of 13 people or more, the average price per person is 145 USD; for parties of 7 to 12 guests, it is 133 USD; bookings of 3 to 6 people cost 155 USD per guest, and two-person services cost 178 USD per seat. Prices can also vary based on seasonality, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a personal chef in Milwaukee?
To hire a personal chef in Milwaukee, just pick the date, provide your guest count, and share with us all your food and dietary preferences. Within a couple of hours, you'll receive three customized sample menus from our best chefs, plus access to their profiles, reviews, and dish gallery. Once your booking is secured with your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.
How can I find a private chef in Milwaukee?
Private chefs in Milwaukee are much more common than you think! We have over 62 of the best chefs in Wisconsin. After you submit your request, you will get three menu quotes from our highest-ranking chefs. You can adjust their proposals and chat directly with them to tweak them to meet your taste and budget. There is no commitment until you find the perfect personal chef and menu for your event.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Milwaukee?
There's not a maximum number. However, personal chef services are typically intimate, small gatherings with friends or family, usually hosted in the guests' homes with little cooking or sitting space. While there isn't a set limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the personal chef cook at my house?
Yes. Your chef will purchase fresh groceries and cook your planned menu in your Milwaukee home. Depending on the complexity of your course meals and kitchen equipment, your chosen chef may prepare some components of your dishes beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
We highly recommend you to! This can be an interactive cooking experience if you want it to be. Enjoy your private chef service to the fullest by asking questions and even learning new tricks for your own cooking!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are the pinnacle of high-end cooking. Each of our professional cooks in Milwaukee can bring restaurant-quality food and service to your table. Once they customize your menu, your chef will buy fresh and locally sourced ingredients needed to make it come to life on the date of your event and in your kitchen.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
No, drinks are not part of the personal chef service, but you can add them to your menu as an "extra" when planning with your chef.
How much should I tip a personal chef in Milwaukee?
Tips are totally up to each guest. If your chef exceeded your expectations with their cooking and service, why not give them something extra before they leave? Based on 17,124 guests in Milwaukee, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about personal chefs in Milwaukee
Learn more about our experiences in Milwaukee
The age of our personal chefs in Milwaukee averages at 40, that's a lot of experience!
37% of our Milwaukee chefs are women.
Your menu proposals are typically sent within 6 hours after your request.
Our first chef experience in Milwaukee, WI, was requested on 2017-11-02.
19.9% of our personal chef services in Milwaukee included kids' menus.
One guest has booked the same personal chef in Milwaukee 13 times.
The number of private chef bookings in Milwaukee increased by a 25% in the last year.
Our Milwaukee personal chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 55.9% of guests in Milwaukee have hired a personal chef twice or more.
On average, requests for multiple services book a chef for 4 days in Milwaukee.
Happy guests have shared more than 305 pics and videos on our social media platforms.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a home chef.
How much does a private chef cost in Milwaukee?
Booking costs may vary in relation to your group size, ranging from 145 USD to 178 USD per guest.
For 13 people or more: 145 USD
For parties of 7 to 12 people: 133 USD
For services of 3 to 6 people: 155 USD
For two-people experiences: 178 USD
Besides the number of guests, factors like seasonality can also raise demand and modify the price of your chef experience in Milwaukee. The chart above shows a detailed view of monthly cost fluctuation.
How many personal chef services are booked in Milwaukee each month?
Private chef services in Milwaukee fluctuate with location and season. The chart above shows more details on the monthly index for service bookings.
Any time of year offers the perfect opportunity for a private chef service. Plan your next family reunion or company party in the comfort of your home. Keep in mind that last-minute bookings can increase your charge due to high demand. Design a unique dining experience in Milwaukee for your next birthday party or holiday celebration.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Milwaukee, WI?
The top six types of cuisine in Milwaukee are:
Japanese
Latin American
Italian
Mexican
French
Mediterranean
But the single most requested in Milwaukee are Chef's special cuisine menus. You can trust our chefs to design the perfect menu for you!
If the menu you are looking for is not listed above, let your chef candidates create a unique one just for you! Send your request and start planning your dining experience.

A professional chef in your kitchen
Spice up your private parties at home without breaking the bank. A personal chef hands you the freedom to enjoy quality time with your guests by taking care of menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking and serving, and even post-event cleanup for less than a restaurant bill.
Our vast chef network has been educated and worked in the country's top culinary institutions and establishments. They're professionals not only in cooking but also in curating experiences for their customers.
A private chef service is ideal for intimate private dinners, holiday parties, or any special occasion. Submit your request and chat with as many chefs as you like; your booking doesn't have to be completed until you find the right chef for your experience.

Milwaukee's culinary talent
With more than 62 private chefs in our Milwaukee network, you can plan a menu that fulfills your culinary vision. Ask any questions and get to know our chefs before you finish your booking. You can ask them to deliver a menu of your design or let them guide you with their culinary experience.
Just like us, our personal chefs are driven by a passion for quality food and service. Join over 17,124 guests like you who have loved our services in Milwaukee.

Bring Milwaukee's dining scene home
Bring Wisconsin's best flavors home with a private chef service. Share quality time and build new memories with your guests while a professional cook prepares your favorite dishes, serves them, and cleans up afterward. Dress up or stay in your PJs; it's your house!






Connect with our chefs in Milwaukee
With a private chef, you design the menu, and your chef prepares it in your home. Throw a party filled with unique experiences for your guests. All it takes is sharing a few details about your event so our chefs can design a menu that fits all your preferences and budget. Enjoy a cozy, intimate service at home without any worries about cooking, serving, or even cleaning.









