Private chef Milwaukee
Hire one of our 65 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 17,877 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 65 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 17,800 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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1,959 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.








Charred brocclini | fried garlic | lemon tahini
Compressed watermelon & feta salad
Fried chickpea | feta & cucumber | spiced hummus
Garlic & herb lamb chops | chimmichuri | tomato & chickpea purée
Zesty chicken | mango chutney | sautéed spinach & roasted chickpeas
Stuffed whole fish | tomato chutney | roasted potatoes
Roasted acorn squash | sprouted quinoa & parsley sauce
Basque cheesecake | salted caramel
Crispy honey pastry | spiced yogurt | pistachio crumble
Maple baked pears | greek yogurt | oat crumble | dulche de leche
Lacinato kale. fresh quinoa. roasted sweet potato. crushed walnut crumble. grated dairy free parmigiano reggiano. red wine vinaigrette
Roasted heirloom carrots - fermented olive oils. crushed pistachio. brown sugar chili oil. carrot ginger gastrique
Pesto pasta primavera - vegan herb pesto. whipped cauliflower boursin. caramelized georgia peach. parsley sauce. crispy fried garlic
Chili glazed cauliflower steak. toasted sunflower seeds. garlic & herb hummus. ramp pesto. sweet thai chili glaze. crispy root vegetable bouquet
Tomato & red pepper soup | basil
Chopped salad | fig balsamic | toasted sunflower seed
Charred broccolini | almond pesto & lemon
Spicy eggplant caponata | zucchini steak | balsamic glaze
Mushroom piperade | tomato passato | basil | peppers
Roasted acorn squash | sprouted quinoa & parsley sauce
Vegan lemon spice cake | coconut cream | blueberry coulis
Crème brûlée | fresh berries | caramel crunch
Maple baked pears | greek yogurt | granola | dulche de leche
1.fried potato and cheese empanadas with spicy aioli
2.beet salad ceviche with tostadas and salsa macha
3.creamy garlic hummus with carrots and cucumber
4. charred eggplant crostini with pomegranate syrup
5.pan con tomate
6. potato croquette with smoked aioli
7.charred shishito peppers with ponzu aioli
8. chefs surprised item
9.chef's special of the day
1.mixed greens with cucumber, red onion, mint and greek dressing
2.romaine lettuce with radishes, avocado, tomatoes and cilantro-lime dressing
3.mixed greens with red onion, corn, queso fresco and spicy honey dressing
4.chefs surprise item
5.chefs surprised item
1.miso cauliflower steak with polenta and roasted pepper sauce
2.grilled steak with romesco sauce and roasted vegetables
3. herbed chicken with green beans and roasted potatoes
4. fish of the day with chimichurri and grilled vegetables
6.chef's special of the day
1. vanilla creme brulee with glazed berries and dehydrated berries
2.arroz con leche with candied nuts and berries
3. gelato of the day with almond dust
4. vanilla cheesecake with blueberry sauce
5. chef´s surprised item
6. chef's special of the day
Ahi tuna crudo, avocado, jalapeno , pickled onions with mango thai chill vinaigrette
Cherry glazed pork belly, mushroom and farro ragu
Prosciutto wrapped scallops with warm melon and vanilla citrus sauce
Thai cabbage and citrus salad with peanut and cilantro vinaigrette
Wagyu beef, carrot, butternut squash purée, roasted asparagus with lemon parsley butter sauce
Apple chocolate mousse cake with espresso pots de creme with berry coulis
French onion soup
Salad lyonnaise
Ratatouille
Coq au vin
Chocolate mousse
Crème brûlée
Herb crusted mini lamb lollipop
Butter lemon garlic jumbo shrimp
Salad/traditional cesar salad w/ shaved parmesan
18 oz bone in ribeye w/sherry mushroom wine sauce
3 cheese yukon gold potatoes w/ bacon
Carmelized asparagus
Hot chocolate molten cake w/ salted caramel sauce
Fig and olive tapenade- kalamata olives, baguette
Melon wrapped ham - parma ham, cantaloupe, honeydew
Manga chacuterie-italian cured meats, provencal jams, house pates
Arancini de riso - arborio rice, mozzarella, house ravigote
Mushroom risotto cakes- porcini mushrooms, parmesan
Chicken polpette- ground chicken, sundried tomatoes, dolce acido sauce
Rock shrimp- pistachio pesto
Artichoke serraglio- bread artichokes-garlic aioli
Spicy red pepper and eggplant confit- table cracker
Salt shrimp fritters- lemon garlic aioli
Lamb kofta- basil tomato saffron sauce, green olives
Fried artichokes- artichoke hearts, heirloom tomato salsa
Tomato, red onion, and basil bruschetta- grape tomatoes, red onions, and basil
Charred caprese- focaccia, ciligene mozzarella, basil, sangria tomatoes
Watermelon giardino- feta, pedro vinegar, basil
Parma arugula salad -fried mozzarella and prosciutto
Celas fantasy salad- cherry tomato, mangos, hearts of palm, jicama, tangerines, field greens, honey dijon mustard dressing
Radicchio salad- citrus fruit, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Field green opa salad- field green, seared haloumi, lemon zest,
Zucchini carpaccio- herb ricotta cheese, serrano ham
Venetian crab soup- crab, fennel. celery, roasted tomatoes gazpacho
Italian wedding soup- traditional soup of hearty vegetable in a tomato broth to mark the occasion
Cannellini and swiss chard soup- cannellini beans and fresh swiss chard par for a delightful balance in this slow cooked soup
Beet soup- candied walnuts
Augusta orechitte- orecchiette, spice muscovy duck, duck ragu
Shrimp linguini twirl- spicy herb butter, u 12 shrimp
Fungi linguine - linguini, wild mushrooms, sole toe crab
Pasta lucca - pappardelle, anchovy butter, broccoli, shrimp
Caccio e peppe- bucatini, grana padano, seared chicken
Tarpanese tagiliettle- parmesan, almond pesto, seared lobster
Sweet potato gnocchi - seasonal vegetables, agave brown butter
Patejui gnocchi- tomato basil cream, seared shrimp
Pasta putanessca - sangria tomatoes, basil, handmade pasta
Wild mushroom risotto- bella, shitake, portabella
Al mar rissoto- fish consume, seafood medley, pecorino romano
Lamb magnifico - lamb chops, herb oil, crispy leeks
Tuscan lamb- loin porcini mustard
Grilled lamb skewers - eggplant caponata, red bell pepper
Pork floretta- fig compote, pork chops, sauteed apples
Fennel rubbed chicken -rosemary polenta triangle
Chicken portofino- skin on chicken breast , italian chimichurri
Shrimp polenta- pan seared vegetables, fried polenta cake, parmesan
Beef tagiliata - flat iron steak, trucha onions, balsamic glaze
Spartan steak -rib eye, eggplant caponata
Café rub flat iron- dry rub spices, caramelized onions
Braciola - pork shoulder, tomato ragu
Pork rittollo - butternut squash puree
Vida pesche - local trout, summer vegetable roullada
Gremolata- scallops citrus gremolata
Umbrian fish stew - shell fish, cath of the day, herb tomato stock
Panna cotta - berries, berry puree
Buttermilk orange blossom pound cake- crème fresh
Congac stewed peaches - lemon ricotta whip, almonds, honey
Italian trifle - vanilla custard cream, seasonal fruit, orange blossom pound cake
Panchetta and caramelized onion gelato - lemon cookie
Colomba soup - columba cake peaches, limoncello, ricotta, mascarpone, cholate
Albicochhe - braised sone fruit, amaretto syrup, fresh cream
Salted caramel budino - caramel, whipped cream, custard
Plum and polenta cake - lemon ricotta
Tiramisu parfait -coffee, rum, lady fingers, mascarpone
Pistachio and almond cake - citrus salad
Strawberry mascarpone tart - macerated strawberries
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 65 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 17,877 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 44, that's a lot of experience!
46% 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.
13.1% of our personal chef services in Milwaukee included kids' menus.
One guest has booked the same personal chef in Milwaukee 16 times.
The number of private chef bookings in Milwaukee increased by a 37% in the last year.
Our Milwaukee personal chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 55.8% of guests in Milwaukee have hired a personal chef twice or more.
On average, requests for multiple services book a chef for 5 days in Milwaukee.
Happy guests have shared more than 336 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 65 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 17,877 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.









