Private chef Virginia Beach
Book one of our 66 private chefs in Virginia Beach. Create a unique menu and enjoy it in the comfort of your home. Treat your guests to a fine dining experience with no hassle.





















Hire a personal chef in Virginia Beach
Since April 2017 more than 24,610 guests in the Resort City have enjoyed our chef services in their homes. Personal chefs in Virginia Beach are experienced in many cuisines and an each has an exciting background. Learn about their journey and talk to them without commitment!
With 66 personal chefs in Virginia Beach, we can connect you with one who will take your culinary vision further. For a birthday party or a formal company event, a private chef is the solution. They handle menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and serving at your table. Post-service cleanup is also included. We highly recommend getting to know your chef and asking questions while they cook.
After you send in your request, our three top-ranked Virginia Beach private chefs will respond with menu proposals that match your taste and budget. Check their portfolios to learn about their work, chat with them, and share your doubts and preferences.












How it works
Send your request
Share what your ideal menu is, plus the event date and budget. Don't hold back!
Design your menu
Our chefs will create a customized menu for your event. You can tweak everything until it's perfect.
Chat with our chefs
Get menu proposals, connect with our chefs, and choose the right one.
Book your service
Book your service with your payment only after you find the ideal chef and menu for your event.
Live the experience
Set the table and put up your decorations; your private chef service will surprise you.
66 personal chefs in VA Beach
Chat with as many chefs as you want and find your match












Over 24,600 guests have experienced our personal chef services in Virginia Beach
4.55 Chef
Guests in Virginia Beach rated their chef experience with a 4.55.
4.71 Food quality
Menus designed by our Virginia Beach chefs have earned a 4.71 grade.
4.74 Presentation
Not only delicious but gorgeous! Dish presentation by our personal chefs scored 4.74.
4.84 Cleaningness
Your service includes post-event kitchen cleanup. Our chefs' cleanup has scored 4.84.
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4,768 menus customized by our Virginia Beach personal chefs
Host an unforgettable party at home with a personal chef! Enjoy a five-star dining experience for a fraction of a restaurant bill.








Arepa with pork belly and pickled onions
Calamary with colombian green sauce
Tuna tartar
Patacón caleño with special sauce (vegetarian)
Bandeja paisa
Branzino papillote with vegetables
Chuletón with sauce pepper
Ratatouille (vegan)
Oblea with dulce de leche and passion fruit mousse
Pavlova
Chocolate cake with baileys
Pineapple grill with ice cream
Roasted mushrooms with tarragon and garlic butter
Lamb lollipops with cucumber pomegranate sauce
Roasted pears stuffed with ricotta and walnuts over arugula
Blue crab and honey crisp apple salad wraps
Fig and ham en croute with goat cheese and caramelized onion
Fried green tomatoes and eggplant with pecan and fig emulsion, nasturtium leaf (vegetarian)
Grilled shrimp cakes- on buckwheat blinis with garlic, dill aioli (gf)
Chesapeake oysters on the half shell with champagne mignonette
Beef tenderloin canape- horseradish cream, yellow tomato emulsion
Bacon wrapped scallops with umami maple glaze
Cider glazed brussels sprouts with bacon
Leek and gruyere bread pudding topped with olive oil poached garlic, fennel and tomatoes
(salad) classic caesar salad with steakhouse-style caesar dressing
(salad) poached pears stuffed with ricotta and walnuts over arugula
(salad) shaved kale with walnut, sweet cranberries, pomegranate and lemon dijon vinaigrette
Panzanella bread salad with heirloom tomatoes (vegetarian)
(salad) roasted maitake mushroom, tomato concasse, parmesan crisps, arugula, balsamic honey drizzle
(soup) acorn squash veloute, brown bread croutons, eggplant and walnut puree
(soup) butternut squash bisque, sherry, creme fraiche, autumn spiced pralines
(soup) white bean, fennel and kale (vegetarian)
(soup) maryland crab soup
Beef brisket stuffed peppers- local brisket/ wild rice/ seasonal vegetables/ green peppercorn cream
Coffee rubbed brisket, sweet potato and root vegetable gratin, green onion soubise
Crab-stuffed flounder with roasted winter greens and lemon aioli
Crabcakes with remoulade, smashed potatoes and autumn vegetable slaw
Herb crusted beef roast- horseradish sauce, dijon apple relish
Roasted leg of lamb with cucumber raita, lavender poached vegetables
Pan roasted beef loin with root vegetable gratin and acorn squash
Roasted salmon with orange glaze with warm farro and autumn greens salad
Autumn spiced pork loin with sweet potato hash and roasted tomato
Low country shrimp and grits- local grits, red-eye gravy, blistered tomatoes
Blueberry cheesecake with mint coulis
Lemon ricotta cake with elderberry syrup
Coconut custard tart with lemon grass syrup (dairy free)
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry coulis
Pecan and pumpkin bread pudding with bourbon glaze
Sorghum molasses pecan pie with whipped cream
Pajeon – scallion pancakes with soy dipping sauce
Appetizer kimchi mandu – steamed dumplings with kimchi and pork
Appetizer kimchi jeon – kimchi pancakes with soy dipping sauce
Japchae – sweet potato glass noodles with spring vegetables
Naengmyeon – chilled buckwheat noodles with sesame and egg
Bibimbap – rice with seasonal vegetables, egg, and gochujang
Grilled pork belly with lettuce wraps, garlic, ssamjang & seasonal namul
Dak bulgogi – charcoal-grilled chili–soy marinated chicken with scallions & pickled radish wraps
Galbi – short ribs marinated in soy, pear, and sesame, served with perilla leaves & kimchi
Black sesame–chocolate fondant with candied ginger cream
Yuzu posset with sesame shortbread
Poached snow pear with cinnamon and hibiscus, salted vanilla crumble
Coconut shrimp cocktail with passion fruit sauce
Salmon sashimi ( raw salmon with mizo , yuzo, lemon , ginger sauce)
Tuna tartare with sesame oil , avocado , sesame seeds
Beet, orange & gorgonzola salad with chef’s dressing
Burrata salad ( arugula , bufallo mozarella cheese) and prosciuto
Tapas and bruschetas
Seafood paella with shrimp, mussels & saffron rice 🥘🦐
Lamb ribs with mint sauce & roasted potatoes 🐑🥔
Grilled black sesame tuna with amazing black sauce and edamame and other vegetables
Surf and turf : ribeye steak with shrimp or scallops with califlower pure with truffle salt and green beans
Passion fruit mouse
Strawberry crepes with vanilla ice cream
Pavlova berry sauce , baileys chantilly
Seared scallops with citrus aoili and pomegranate
Fried buffalo mozzarella with san marzano and basil sauce (vegetarian)
Balsamic glazed grilled calamari with blood orange aoili
Fried calamari and shishito peppers
Mini bell peppers arancini- roasted bell pepper stuffed with parmesan risotto, breaded and lighty fried
Italian charcuterie platter- selection of imported meats and cheese with freshly baked artisan bread and selection of complimentary condiments
Beef carpaccio wuth arugula tossed in truffle oil
Burrata with balsamic grilled grapes and homemade farmhouse breadf loaf(vegetarian)
Gnocchi alla fonduta with grilled radicchio and fennel pollen (vegetarian)
Grilled octopus with citrus aioli and preserved lemon
Mushroom phyllo croquettes with spicy honey yogurt (vegetarian)
Roasted roma tomatoes stuffed with ratatouille and walnuts
(soup) acorn squash veloute, brown bread croutons, eggplant and walnut puree
(soup) white bean, fennel and kale (vegetarian)
(salad) shaved kale with walnut, sweet cranberries, pomegranate and lemon dijon vinaigrette
Classic caesar salad with steakhouse-style caesar dressing
Marinated grilled swordfish in brodo with spaghetti squash
Roasted leg of lamb with herb jus
Parmesan and roasted mushroom risotto with truffle pea purée (vegetarian)
Seafood fra diavolo – shrimp, scallop, sea bass in spicy tomato sauce
Lamb, pork and beef bolognese with homemade tagliatelle pasta
Beef and wild mushroom ragu with fusilli pasta
Crispy whole bronzino with putanesca sauce
Three meat and three cheese meatballs in an authentic marinata sauce with a side of pasta
Lavender custard tart with fresh berry compote
Lemon ricotta cake with elderberry syrup
Coconut custard tart with lemongrass syrup (vegetarian)
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry coulis
Canapé with burrata, tomatoes, basil and figs (vegetarian)
Octopus with citric salad
Goat cheese with nuts and dried fruit (vegetarian)
Tuna tacos with soy sauce
Lobster ravioli with seafood sauce
Cavatelli pasta
Omelette with different vegetables (vegetarian)
Branzino with olive basil, tomato, onion and lemon confit
Lamb wellington with tazatziki, mint oil , gremolata
Chicken tagine with cuscus
Encrusted salmon in sesame seeds
Purple cabbage cream raviolis (vegetarian)
Special tiramisu by chef
Chocolate cake with baileys
Italian dessert surprise!
Straberry with italian merengue
Seared scallop on cauliflower purée with brown butter and hazelnuts
Caramelized onion and comté tartlet with thyme and aged balsamic
Crisp potato rosti with crème fraîche and osetra caviar
Warm gruyère gougères with black truffle mornay
Mini jumbo lump crab cakes with lemon–caper aioli
Citrus-cured salmon on brioche toast with dill crème
Butter-poached lobster and citrus salad lobster, shaved fennel, grapefruit and orange segments, avocado, baby greens, champagne–tarragon vinaigrette
Velouté of winter parsnip and apple silky parsnip soup, roasted apple, chive oil, toasted almond crumble
Baby beet and burrata salad roasted and pickled beets, creamy burrata, pistachios, herb crumbs, citrus–honey vinaigrette
Roasted beef tenderloin “rossini” center-cut filet, pommes dauphine, caramelized leeks, port wine jus, foie gras crumb, chive oil
Pan-roasted chilean sea bass saffron risotto, roasted cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, preserved lemon and basil oil
Crispy-skinned duck breast parsnip purée, duck fat pommes fondant, wilted swiss chard, cherry–port reduction
Dark chocolate and salted caramel bombe bittersweet chocolate mousse, liquid caramel center, hazelnut praline crunch, gold leaf, espresso crème anglaise
Champagne panna cotta light champagne custard, macerated berries, vanilla tuile, candied citrus zest
Vanilla bean crème brûlée trio classic vanilla, espresso, and orange blossom, with sable cookies
Anchovy bruschetta (anchovies, olive oil, fresh herbs, toasted bread) 🥖🐟
Beach colombian shrimp cocktail (shrimp, mango, lemon, cilantro) 🦐🥭
Coconut shrimp with mango salsa 🥥🍤
Ahi tuna salad with citrus soy vinegar 🥗🐟
Miso cucumber cold soup with toasted almonds & olive oil 🍵🥒
Fried crab sushi roll (panko-crusted crab sushi, wasabi mayo) 🍣🦀
Kung pao shrimp with white rice & vegetables 🍤🍚
Grilled sesame seared tuna with rice & oyster-sesame sauce 🐟🍙
Seafood paella (shrimp, fish, clams, mussels, saffron rice) 🍚🦪
Thai mango coconut rice dessert 🥭🍚
Strawberry crepes with vanilla ice cream 🍓🥞
Passion fruit cheesecake 🍰🍊
Craft your menu
Satisfy your cravings with a professionally designed menu. Our personal chefs in Virginia Beach will bring an exclusive and innovative experience to your table without breaking the bank.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find answers to the most recurrent questions about our service in Virginia Beach.
What does a personal chef service in Virginia Beach include?
Your private chef experience in VA Beach covers everything for your event: menu customization, grocery shopping, cooking and serving, and even post-service cleanup. Depending on the complexity of your course meals, your chef might prepare a mise en place before arriving to ensure an efficient cooking experience. Remember that tableware and glassware are not part of your purchase. Tipping is at each guest's discretion.
How much does a personal chef cost in Virginia Beach?
Private chef services cost varies depending on the size of your party.
For groups of 13 or more guests, the average price per person is 115 USD.
For 7 to 10 people, the price per guest is 113 USD.
For groups of 3 to 6 people, it's 125 USD per person.
For couples the average price is 138 USD per seat.
Costs may vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a personal chef in Virginia Beach?
To book your private chef in Virginia Beach, start by choosing the date and group size for your experience. After that, let us know about your food preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies. Our chefs will reply with three customized proposals you can tweak to perfection.
Visit your chef candidates' profiles, along with their dish galleries. Chat with them and ask them to clear any doubts about their service. Choose your favorite chef and menu, and finish your booking with your payment to get your chef's contact information.
How can I find a private chef in Virginia Beach?
66 of the best personal chefs in Virginia Beach are waiting for your request. To start, fill out the form with the date of your party, the guest count, and everyone's preferences and dietary restrictions. Within hours, you will get three menu proposals from our best three chefs available, designed to fit all your specifications. Review their profiles and galleries, and chat with them to adjust your menu to the last detail. If you're not happy with your options, you can keep getting proposals until you find the right chef for your celebration.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Virginia Beach?
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, guest count generally doesn't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, your chef experience is all about bringing fine dining into your home. Your chef will buy fresh ingredients and cook your planned menu in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of your course meals and your kitchen equipment or availability, your chosen chef may bring a mise en place with them to ensure an efficient cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the VA Beach private 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?
Yes, personal chefs are dedicated to the highest food and service standards, so their ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced. Your chef will use their know-how and supply network to get you the best and freshest produce to cook your menu.
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 personal chef in Virginia Beach?
Each guest is entirely free to decide how much to tip their chef. On average, based on tips given by 24,610 Virginia Beach guests like you, tips amount to 14.72% of the total cost of the final bill.
Key information about personal chefs in Virginia Beach
Find out more about what our Virginia Beach chefs can do for you
The average chef age in VA Beach is 38; that's a lot of experience!
51% of our Virginia Beach private chefs are women.
It takes only 4 hours from your submission to get menu proposals.
Our first personal chef in Virginia Beach was booked on 2017-04-16.
24.7% of our service menus in Virginia Beach include an option for kids.
One single guest has requested the same personal chef in Virginia Beach 12 times.
27% increase in the number of personal chef bookings in Virginia Beach in the last year.
Our VA Beach personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages.
Over 56.2% of our guests book personal chefs for hire in Virginia Beach more than once.
On average, multiple services book a chef for 5 days in Virginia Beach.
786 pictures from Virginia Beach's private chef experiences have been uploaded to our site.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private chef.
How much does a personal chef cost in Virginia Beach?
Booking costs are linked to the size of your event, ranging from 115 USD to 138 USD per person.
For parties 13 people or more: 115 USD
For 7 to 12 guests: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 125 USD
For private couples experiences: 138 USD
Aside from group size, seasonality and high demand can also influence the price of your booking. Check the chart above for the monthly average prices for personal chef services in Virginia Beach.
How many private chef services are booked monthly in VA Beach?
Location and seasonality determine the number of monthly private chef bookings, which means prices vary throughout the year. The chart above depicts the number of bookings in Virginia Beach month-to-month.
However, any time of year is an ideal time to give your guests an interactive cooking experience with a private chef service. Company or holiday parties alike can become unforgettable occasions when you hire a home chef. Remember, last-minute requests can come at a higher cost and give you less time to design the perfect menu for your event.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Virginia Beach?
The top six types of cuisine in Virginia Beach are:
Italian
Japanese
Mediterranean
French
Latin American
Japanese
However, the single most requested in town is Chef's special cuisine menus. You can trust our chefs to create a menu just for you!
In case the menu you want is not listed here, you can ask your chef to customize one that fits your desires! Submit your request and start planning the ideal dining experience.

Virginia's best local chefs
Enjoy a taste of the high life with our chef services in the comfort and privacy of your home. Take a Chef offers an innovative way to celebrate special occasions without any hassle, not even cleaning! Personal chefs are ideal for a cozy birthday party or an intimate family reunion.
For less than what you'd be charged at a restaurant, you can create a menu with something for each of your guests. Meet our chefs, learn about their journey, and welcome them into your home. Fine dining without lines or parking!
On the day of your party, your chef buys fresh ingredients from local markets, cooks, and serves all course meals on your table. They will also leave all kitchen spaces spotless.

Innovative fine dining in Virginia Beach
With 66 private chefs in Virginia Beach, we are sure you can match your culinary vision with a chef who can make it a reality. Is your event a company party? Book yourself a chef with an appropriate background. Or perhaps you're hosting a celebration with a large guest list? Ask your chef what they can do with your budget.
Anniversaries, family reunions, and even Thanksgiving dinners are perfect opportunities to treat your guests to the private chef experience.

Private chefs near you in Virginia Beach
A culinary experience like the one you can get with a personal chef in Virginia Beach will surely leave you with new insights about quality food and fine dining. Open your home and welcome the magic of culinary excellence. Share your culinary vision with your personal chef and work together to create an unforgettable event.






Meet our chefs in Virginia Beach
Book a private chef in Virginia Beach to provide an innovative culinary experience to your guests. Design the perfect opportunity to bond and share an amazing meal without the hassle of grocery shopping or even cleaning up afterward. Submit your request and connect with one of our personal chefs. Find what 24,600 guests have loved about their experiences!









