Private Chef in Saint Louis
Rent one of our 78 personal chefs in Saint Louis. Give your guests a unique experience at home with a customized menu tailor-made to your taste and budget.
Hire a private chef in Saint Louis
Personalize a menu to your taste and within your budget, join in on the cooking, or share quality time with your friends and family. Open your home to our private chef services and enjoy a restaurant-level experience at home. Yes, it also includes doing the dishes for you.
Our first private chef service in Saint Louis was on May. Since then, we've had the pleasure of giving over 15,726 unique experiences without leaving their homes. Forget about doing the dishes—our home chefs in Saint Louis have that covered, too!
Once you send your request, our private chefs design menu quotes that suit your needs. You can trust their proposals or customize your course meals. With a home chef in Saint Louis, your home will be the best restaurant in town, with a personalized menu and a friendly price.
How it works
Personalize your request
Tell us everything about your ideal menu and the date and budget for your experience. No commitment!
Design a menu
Design your ideal menu: cuisine, number of courses, and any dietary needs.
Chat with chefs
Talk with our private chefs and get to know them—no commitment until you find a match.
Book your experience
After choosing your chef and menu, it's time to finish your booking and send out the invitations!
Enjoy!
Welcome your chef and relax! They'll cover all bases while you spend time with your guests.
Find your chef
Get to know our personal chefs and let them craft your experience
78 personal chefs in Saint Louis
Chat with as many chefs as you want until you find a match
More than 15,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.61 Chef
Private chef services in Saint Louis have scored 4.61 in guest satisfaction.
4.76 Food quality
Menus crafted by our personal chefs in Saint Louis have scored 4.76.
4.79 Presentation
Platting and serving by our personal chefs have earned a solid 4.79.
4.85 Cleaningness
Your chef service is done when your kitchen is as good as new. Post-event cleanup earned a 4.85.
Create your menu
No restaurant will let you decide on its menu. With our personal chefs in Saint Louis, you can design a menu just for you and your guests.
Frequently asked questions
Find below the frequently asked questions about our private chefs in Saint Louis.
Private chef services in Saint Louis cover everything from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking in your home and serving at your table. Post-event kitchen clean-up is also included. Chefs might prepare a mise en place before for a more seamless cooking experience. Keep in mind that tableware and glassware are not part of your purchase, and tips are left to each guest's discretion.
Private chef services cost can vary due to group size. For groups of 13 people or more, the average price per person is 132 USD; for groups of 7 to 12 people is 129 USD; for groups of 3 to 6 people, the average cost is 146 USD per guest, and for a two-person experience, the price is 160 USD per person. Remember that prices can also vary based on season, location, or last-minute bookings.
To hire a personal chef in Saint Louis, just select a date, specify the number of guests, and tell us about your food preferences plus a few details about your kitchen space. Within a few hours, you'll get three personalized menus from our private chefs and access to their chef profiles, reviews, and dish images. Once your booking is complete after your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.
We have more than 78 of the best personal chefs in Saint Louis at your disposal; just submit your request to get menu proposals from the top 3 chefs available on your event date. Visit their profiles, chat directly with them to customize your menu, and choose the one who will be your chef. If you're unsatisfied with your first three quotes, let us know! Other chefs will send you more proposals until you find one that gets what you want.
No, there is no maximum for a private chef experience in Saint Louis. However, they are typically planned as intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited cooking and sitting space. While there's no strict limit, groups usually don't exceed 15 people.
Yes. On the day of your experience, the personal chef of your choice will buy fresh ingredients and cook the menu you designed in your home. Depending on the complexity of the menu or the compatibility of your kitchenware, your private chef can prepare a mise en place before arriving for a seamless cooking experience.
We highly recommend it! Your chef services can be an interactive experience if you want to. Live the private chef experience to the fullest by asking questions to your chef and even learning a few new tricks from them!
Yes, private chefs are dedicated to providing the highest food quality and always using fresh ingredients. Your chef will use their expertise and personal suppliers to get the best ingredients to make your menu come to life, just like any restaurant, but for a fraction of the price.
Drinks are not included in your booking by default. However, you can always reach an agreement with your chef to include them as an "extra" in your request.
Tips are entirely for guests to decide. If your private chef dazzled you with their excellent service, why not recognize it? Based on 15,726 guests in Saint Louis, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private chefs in St Louis
Find out more about what private chefs in Saint Louis can do for you.
Our Saint Louis personal chefs are seasoned professionals with an average age of 39.
62% of our chefs in Saint Louis are women.
It takes only 6 hours from your request to get the first menu.
Our first private chef service in Saint Louis was on 2017-05-12.
22.9% of our personal chef services in Saint Louis include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in Saint Louis 7 times.
39% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Saint Louis in the last year.
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages.
More than 58.1% of our guests have hired a private chef in St Louis more than once.
Many guests don't hire a personal chef for just one night. Multi-service bookings average at 8 days.
We’ve uploaded over 775 pictures of our St Louis personal chef experiences.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How many private chef services are booked per month in Saint Louis?
Location and the seasonality directly influence the number of private chef bookings, this may cause the cost to vary from month to month. The table above explains booking fluctuation in Saint Louis.
Hiring a personal chef is ideal for any intimate celebrations, but just like you, other guests will want to book a chef during high seasons, so it's important to remember that last-minute reservations may add to the cost. We suggest booking your personal chef service with enough time in advance.
How much does it cost to hire a private chef in Saint Louis?
Booking prices vary depending on the number of guests, ranging from 132 USD to 160 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 132 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 129 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 146 USD
For two people: 160 USD
In addition to group size, seasonality also has a big influence on the pricing for private chefs in Saint Louis. Check the chart above to review month-to-month average rates.
What is the most common type of food requested in Saint Louis?
Our main six types of cuisine in Saint Louis are:
1. Mediterranean
2. Italian
3. French
4. Japanese
5. Mexican
6. Latin American
However, the most requested in Saint Louis are the exciting Chef's special cuisine menus! Let our Saint Louis chefs design a menu just for you!
Our personal chefs customize menus to fit dietary needs and offer innovative options. Submit your request to experience the unique culinary creations our chefs can craft for you.
Open your kitchen to a private chef
Get a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Take a Chef brings a unique culinary experience to your table without lines or parking.
Our private chefs in Saint Louis are perfect for a dinner party, a romantic dinner, a birthday celebration, or any other special occasion. Are you looking for a vegan chef in Saint Louis or a chef with healthy options? We guarantee you can find what you're looking for!
On the day of your service, your personal chef will bring the freshest ingredients, prepare the food in your kitchen, and serve the meals on your table. Plus, they will leave all kitchen spaces spotless before leaving.
Expert private chefs at your disposal
With over 78 private chefs in our Saint Louis network, we trust you can find the perfect chef for your next birthday celebration, company party, or special occasion.
You have the final say on your menu, so trust your chef and tell them all about your ideal meal.
Our chefs have at least ten years of experience working in top restaurants, hotels, and resorts. They have been trained in the best culinary schools, and just like us, they have a sizzling passion for food. Join over 15,726 guests who have enjoyed a private chef experience in Saint Louis and find a new way to enjoy food.
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