Private Chef in St Louis
Rent one of our 76 personal chefs in St 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 St 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 St Louis was on May. Since then, we've had the pleasure of giving over 15,099 unique experiences without leaving their homes. Forget about doing the dishes—our home chefs in St 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 St Louis, your home will be the best restaurant in town, with a personalized menu and a friendly price.












How it works
Send your request
Tell us everything about your ideal menu and the date and budget for your experience. No commitment!
Craft your 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
76 personal chefs in St Louis
Chat with as many chefs as you want until you find a match












More than 15,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.58 Chef
Private chef services in St Louis have scored 4.58 in guest satisfaction.
4.74 Food quality
Menus crafted by our personal chefs in St Louis have scored 4.74.
4.77 Presentation
Platting and serving by our personal chefs have earned a solid 4.77.
4.84 Cleaningness
Your chef service is done when your kitchen is as good as new. Post-event cleanup earned a 4.84.
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2,267 menus customized by our personal chefs in St Louis
Bring your celebrations home with a private chef, and enjoy a unique experience for a fraction of a restaurant bill.








Bruschetta with tomato and basil
Caprese salad
Fried calamari
Antipasto platter
Fettuccine alfredo
Grilled salmon with lemon butter
Eggplant parmesan
Tiramisu
Panna cotta
Gelato
Cannoli
Hummus: roasted peppers, pomegranate, garbanzo beans, pita bread
Eggplant wrapped dates: dates, chili oil, eggplant, sun-dried pesto aioli
Whipped feta and honey: summer vegetables, wildflower honey, feta cheese, cream, bread
Ahi tuna crudo: tuna, citrus, olive oil, tomatoes, pickled shallots
Greek salad: romaine, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olive, feta, red pepper, greek dressing
Citrus and fennel salad: arugula, pickled fennel, blood orange, grapefruit, manchego cheese, dill vinaigrette, mint
Summer salad: mixed greens, shaved carrots, peaches, sweet peppers, lemon honey dressing, mozzarella
Mediterranean chopped salad: romaine lettuce, olives, chickpeas, red onion, pecorino, tomatoes, cucumber, dijon maple dressing
Harissa grilled chicken: chicken, turmeric almond rice, zucchini, salsa verde
Grilled steak: beef tenderloin, seasonal roasted vegetables, quinoa, zhough
Chef's choice of fish: fish, parsnip puree, garlic, mint, parsley
Oyster mushroom: mushrooms, aleppo, olive oil, za'atar spices, spinach risotto
Berries and fig crostata: cardamom, sugar, figs, berries
Honey vanilla parfait: granola, honey, berries, nutmeg
Orange blossom crème brûlée: burnt sugar, orange blossom water, cream
Baklava: chopped nuts, syrup, berries, pistachios
Amuse bouche- bleu d'auvergne crouton w/sliced apple and truffle let's start w/this and choose 2 other dishes
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, manouri cheese
Hummus and baba ganouj w/warm pita and crudités
Beef tartare- capers, mustard, shallots, toast points
Creamy polenta w/truffles, porcini, exotic mushrooms and asiago
Lamb kabab w/feta and mint served w/tadziki
Assiette d'mar- asst chilled shellfish, xvoo, lemon, maldon, cracked black pepper, salsa verde
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Asst salumi's and cheeses w/garni platter
Baked clams oreganata
Italian sausage w/porcini mushrooms, fermented black garlic, peppers, onions, fried potatoes
Pissaladière- flatbread w/caramelized onions, anchovies and olives
Cold poached salmon w/cucumber-dill sauce
Spinach dip w/water chestnuts and bacon, and 3 onion dip served w/crudites and vegetable chips
Fattoush- chopped salad of watercress, purslane, romain, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, fried pita chips, lemon vinaigrette
Heirloom tomatoes caprese, grilled burrata and radicchio, basil, xvoo, saba, sea salt
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives or lobster bisque w/cognac
Butter lettuce, grapes, oil cured olives, cashew and fennel w/feta dressing
Antipasto salad- roasted peppers, olives, crispy artichoke, genoa salami, scallions, provolone, herbed croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled asparagus, roasted beet, course herbed bread crumbs, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers, oil cured olives
Pollo porchetta- roasted chicken w/prosciutto, fennel pollen, garlic and rosemary served over risotto
Basque pimenton chicken w/peppers, olives, garbanzos and tomatoes over basmati rice pilaf w/toasted vermicelli
Sliced wagyu steak tuscan style over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Sautéed monkfish with leeks, sweet corn and shiitakes, saffron sauce
Shrimp stuffed w/crab imperial w/grilled asparagus, basmati rice pilaf w/lobster sauce
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Steak au poivre - roquefort potatoes, red wine mushrooms
Duck ala orange, shaved brussels sprouts w/caraway and dijon, dauphinoise potatoes
Greek lamb rack over lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzos
5 hr sunday gravy w/meatballs, italian sausage and pork neck, mostaccioli, garlic bread li
Roasted chicken, broccoli puree, rosemary potatoes
Braised short rib bourguignonne w/mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions over egg noodles
Braised short rib over creamy polenta
Bacon-green apple- roasted shallot crusted salmon, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Bittersweet chocolate mousse, orange, espresso, hazelnut whipped cream
Zabaglione made to order, served warm over macerated fruits w/mint
Flan w/raspberries
Pear-cardamon cake w/greek yogurt, honey and raw almonds
Creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Tiramisu
Vau la vant of granny smith apples, calvados, cinnamon, vanilla ice cream
Old fashion banana pudding w/nilla wafers
Traditional bread pudding w/raisins and cinnamon served warm a la mode
Burrata with grilled vegetables
Peperonata (stewed peppers with balsamic, basil, and mint)
Prosciutto wrapped figs with goat cheese, honey, and thyme
Acorn squash soup with turmeric and ginger
Spinach and feta stuffed spanakopita
Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad
Whole baked sea bass with lemon and herbs
Pistachio panna cotta
Apple cinnamon bursts
Pumpkin parfait
Hummus, tzatziki w/crudite and pita (v)
Sautéed mediterranean mussels
Grilled marinated octopus
Fresh shucked oysters
Chicken thigh souvlaki
Handmade fettuccine w/ lobster
Gf risotto w/ imported porcini mushroom and truffles
Whole branzino cleaned tableside w/sides
Lamb chops w/ sides
Chef's italian dessert medley
Homemade limoncello
Seasonal mezze whipped with feta, hummus, marinated vegetables, olives, warm flatbread
Arugula salad with lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan
Shaved fennel and citrus salad
Avgolemono (greek lemon chicken soup)
Chicken souvlaki (skewer)
Spiced grilled chicken with yogurt, warm spices
Crispy trout in brown butter, capers
Wine-braised short rib, slow cooked, rich jus
Calabrian chili cream pasta
Lemon olive oil cake with mascarpone cream, seasonal berries
Dark chocolate tarte with flaky sea salt
Bangkok crostini - dried fig, mascarpone, logan berry
Crying chicken dumplings - marjoram, thyme, spicy mango coulis
Red hand wontons - chicken wontons, chili oil, bok choy
Vietnamese shrimp and crab fritters - garlic aioli
Roasted corn and thai chili frittata tartlets - corn, thai chilis, farm eggs, phyllo cup
Sweet potato and eggplant samosa deep fried, wonton skin, sweet potato puree, yogurt, sweet chili dipping sauce
Immm meatball - saffron braised beef meatballs, sweet chili sauce, thai picked banana peppers
Korokke - deep fried creamy potatoes, pickled vegetables
Leek cakes - asian vegetables, panko, hoisin balsamic
Spring rolls - cucumber, carrot, field greens, tofu, thai coconut sauce
Mochiko chicken - nori wrap, sriracha mayo
Gyoza - chicken gyoza, house dipping sauces
Karage - herb and bread chicken cutlet, kewpie aioli
Kyuri - persian cucumbers, tomatoes, miso paste
Japanese chicken patties - shitake, scallions
Tomatillo dates - meejol dates, indian spice almonds, tomatillo sauce
Aloo tikkis - potato cake, green chili, turmeric, chutney
South indian lentil cakes - harissa, caramelized onions
Roast duck crostini - pei par duck, asian apple pears, hoisin balsamic vinaigrette
Pagoda confit - confit soy jerk chicken, ginger scallion risotto cake, pan fried quail egg
Green onion pancakes - green onion pancake, sesame oil
Curry kim chee pancakes - panjun, soy glaze dipping sauce
Agedash tofu - house soy brew
Gon pong gai - go chu jang sauce, pickled vegetable
Okonomiyaki (japanese pizza) - savory pancake, seasonal vegetables, seafood
Tuna poke tartare - soy sesame, japanese pickles, fuirkake
Shanghai crab cake - peekee toe crab, leeks, chinese broccoli, maui pickles, plum ravigote
Chiu hoa chicken lettuce cups - pan seared chicken, water chestnuts, and seasonal greens, nuts
Stuffed shitake - spring vegetable, plum reduction
Supreme dumpling - seafood stock, crab dumpling, kim chee
Korean clam chowder - little neck clams, miso, soju
Tofu chigae - seafood, tofu, seasonal vegetables, chicken stock
Kahao poon - spicy noodle soup, seafood, spring vegetables
Larb chicken - chicken, sticky rice
Green papaya salad - lime tomato jeow
Lomi lomi salad - roma tomatoes, white onions, cucumbers, seasonal greens, sesame soy vinaigrette
Cucumber sunomo - a refreshing cucumber salad tossed with spices
Carrot and radish salad - mirltan, pickled radishes, carrots, parsley vinaigrette
Shaved brussel sprout salad - pickled daikon, jicama, carrots, apple pears, japanese sweet chili sauce
Sambal salad - arugula, chopped thousand year old egg, pickled daikon, fried onions, ground peanut, cherry tomato
Alloy salad - fresh berries, tropical fruit, citrus mirin dressing
White cut chicken salad - wine braised chicken, asian slaw
Spinach sesame okazu - sautéed spinach, sesame, rice wine
Curry viccyiousse - yogurt, lemon, parmesan cheese
Hot and sour asian mushroom soup - fresh shitakes, enoki, hiratake, bunshimeji mushrooms
Japanese trio mushroom cream soup - shiitake, enoki, hiratake, cream, truffle oil
Imperial dumpling - shrimp and crab dumpling, egg flower, seafood broth
Lemongrass lobster bisque - thai sage ice cream
Twice fried chicken - molasses sweet and sour sauce
Bamg bang szechuan chicken - amish chicken, szechuan pepper, rice wine ginger sauce
Chicken osso bucco vindaloo - italian old world classic stepping in an east asian tradition
Mysore lamb chops - minty red onion salad
Okadu shaking shrimp - caramelized onion marmalade, mint oil
Tea leaf smoked duck - red bean and cashew coconut compote, cucumber slice
Waterfall salmon - wild salmon, miso butter sauce
Chicken japanois - chicken breast, miso cream
Manga shrimp - artichoke puree, thai pickled cucumber
Polynesian halibut - yuca, meow meow sauce
Goan shrimp - dried fried green beans
Cilantro tamarind shrimp - spice shrimp pan seared served with a daikon and cabbage slaw
Rising sun scallops - mala chili, bok choy
Ebi sakamushi - seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Mustard-dill salmon - mustard seeds, masala dahl sauce
Japanios salmon - shitake herb better
Curai barramundi - curry crust, citrus gremolata
Salmon shino - logan berry and mango puree
Catch de empileuse market fish seasonal vegetables, avocado, and soft cheese topped with a pineapple plum ravigote
Shrimp bun seo - seared shrimp, seasonal vegetables
Ebi sakamushi seared tiger shrimp, orange ponzu sauce
Japanios halibut - shitake herb butter
Mahi mahi - tahitian vanilla sauce, stir fried bell peppers
Xian fan chicken - thai chilies, seasonal veg
Busan roaster - asian spice, whole chicken roaster, tarragon vinegar sauce
Shanghai ravioli - seared scallop, chinese chives, chive flower, and eggplant topped with a crispy black bean and garlic chimichurri
Banana leaf steam fish - soy reduction
Matcha moon cake - matcha pound cake ,sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Mango pudding - coconut reduction
Five spice chocolate mousse - fresh berries
Spiked mango lassi ice cream - rum, yogurt, mango, orange cardamom cookies
Fried banana - vanilla ice cream, matcha chocolate sauce
Mango coconut boudin - mango gelatin
Coconut stewed mango - sticky rice
Losa mochi - black sesame mochi, coconut englaise
Pineapple ice - pineapple sorbet tops fresh pineapples topped with guava soda
Red dragon - red bean mocha, coconut cream
Almond cookies
Moon cake - pound cake, sweet bean lotus, ground cashews
Chinese donuts - hk milk tea dipping sauce
Lychee ice cream - almond cookie
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
Create your menu
No restaurant will let you decide on its menu. With our personal chefs in St 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 St Louis.
What does a private chef service include in St Louis?
Private chef services in St 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.
How much does a personal chef cost in St Louis?
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.
How can I hire a private chef in St Louis?
To hire a personal chef in St 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.
How can I find a private chef in St Louis?
We have more than 76 of the best personal chefs in St 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.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in St Louis?
No, there is no maximum for a private chef experience in St 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.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
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.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
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!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
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.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
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.
How much should I tip a private chef in St Louis?
Tips are entirely for guests to decide. If your private chef dazzled you with their excellent service, why not recognize it? Based on 15,099 guests in St 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 St Louis can do for you
Our St Louis personal chefs are seasoned professionals with an average age of 43.
60% of our chefs in St Louis are women.
It takes only 4 hours from your request to get the first menu.
Our first private chef service in St Louis was on 2017-05-12.
14.8% of our personal chef services in St Louis include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in St Louis 10 times.
36% increase in the number of private chef bookings in St Louis in the last year.
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages.
More than 58% 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 3 days.
We’ve uploaded over 709 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 St 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 St 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 St 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 St Louis. Check the chart above to review month-to-month average rates.
What is the most common type of food requested in St Louis?
Our main six types of cuisine in St Louis are:
1. Mediterranean
2. Italian
3. French
4. Japanese
5. Mexican
6. Latin American
However, the most requested in St Louis are the exciting Chef's special cuisine menus! Let our St 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 St 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 St 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 76 private chefs in our St 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 15,099 guests who have enjoyed a private chef experience in St Louis and find a new way to enjoy food.

St Louis's best private chefs
Book a private chef in St Louis for an alternative culinary experience. Let your chef give you and your guests an opportunity to bond and share a fantastic meal without all the hassle of going to a restaurant. Take the first steps to hire one of our personal chef services, which 15,000 guests have loved! There's a private chef in St Louis who fits your needs. Come and find them.






Surprise your guests with a private chef in St Louis
Discover a new way to share a meal and celebrate important dates with a private chef service in St Louis. Let one of our personal chefs customize a menu just for you and your guests.









