Private Chef in St Louis
Rent one of our 67 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 14,140 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.
67 personal chefs in St Louis
Chat with as many chefs as you want until you find a match












More than 14,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.58 Chef
Private chef services in St Louis have scored 4.58 in guest satisfaction.
4.69 Food quality
Menus crafted by our personal chefs in St Louis have scored 4.69.
4.81 Presentation
Platting and serving by our personal chefs have earned a solid 4.81.
4.85 Cleaningness
Your chef service is done when your kitchen is as good as new. Post-event cleanup earned a 4.85.
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2,043 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.








Eggplant rollatini parmigiana
Fig brie en croute (vegetarian)
Caponata antipasto (vegetarian)
Wild mushroom risotto balls (vegetarian)
Agnolotti carbonara
Sicilian arancini |arborio rice stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat and tiny peas)
Roasted beet salad with goat cheese (vegetarian)
Creamy tomato soup on bread crust (vegetarian)
Ravioli with fresh shrimp and scallops served over cheese ravioli with creamy cardinale lobster sauce
Chicken saltimbocca
Eggplant lasagna with bolognese (impossible meat) (vegetarian)
Atlantic salmon with cherry tomatoes & basil cream, risotto & asparagus
Risotto di mare with shrimp, calamari, mussels & clams
Agnolotti carbonara| ravioli in an carbonara sauce with smoked bacon, cremini mushrooms, onion and peas
Classic lasagna bolognese, witn paemesan cheese, salad ann garlic bread
Beef tenderloin with demi-glace mushroom sauce (portion 6.50 oz), creamy polenta , grilled asparagus, carrots caramelized
Classic tiramisu
Vanilla crème brulee
Panna cotta with berries
Tropical passion fruit panna cotta
• sicilian canoli with pistachio cream filling
Arancini- arborio rice, roasted tomato sauce, 24 month aged parmesan, garlic chips
Grilled italian bread- bread, borgonzola, prosciutto, truffle balsamic glaze
Marinated shrimp- shrimp, calabrian chili crisp, supreme orange, orange zest, cyprus salt
Italian meatballs-beef, pecorino, basil pesto aioli, garlic, breadcrumbs
Stuffed mushrooms- portobello, artichokes, parsley, garlic, mozzarella
Pepperoni flatbread with hot honey and ricotta topped with basil
Fried calamari with preserved lemons and chili oil
Heirloom tomato bruschetta with truffle oil and maldon salt
Crispy brussel sprouts with pecorino, lemon zest and crispy bacon bits
1. caesar salad- romaine lettuce, charred lemon, anchovies, sourdough croutons, pickled red onions
2. caprese salad- heirloom tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, aged balsamic vinaigrette
3. roasted beet salad- arugula, beets, citrus vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, candied pistachios
4. classic chopped- tomatoes, lettuce, green goddess, crispy prosciutto
5. mixed greens, hazelnuts, lemon olive oil, goat cheese, aged balsamic, orange supreme
1. pasta bolognese- fresh pasta, cream, vodka, italian sausage, onions, herbs
2. grilled herbed chicken- chicken, herbs, polenta, zucchini, capers, butter
3. shrimp ravioli- shrimp, cream, lemon, peas, ,crispy breadcrumbs
4. grilled ny strip steak risotto- steak, butter, garlic, parmesan, pecorino, arborio rice, truffle oil
5. gnocchi with roasted garlic tomato sauce topped with aged parmesan
6. linguine with clams, fermented garlic, lemon butter, white wine
1. strawberry tiramisu- fresh cookies, dehydrated strawberries, mascarpone, whipped cream
2. chocolate cake served with homemade gelato- chocolate, ice cream, sugar, vanilla
3. coconut panna cotta- berries, prosecco, charred grapes, agar agar, vanilla, toasted coconut
4. affogato- ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup or berry syrup
5. sorbet of the day with honey and
6. chocolate cannoli with organic cacao and cinnamon sugar
Antipasto italiano (chacuterie, imported cheeses & olives)
Antipasto mare (fish salad, baked clams)
Linguine alle vongole (with clams)
Paccheri alla genovese (6 hour slow cooked white beef ragu)
Handmade cavatelli w/ vodka sauce and burrata
Handmade fettuccine w/ lobster
Fillet mignon or ribeye w/green beans almandine and oven roasted fingerling potatoes
Chilean sea bass w/ sides
Homemade tiramisu
Tomato burrata with honey fermented kumquats, pistachio crumb and spring herb salad
Faroe island salmon crudo with charred onion agua chili, shaved pickled radishes and calabrian chili crisp
Andouille sausage tortellini with spinach garlic butter and wilted spinach
Whey braised lamb pappardelle with ramp puree, preserved lemon and grated pecorino romano
Pan seared flank steak with garlicky fingerling potatoes, sautéed leek tops and ramp salsa verde
Blood orange amaretto pavlova
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
Pancakes with berry compote - pancakes served with warm mixed-berry compote and powdered sugar
Smoked salmon toasts - sourdough toast with lemon cream cheese, cucumber ribbons, capers, red onion, and dill
Baked brie with honey & walnuts - warm brie topped with honey, toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme. served with crostinis
Rosemary roasted potatoes
Arugula, pear & walnut salad with maple-mustard vinaigrette
Maple-glazed thick-cut bacon
Seasonal fruit parfait cups
Soft scrambled eggs with gruyère & chives - ultra-creamy eggs are finished with butter, gruyère cheese, and fresh chives. served with toasted sourdough
Mini country fried chicken & waffles - buttermilk mini waffles with crispy chicken bites and spicy maple drizzle
Croissant melt - warm croissant filled with prosciutto ham, swiss cheese, and dijon mustard or chicken salad
Gourmet breakfast burritos - flour tortillas filled with soft eggs, cheddar, crispy potatoes, bacon or chorizo, and pico de gallo. lightly toasted to order. 5. montecristo strata
Mini pastries
Chocolate chip muffins
Cinnamon sugar churro bites (easy, fast, delicious)
Beef fried kibbeh with labneh cucumber sauce
Arnabeth mekle| cauliflower, chickpeas, and pine nuts with tahini sauce
Warak enab |grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground beef, tomato and onion
Falafel bites
Warak malfouf| cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground beef
Classic garlic hummus| chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive
Baba ghanouj | smoke grilled eggplant, tahini sauce, lemon juice and olive oil
Hummus bi lahme| homemade hummus topped with grilled beef
Muhammara| red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil
Mixed dips | chickpea hummus, labneh, mouhammara and baba ghanouj
Eggplant with olive oil, oregano, scallions, tomato, and pomegranate molasses
Moussaka | ragout of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and spices
Batata harra | potatoes. cilantro, aleppo pepper, garlic, olive oil
Fattoush salad| lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, onion, parsley toasted pita, sumac and lemon vinaigrette
Tabbouleh salad| chopped parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur wheat, mint, fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Salmon harra |roasted salmon fillet, sautéed vegetables, tahini sauce, cilantro, crushed peppers)
Branzino filet
Shish kafta| ground beef mixed with onion, parsley, baharat spices
Shish tawok | chicken skewers with vegetables
Lamb skewers
Classic lebanese rice with chicken, almonds, and pine nuts
Lamb rack | grilled lamb with labneh and mint sauce
Grilled prawns | with harissa, lemon and fresh herbs
Beef kebabs skewers| tenderloin pieces with vegetables
Grilled chicken breast with tarator sauce
Baklawa
Date mamoul
Namura
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 67 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 14,140 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 40.
48% 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.
13.8% of our personal chef services in St Louis include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in St Louis 12 times.
35% 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 58.3% 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 7 days.
We’ve uploaded over 574 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 67 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 14,140 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 14,100 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.









