Private Chef in Seattle

Hire one of our 230 personal Chefs in Seattle. Chat, personalize your menu and live this culinary experience. Find out what 3,080 guests in Seattle have loved about their private Chef.

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How much does a private chef cost in Seattle?

For 6 people in Seattle, a private chef costs less than dinner out.

AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS

1,350 USD

225 USD per guesteverything included

What's included

  • Chef comes to you
  • All ingredients sourced and bought
  • Full meal cooked in your kitchen
  • Spotless kitchen afterwards

HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN

  • 2 guests231USD / guest = 462 USD total
  • 4 guests225USD / guest = 900 USD total
  • 6 guests225USD / guest = 1,350 USD total
  • 8 guests165USD / guest = 1,320 USD total
  • 10 guests165USD / guest = 1,650 USD total
  • 13+ guests182USD / guest = 2,366 USD total

How it works

Submit your request

Tell us everything about your perfect menu, and let us know the date and budget you have in mind. No commitment!

Craft your menu

Create your perfect meal: type of cuisine, number of courses, and any dietary restrictions.

Chat with Chefs

Receive proposals, chat with our private Chefs, and find the perfect one for you.

Book your Chef

Once you have your ideal Chef and menu, complete your request and mark your calendar!

Enjoy the experience!

Welcome your Chef and relax! They will take care of everything while you enjoy your time with your guests.

Hire a Chef

Connect with private Chefs in Seattle, WA, and make your dream meal come true.

Over 3,000 guests have enjoyed the experience of a personal Chef in Seattle

4.63
Average score based on 413 reviews

4.4 Chef

Private Chef services in Seattle have scored 4.4 in guest satisfaction.

4.6 Food quality

Guests have given 4.6 reviews to the menus created by our private Chefs in Seattle, WA.

4.65 Presentation

Our Chefs know that presentation is just as important as flavor. Their dish presentation in Seattle scored 4.65.

4.75 Cleanup

Your Chef service is done when your kitchen is as good as new. Post-event cleanup earned a 4.75.

1,496 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Seattle, WA

Describe what you expect to your Chef, and let them craft unique menus for you. Any food allergies? Dietary needs? Let them know.

Hire a personal Chef in Seattle

Dive into the classic flavors of Seattle seafood or explore more exotic dishes like Pho. If you want to level up your dinner parties and special occasions, our private Chef service in Seattle, WA, is for you.

Since we started in 2017, over 3,080 guests like you have connected with a personal Chef in Seattle, WA. If you need a chef for a holiday party, a birthday celebration, or a unique dining experience, our private Chefs have fantastic meals to offer.

Customize everything or get sample menus from our Chefs if you don't have the time. Find a personal Chef in Seattle that fits your taste and let them create a cooking experience that will impress all your guests.

Frequently asked questions

Find below the most frequently asked questions about our private Chef services in Seattle, WA.

Personal Chef services in Seattle include everything from menu design and grocery shopping to cooking on-site and serving at your table, plus post-event kitchen cleaning. Chefs might prepare a mise en place before arriving for a more seamless cooking experience. Please note that tableware and glassware are not included, and gratuity is left to the guests' discretion.

The cost of a private chef in Seattle varies from 182 USD to 231USD per person, depending on the group size.

Groups of 13 people or more have an average rate of 182 USD per person. For 7 to 12 people, the average is 165 USD per person, and for 3 to 6 people, it's 225 USD per person. On average, for 2 guests, the rate for a Private Chef in Seattle is 231USD per person.

It's important to note that pricing may vary depending on the season and destination. Last-minute bookings for a personal Chef in Seattle, WA, may also add to the cost.

To hire a personal Chef in Seattle, just pick a date, specify the number of guests, and share your food preferences and the details of your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive three customized menus and access to their Chef profiles, reviews, and dish images.

Yes, and it is asked for here more than anywhere else we work: roughly one request in twelve in Seattle specifies a vegetarian or vegan menu, on top of the allergies and intolerances that come up everywhere.

Say it in your request rather than leaving it to the chat, and the proposals will arrive built that way instead of adapted afterwards — it changes the whole menu, not just one course. Mixed tables are routine too: a vegan main for two guests and seafood for the rest, served at the same time. You can confirm every detail with the chef before you pay.

There are 230 chefs available in Seattle right now. Fill out the form and the ones free on your date will send you menu proposals to compare.

No, there is no set maximum number of guests for a private Chef experience in Seattle. However, our services are typically oriented to more intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited space for cooking and sitting. So, even if there's not a strict limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.

Yes. On the day of your experience, the private Chef you pick will go grocery shopping for fresh ingredients and prepare the menu you crafted right in your kitchen. If any part of the meal requires complex work or specific tools, your private Chef in Seattle may prepare a few things before arriving at your place.

Absolutely! We highly recommend that you do. Join your private Chef and learn new cooking skills directly from an expert, or find new ways to experience and enjoy food by seeing their passion and hearing about their journey.

Fresh ingredients are one of the top priorities of professional cooking. Each of our private Chefs in Seattle is dedicated to providing the same high-quality service standards provided by restaurants, but with the advantage of personalized treatment for you and your guests. After customizing your menu, the Chef will purchase what they need to make it come true.

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.

You are entirely free to decide how much to tip your personal Chef based on their service. On average, based on the tips of nearly 3,080 guests in Seattle, tips are 14.72% of the total bill.

Craft your menu

Say yes to your cravings and design a menu that satisfies them. Our Seattle personal Chefs can give you tailor-made options that suit your taste and budget!

Key information about private Chefs in Seattle

Learn more about our personal Chefs in Seattle

Experience counts

Our Seattle personal Chefs are seasoned professionals with an average age of 43.

Women's presence

49% of our Seattle private chefs are women.

Quick service

Just 6 hours to receive your first menu proposals.

Established presence

Our first private Chef service in Seattle was done in 2017-03-30

Kid-friendly

15.8% of our private Chef services offer kids' menus.

Loyal guests

A single client has hired the same private Chef in Seattle 18 times.

More bookings

The number of private Chef bookings in Seattle has grown by a 48% in the last year.

Language options

Our personal Chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages.

Another round

More than 55.4% of our guests have hired a private Chef in Seattle more than once.

Multi-service

Many guests don't hire a personal Chef for just one night. Multi-service bookings average at 4 days.

Photo album

Happy guests have shared more than 1,775 pics and videos on our social media platforms.

Easy booking

On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal Chef.

How many chef services are booked in Seattle each month?

Location and the season directly influence the number of personal Chef bookings and can cause them to vary from month to month. The table above explains booking fluctuation in Seattle.

Hiring a personal Chef is ideal for any special occasion, but it's important to keep in mind that last-minute reservations may add to the cost. We suggest booking your personal Chef service with enough time in advance.

How much does a personal chef in Seattle cost?

For a personal chef in Seattle, the cost depends on the guest count. Prices range from 182 USD to 231 USD per person.

For groups of 13 or more: 182 USD. For 7 to 12 guests: 165 USD. For 3 to 6 guests: 225 USD. For two guests: 231 USD.

In addition to group size, seasonality also has a big influence on the pricing for private Chefs in Seattle. Check the chart above to review month-to-month average rates.

How many private Chefs sign up in Seattle per month?

We've been a part of the Seattle personal Chef scene for years, and we've built a net of unique Chefs with exciting backgrounds that keeps growing.

Up to 1 new personal Chefs sign up each month as ambassadors. Our team carefully reviews their profiles and adds them to our platform to ensure you can always find new Chefs.

What is the most common type of food requested in Seattle?

The top six types of cuisine in Denver are:

Japanese
French
Mediterranean
Italian
Mexican
Latin American

The single most requested in all of Denver are Chef's special cuisine menus. You can trust our Chefs to design a menu just for you!

Our personal Chefs customize their menu proposals to accommodate dietary needs and food allergies and offer innovative options. Submit your request to experience the unique culinary creations our Chefs can craft for you.

What Seattle asks its private chefs for

Get a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home, without lines or parking. Birthdays are behind more bookings in Seattle than anything else — they come up in nearly three requests in ten — followed by romantic dinners and gatherings with friends.

The menus lean local: Pacific seafood appears in more than one request in eight, and Seattle asks for vegetarian and vegan menus more often than any other city we work in. Nearly four in ten bookings are for one or two guests while three in ten are tables of seven to twelve, so the format stretches both ways. Tell us what you are celebrating and what you do not eat, and the proposals will account for both.

Our private Chefs in Seattle will meet your needs

Our private chefs in Seattle will surely impress you. Not sure what you want yet? Ask for sample menus to discover the possibilities!

You have the final say on what your Chef serves, so tell them everything about your dream meal, your preferences, and any possible dietary restrictions or allergies.

With Take a Chef, you can have a new way to host special occasions and have quality time with your guests. Share an interactive cooking experience, or catch up while cooking and cleaning are taken care of for you.

A personal Chef in Seattle, WA, is a great idea

Book a private Chef in Seattle for an alternative dining experience. Let your personal Chef give you and your guests an opportunity to bond over the memory of a unique dining experience. Take the first steps to hire our personal Chef services, which 3,000 guests have loved!

There's a private Chef in Seattle, WA, who fits your needs. Come and find them.

Discover our private Chefs in Seattle, WA.

Each private Chef in Seattle, WA, brings their personal touch to your kitchen. Tell us the details of your event and hear from our best private Chefs. They will customize every aspect of your menu to your liking and budget.