Hire a private French chef
Hire one of our 421 French chefs to prepare an authentic menu in your home. Give your next special occasion a sophisticated touch.

How it works
Share your request
Tell us everything about your perfect menu, date, and budget. No commitment!
Chat with chefs
Get to know them, and pick a private chef for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Create your menu
Customize your French menu and plan the perfect experience with our chefs.
Book your experience
Is your menu what you were looking for? Then, finish your request with your payment.
Enjoy!
Invite your family and loved ones to enjoy a cozy, intimate French dinner.
French chef at home
Are you in the mood for onion soup? or perhaps a savory boeuf bourguignon? A French home chef can make you feel like you're in Paris without leaving your home.
Share your culinary vision with your chef and get personalized menus to meet your taste and budget. Let them surprise you!



Viva la France
French cuisine has hundreds of world-famous dishes to try. Ask your French chef for a hearty coq au vin or a delicious chocolate mousse. You decide what goes on the menu, bon appétit!
There's no problem if any of your menu changes. You can make adjustments later on.



Guest reviews
More than 2520 happy guests have enjoyed our French chef at home services.
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Meet our French chefs at home
Our French home chefs bring years of experience to your kitchen, making your celebration special and elegant. Simply share your taste and dietary preferences, plan your menu with your chef, and get ready to enjoy quality time with your guests without struggling to find a reservation for your party.










Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about our chefs for hire.
Your French private chef experience includes menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking your designed menu in your kitchen, serving all-course meals, and cleaning up once your party is over. Remember that tableware and glassware are not part of the service, and tipping is not mandatory.
For groups of 13 or more, the average cost per person is USD 98. Groups of 7 to 10 typically pay USD 109 per person, while those of 3 to 6 are charged USD 121 per person. Couples should budget around USD 141 per person on average. Prices may vary based on season, location, or dietary needs.
Yes, they can! Our French home chefs have the background and work experience required to tweak their menu proposals to your dietary needs or food allergies. Share any special considerations or preferences with your request or while chatting with your chef candidates to personalize your event.
We have over 421 French chefs eager to reply to your request with their menu proposals. Get menus designed to match your needs from the top three chefs available on your special date. Visit their profiles and pick your favorite. If none gives you a satisfying menu, we'll connect you with new chefs until you find a match.
Absolutely! On the day of your French cuisine experience, your personal chef will purchase fresh groceries and bring any additional equipment they may need to cook your menu. Answer your chef's questions about your kitchen details to ensure seamless cooking. Note that tableware and glassware are not included in your service.
Yes. Many of our guests enjoy an interactive cooking experience and ask their French chefs for advice to improve their home cooking. Feel free to join them in making your meals and even pick up new pro tricks. Our chefs are happy to teach craft secrets to you and your guests.
With each experience, unique guest needs and unexpected challenges arise. However, the average timeframe from your chef's arrival to post-service cleanup is 4.5 hours.
Beverages are not part of your default purchase, but you can always discuss adding them as an "extra" with your French private chef. Share your drinks preferences and find out what your chef candidates can offer. Desserts are part of your French cuisine experience.
Personalizing your French menu is half of the fun of a private chef experience. When you're filling out your request, make sure to share all your menu desires and restrictions. Once you get replies from our French private chefs, chat with them and tweak their sample menus until they're perfect for your event. Ask them for guidance if you're unfamiliar with French cuisine and get their expert insights without commitment.
Tipping is optional and should reflect your satisfaction with the food and service your chef provides. However, according to our services, the average tip is about 14.72% of the total bill if you're interested in giving them a fair tip.
Key information about French home chef services
Learn more details about our services
Our French personal chefs' average age is 49.
52% of our French private chefs are women.
It takes only 3 hours from your request to get the first French menu proposal.
We started our French home chef service in 2016.
20% of our French chef services include kid-friendly options.
One guest has booked the same French chef 5 times.
There's been a 35% increase in personal French chef bookings last year.
Our French chefs at home can speak up to 4 languages.
Over 45% of our guests hire a French chef more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a French chef for 5 days.
We've uploaded over 850 pictures of our personal French chef services.
It usually takes 3 days from requesting to booking a French chef at home.