Private chef for a day
Hire one of our 605 private chefs for a day and surprise your guests. Personalize your menu to the last detail and enjoy a culinary experience in the comfort of your home.
How it works
Share your request
Tell us everything about your perfect menu: cuisine style, date, and budget. No commitment!
Chat with chefs
Learn about their journey, and book the perfect chef for a day.
Create your menu
Adjust your menu proposals until they're perfect for your planned day.
Book your chef
Is your menu what you were looking for? Then, finish your request with your payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Enjoy a personal chef service for a day in the comfort of your home.
Find your chef
Enjoy a chef's service for a day and forget about cooking or cleaning
Daily personal chef
Our private chefs can create your dream menu. With a personal chef for a day, you get personalized service, conscious of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
A chef for the day also offers an interactive cooking experience. You can learn new cooking techniques or prep healthy meals to meet your nutritional goals. The choice is yours.
Customize your experience
A personal chef for the day can bring your menu ideas to your table for less than you think. Our services can fit your needs, whether you're throwing an elegant party or a casual lunch.
There's no problem if any of your menu changes. You can make adjustments later on.
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Daily private chefs for hire on every occasion
Meet our personal chefs for a day
Whether you're trying to impress your guests or looking for cooking lessons, a personal chef offers an easy and affordable solution. A personal chef can plan a menu that fits your taste and budget and any dietary needs or preferences. Submit your request, and our chefs will surprise you with their menu proposals.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most recurrent questions about our experiences.
Your personal chef dinner for a day covers the entire cooking experience, from planning your menu and buying quality ingredients to preparing your meal and serving it in your home. Post-event cleanup is also included. However, tableware and glassware are not provided. Tipping is up to your customer satisfaction.
The price of booking a chef for a day is directly related to how many people you're inviting. For parties of 13 or more, the average cost is 91 USD per person. Groups of 7 to 10 typically pay 105 USD per person, while smaller groups of 3 to 6 people pay 120 USD per person. Couples can expect to pay 139 USD per person on average. Costs may vary due to factors like season, location, or last-minute bookings.
Without a doubt! Our personal chefs for the day are talented and experienced in meeting dietary restrictions or food allergies. Share these requirements when filling out your request or while chatting with your chef candidates so they can modify their original menu proposals. Remember, there is no commitment until you find your chef a day.
We have over 605 private chefs ready to answer your request. Get menu quotes designed to suit your needs from the top three chefs available on your event date. Visit their profiles and pick your favorite. If none meets your needs, we'll send new chefs until you find a match.
Although a private chef for a day service is typically for small, private gatherings at home, there is no set limit on size. However, the group size does not often exceed 15 people.
Yes. Our chefs will buy fresh groceries on the day of your event and plan your menu with your kitchen equipment in mind. They will also bring any extra tools needed to cook your meals at home. Please note that tableware and glassware are not included in your service.
Of course! Most of our guests enjoy an interactive cooking experience and ask their chefs questions to improve their home cooking. Feel free to cook alongside them and pick up new tricks. Our chefs are ready to teach you and your guests craft secrets.
Each occasion is different, and guests will have their own wishes during their experience. However, the average time it takes from the arrival of your chef to post-meal cleanup is 4.5 hours.
Drinks and other beverages are not part of your original purchase. However, you can adjust your menu while chatting with your chef candidates to add them as an extra to your request.
Of course! Personalization is the basis of our private chef experiences. Remember to share every one of your preferences and dietary needs when you fill out your request and chat with your chef candidates. Ask them for guidance if you're still unsure what dishes or menu would suit your event without any commitment.
Key information about private chefs for a day
Learn more details about our chef services for a day.
Our private chefs for a day have an average age of 44, bringing years of culinary experience.
54% of our personal chefs for a day are women.
Getting the first menu proposal takes only 3 hours from your request.
We started our private chef for a-day service in 2016.
18% of our private chef services include kid-friendly options.
The same client has booked one private chef for a day 6 times.
There's been a 27% increase in the number of personal chefs for a-day bookings in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
60% of our guests hire a private chef for a day more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days.
We've uploaded over 350 pictures of our personal chef experiences.
It takes only 3 days from requesting to booking a chef for a day.