Private chef for a night
Book one of our 427 private chefs for a night. Enjoy a fine dining experience in the comfort and privacy of your home. Personalize your menu and let your chef handle a lovely evening.

How it works
Share your request
Tell us what you want for the night. Share your desired cuisine, date, and budget. No strings attached!
Meet our chefs
Chat with them and choose the right chef to cook in your home.
Design a menu
Design the perfect menu for your special dinner with our private chefs.
Book your event
Complete your booking with your payment, and get ready for something unique!
Live the experience
Open the door to your private chef for a night and let them surprise you.
Personal chef for a date night
You can turn any dinner into a special occasion by hiring a private chef for one night. With our chef services, you can enjoy fine dining while staying in.
Plan a private chef experience and turn your home into the best restaurant in town for a night. Dazzle your guests with an innovative way to enjoy quality food without lines or parking.



Your home, your menu
When you book one of our chef experiences, the night is yours; you don't have to grocery shop, cook, or clean afterward.
If anything changes, there's no problem. You can modify your menu along the way.



Guest reviews
Over 980 happy clients have enjoyed a chef for a night at home.
Personal chefs for date night or any special occasion










Meet our private chefs for a night
Our at-home chefs bring years of experience to your kitchen for a night, making your evening truly special. Simply share your taste and preferences, craft your menu with your chef, and get ready to enjoy quality time with your guests. At the same time, your favorite dishes are prepared for you.










Frequently asked questions
Below are the most common questions about hiring a private chef.
Your private chef for a night service includes menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking your chosen menu in your kitchen, serving on your table, and cleaning up afterward. Tableware and glassware are not included in your purchase, and tipping is your choice.
The cost of a personal chef for a night varies depending on the size of your guest list. For groups of 13 or more, the average cost is 98 USD per person. Groups of 7 to 10 people generally pay 115 USD per guest, while smaller groups of 3 to 6 guests pay 130 USD per person. Couples can expect to pay 137 USD each. Rates may change due to factors like season, location, or last-minute bookings.
Of course, they can! Our personal chefs have the talent and experience to modify their sample menus to fit any dietary needs or food allergy requirements. Remember to notify them about these restrictions when submitting your request or while chatting with them about your experience.
Submit your request to get three menu quotes from the top-ranked chefs available on the night of your event. Visit their chef profiles and choose the one you like the most. If none of your original chefs offers what you're looking for, we'll send new options until you find a match.
We highly recommend it! Enjoy cooking alongside your chef and live an interactive cooking experience. Whether you're a newbie in the kitchen or an experienced home cook, your chef is happy to involve you and share craft tips with you and your guests.
Every occasion is unique, and each guest will have specific needs during their experience. However, on average, the time from the arrival of your personal chef until post-service cleanup is 4.5 hours.
Drinks are not included with your purchase by default. However, you can always agree with your chef to add beverages to your menu as an extra. Share your beverage preferences with your chefs while planning your experience.
Yes, it is possible! However, when submitting your request or chatting with your chef candidates, describe the outdoor setting to let them know what they'd be working with. Some of our chefs may have more experience in outdoor settings than others, so check their profiles and ask them questions to ensure you hire the best chef for your event.
Tipping is optional and depends on your satisfaction with the menu and service provided by your personal chef. Based on our night experiences, tips are 14.72% of the total bill on average.
Although drinks are not included in your chef for a night service by default, our private chefs can suggest the perfect pairing to accompany your personalized menu.
Key information about private chefs for a night
Learn more details about our dinner-at-home services.
Our private chefs for a night have an average age of 47, which is a lot of experience.
56% of our personal chefs for a night are women.
Getting the first menu proposal takes only 3 hours from your request.
We started our chef for a night service in 2016.
16% of our private chef services include kid-friendly options.
One client has booked the same personal chef for a night 8 times.
There's been a 28% increase in the number of chefs for night bookings in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 5 languages.
45% of our guests hire a private chef for a night more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days.
We've uploaded over 380 pictures of our personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef for a night.