Private Chefs in Chicago
Best private chefs in Chicago for your next dining experience. Starting at $59 per person!
Great For
Date Night
Birthday Dinner
Dinner Party
Holiday Celebration
Private chefs in Chicago have curated tempting menus for you to select from so that your next dinner party, holiday gathering, date night, company dinner or celebration will be a smashing success. Allow yourself to enjoy the company of your guests by trusting your personal chef to arrive with all of the needed ingredients and equipment to prepare the meal. They will cook everything to perfection, serve your party, clean up the prep area and leave. Book a personal chef in Chicago today.
Private chefs in Chicago have curated tempting menus for you to select from so that your next dinner party, holiday gathering, date night, company dinner or celebration will be a smashing success. Allow yourself to enjoy the company of your guests by trusting your personal chef to arrive with all of the needed ingredients and equipment to prepare the meal. They will cook everything to perfection, serve your party, clean up the prep area and leave. Book a personal chef in Chicago today.
Great For
Date Night
Birthday Dinner
Dinner Party
Holiday Celebration
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Brilliant Brunch Bites
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
These artful interpretations of midday dishes are your ticket to an upscale brunch. With this magnificent brunch spread on your table, Chef Janet shares some of her most inventive dishes for your enjoyment. You'll enjoy bacon-wrapped shrimp, quiche featuring crab and asparagus, crispy waffles flavored with fresh...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Elegant Plant-Forward Dinner
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a meal featuring vegetarian specialties prepared with thoughtful touches of gourmet magic. Let Chef Janet create an innovative plant-based meal for your pleasure in this mindful private chef meal. You'll savor a selection of dishes adapted for meat-free eaters. Dig into a whipped ricotta starter, flavored...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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A Taste of Italy
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy an elegant yet rustic Italian meal carefully crafted by Chef Alex. Indulge in a high-end restaurant experience from the comfort of home with Chef Alex's gourmet Italian meal. This four-course dinner includes an elevated take on classic Italian dishes, beginning with a fresh arugula salad with ricotta and roasted...
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Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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Farm Fresh Vegetarian Fare
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Vegetarians delight in this meat-free yet sophisticated meal highlighting fresh ingredients. Let farm fresh vegetables be the star of the show in this indulgent four-course meal with Chef Alex. This meal, which highlights the beauty of vegetables harvested at peak ripeness, begins with eggplant caponata with perfectly...
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Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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Traditional Thai Fare
$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Enjoy vibrant, fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes in this Thai dining experience. Chef Rakhi has curated a menu of fragrant Thai dishes for you to savor in this private chef meal. Start with crunchy shrimp porpia, similar to a spring roll. For the main course you'll dine on a savory red curry chicken...
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Chef Rakhi
Serving the Chicago area
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The Essence of India
$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Get a taste of several Indian-food favorites in this authentic dining experience. Chef Rakhi has prepared a menu of authentic Indian dishes for you to try in this private chef meal. Begin with aloo tikki, a popular dish made with potatoes and tamarind chutney. Then, enjoy a classic creamy chicken tikka masala...
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Chef Rakhi
Serving the Chicago area
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Authentic Asian Fusion
$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Dine on several Asian dishes from around the region made from fresh, colorful ingredients. In this private chef meal, you'll get a taste of Asian cuisine with a menu of Chinese and Korean dishes. To begin, Chef Rakhi will prepare a savory crab and scallion chowder and a vegetable stir fry. For the main course,...
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Chef Rakhi
Serving the Chicago area
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Upscale Omakase-Style Feast
$129
Private Chef Meal
$129
Dine omakase as Chef Alejandro leads you in a journey through Japan bite by bite. This five-course private chef meal explores the omakase tradition of allowing the chef to surprise you. Enjoy premium-quality and incredibly fresh ingredients, like melt-in-your-mouth tuna, snapper and scallops as well as seasonal...
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Chef Alejandro
Serving the Chicago area
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Japanese Omakase Vegetarian Menu
$129
Private Chef Meal
$129
Explore the omakase tradition as you let Chef Alejandro surprise you with each mouthwatering bite. Omakase means “I’ll leave it up to you.” In this five-course private chef meal, you’ll dine omakase style as Chef Alejandro guides you through an upscale, Japanese-inspired vegetarian menu...
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Chef Alejandro
Serving the Chicago area
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Surprise Sushi Night
$139
Private Chef Meal
$139
Surprise your friends, family or partner with a sushi night prepared by a private chef! During this private chef meal, Chef Alejandro will prepare for you a gourmet five-course sushi spread featuring a bounty of high-quality ingredients and classic recipes. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...
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Chef Alejandro
Serving the Chicago area
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Five-Course Celebratory Feast
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Celebrate your next special occasion with this five-star, five-course celebratory feast made by Chef Kathy. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare for you a gourmet five-course dinner that sets the scene for any celebration. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include crudo made...
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Chef Kathy
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic New Year's Eve Dinner
$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Welcome the new year with a decadent dinner of elegant, gourmet fare. In this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare an elegant, upscale dinner to help you welcome in a brand new year. Enjoy gourmet recipes while you relax with your guests during this three-course feast. Dishes you can look forward to...
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Chef Kathy
Serving the Chicago area
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How much does a private chef in Chicago cost?
Hiring a private chef in Chicago will cost $59 and up per guest for a full-service, multi-course meal. Variations based on the menu, chef, and number of people on your guest list will alter the cost, with more elaborate affairs and dedicated holiday feasts running upwards of $249 per guest and above. You’ll also find mini-events at reduced prices, gatherings like happy hours and cocktail parties with simpler menus, the perfect option for girl or guy nights where the atmosphere is more casual. Since the catalog receives new listings regularly, checking frequently will give you the best idea of which events suit your budget. Don’t forget to include gratuity when determining your overall cost!
What is included when you book a private chef in Chicago?
Booking a private chef in Chicago is like hiring an in-home caterer for the afternoon or evening. You’ll receive a full-service onsite dining experience, with all ingredients and tools required to create the meal provided by your expert chef. They’ll present their exquisite fare to you and your guests and share details about the dishes in each course. Once the meal concludes, they’ll clean up and put your kitchen back in tip-top shape, giving you more time to spend with your fellow foodies for the rest of your party. The only thing not included when you hire a chef for dinner in Chicago are the beverages; providing alcoholic, zero-proof and carbonated soft drinks is the host’s contribution to the celebration.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chefs in Chicago?
For Chicago diners, the most popular private chef cuisines run the gamut from fine Italian fare to fun and fanciful comfort food. Bring a sushi master to your kitchen to create classic rolls for your friends and family or hire a hibachi pro to add a little heat to the evening. Go with global favorites from Italy, France, China and Mexico or choose a themed affair that maximizes the theatrical possibilities for the moments you have in mind. And if you follow a vegan, vegetarian or otherwise specialized eating regimen, you’ll find menus that bring the bounty of your particular plan to the party.
How do I hire a private chef in Chicago?
It couldn’t be simpler to hire a private chef in Chicago! Take a glance at the listings shown for the city and scroll through the online catalog of themes and menus to find one that sounds like your kind of party. Then, reach out to the chef to learn more about how to bring their gourmet greatness into your home. If you don’t find the menu you’re looking for at first, check back regularly to see all the wonderful new listings being added throughout the week. And if you need a more customized experience for the occasion you have in mind, feel free to reach out to concierge services to discuss how to bring your ideas to the table.
How much should I tip my private chef?
Tipping your private chef will depend on the overall cost of your private chef encounter. The general restaurant-style scale of a 15% to 20% gratuity applies as well to tipping your in-home chef in Chicago, which makes it easy to calculate the tip amount from the total cost of your event. Should you feel your chef went beyond the call of duty to present a truly special affair, you can certainly increase the amount by percentage or flat amount to express your gratitude. Be sure to include the tip as part of your overall budget when figuring out how much it costs to hire gourmet chefs to cook at your home in Miami.
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