Private Chefs in Melbourne

Best private chefs in Melbourne for your next dining experience.
Starting at $59 per person!

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Personal chefs in Melbourne bring a restaurant-quality dining experience to your vacation rental, making your special occasions unforgettable. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a corporate event or planning an intimate dinner, professional chefs arrive fully prepared to create a custom menu tailored to your preferences. Savor dishes like Australian BBQ lamb, Italian risotto, Thai curries or vegan mezze while the chef handles everything from cooking to serving and cleanup. These chefs use fresh, premium ingredients for a luxurious dining experience, ensuring every dish is beautifully presented. If you're staying near Geelong or Ballarat, the Garden City provides the perfect setting for private chef services. Book your Melbourne personal chef today and enjoy stress-free fine dining.

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FAQS ABOUT PRIVATE CHEFS in Melbourne

How much does a private chef in Melbourne cost?

The cost of a private chef for a dinner party in Melbourne generally ranges from $59 to over $100 per person. Pricing varies depending on group size, chosen menu, and seasonal ingredients like Yarra Valley produce, fresh seafood, or locally made cheeses. Neighborhoods such as Southbank, Fitzroy, and St Kilda may see minor price differences. Melbourne chefs can provide an authentic in home chef experience for a dinner party at your own home or vacation rental, allowing you to hire a chef for the night or rent a chef to cook at your home. Connect with our concierge team to learn more.

What is included when you hire a chef for the night?

When you hire a chef for the night in Melbourne, everything is included so you can relax and enjoy your private chef experience. Your in home chef for a dinner party will handle all grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and cleanup, bringing any specialty equipment needed. Whether in your own home or vacation rental, you can focus on your guests and the occasion. Melbourne chefs often feature seasonal Victorian produce and seafood from Port Phillip Bay. Popular foodie neighborhoods like Fitzroy, South Yarra, and the laneways of the CBD showcase chefs skilled in Italian, modern Australian, and Asian fusion cuisines.

What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?

Melbourne private chef experiences offer an impressive variety of cuisines, from contemporary Australian and surf & turf to Italian from Lygon Street or Asian flavors inspired by Chinatown. Guests can also request Michelin-star-caliber or luxury menus, including hibachi catering, for special occasions. Whether you want an in home chef for a dinner party or chefs to cook at your own home or vacation rental, Melbourne chefs can customize every detail. Options are available in South Yarra, St Kilda, or the city’s vibrant laneways.

How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?

Hiring a private chef in Melbourne is easy and exciting. Visit the Private Chef area on our site, browse menus from skilled Melbourne chefs, and choose the perfect dining experience for your occasion. Whether you’re hosting in Southbank, Fitzroy, or the leafy streets of Toorak, our in home chefs for a dinner party bring Melbourne’s world-class food scene straight to you. Enjoy everything from modern Australian dishes to Italian, Asian-fusion, or plant-based creations. You can hire a chef for the night or rent a chef for your own home or vacation rental to enjoy a personalized private chef experience.

How much should I tip my private chef?

Tipping your private chef in Melbourne is never required, but always appreciated. Whether you hire a chef to cook at your own home or vacation rental in South Yarra, Fitzroy, or near the Queen Victoria Market precinct, your in-home chef for a dinner party will deliver a restaurant-level private chef experience regardless. If you’d like to leave a tip, 10–25% of the cost of a private chef for a dinner party is a useful guideline. Many Melbourne chefs draw inspiration from the city’s vibrant laneway dining scene to create memorable meals.

Where do the experiences take place?

Melbourne chefs can bring a private chef experience directly to you, whether at your own home or vacation rental, or at a venue of your choice within the city. They are well-acquainted with neighborhoods like Fitzroy, South Yarra, and St Kilda, as well as foodie hubs such as Lygon Street, Queen Victoria Market, and the laneways of the CBD. All that’s required is a clean, functional kitchen, and chefs will bring any specialized equipment needed. Whether you’re looking to hire a chef for dinner, rent a chef for a larger private chef experience, or enjoy an in home chef for a dinner party, connect with our concierge team to learn more about the cost of a private chef for a dinner party.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE a PERSONAL CHEF

Ideal for birthday dinners

Brian

Chef Francesca was fantastic! She came to our house to cook dinner for my wife’s birthday and we enjoyed every moment of it. From the preparation of the meal to the delicious food she served, it was all incredible. I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to having her back to our home again very soon!

Elevate a dining experience

Nikki

Our experience with Chef Daniel was excellent! Not only did he take the time to create a thoughtful menu that paired well with our wines, but he took care in how his dishes were presented. The dishes were exquisite and all in all lead to a memorable night for us and our guests.

Impress your guests

Chrystal

We had a great time having our own personal chef to create a private dining experience for us. It felt like being in a five-star restaurant without leaving the comfort of the house. The chef was amazing. Great food, great company, amazingly unique experience! I will definitely do it again.

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Best private chefs in Melbourne for your next dining experience.Starting at $59 per person!

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