Meet the talented chefs behind these private chef experiences in Chicago
Chef Andy5.0(382)
9+ years of culinary experience
THANKSGIVING
VALENTINE'S
ASIAN
Roosevelt University, The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Served 250+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Brookfield, Downtown Chicago, Naperville
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Chef Titik5.0(178)
8+ years of culinary experience
THANKSGIVING
AMERICAN
ASIAN
Served 200+ guests on Cozymeal
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago, Northern Suburbs
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Chef Jane5.0(26)
8+ years of culinary experience
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago, Naperville
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Chef Alejandro5.0(24)
5+ years of culinary experience
ASIAN
JAPANESE
LUXURY EXPERIENCES
Travelling to guests in Downtown Chicago
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What guests loved about their private chef experience in Chicago
Russell K.
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik provided us with an absolutely wonderful evening of great food and conversation. The 4-course French inspired meal that she provided and served was outstanding. It truly was a special event to be served by a professional chef, and in the comfort of my own home!
Rob B.
Booked the menu
Latin Fare With Flair
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik did an amazing job and was easy to coordinate with. More importantly, the food was fabulous! We had a very fun night and our guests all thought it was such a cool experience.
Michelle E.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
Chef Andy was wonderful and made our experience a lot of fun!
Rohith B.
Booked the menu
Emily in Paris-Themed French Feast
with Chef Andy
Amazing in home dining experience! Food was great and the whole experience was very fun and easy!
Alan R.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Italy
with Chef Andy
It was quite an enjoyable experience with Chef Andy. First off Andy was there on time. All through preparation and serving of each course was handled with the utmost care. Each course was very tasty. Andy was also very engaging and fun to be with. He even cleans up very nicely. Best of all there were leftovers! Overall, Andy was as professional as can be. Would definitely consider doing this again.
Jennifer O.
Booked the menu
A Taste of Italy
with Chef Alex
Chef Alex was amazing! He was prompt, polite, and most importantly the food was DELICIOUS! Alex left our kitchen spotless and was a courteous guest in our home. We look forward to inviting him back for another experience in the future!
Stephanie K.
Booked the menu
Upscale Mexican Cuisine
with Chef Andy
Had a great time with Chef Andy. The entree was incredibly well balanced with sweet, salty, and spicy. I would definitely book with Chef Andy again!
Ahmed S.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Italy
with Chef Andy
Andy and Emily are amazing! It was such a great experience, they're fun and make REALLY phenomenal food! Will definitely book again in the near future! Andy is really flexible with the menu and gives you multiple options and lets you customize things to your liking. He taught us how to make pasta, we're culinary geniuses now, having learned from Andy ;-). Highly recommend booking him for a fun night in with amazing food!
Megan J.
Booked the menu
Romance Inspired Menu
with Chef Jane
Chef Jane was amazing!! The food was out of this world and she was great at accommodating of the dietary needs of our group. Would absolutely book her again!!
Brittany J.
Booked the menu
Romance Inspired Menu
with Chef Jane
There is no other word but fabulous! Had Jane was so nice and created a wonderful meal. The food was absolutely to die for! Would not hesitate to do this again.
Colleen F.
Booked the menu
Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Kathy
My husband and I had Chef Kathy at our place for her 5 course Italian dinner and everything was fantastic! She used herbs from her personal garden which added a lot of flavor to each course. Would highly recommend, we loved the experience!
Alyssa H.
Booked the menu
Exquisite Mediterranean Dining
with Chef Andy
We had a wonderful experience hiring Chef Andy and his sous chef Coco for a private dinner in our home. The meal was absolutely fantastic- beautifully presented and delicious from start to finish.
Andy and Coco were professional, organized, and made the entire evening feel effortless and fun. They handled everything seamlessly and even left the kitchen spotless. It truly felt like having a fine dining restaurant experience in our own home.
Highly recommend Chef Andy and Coco if you're looking for a memorable private chef experience!
Jenny A.
Booked the menu
Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner
with Chef Josh
We had a fantastic experience with Chef Akamai! The food was outstanding — fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection right in front of us. But what really made the night special was the energy he brought. Chef Akamai created an engaging, interactive experience that had everyone — from kids to grandparents — laughing and fully engaged!
Daniel G.
Booked the menu
Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner
with Chef Josh
Chef was prompt, entertaining, and professional!
Henry O.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Italy
with Chef Andy
Andy and his team did an absolute amazing job in creating not only an amazing meal course but also made a fun and great experience! Thank you Andy we loved it!
Carey R.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
Excellent all around experience. I set up time w/ Chef Andy as a Christmas gift for my wife. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the excellent conversation with the Chef. We'll definitely set up some meals in the future with Chef Andy!
Kellee S.
Booked the menu
Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner
with Chef Josh
We booked the hibachi catering experience with Chef Josh in Chicago and LOVED IT! Thank you for the amazing experience! 5/5 stars
Dominic B.
Booked the menu
Latin Fare With Flair
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik did an amazing job and we had a great dinner. She was communicative ahead of time to confirm plans/menu options, and the process was very slick on the night. The meal was well paced and there was no clean up required on our part. And the food was fantastic!
Jennifer F.
Booked the menu
Emily in Paris-Themed French Feast
with Chef Andy
What a great experience! I can't begin to say how much fun we had. Chef was great at figuring out how to make it work in our very limited kitchen. Chef Andy had everything prepped and ready to go making it easy to interact with him as he prepared our meal. The food quality was excellent and the taste was phenomenal. We enjoyed the "Emily in Paris" experience and would use Chef Andy again for another.
Thanks Chef for a great evening in.
Ginny White .
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
Fabulous chef, wonderful with the guests, left the kitchen spotless! Highly recommend!
John G.
Booked the menu
Upscale Mexican Cuisine
with Chef Andy
Chef Andy did a great job. The food was excellent, and the Chef was engaging. He explained the different courses and how he made them. We will definitely be using him again.
Jacob R.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Japan
with Chef Andy
Chef Andy was a blast, would highly recommend! The sushi roll he made was the best my partner and I have had, and we've had a lot!
Kate B.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
We went with the Chef’s surprise to round out the experience. My husband and I chatted with Chef Andy the whole time, and it was a truly delightful evening. I immediately recommended him to several friends for private parties and corporate events. Thanks for such a fun experience Chef Andy!
Amy C.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Italy
with Chef Andy
Andy was great! The food was amazing and we really enjoyed his company.
Nathan McBeath .
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
Andy was awesome. Great menu, organized prep and serving and the entire meal was flawless.
Kelsey K.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
Personable, friendly, with incredible food! We will definitely book Chef Andy again!
Barb C.
Booked the menu
Latin Fare With Flair
with Chef Titik
Titik was very nice. Soft spoken. It was hard to hear her explanation of the food. We ate outside, so that might have been part of the problem, but the food was not hot. And the meat was too rare. I asked for medium rare and it was rare. And not hot. We gave her a cash tip.
Konstantinos K.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
What a wonderful experience!! Not only was Andy professional, fun, engaging and accommodating , but his culinary skills were outstanding! We chose the Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare as our "cuisine" and Andy did NOT disappoint! He maneuvered around our kitchen as if he'd been there before, provided an enticing explanation of each course, and with dessert, encouraged us to torch our own amazing creme brulee. We cannot recommend Andy highly enough!!
Emma C.
Booked the menu
Gourmet Chinese Fare
with Chef Andy
Thank you for dinner!
Sue B.
Booked the menu
Elevated Mexican Street Food
with Chef Andy
Chef Andy prepared an amazing meal for my family this past weekend. He was professional and super creative with the menu. We would highly recommend him for your next private event.
Keisha H.
Booked the menu
Surprise Sushi Night
with Chef Alejandro
Highly recommend! We really enjoyed the experience Chef Alejandro provided. It was more than I could have ever imagined it would be. The food was amazing, and Alejandro was on time, professional, personable, neat and tidy! I will absolutely be using his services again in the future.
Lili G.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Japan
with Chef Andy
Thank you Chef Andy for a wonderful sushi dinner!
John C.
Booked the menu
Upscale Mexican Cuisine
with Chef Andy
Andy was great, professional, and engaging. Food was wonderful and my wife and I had a great time.
Suparna T.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Indonesia
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik was wonderful! The dishes were delicious and she was a great host teaching us about Indonesian cuisine! Would highly recommend!
Becky W.
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik is very kind and accomadating. The food is incredible!
Erin M.
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
We had a wonderful time! Absolutely loved this experience and tipped our chef separately.
Thanks!
Carly R.
Booked the menu
Upscale Mexican Cuisine
with Chef Andy
Chef Andy was fantastic! Each course was delicious and plated beautifully. He and his sous chef were very prompt and paced the coursing nicely. We had a Spanish-inspired meal but would definitely use him again for a different cuisine!
Katie G.
Booked the menu
Latin Fare With Flair
with Chef Titik
Titik was amazing! We loved having her in our home to help us celebrate our anniversary and learned so much from her! We definitely will be seeing her again and recommend booking her for your experiences!
Luke Neill .
Booked the menu
Authentic Taste of Spain
with Chef Andy
Top Notch
Larissa W.
Booked the menu
Latin Fare With Flair
with Chef Titik
Absolutely amazing. Everything was beyond delicious!
Jack S.
Booked the menu
Exquisite Mediterranean Dining
with Chef Andy
My girlfriend and I received a Cozymeal class for Christmas and chose to do our session with Chef Andy. Chef Andy came to our house as a private chef and cooked dinner for us and it was a wonderful experience. Chef Andy explained where the items were from, what was in each recipe and was super personal. If you want to have an awesome experience I would recommend booking Chef Andy! They also allow for group experiences. Thank you again Chef Andy!
Adi B.
Booked the menu
Flavors of Indonesia
with Chef Titik
What a delight! Chef Titik made a delicious 3 course meal. By the time the desert came, we were in complete awe of her talent and skill. Not to mention she was very attentive, clean, and incredibly sweet. If you’re on the fence, this is your sign to book her ASAP! She was worth the wait.
Lynnette M.
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik was great- the food was amazing, and it was a pleasure to have her in our home :-)
Kathryn M.
Booked the menu
Gourmet French-Inspired Cuisine
with Chef Titik
Chef Titik was on time, friendly, warm, and very prepared. She made us a beautiful French dinner and we loved having her at our home. She made such delicious food we felt we ate like kings!
Leah G.
Booked the menu
Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
with Chef Andy
Great evening with delicious food! Chef Andy was a total pro and was super conversational.
Roshni P.
Booked the menu
Upscale Mexican Cuisine
with Chef Andy
Hands down one of the BEST meals I have ever had! Chef Andy & his soul Chef Emily were AMAZING! This experience was a birthday gift for my boyfriend and chef Andy did NOT dissapoint! I’m a vegetarian and my boyfriend is a meat eater, he was able to create a menu where all dietary needs were met and I cannot even explain HOW GOOD IT WAS. His mole sauce is out of this world along with his amazing hot chocolate and conchas. If you haven’t tried this yet, you need to! Thank you again Chef Andy!
ilango g.
Booked the menu
Romance Inspired Menu
with Chef Jane
Chef Jane wowed us with carefully planned meals that satisfied both of us, with very different palates. Thank you for all your modifications to our delightful dinner!!
Iman L.
Booked the menu
Romance Inspired Menu
with Chef Jane
Chef Jane was amazing! The food was awesome, we will definitely be booking her again in the future!
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FAQs about private chefs in Chicago
Costs are reliant on details about the event itself and the menu. Your private chef experience’s total price will vary depending on the number of guests that will be joining your event and the type of menu you choose. Typically, you will pay somewhere between $59 and over $100 per person depending on the experience. While browsing available experiences on this page, note the displayed cost per person price that is shown with each experience on this page. This number will automatically adjust according to your event details. A tiered pricing structure is applied based on total headcount for your experience. In addition to these charges, a local sales tax will be applied. Cozymeal’s concierge team is also available to help answer questions you may have about the cost of a private chef for a dinner party or similar event.
When you book an in-home chef, you will receive a full-service onsite dining experience, with all ingredients and tools required to create the meal provided by your chef. They’ll prepare all dishes and provide table service to you and your guests, allowing you to enjoy your dinner party without worry. They’ll also clean up once the meal is finished.
Popular private chef cuisines in Chicago include thoughtful American fare and steakhouse-style surf and turf. You’ll also find popular selections such as sushi bars, international menus and trendy menus to choose from. Specialty experiences that tap into the city’s reputation for exciting cuisine are part of the catalog as well, New American menus similar to those found at Girl & the Goat and Latin specialties like you’d get at Carnivale. Of course, there are also a variety of luxury, Michelin-star-caliber menus available to suit your tastes. If you or your guests require a vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free experience, you’ll find menus that help you serve exactly what you need.
To hire a chef for dinner or any other special occasion, look through the experiences shown on this page to find the events happening in the area. Click the “Contact Chef” button to start the booking process and learn more about how to set up an experience. If you need a more customized experience than the listings you find, feel free to reach out to concierge services to discuss how to bring your ideas to the table.
Tipping is not required when you book an in-home chef for a dinner party or similar experience. Should you choose to treat your Chicago chef with a gratuity, tipping can be an amount between 10% and 25% of the total cost of your event. You can always tip higher if your chef provides an experience that calls for extra appreciation.
You can book your event in trendy West Loop, cozy Logan Square, or spicy Wicker Park, as well as a vast range of other areas around Chicago. Of course, you can also book a chef to cook at your home or a chosen venue; as long as your chef can access a clean, working kitchen with functional appliances, your event can take place in your preferred setting. No matter where you end up booking a private chef for a dinner party, you and your guests are sure to have an amazing time.
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