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San Diego, CA 
Caterer / Personal Chef
At Chef Cedric's Catering, we create custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. From upscale buffets and elegant plated dinners to creative…
Mission Viejo, CA
Culinary Performer / Personal Chef
67 miles from San Diego Cooking has never been more fun! Great for corporate team building, special occassions, birthdays, or anniversaries. Cook along with comedian/chef Tom Riehl either…
Irvine, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
77 miles from San Diego Love Hibachi: Your Mobile Private Chef Experience in Southern California Love Hibachi brings exciting hibachi cooking and entertainment directly to you! Our skilled…
Palm Desert, CA
Personal Chef
83 miles from San Diego Stephanie M. said “Ray has helped me out a couple of occasions and I am always delighted. He is lovely to work with, creative, and really listens to his customers! Last…”
Palm Springs, CA
Personal Chef
85 miles from San Diego Chef Mike Westgreen presents his modern, international fusion cuisine
Los Alamitos, CA
Personal Chef
92 miles from San Diego Natalie S. said ““The Mushroom Risotto cakes, I'll be dreaming of those! Our steak was cooked perfectly, potatoes were delicious, but what highlighted everything…”
Long Beach, CA
Personal Chef
94 miles from San Diego I’m Chef Nekia. Curator of all your communal food experiences. Food for me is more than just a beautifully plated, skillfully executed meal. It’s about what happens…
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
99 miles from San Diego Angie's Brisket house has almost a decade of catering specializing in mouthwatering BBQ & delectable sides, we understand the importance of creating memorable…
Inglewood, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
110 miles from San Diego CB’S Cuisines is a multi-cultural gourmet catering services. Our favorite phrase is ‘Taste The Difference’. What this mean to us is having our customers see, taste,…
Los Angeles, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego Sophie said “Not only were they so helpful and inviting, but they really helped ensure my event was stressful and helpful. Thank you!”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego 
21 Verified Bookings Stephanie S. said “Our server, Keasha, took charge in a very graceful manner. I felt confident straight away with my decision to book the Lovelei Duo. My event met all my…”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego I was born in Bologna which is considered by many the culinary capital of Italy. I started to cook when I was a boy just looking at my two amazing grandmothers…
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego We are LA's #1 custom healthy meal prep delivery service with a French Chef and Certified Nutritional Health Coach preparing your meals. With ongoing weekly…
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego Jeff K. said “This was the first time I ever hired a chef for a party. It was my dad’s 80 birthday and we had 14 people coming over. Once I connected with Chef Justin,…”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
112 miles from San Diego Excellent Personal Chef! Whether you need amazing food for your birthday, anniversary, or just living life! I am the one stop shop for your PERSONAL chef NEEDS.…
In the past year, Personal Chefs have sent 187 quotes to event planners
Personal Chefs rank #266 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
313 Personal Chef reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Hiring a personal chef can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any occasion. Personal chefs are typically hired for private events such as intimate lunch or dinner parties, birthdays, and anniversaries. But they can also prepare meals for corporate events, charity galas, and weddings. You can even hire a private chef to host cooking lessons both in person and virtually.
The cost of hiring a personal chef will vary depending on your location, the size of the event, and the complexity of the requested menu. Elaborate dishes with high-cost ingredients for a large guest count will come at a much higher price. Most chefs and caterers will charge per person with fees ranging from $50 to $200 per plate. Contact the chefs listed above to get a quote customized for your special event.
While searching for a personal chef to hire, browse online profiles to read service descriptions and reviews from previous clients. This will help you learn more about their skill set, menu options, and reputation. Before booking, be sure to discuss any preferences or dietary restrictions to ensure everyone’s needs will be met. You should also clearly define the chef’s fees and what services are included in the price.
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