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San Diego, CA 
Caterer / Personal Chef
28 miles from Escondido 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
47 miles from Escondido Cooking has never been more fun! Great for corporate team building, special occassions, birthdays, or anniversaries. Cook along with comedian/chef Tom Riehl either…
Palm Springs, CA
Personal Chef
58 miles from Escondido Chef Mike Westgreen presents his modern, international fusion cuisine
Palm Desert, CA
Personal Chef
59 miles from Escondido 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…”
Los Alamitos, CA
Personal Chef
74 miles from Escondido 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
78 miles from Escondido 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…
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
93 miles from Escondido 
21 Verified Bookings Ebony B. said “Geez Louis!!! The spices this chef can create are out of this world!!! We had a great time. Chef Lovelei brought her best seller caramel pecan banana…”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
93 miles from Escondido 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
93 miles from Escondido 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
93 miles from Escondido Adriana S. said “Justin was terrific, on time and prepared a fabulous meal to celebrate my birthday. Everything was cooked with tasty spices, correct temperature and beautifully…”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
93 miles from Escondido 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.…
Inglewood, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
93 miles from Escondido 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,…
Culver City, CA
Food Truck / Personal Chef
98 miles from Escondido Looking for a fun, unique treat to wow your guests? Our high quality New Zealand style ice cream is a winner every time. Every cup is made with care by blending…
Culver City, CA
Personal Chef
98 miles from Escondido We are a collection of chefs offering private dinners, corporate events, boutique weddings, and more. Our menus are tailored to the needs of our customers but are…
Marina Del Rey, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
99 miles from Escondido Married to Food Catering by Chef Marcel and Jeannie offer professional catering services for corporate events, location film shoots, cocktail parties, fundraisers,…
In the past year, Personal Chefs have sent 191 quotes to event planners
Personal Chefs rank #265 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
304 Personal Chef reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.6 days (on average) to hire a Personal Chef
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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