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Crest Hill, IL 
Caterer / Personal Chef
118 miles from Lincoln "We specialize in family-style meals serving 2-10 people, perfect for busy families who prefer not to cook. We also offer personalized catering for small and…
Hinsdale, IL
Personal Chef
136 miles from Lincoln 
1 Verified Booking The Ultimate Private Dining experience. Indulge in the experience of a lifetime, where clients can become a guest in their own home. We provide 4 course French…
Chicago, IL
Caterer / Personal Chef
150 miles from Lincoln
45 Verified Bookings Patricia S. S. said “Nakita and her team were outstanding! Professional, expert, gracious, and finished cleanup beautifully and in record time! Nakita is so knowledgable and…”
Buffalo Grove, IL
Violinist / Personal Chef
157 miles from Lincoln
230 Verified Bookings Tracy S. said “Michael is a very talented violinist! I appreciated his willingness to add/change songs when the organists did not show up for rehearsal. He is a true…”
McHenry, IL
Personal Chef
161 miles from Lincoln We are predominantly Vegan/vegetarian/plant-based personal Chef services as well as dealing with special diets, but can also cook meats/fish if required. We set…
Louisville, KY
Caterer / Personal Chef
233 miles from Lincoln ForkDive Experience Catering disrupts traditional catering services. What you have come to expect as acceptable is elevated into events that speak about you. Sprawling…
Johnston, IA
Personal Chef
250 miles from Lincoln Personal Chef services for individual and family meals, home dinner parties, small catering events and cooking classes.
Cincinnati, OH
Mobile Spa / Personal Chef
268 miles from Lincoln I provide many different spa services, However I focus more On Spa parties, for Kids/ Teen. I Provide the party with a mani/ pedi spa experience, Spa essentials…
Clarksville, TN
Personal Chef
273 miles from Lincoln Personal chef for small gatherings in home or events
Springfield, MO
Personal Chef
293 miles from Lincoln I am a highly trained and experienced Executive Chef and my goal is always to make a delicious custom creation that will bring pure enjoyment to people.
Overland Park, KS
Personal Chef
294 miles from Lincoln
1 Verified Booking Exquisite Eats is a premier personal chef service serving the Kansas City metro area. Enjoy entertaining in your home but want to spend time with your guests rather…
Overland Park, KS
Personal Chef
294 miles from Lincoln Enjoy Chef quality home-style meals in the comfort in your own home so you feel at home. **A weeks worth of fresh homemade meals cooked in one day! **A talented…
Overland Park, KS
Personal Chef
294 miles from Lincoln I am a trained Personal Chef in the Kansas City area looking for families who desire weekly meal preparation. In one half day I can have your shopping done, food…
Overland Park, KS
Caterer / Personal Chef
294 miles from Lincoln We have several types of services available for you including but not limited to buffet style, family style, and plated dinner catering. Many of our guests like…
Nixa, MO
Caterer / Personal Chef
302 miles from Lincoln Ferguson Culinary Concepts LLC is a premier private chef service based in Nixa Missouri dedicated to providing exceptional culinary experiences for our clients.…
In the past year, Personal Chefs have sent 176 quotes to event planners
Personal Chefs rank #271 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
305 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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