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Irvine, CA 
Caterer / Personal Chef
Love Hibachi: Your Mobile Private Chef Experience in Southern California Love Hibachi brings exciting hibachi cooking and entertainment directly to you! Our skilled…
Mission Viejo, CA
Culinary Performer / Personal Chef
11 miles from Irvine Cooking has never been more fun! Great for corporate team building, special occassions, birthdays, or anniversaries. Cook along with comedian/chef Tom Riehl either…
Los Alamitos, CA
Personal Chef
16 miles from Irvine 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
22 miles from Irvine 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
32 miles from Irvine Angie's Brisket house has almost a decade of catering specializing in mouthwatering BBQ & delectable sides, we understand the importance of creating memorable…
Los Angeles, CA
Caterer / Personal Chef
35 miles from Irvine 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
35 miles from Irvine 
21 Verified Bookings Samir D. said “4 Waitstaff was provided by the Company. Staff was good and experienced and did very proper Job. The only thing to improvise is uniform. If they had proper…”
Los Angeles, CA
Personal Chef
35 miles from Irvine 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
35 miles from Irvine 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
35 miles from Irvine 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
35 miles from Irvine 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
36 miles from Irvine 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
Personal Chef
40 miles from Irvine 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
41 miles from Irvine Married to Food Catering by Chef Marcel and Jeannie offer professional catering services for corporate events, location film shoots, cocktail parties, fundraisers,…
Beverly Hills, CA
Bartender / Personal Chef
43 miles from Irvine At ViVO, we specialize in bespoke beverage service for every event, offering custom options like cocktail experiences, coffee bars, and juice stations. Our expert…
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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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