Private Chefs in Chicago
Best private chefs in Chicago for your next dining experience. Starting at $59 per person!
Great For
Date Night
Birthday Dinner
Dinner Party
Holiday Celebration
Private chefs in Chicago have curated tempting menus for you to select from so that your next dinner party, holiday gathering, date night, company dinner or celebration will be a smashing success. Allow yourself to enjoy the company of your guests by trusting your personal chef to arrive with all of the needed ingredients and equipment to prepare the meal. They will cook everything to perfection, serve your party, clean up the prep area and leave. Book a personal chef in Chicago today.
Private chefs in Chicago have curated tempting menus for you to select from so that your next dinner party, holiday gathering, date night, company dinner or celebration will be a smashing success. Allow yourself to enjoy the company of your guests by trusting your personal chef to arrive with all of the needed ingredients and equipment to prepare the meal. They will cook everything to perfection, serve your party, clean up the prep area and leave. Book a personal chef in Chicago today.
Great For
Date Night
Birthday Dinner
Dinner Party
Holiday Celebration
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Iconic Holiday Fare
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Prepare your holiday place settings for a festive soul-warming menu taken to the next level by Chef Kathy. Chef Kathy will prepare for you a multi-course and iconic holiday meal starring classic comfort food with a gourmet touch during this private chef meal. Some of the dishes you can look forward to choosing...
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Chef Kathy
Serving the Chicago area
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Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Treat your family to a gourmet Thanksgiving menu made from scratch. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner for you and your family or guests. Some of the time-honored dishes you can look forward to enjoying during your stress-free Thanksgiving dinner include juicy...
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Chef Kathy
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Asian-Latin Fusion
$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Discover what happens when Southeast Asian and south of the border flavors and ingredients collide. During this private chef meal, Chef Lori will prepare for you a light and bright four-course Asian-Latin fusion menu featuring fresh and exotic flavor profiles. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...
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Chef Lori
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Decadent Mushroom Risotto
$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Chef Regina will prepare a healthy and delectable meal of plant-based favorites. This private chef meal with Chef Regina features three plant-based classics. Start with a refreshing kale, roasted beet and citrus salad, then dive into risotto made with cremini mushrooms and arborio rice blended with cashew...
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Chef Regina
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
New American Plant Based Feast
$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Chef Regina has curated a colorful and delicious plant-based feast for you. This private chef meal with Chef Regina is built around fresh produce that's utilized to craft a healthy and flavor-packed meal. Begin with a spiral vegetable tart made with mozzarella and pistachio-basil pesto, and potato-corn chowder...
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Chef Regina
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Sweet and Savory Vegetarian Brunch
$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Enjoy an elegant, plant-focused brunch spread prepared by Chef Regina. In this private chef brunch experience, Chef Regina will prepare three courses of breakfast-lunch fusion fare using vegetarian ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include chocolate waffles served with maple syrup and...
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Chef Regina
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Traditional French Fare
$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Sit back, relax and enjoy a meal that showcases the hallmarks of French cuisine. During this private chef meal, Chef Andy will prepare a traditional four-course French menu using classic recipes and techniques and an array of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Romantic Italian Fare
$89
Private Chef Meal
$89
Sit back, relax, and allow Chef Andy to host your upscale romantic Italian date night. During this private chef meal, Chef Andy will prepare an elegant four-course Italian dinner perfect for a romantic date night in. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include crostini with boursin cheese or...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Chef's Global Tasting Menu
$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Get ready to embark on a gourmet culinary journey around the world with Chef Andy. During this private chef meal, Chef Andy will prepare a gourmet seven-course tasting menu that will transport your taste buds to Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Some of the dishes you can look forward to...
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Chef Andy
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Elegant French Creole Fare
$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Enjoy a menu of French-influenced Creole dishes straight from the heart of Louisiana. In this refined private chef meal, Chef Jane will prepare three renowned French-inspired Caribbean Creole dishes completely from scratch. Begin with a seasonal soup before enjoying a crispy seared white fish sided by a potato...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Sophisticated Brunch Favorites
$89
Private Chef Meal
$89
Chef Jane treats you to a classy and decadent brunch full of exciting flavors. A languid and leisurely brunch is the ultimate treat. In this private chef meal, Chef Jane will prepare three courses of sweet and savory favorites, starting with a refreshing mixed green salad with seasonal fruit, a homemade...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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Romance Inspired Menu
$89
Private Chef Meal
$89
Delight your senses with a three-course romance-inspired menu of ingredients connected to love. Enjoy a captivating meal with the ones you love in this intimate private chef meal with Chef Jane. This three-course feast includes crispy and flavorful chicken breast atop creamy polenta bathed in wine-infused French...
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Chef Jane
Serving the Chicago area
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FAQS ABOUT PRIVATE CHEFS in Chicago
How much does a private chef in Chicago cost?
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.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
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.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
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.
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
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.
How much should I tip my private chef?
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.
Where do the experiences take place?
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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