Private chef experiences in Chicago, IL

Private Chefs in Chicago

Best private chefs in Chicago for your next dining experience. Starting at $59 per person!

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Birthday Dinner
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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.

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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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Brilliant Brunch Bites

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
These artful interpretations of midday dishes are your ticket to an upscale brunch. With this magnificent brunch spread on your table, Chef Janet shares some of her most inventive dishes for your enjoyment. You'll enjoy bacon-wrapped shrimp, quiche featuring crab and asparagus, crispy waffles flavored with fresh...
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Chef Janet
5.0
78 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Elegant Plant-Forward Dinner

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a meal featuring vegetarian specialties prepared with thoughtful touches of gourmet magic. Let Chef Janet create an innovative plant-based meal for your pleasure in this mindful private chef meal. You'll savor a selection of dishes adapted for meat-free eaters. Dig into a whipped ricotta starter, flavored...
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Chef Janet
5.0
78 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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A Taste of Italy

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy an elegant yet rustic Italian meal carefully crafted by Chef Alex. Indulge in a high-end restaurant experience from the comfort of home with Chef Alex's gourmet Italian meal. This four-course dinner includes an elevated take on classic Italian dishes, beginning with a fresh arugula salad with ricotta and roasted...
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Chef Alex
5.0
41 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
No dates available
 
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Farm Fresh Vegetarian Fare

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Vegetarians delight in this meat-free yet sophisticated meal highlighting fresh ingredients. Let farm fresh vegetables be the star of the show in this indulgent four-course meal with Chef Alex. This meal, which highlights the beauty of vegetables harvested at peak ripeness, begins with eggplant caponata with perfectly...
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Chef Alex
5.0
41 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Traditional Thai Fare

$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Enjoy vibrant, fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes in this Thai dining experience. Chef Rakhi has curated a menu of fragrant Thai dishes for you to savor in this private chef meal. Start with crunchy shrimp porpia, similar to a spring roll. For the main course you'll dine on a savory red curry chicken...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
48 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
No dates available
 
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The Essence of India

$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Get a taste of several Indian-food favorites in this authentic dining experience. Chef Rakhi has prepared a menu of authentic Indian dishes for you to try in this private chef meal. Begin with aloo tikki, a popular dish made with potatoes and tamarind chutney. Then, enjoy a classic creamy chicken tikka masala...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
48 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Authentic Asian Fusion

$109
Private Chef Meal
$109
Dine on several Asian dishes from around the region made from fresh, colorful ingredients. In this private chef meal, you'll get a taste of Asian cuisine with a menu of Chinese and Korean dishes. To begin, Chef Rakhi will prepare a savory crab and scallion chowder and a vegetable stir fry. For the main course,...
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Chef Rakhi
4.9
48 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Upscale Omakase-Style Feast

$129
Private Chef Meal
$129
Dine omakase as Chef Alejandro leads you in a journey through Japan bite by bite. This five-course private chef meal explores the omakase tradition of allowing the chef to surprise you. Enjoy premium-quality and incredibly fresh ingredients, like melt-in-your-mouth tuna, snapper and scallops as well as seasonal...
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Chef Alejandro
5.0
24 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Japanese Omakase Vegetarian Menu

$129
Private Chef Meal
$129
Explore the omakase tradition as you let Chef Alejandro surprise you with each mouthwatering bite. Omakase means “I’ll leave it up to you.” In this five-course private chef meal, you’ll dine omakase style as Chef Alejandro guides you through an upscale, Japanese-inspired vegetarian menu made with only...
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Chef Alejandro
5.0
24 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Surprise Sushi Night

$139
Private Chef Meal
$139
Surprise your friends, family or partner with a sushi night prepared by a private chef! During this private chef meal, Chef Alejandro will prepare for you a gourmet five-course sushi spread featuring a bounty of high-quality ingredients and classic recipes. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...
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Chef Alejandro
5.0
24 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Five-Course Celebratory Feast

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Celebrate your next special occasion with this five-star, five-course celebratory feast made by Chef Kathy. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare for you a gourmet five-course dinner that sets the scene for any celebration. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include crudo made...
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Chef Kathy
5.0
16 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic New Year's Eve Dinner

$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Welcome the new year with a decadent dinner of elegant, gourmet fare. In this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare an elegant, upscale dinner to help you welcome in a brand new year. Enjoy gourmet recipes while you relax with your guests during this three-course feast. Dishes you can look forward to...
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Chef Kathy
5.0
16 Reviews
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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