Private chef FAQs,
made simple.

Browse chefs and services on the Chefpost website. Search with your date, time, zip code and preferred service or cuisine, then explore the chefs who match your search.

1. Open a chef's profile to see their menus, services and pricing.
2. Choose the menu or service you would like to book.
3. Continue to checkout and follow the available sign-in or guest-booking steps.

For a custom experience or help with your plans, contact our Customer Experience team.

Pricing depends on the chef, service, menu, number of guests and location. Each chef's profile shows the prices for their menus and services. Our private chef cost guide explains the factors that affect a quote; its ranges are estimates, and final pricing comes from each chef.

For a custom inquiry, contact our Customer Experience team.

Visit Areas We Serve to explore Chefpost's cities and neighborhoods. When you browse chefs, enter your location and preferred date to see the results for your search. Contact our team if you need help with your location or plans.

Yes. When you browse chefs, you can open their profiles, compare menus and pricing, and select the chef and service you would like to book. Our Customer Experience team can also help with a more personalized request.

Grocery and produce shopping is included when the service you choose includes ingredients. Check the details of your selected menu or service, and contact our team if you need clarification before booking.

The Chefpost experience includes preparing and cooking your selected food at your home, then plating, serving or storing the meals as appropriate for your service.

Your chef cleans the cooking area and washes the utensils, pots and pans used during the service. Your kitchen is left the way it was received.

Food containers are not included. If you do not have containers, please let us know in advance.

Ask our Customer Experience team about plates and table setting, decor, personalized or themed decor, servers, flower arrangements and buffet serveware. These additional services cost extra. Contact the team to discuss your event and the details.

The time you book is the chef's arrival time. As a general guide, allow approximately two hours for preparation and cooking. For a 7:00 pm meal, that would mean a 5:00 pm arrival. Preparation time varies with the menu and service, so this is a planning example.

Confirm the timing for your menu with our Customer Experience team before booking.

You can reschedule your bookings up and until 48 hours before the booking time. To modify the time and date of your booking please contact our Customer Experience team by phone or email: Phone: (754) 247-1998 (Monday to Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST) Email: contact@chefpost.com

We understand that plans can change. Because our chefs reserve their time specifically for each booking and may begin planning, shopping, and preparation in advance, cancellation terms vary depending on the type of service.

Meal Prep Services

• Meal prep bookings may be canceled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled service start time.
• Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled service are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
• If a meal prep service is booked within the 48-hour window, you may cancel within 24 hours of making the booking and receive a full refund, provided the cancellation is not within 24 hours of the scheduled service.
• Bookings made within 24 hours of the service time are subject to a 50% cancellation fee if canceled.

Events & Special Occasions

This includes private dinners, brunches, celebrations, holiday gatherings, cooking experiences, and other event-style bookings.

• Event bookings may be canceled for a full refund up to 7 days before the scheduled event.
• Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
• Same-day cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable.
• During the holiday season and other high-demand dates, the 7-day cancellation policy is especially important, as chefs reserve the date and often begin menu planning, sourcing, and preparation well in advance.

If you need to cancel within the applicable cancellation window, please contact the Chefpost Experience Team at (754) 247-1998 or contact@chefpost.com.

We will always do our best to help when plans change, and we kindly ask our clients to be mindful of the chef’s reserved time, preparation, and costs associated with each booking.

Please contact our Customer Experience team before booking to discuss health and safety arrangements for your service. If you already have a booking, contact the team with your questions or any changes you need to discuss.