From weekly meals to unforgettable dinners at home, Chefpost makes it easy to find and book a trusted local chef. Browse chef profiles, explore curated menus, compare pricing and reviews, and choose the experience that works for you. Your chef comes to your home, prepares everything in your kitchen, and takes care of the details, so you can relax, enjoy your food, and spend more time with the people around your table.
A private chef service brings the restaurant experience, and the hospitality, into your home. A chef prepares a personalized menu based on your occasion, food preferences, dietary needs, and guest count. Depending on the service you choose, your chef may also shop for the ingredients, serve the meal, store your weekly meals, and clean the kitchen before leaving.
With Chefpost, you can book a chef for:
The price depends on the service, menu, and chef you choose. Private chef meal prep services start at $200 per session and in-home dinner experiences start at $50 per person. Browse chefs to see who is available near you, or read the full price guide first.
Every service includes the chef's time, preparation, and cooking in your home. The exact inclusions depend on the experience you choose.
Meal prep pricing typically covers the personal chef service in your home: preparing, cooking, portioning, and storing your meals. Groceries and grocery shopping may be added for an additional cost, or you may provide the ingredients yourself.
Private dinners and special occasions are typically priced per person and are more all-inclusive. The price usually includes the chef service, menu planning, groceries, ingredients, cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup. Additional staff, rentals, or event services may be added when needed.
Chefpost is the most trusted marketplace for booking vetted personal and private chefs. Instead of calling multiple chefs, requesting menus, and waiting for separate quotes, you can explore your options in one place.
Share your location, preferred date, and the type of service you are looking for.
Browse local chef profiles, menus, pricing, experience, availability, and client reviews. Select an existing menu or request personalized recommendations through our concierge.
Choose the chef and service you love and complete your booking securely through Chefpost. Once confirmed, you can message your chef directly to finalize the details.
Your chef arrives with everything needed for the confirmed service, prepares your menu, and takes care of the kitchen before leaving. Just really good food, prepared for you.
One chef, many formats. Every menu is customized to your guests, your kitchen, and your budget.
Host a restaurant-quality dinner without leaving home, or spending the evening in the kitchen. Your chef prepares a customized menu, cooks in your kitchen, and can plate and serve each course based on the experience you select. Explore private dining menus.
Your chef comes to your home and prepares several meals for the days ahead, stored and labeled, ready to heat, serve, and enjoy. Menus are personalized around your family, schedule, health goals, and dietary needs. Explore meal prep plans.
Book a private chef to prepare fresh, boat-friendly dishes for your yacht day, charter, or weekend at sea, so you can enjoy the water instead of coordinating takeout or carrying coolers. Explore yacht chef services.
Cook, learn, and enjoy the meal together. An in-home cooking class is a hands-on experience led by a private chef in your own kitchen. Explore cooking classes.
Private chef pricing depends on the type of service, your location, guest count, menu, ingredients, and the chef you choose. Chefpost chefs post their own pricing, and you can see the service details and price before you book. For a full breakdown, read the private chef cost guide.
| Service | Typical starting price | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail parties, appetizers, and small bites | From $50 per person | Menu planning, ingredients, preparation, cooking, presentation, and service |
| Private dining experiences | From $80 per person | Family-style or multi-course menu, ingredients, in-home cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup |
| Weekly meal prep | $200 to $350 per session | The chef's time, meal preparation, cooking, portioning, storing, and kitchen cleanup |
| Meal prep groceries | Additional, unless included in the package | Grocery shopping and ingredients |
| Cooking classes | From $95 per person | Chef-led instruction, preparation, and the meal prepared during the class |
Starting prices are referential and vary by chef, market, and menu. The easiest way to see an accurate price is to enter your location and explore the chefs and menus available near you. See chefs and prices near you.
Great food is only part of the experience. The real difference is having the time and freedom to enjoy it.
“A private chef takes care of the planning, preparation, cooking, and cleanup, so you can be present for your own life, whether that means sitting with your family on a busy weeknight or enjoying the guests around your table.”
The terms are often used interchangeably, but they can describe slightly different services.
A private chef is commonly hired for a long period of time, generally a full time position. A personal chef is commonly booked for one-off services, such as weekly meal prep for a family or individual.
Chefpost offers both. You can book one memorable dinner, arrange meals for an entire week, or request a private chef placement. Read the full private chef vs. personal chef comparison.
Finding a chef should feel exciting, not uncertain or complicated. Chefpost brings vetted chefs, menus, pricing, availability, reviews, secure booking, and personalized concierge support together in one place.
Chefpost has a strict vetting process for every chef that enters the platform, from skill assessments to background checks, so you can book with confidence.
Browse real chef profiles, curated menus, and clear pricing before making your decision.
Your menu can be adjusted around the occasion, your preferences, and your dietary needs.
Confirm your service through Chefpost, with all the important booking details clearly documented.
Not sure which chef, menu, or service is right for you? Our concierge can help curate your options and coordinate the experience.
From booking to cleanup, the purpose is simple: make your life easier and better, with the best chefs near you in one place.
Chefpost connects clients with personal and private chefs in select cities and surrounding areas. Availability varies by exact location, date, chef, and service. Pick your city to see local chefs, menus, and pricing, or view all areas we serve.
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Whether you are planning a special dinner or simply want dinner handled for the week, there is a Chefpost chef ready to help. Not sure where to start? Ask our concierge.
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