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Recent Private Chef reviews
I hired Stanley for a romantic dinner as a birthday dinner for my parents. They were absolutely amazed with his impeccable food and 5 star service. He went above and beyond! Listed below are their final comments. ‘Wow! Thank you Stanley for an amazing experience!! We felt like a King & Queen being waited on with the most exquisitely presented and delicious world class cuisine. A feast for the eyes, palate and the soul. Stanley gave us an amazing experience that we will hold with us forever.’ If you are contemplating working with Stanley, you will not regret it. His presentation was flawless, the food was mouth watering and memorable. Last thing I’d like to mention is when you’re working with Stanley - he approaches any obstacle you might encounter with a ‘how can we fix this’ attitude. I highly recommend working with Stanley. - Dom
Private chef to cook romantic birthday dinner for 2 at home
$250
Stanley prepared a gorgeous Japanese degustation menu with some of the dishes being some of the best I’ve ever had. He was such a professional and provided a great experience for myself and my wife on our wedding anniversary. Highly recommend!
Private chef for wedding anniversary dinner
$350
Excellent lunch for our staff. They really enjoyed it.
I need private chef
$300
Lisa did an amazing job cooking my family a breakfast for my Dads birthday. The food was delicious and was presented beautifully. I would recommend Lisa and her catering company to all my friends and we will definitely be having her back again!
Private chef for 2 hours
$150
Samantha was amazing! Polite & professional. She was on time, created an amazing atmosphere for our anniversary dinner, food was delicious, we felt we were dining at a fine dining restaurant. Food 10/10 Food presentation 10/10 Professionalism 10/10 I definitely recommend her, and will definitely re book her for next events. Thanks again Samantha !
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$150
Geoff was great and easy to work with! Super experienced and realizable. Guests all pleased with his work. Thanks Geoff!
Need a private chef tomorrow for a spit pig event
$300
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When looking for a private chef, hire someone who meets your specific needs. It doesn’t matter if the chef has three Michelin stars for an Italian restaurant if you prefer Japanese cuisine. Once you put up a task and start to receive offers, take your time to go through Tasker profiles, reviews, and ratings. These will give you an idea of their experience cooking for previous clients and if they are suitable for your task.
Most private chefs on Airtasker can accommodate special requests. This can be anything from using organic ingredients and doing live cooking preparation to plating preferences. If you’re looking for catering services for 20 or more people by a private chef, make sure to book ahead of time and include your specific needs and requirements when putting up a task on our platform.
A cook is defined as someone skilled in food preparation and cooking. Meanwhile, a chef is a cook with professional training in cooking for commercial settings, such as restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships. They have taken the time to work with other master chefs to learn the craft. They can also have higher training in specific cuisines like French, Spanish, Indonesian and more. Some can also be certified in methods of cooking like vegan or halal.
Most chefs have taken up formal education to learn more about their craft. However, even if they have a diploma, they still have to go through hours and hours of training in an actual kitchen. It is also possible for someone to not have a degree in culinary arts but be a chef after years of experience working in commercial establishments or interning for a head chef.
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Private chefs can cook in your kitchen with the ingredients that you may have. However, if you’re too busy to prepare, you can always include the grocery shopping and clean-up in the task. For those with smaller kitchens or simply prefer to have the food brought to their home or venue ready to eat, you can ask your Tasker to prepare the meals in their home and arrange pickup or delivery instead.
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What do private chef services include?
When opening up private chef jobs on Airtasker, you can fully customise the task depending on your need. You have control over the inclusions and budget so that personal chefs can prepare all food based on your preferences or requirements. This means that you can enjoy any cuisine without worrying if it meets your dietary needs. Here are some things to expect when booking a private chef near you through our platform:
In-house chef
Having a private chef at home can give any meal an upgrade. Hire a Tasker for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. Treat a loved one to a spread of all his breakfast favourites topped off with home-baked dessert. A professional chef can dedicate a day to create a menu and dining experience that rivals a fancy restaurant. The best part is you don’t even have to leave your home or bother with dress code restrictions. Have a candle-lit steak and wine night in your sleepwear if you want!
Meal prepping and planning
A private chef can also cook for you regularly, either preparing meals fresh daily or batch cooking a few dishes for the whole week. Feel free to let them know about your dietary requirements and preferences. They can even handle the grocery shopping for you and get quality ingredients for a full-course meal. Booking a personal chef service means your Tasker can also work with your fitness trainer or consult with a licensed nutritionist before creating a bespoke menu based on your current health status and goals.
Lastly, there’s no need to worry about cleaning up after cooking. These can all be handled by your Tasker whether they cook in your kitchen or prepare the meals in theirs and deliver it to you instead. All you need to do is sit back and savour your delicious food!
Dinner parties and catering
You can also hire a personal chef for group gatherings and events. Why bother slaving off in the kitchen to create an impressive feast? There’s also no need to arrange for pot luck any more for private dinner parties and Sunday lunches. Having a private chef for a dinner party will surely make event planning a breeze! You can enjoy your guests’ company without worries because a highly-rated Tasker has the kitchen under control. You can book catering for a small family reunion or a huge get-together with friends! Gone are the days when decadent dishes and fine dining is reserved for five-star restaurants. Transform any space into a food haven with a private chef on Airtasker!
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$500
Pearcedale VIC, Australia
23rd Apr 2025
Looking for private chef with abn to cook sime meals to freeze for our family of husband & wife. Wife has disability so limitted in kitchen . Prefer, all inclusive costs, with per hr rates.
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$200
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
17th Apr 2025
Looking for different chefs to present cuisine options to cook for 7 adults & 5 children
A private chef for birthday gathering. 14 ppl. Travel to Neerim South
$1,000
Neerim South VIC, Australia
16th Apr 2025
Celebrating a birthday with small group - 14 people. Needing a private chef to cater for us, to travel to Neerim South Cater to 2 vegetarians, rest no diet restrictions.
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Cranbourne North VIC, Australia
10th Apr 2025
Private chef to cook clean and pack up. 6 adults and 1 three year old 3 course menu Italian Would be able to cater for gluten free, no chocolate and no fruit dishes Need to show qualifications For a 70th birthday sit down menu
Private chef for dinner of 8
$1,500
Stanley VIC 3747, Australia
10th Apr 2025
We are having a friends (7 of us) gathering night at 570 Myrtleford-Stanley Rd, Stanley. Looking for a great chef to make a nice, cozy dinner for us. 12th April, this coming Saturday from 6PM - 8Pm
Private Chef Needed – Cook dinner for 4 Adults + 2 Kids – Mount Eliza
$500
Mount Eliza VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2025
We’re looking for a friendly and experienced private chef to cook a delicious dinner for 4 adults and 2 young kids at an Airbnb in Mount Eliza, Victoria on the evening of Friday, 11 April 2025. Details: • Cook and serve a 2 or 3-course meal (open to your suggestions!) • Simple, kid-friendly meal for the 2 children • You’ll supply the ingredients, cook on-site, plate and serve • Clean-up of kitchen and cooking area afterwards • Cuisine-wise, we’re open to discuss – Italian, Mediterranean, modern Aussie… open for discussion! We’re after a great meal in a relaxed, fun atmosphere – nothing too formal, just good food and a good time. Budget: Offering $500 all-inclusive (ingredients + prep + cooking + clean-up). Open to discussion if your menu warrants a little more.
Private Chef for birthday lunch
$5
St Andrews Beach VIC, Australia
4th Apr 2025
Hello, myself and 6 friends are staying at an air bnb for my birthday weekend and I would like to organise a private chef for a lunch that day. I would like the Chef to provide a menu plus all food necessary for the event. Can elaborate more one on one ☺️ Thanks so much
Private chef for birthday lunch 12/4
$750
Malabar NSW 2036, Australia
3rd Apr 2025
Seeking private chef (& optional waitress) for a 10-15 person, 3-course lunch on Saturday 14 April, roughly 12pm till 6pm. Happy to change menu based on your strengths. However, our original thoughts is a “simple” Italian / Mediterranean style meal: - a little snack upon arrival, some olives, bruschetta, bread and charcuterie - an entree like a light soup - 3-4x various quality pasta, 2-3x salads (like a burrata and tomato salad, garden salad, etc) - 3-4x cakes which we’ll likely pre-order somewhere. Cocktails like margaritas, espresso martini’s are optional too. We will have the alcohol and cocktail ingredients available. We should discuss a rate for your labour ($100 p/h) and discuss who does the shopping ($500-750)? We’re also open to have your help with the table decoration/set-up (cutlery, plates and linen).
Private chef for a dinner party
$300
Lower Macdonald NSW, Australia
2nd Apr 2025
Looking for a private chef to create a 3-course menu for a dinner party of 8 people AND cook on the night. Meals must be gluten free and able to be cooked primarily with a BBQ. All ingredients must typically be able to be bought at Woolies (at our expense) - we will order necessary ingredients once the menu is decided.
Private chef for birthday dinner 6 people
$220
Como WA, Australia
30th Mar 2025
Looking for a private chef to prepare and cook dinner for a birthday celebration hosted at my house. Wanting someone hourly + food costs. Open to cuisine type options, perhaps one of your specialities or a tour through different cuisines.
Private chef
$400
Sylvania Waters NSW, Australia
30th Mar 2025
For my friends birthday looking for a private chef for 2-3 hours
Private chef
$1,500
Sussex Inlet NSW, Australia
29th Mar 2025
Private dinner cooked and clean up completed for a 40th birthday dinner Entree and main to be served 10-15 people
Dinner party private chef to prepare a degustation menu
$500
Jordan Springs NSW 2747, Australia
29th Mar 2025
We have a dinner party of 4 that should begin from 6pm. We need a private chef to create a tasty and insta worthy 5 or 7 course meal. We looking at a fusion that should include at least tuna ceviche as a course and something Iranian in one of the other courses. Other than that, we are flexible. Chef to bring in own in utensils, we will pay for shopping and ingredients. We might have the plates and cutlery already. Open to discuss.
Private chef for 10 dinner occasion
$1,000
Rye VIC, Australia
24th Mar 2025
Hello, I am planning my hens and am looking for a private chef to come to our home and cook an intimate 3 course dinner for myself and my closest friends. I am open to menu ideas, however, I do love the ideas of Mediterranean, Italian, or fusion. I'd like to keep the cost at around $100 pp for 10 ppl. Thanks!
Private chef
$150
Morningside QLD, Australia
23rd Mar 2025
Hi, I am looking for a private chef for 2 people for my partner's Birthday on Friday 11 April at Morningside. Thank you!
Private chef
$1,500
Lochinvar NSW, Australia
19th Jan 2025
Private chef for intimate birthday dinner for 20 people. Also wondering what you would quote for 3 meals each day 19th,20th please. Thank you so much!
Absolutely incredible. All the food was sooo delicious and we had the best time! Thank you soooo much Shane!
Private Chef
$2,000
Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia
26th Dec 2024
We are having 10 people at our house for NYE and we're looking for a private chef
Samantha was great for our NYE dinner party, the food was amazing and delivered to our expectation! Would highly recommend
Private Chef
$1,500
Pitt Town NSW 2756, Australia
17th Dec 2024
Private chef for an intimate lunch for my mum's birthday at her home it Pitt Town 10 people (1 lactose free) Sat 28th Dec at midday at Pitt Town Italian/French or Mediterranean style food
We had a lovely meal for my mother’s birthday prepared by Feruz!
Private Chef - Dinner For 7 Pax
$600
Bardwell Valley NSW 2207, Australia
12th Nov 2024
Hello! Looking for a Private Chef to cook for 7 of us. 8.30pm start. (we want to get the kids to bed first) We would need the chef to buy the ingredients and prepared some entrees, shared mains and shared sides. To save costs, we can just buy dessert. Thank you! Thank you!
Amazing amazing amazing