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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

Outstanding communication, reliability, quality, and trust. Thank you Petrus.

Home cook/private chef

$10

Stanley was fantastic! He was punctual, polite and skilled. Every dish tasted great and he gave us more than was promised. Table and kitchen were left spotless. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a special meal and will be using again in future. Thanks Stan!

Private Chef - Newport

$750

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 !

PRIVATE CHEF

$150

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

What a night! That’s Stanley.

Private chef at home for a special day

$150

What's the average cost of a private chef

$150 - $750

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$150

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$383

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$750

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Why book a private chef through Airtasker?

Whether you’re planning a party or simply want to level up your overall food preparation experience, Airtasker can connect you to a nearby private chef! It’s now easy to impress your guests with good food or treat yourself to luxurious dining in the comfort of your own home.

Hiring a personal chef used to be a far-off concept, often associated with millionaires and big estates. That’s no longer true with Airtasker! Booking a professionally trained chef to cook for you is easy and can be within your budget through our platform.

Simply put up a task and indicate when you need a private chef at home or in your party venue. Don’t forget to indicate what cuisine you prefer and your ideal budget. Taskers will then send their offers. You can look through their profiles, reviews, and ratings to help you choose the right one for you. Once you have accepted an offer, you’re all set to enjoy freshly prepared meals delivered straight from your kitchen!

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Top Private Chef related questions

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.

Hiring a private chef on Airtasker is hassle-free, even up to payment. Airtasker Pay benefits both customers and Taskers on our platform. Once you have accepted an offer, your credit card or e-wallet will be charged the agreed-upon rate. However, this will only be released to your Tasker when you confirm that they have already completed the task.

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.

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!

Recent Private Chef tasks

Private chef

$123

Coromandel Valley SA 5051, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Looking for a private chef must cook with whole foods and no seed oils meal prep ongoing

Private chef

$700

Kyneton VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2025

We need a private chef for 30 people. For two hours.

Private chef for a dinner in our accomodation

$550

Pokolbin NSW, Australia

24th Jun 2025

I am after a chef to provide us with a private in house 3 course meal at our accomodation. There will be 6 adults and 4 kids. We would like someone to provide the food, cook, serve and clean.

Private chef

$5

Briar Hill VIC 3088, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

Need a chef for a small gathering

We hired Claire & Sam from Morel Dining for a special dinner and they exceeded our expectations. Everything was smooth, professional and impressive - not to mention the quality of the food, which was second to none. The menu was tailored to our preferences, with every course beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. They even catered to several dietaries. Morel Dining are punctual, well-prepared, and they left the kitchen spotless!

Private chef required for 6 adults and 5 children

$50

Northmead NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2025

I am looking for a private chef for next weekend at my home in Northmead. The menu would be bbq meats (to be supplied by me as we are picky about butcher) plus sides and salads. Cooking and prep would be carried out in my home and ingredients to be purchased for additional food. Looking to pay hourly rate ideally budget is per hour.

Private Chef Needed

$5

Alexandria NSW, Australia

20th Jun 2025

Want to engage with a private chef

Private chef for a 40th celebration

$800

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

I'll need a private chef for a 40th birthday celebration at my house. 2 or 3 courses meal, potentially entree, main and dessert.

Private chef for 3 course dinner at home in Carnegie VIC @ 7pm ish

$400

Carnegie VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Need private chef to prep 6pm nibbles, 7pm starter, 730pm main - no dessert - I will clean up :) We have a decent kitchen with room for prep 5 pax for dinner

Private chef needed. (Sri Lankan/Indian Style Food)

$250

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

17th Jun 2025

Looking for a chef to come to our house and cook with the Ingredients in our house. Once a week ideally. Happy to discuss long term options if things go well. Only 3 adults in our household Bonus if chef can cook Sri Lankan stule food. Indian is ok too.

Private Chef

$600

Moss Vale NSW, Australia

16th Jun 2025

Private Chef to cook high end food for husbands 40th birthday for 6 adults

I need a private chef Asian cousion for two for my wife birthday

$250

Stirling SA, Australia

15th Jun 2025

Birthday Dinner for my wife. Stirling SA for two.

Private chef

$500

Maudsland QLD, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Private chef for birthday. 6-8 guests

Private Chef in Denham Court NSW

$5

Denham Court NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Looking for a Chef to come fortnightly, List of snacks you need to know: chakali , samosa, papdi ghadhiya, dabeli, sev, pharsi puri, aloo tikki, veg momos pani puri puries, nylon sev rasmali, milk cake.

Private Chef- dining experience

$150

Glenfield NSW, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Hello! I’m looking to organise a special at-home dining experience to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. We’re particularly interested in a degustation-style menu, but we’re also open to a more traditional three-course meal if that suits your offerings better. Just a note that I’m currently pregnant, so there are some dietary restrictions to consider. My budget is around $150 per person. Looking forward to hearing what you can offer! Warm regards, Josephine

Private chef

$1,000

Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Someone to cook a nice 3 course meal (or your suggestion) for 10 people

Private chef.

$300

Kingscliff NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Part of three. Estimated two to three hours max. Approx. 1pm start.

Private Chef - Elopement

$150

Montville QLD 4560, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Private Chef Wanted for Intimate Elopement We’re looking for a private chef to help create a beautiful, intimate dining experience for our elopement – just myself, my partner, and our two children. The Role: • Prepare and serve food during our private ceremony and celebrations. • Access to a fully equipped kitchen at our venue. • Light canapés after the ceremony as we transition into our first dance and cake cutting. • A beautifully presented dinner and dessert served on the deck. We have a budget but are open to discussion – we’d love to collaborate with someone who understands the heart of this special day. If this sounds like you, please reach out – we’d love to make something magical together.

Private chef

$100

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I’m looking for a chef to help with weekly meal planning and prep. Could you tell me the options available? Thank you

I hired Georgia for a week of meal prep, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tailored to my dietary requirements. The variety & quality was great, and it made my week so much easier. She was professional, organised. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for delicious, stress-free meals delivered to home.

Private chef for a dinner party

$1,000

Padstow Heights NSW, Australia

1st Jun 2025

It’s my husband’s 40th and we will be having some friends over for dinner (10 guests) and we need a private chef.

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!