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Recent Private Chef reviews

Natalie and her team was absolutely amazing! All my guest couldn’t stop talking about the 8 course dégustation menu she cooked for us! Everything was more than perfect. I would definitely recommend her and can’t wait for the next time she will come back. Well done Nat, you made our day more than special thanks

A private chef

$65

Amazing chef. Highly recommended

Private Chef

$250

Lisa was amazing! Her food was delicious and she saved the day by catering our event on such short notice. We’re still raving on about the beef cheeks she served us. Thank you Lisa, you are highly recommended!!

I need private chef

$700

Did an amazing job with the menu. Very absolutely delicious. I highly recommend her for any private dining setting. Juvena catered to our dietary requirements. Thank you!!

I need private chef vegan

$330

Amazing Work!

PRIVATE CHEF

$250

Amazing food and great service! The Tirimisu dessert and vegetarian lasagna was so tasty!

Private chef for a dinner

$120

What's the average cost of a private chef

$172 - $612

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$172

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$304

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$612

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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.

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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!

Recent Private Chef tasks

Private Chef for ANZAC Day Lunch

$480

Zetland NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2024

Hi there I will be hosting an ANZAC day lunch on the 25th of April from 1.00pm and would like a private chef to compose and cook a menu (or a high-tea) for 6 pax. Would like three courses, or a fancy cocktail high-tea depending on the suggested menu. The suggested budget should include all labour and ingredients and everything can be done in our (small) kitchen, or prepped offsite and brought in and heated onsite. We have a 4 burner gas fan forced oven (the oven gets quite hot), plus a microwave and Air Fryer. Can provide most cooking utensils if needed as well as a magic bullet, all cutlery, plates and serving dishes - though you may want to do a site visit prior to the actual date to check what we have. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thanks.

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$2,500

Sydney NSW, Australia

15th Mar 2024

Hi, I'm looking for a private chef who specialises in Vietnamese or Thai cuisine for a wedding in Hunter Valley. I'm happy to cover transport charges. There will be 18 guests. Thank you

Private chef twice a week

$200

Macquarie Park NSW, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Looking for a talented cook to come to our house 2-3 times a week and whip up some home-cooked meals for me and my partner. We're seeking someone who can help us save time while still enjoying delicious, healthy, freshly prepared dishes. If you have a passion for cooking and can help us please reach out to us!

Private chef - One-off

$200

Red Hill QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2024

I’m looking for a chef who can visit my friends place and cook for them. I’m paying for it as a birthday gift. They are new parents so the idea is to give them nice dinner while allowing them to be home

Private chef

$250

Ingleburn NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Hi there, We are having a little get together at my home tomorrow, the 9th, approx. 10 adults, we are doing our own bbq, and it would be great to have someone do finger foods/appetisers for a couple hours along the side, maybe dessert as well. Vegetarian food would be ideal

Looking for a private chef for a dinner party of 18 people

$400

Grovedale VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I’m hosting a dinner party at my house and am looking for someone to come and prepare an Italian menu for my 15-20 guests. The person would prep the food, serve and help wash up after. We have a properly equipped kitchen.

Private chef

$100

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Hi there, I’m looking to organise a private chef for my mum’s 60th birthday for about 25-30 people. Potentially some Asian fusion type food but not spicy? Looking at $100ish per person not including alcohol.

Private Chef

$900

Edmondson Park NSW 2174, Australia

29th Feb 2024

Hi i am looking for a private chef for 6 people on 11 March Dinner. Starting Requirements: - Cocktails - Canape style with charcutrie board - 5 course meal

Private chef

$500

Witta QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2024

Private chef to cook a 2-3 course Italian cuisine for 4 people

Private chef required for cooking fusion cuisines for 6 people

$240

Arncliffe NSW 2205, Australia

28th Feb 2024

Need a private chef coming to my house for cooking a modem fusion crusine that is French or Asian inspired for a total of 6 guests. The party will be at lunch time on the 7th April. We have gas cooktop with 5 burners and a high power oven in the house, all ingredients will be provided on your instructions. I will pay $80/h for around 3 hrs of your time. Will pay for additional hours if it takes longer. Please bid with a proposed menu and references

Private chef at home to cook high quality organic meals for the week

$500

Kemps Creek NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Private chef to work from our home to cook high quality organic meals for the week to work 1-2 days a week. Preferable to focus on chinese meals.

Private Chef

$500

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Looking for someone to prepare a meal for 9 people. Thinking like a BBQ with salads etc kinda vibe. Would love your input into this idea.

Private chef

$400

Sydney NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2024

Looking for a private chef for an intimate dinner party! There will be around 8 of us. Please let me know $$ pp!

Private chef

$50

Perth WA, Australia

20th Feb 2024

Need a chef to cook all 3 meals for a full time working couple. Kindly send offers only if you have prior experience

Private Chef

$800

Collaroy NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2024

we need private Chef cook for 8 people

Private chef

$500

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2024

Need a private chef for an event. Kitchen available.

Private chef

$500

Putney NSW, Australia

18th Feb 2024

bridal shower, common food liking is italian food and i have two gozney pizza ovens .... i will provide the ingredients of the highest quality

Private chef

$6,000

Hahndorf SA, Australia

16th Feb 2024

Would like to have private chefs for our wedding on handorf for 40 people 2-3 courses and 1 entree 1 dessert

Private chef for private event to make Italian cuisine

$5

Mansfield QLD, Australia

12th Feb 2024

Cooking at a family event - Due date: Flexible

PRIVATE CHEF

$1,857

Kellyville NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2023

Hello! I am a catering company and in need of a professional private chef with experience in catering for Christmas Day in Sydney. It will be a shared feast for 10 adults and 3 children. Good pay. Please get in touch for more details. Thank you! - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 25 December 2023

Petrus was so punctual with great communication! Amazing experience.