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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

$157 - $637

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$157

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$314

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$637

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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

$100

Tweed Heads South NSW, Australia

21st Apr 2024

I am a chef with more than 15 years of experience. I can hold any type of private event. Preparation of weekly menus or private dinners at home with excellent culinary level. Speciality in Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine.

Private chef/ cook to make Chinese meals for 15

$100

Springfield Central QLD, Australia

20th Apr 2024

Need someone to make the following at our home kitchen for 15 people. 1. Chicken cashew nut noodles 2. Sweet and sour chicken 3. Prawn stir fry with veggies Need the services on Saturday, 22 April 2024. Meals can be prepared in the morning for the event late afternoon. I will provide everything including raw materials and utensils but you need to bring your secret source or your favourite wok or let me know where to buy from.

Private chef & cocktail/Bartender experience for 2

$850

Cremorne VIC, Australia

19th Apr 2024

Looking for a private chef experience for two. We’re wanting a Japanese, Asian fusion or omakase experience. We’re after set menu of between 4-7 courses paired with a cocktail(s) to enhance the experience

Private chef for dinner party at home

$1,000

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

19th Apr 2024

Quote for a dinner party at home say 10 people 3 courses

Looking for Private Chef for dinner party

$900

Coomba Bay NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2024

Private Chef required for dinner: 14 guests 2-3 course meal and canapes. Limited dietaries

Private chef

$1,200

Sydney NSW, Australia

17th Apr 2024

Celebrating my parents 40th wedding anniversary Want to get private chef in to celebrate There would be 8 people in total Sydney location TBC Open to all kinds of dining experiences

Private chef for 30th birthday dinner, approx 16 guests

$1,200

Paddington NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2024

Seeking experienced chef to create, cook and serve a multi-course meal for 30th dinner party. I am open to different cuisines and would love to chat about options with you based on your expertise. Broadly, I’m seeking an elevated experience similar to what you might have in a nice restaurant (but in the comfort of our house in Paddington!). We have a reasonably stocked kitchen in terms of utensils but depending on what you make, you may need to bring some of your own stuff. The proposed budget is for 16 PAX and includes cost of goods. Location: Paddington NSW Date/time: 6th July, approx 6:30pm PAX: approx 16 Proposed budget is for 16 pax and includes cost of goods.

Private chef for romantic dinner at home

$250

North Lakes QLD, Australia

12th Apr 2024

I want to surprise my partner with a romantic dinner at home (date is not 100% set but sooner then later please). Downside is I’m not the best cook (she is!) I need someone who can cook us an amazing 3 course meal (for 2). Organic products only and needs to be done from scratch. Not set on the exact dish as I’d prefer to leverage your best meal (prefer chicken based meals as that’s her favourite) Our kitchen is subpar so would prefer you cook prior and dish up at our place. This would be completely hands off on the evening as I’d love to just focus on her. If you can provide any extras to help give her a night to remember I’m all ears!

Private Chef for Intimate Dinner

$250

Newstead QLD, Australia

12th Apr 2024

Hey! I am looking at hosting intimate dinner parties for women between 6-12 women within the next few months. I would love easy, wholesome food that is sharing plates not individual meals. The vibe is like-minded biz women getting together to vibe and chat over dinner & a few glasses of wine. I'm trying to gauge availability of chefs out there. I would like your quote to include time & shopping.

Private chef

$200

Newstead QLD, Australia

10th Apr 2024

Looking for a private chef to cook dinner. Can discuss how many nights per week.

Local regular private Chef

$5

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

Hi - my husband and I are extremely busy with our jobs and then kids sport in the evenings. We’re looking into hiring a private chef to prepare meals as we like to eat healthy home cooked food instead of takeaway. If this is something you would be interested in please reach out. Thank you

Private chef

$350

Double Bay NSW, Australia

5th Apr 2024

Looking to have a professional do a dinner for four people.

Private chef for dinner for 20 people

$900

Raymond Terrace NSW, Australia

1st Apr 2024

Looking for someone to come and cook a dinner for a friend’s 30th who can bring the food, cook and clean up for up to 20 people. 1 vegetarian and the rest have no dietary requirements. Italian food is preferred in order to suit most people. Can do 1-2 courses.

Anniversary Dinner Private Chef

$120

Cherrybrook NSW, Australia

30th Mar 2024

Need a gourmet-ish meal for 2 year anniversary dinner

Private chef

$500

Tuerong VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2024

private chef for a group of 8

Private Chef - Dinner Party

$700

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

25th Mar 2024

I’m looking for a private chef/cook to cater a private dinner party for my husband. There are 7 of us and we have hired an AidBnB in Byron for the weekend. The property has a full kitchen. Would be seeking entree, main and dessert and set up/pack down as well.

Private Chef For Lunch in Southern Highlands

$600

Wildes Meadow NSW, Australia

22nd Mar 2024

Experienced chef required to prepare a 3 course lunch for 11 guests to celebrate a 40th Birthday. Menu to be agreed and chef to source and supply ingredients. Price based on 3 hours on site cooking and serving lunch, 3 hours shop and prep time offsite and reimbursement for ingredients.

Private Chef for 13th Birthday Gift

$450

Newtown NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2024

There are three of us, one trained in the kitchen, one amateur enthusiast, and one birthday boy who is turning 13, who would love to grow his culinary passions and has a massively developed palette. We'd love to spend 3 hours preparing a basic three course menu, learning a few common techniques, and having a generally instructional but fun time! Price would be inclusive of ingredients, with a menu heavy in high-quality meats and low on sugar and starches. Weirder and more creative, the better!

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

Stanley has been great in every ways , definitely will rehire , well done

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.