How much does a private chef cost?
A private chef at home costs less than you’d think — and you know the price before you book. Here’s how the cost breaks down, what’s included, and real examples.
Price per person
Prices start at roughly €45-60 per person for a base menu (without ingredients). For premium chefs, multi-course menus or fine dining, they can reach €100-150 per person. Each chef sets their own rate — you see it on their profile and all-in at booking.
What’s included — and what’s not
- ✓ Menu design, cooking at your home, serving
- ✓ Kitchen cleanup afterwards — the chef leaves it as they found it
- ✓ The platform fee is already in the price — no hidden charges
- ✗ Raw ingredients are charged separately (the chef brings them against receipts, or you supply them)
Minimum booking
Each chef has a minimum charge per meal, so the trip and prep are worth it even for a small party. As a guide, the platform’s minimums start at €45 for breakfast, €60 for lunch and €75 for dinner. Each chef’s exact figure is on their profile.
Travel
For short distances (up to ~20 km from the chef’s base) there’s no travel charge. For farther locations or islands, any travel cost is calculated transparently and shown in detail in the summary before you pay — never a surprise.
Examples
Indicative, for a base menu and without ingredients:
- Romantic dinner for 2 → roughly €120-160 total
- Family dinner for 6 → roughly €300-420 total
- Celebration for 12 → the per-person cost often drops
The exact price is calculated all-in at booking.
See the exact price for your own booking
Find a chef now →Frequently asked questions
What does the price per person include?
The price per person covers the chef’s fee — menu design, cooking at your home, serving, and cleaning the kitchen afterwards. It does NOT include the raw ingredients: either the chef brings them and you pay separately against receipts, or you supply them. The platform fee is already baked into the price you see — no hidden charges.
How much does a private chef cost per person?
For a base menu, expect roughly €45-60 per person (without ingredients). For premium chefs, multi-course menus or fine dining, it can reach €100-150 per person. Each chef’s exact rate is on their profile and is calculated all-in at booking, before you pay.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. Each chef has a minimum booking per meal — even for a small party, there’s a floor so the trip and prep are worth it. You see it on the chef’s profile and in the booking summary.
Are there extra travel charges?
For short distances (up to ~20 km from the chef’s base) there’s no travel charge. For farther locations or islands, any travel cost is calculated transparently and shown in detail in the summary before you book.
How much does it cost for a large party or event?
The price scales per person, so for bigger groups the total goes up but the per-person cost often stays flat. For 15+ guests some chefs bring an assistant. Send a request with your guest count and you’ll see an exact price.