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Personal Chefs in Boston, MA

76 personal chefs serve Boston and nearby areas including Waltham, Somerville, Woburn, Cambridge, Brookline and Newton. Searching is free, and you contact chefs directly.

Hiring a personal chef in Boston

Chefs on this page cook in Boston and the towns pressed up against it: Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline and Newton, plus Waltham to the west and Woburn, Malden and Saugus to the north.

Boston kitchens are often small and parking is tight. Tell the chef what your kitchen is like, how much fridge and freezer space you have, and where they can park or unload. Those details affect how many dishes a chef can cook in one visit.

76 personal chefs in the Boston area

Caterers, classes and meal delivery in Boston

These businesses are not listed as personal chefs, but some offer in-home cooking.

Questions about hiring a personal chef in Boston

How do I hire a personal chef in Boston?

Pick two or three chefs from the list, contact each one directly, and ask about their menu style, schedule and pricing. Most chefs start with a short call or a client questionnaire before quoting.

What does a personal chef do?

A personal chef plans menus around your tastes and diet, shops, cooks in your kitchen, packages the meals with reheating instructions, and cleans up. Many also cook dinner parties and special occasions.

What is the difference between a personal chef and a private chef?

A personal chef serves several clients, usually cooking for each household once a week or every two weeks. A private chef works for one household, often full time.

How much does a personal chef cost in Boston?

Each chef sets their own price. A reasonable estimate in the United States is $250 to $500 for the chef's service fee per cook day, with groceries charged separately, and more in expensive metro areas. Ask for a written quote that shows both.

Does Personal Chef Finder charge me or take a cut?

No. Searching is free, and you hire and pay the chef directly.

Are the chefs on this page vetted?

Listings come from public business information unless they are marked Claimed or Verified. Interview any chef and check references before you hire.

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