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Personal Chefs in Chicago, IL

117 personal chefs serve Chicago and nearby areas including Oak Park, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Highland Park, Downers Grove and Evanston. Searching is free, and you contact chefs directly.

Hiring a personal chef in Chicago

Personal chefs in the Chicago area cook in the city and well into the suburbs. The list includes the North Shore towns of Evanston, Highland Park and Northbrook, Park Ridge to the northwest, Oak Park, Downers Grove and Elgin to the west, and a few chefs across the Indiana line near Gary.

City and suburban jobs run differently. In a high-rise the chef may need a loading dock, a freight elevator or a guest parking pass. Tell them about your building before the first visit so cook day starts on time.

117 personal chefs in the Chicago area

Caterers, classes and meal delivery in Chicago

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

Questions about hiring a personal chef in Chicago

How do I hire a personal chef in Chicago?

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 Chicago?

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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