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Personal Chefs in New York, NY

137 personal chefs serve New York and nearby areas including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey City, Queens, Staten Island and Hoboken. Searching is free, and you contact chefs directly.

Hiring a personal chef in New York

This page covers chefs across the five boroughs, with most based in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. It also includes Jersey City and Hoboken across the Hudson and New Rochelle in Westchester.

New York apartments shape the job. Tell the chef about your kitchen size, your fridge and freezer space, and your building's rules for deliveries and service entrances. Many chefs travel by subway with their own knives and a few tools, so ask what equipment they expect to find in your kitchen.

137 personal chefs in the New York area

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Questions about hiring a personal chef in New York

How do I hire a personal chef in New York?

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 New York?

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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