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Personal Chefs in Portland, OR

46 personal chefs serve Portland and nearby areas including Vancouver, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Milwaukie and Salem. Searching is free, and you contact chefs directly.

Hiring a personal chef in Portland

The Portland list covers both sides of the Columbia. It includes Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro to the west, Gresham to the east, Milwaukie to the south, and Vancouver and Kalama in Washington. A few chefs are based farther out, in Salem and in Yamhill County wine country.

If you care where your food comes from, ask how the chef shops. Buying from farmers markets and local farms in season changes both the menu and the grocery bill.

46 personal chefs in the Portland area

Caterers, classes and meal delivery in Portland

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

Questions about hiring a personal chef in Portland

How do I hire a personal chef in Portland?

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 Portland?

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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