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Geoff was great and easy to work with! Super experienced and realizable. Guests all pleased with his work. Thanks Geoff!

Need a private chef tomorrow for a spit pig event

$300

Samantha was amazing! Polite & professional. She was on time, created an amazing atmosphere for our anniversary dinner, food was delicious, we felt we were dining at a fine dining restaurant. Food 10/10 Food presentation 10/10 Professionalism 10/10 I definitely recommend her, and will definitely re book her for next events. Thanks again Samantha !

PRIVATE CHEF

$150

Lisa did an amazing job cooking my family a breakfast for my Dads birthday. The food was delicious and was presented beautifully. I would recommend Lisa and her catering company to all my friends and we will definitely be having her back again!

Private chef for 2 hours

$150

Excellent lunch for our staff. They really enjoyed it.

I need private chef

$300

Stanley prepared a gorgeous Japanese degustation menu with some of the dishes being some of the best I’ve ever had. He was such a professional and provided a great experience for myself and my wife on our wedding anniversary. Highly recommend!

Private chef for wedding anniversary dinner

$350

I hired Stanley for a romantic dinner as a birthday dinner for my parents. They were absolutely amazed with his impeccable food and 5 star service. He went above and beyond! Listed below are their final comments. ‘Wow! Thank you Stanley for an amazing experience!! We felt like a King & Queen being waited on with the most exquisitely presented and delicious world class cuisine. A feast for the eyes, palate and the soul. Stanley gave us an amazing experience that we will hold with us forever.’ If you are contemplating working with Stanley, you will not regret it. His presentation was flawless, the food was mouth watering and memorable. Last thing I’d like to mention is when you’re working with Stanley - he approaches any obstacle you might encounter with a ‘how can we fix this’ attitude. I highly recommend working with Stanley. - Dom

Private chef to cook romantic birthday dinner for 2 at home

$250

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Why book a private chef through Airtasker?

Whether you’re planning a party or simply want to level up your overall food preparation experience, Airtasker can connect you to a nearby private chef! It’s now easy to impress your guests with good food or treat yourself to luxurious dining in the comfort of your own home.

Hiring a personal chef used to be a far-off concept, often associated with millionaires and big estates. That’s no longer true with Airtasker! Booking a professionally trained chef to cook for you is easy and can be within your budget through our platform.

Simply put up a task and indicate when you need a private chef at home or in your party venue. Don’t forget to indicate what cuisine you prefer and your ideal budget. Taskers will then send their offers. You can look through their profiles, reviews, and ratings to help you choose the right one for you. Once you have accepted an offer, you’re all set to enjoy freshly prepared meals delivered straight from your kitchen!

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Top Private Chef related questions

When looking for a private chef, hire someone who meets your specific needs. It doesn’t matter if the chef has three Michelin stars for an Italian restaurant if you prefer Japanese cuisine. Once you put up a task and start to receive offers, take your time to go through Tasker profiles, reviews, and ratings. These will give you an idea of their experience cooking for previous clients and if they are suitable for your task.

Most private chefs on Airtasker can accommodate special requests. This can be anything from using organic ingredients and doing live cooking preparation to plating preferences. If you’re looking for catering services for 20 or more people by a private chef, make sure to book ahead of time and include your specific needs and requirements when putting up a task on our platform.

A cook is defined as someone skilled in food preparation and cooking. Meanwhile, a chef is a cook with professional training in cooking for commercial settings, such as restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships. They have taken the time to work with other master chefs to learn the craft. They can also have higher training in specific cuisines like French, Spanish, Indonesian and more. Some can also be certified in methods of cooking like vegan or halal.

Most chefs have taken up formal education to learn more about their craft. However, even if they have a diploma, they still have to go through hours and hours of training in an actual kitchen. It is also possible for someone to not have a degree in culinary arts but be a chef after years of experience working in commercial establishments or interning for a head chef.

Hiring a private chef on Airtasker is hassle-free, even up to payment. Airtasker Pay benefits both customers and Taskers on our platform. Once you have accepted an offer, your credit card or e-wallet will be charged the agreed-upon rate. However, this will only be released to your Tasker when you confirm that they have already completed the task.

Private chefs can cook in your kitchen with the ingredients that you may have. However, if you’re too busy to prepare, you can always include the grocery shopping and clean-up in the task. For those with smaller kitchens or simply prefer to have the food brought to their home or venue ready to eat, you can ask your Tasker to prepare the meals in their home and arrange pickup or delivery instead.

What do private chef services include?

When opening up private chef jobs on Airtasker, you can fully customise the task depending on your need. You have control over the inclusions and budget so that personal chefs can prepare all food based on your preferences or requirements. This means that you can enjoy any cuisine without worrying if it meets your dietary needs. Here are some things to expect when booking a private chef near you through our platform:

In-house chef

Having a private chef at home can give any meal an upgrade. Hire a Tasker for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. Treat a loved one to a spread of all his breakfast favourites topped off with home-baked dessert. A professional chef can dedicate a day to create a menu and dining experience that rivals a fancy restaurant. The best part is you don’t even have to leave your home or bother with dress code restrictions. Have a candle-lit steak and wine night in your sleepwear if you want!

Meal prepping and planning

A private chef can also cook for you regularly, either preparing meals fresh daily or batch cooking a few dishes for the whole week. Feel free to let them know about your dietary requirements and preferences. They can even handle the grocery shopping for you and get quality ingredients for a full-course meal. Booking a personal chef service means your Tasker can also work with your fitness trainer or consult with a licensed nutritionist before creating a bespoke menu based on your current health status and goals.

Lastly, there’s no need to worry about cleaning up after cooking. These can all be handled by your Tasker whether they cook in your kitchen or prepare the meals in theirs and deliver it to you instead. All you need to do is sit back and savour your delicious food!

Dinner parties and catering

You can also hire a personal chef for group gatherings and events. Why bother slaving off in the kitchen to create an impressive feast? There’s also no need to arrange for pot luck any more for private dinner parties and Sunday lunches. Having a private chef for a dinner party will surely make event planning a breeze! You can enjoy your guests’ company without worries because a highly-rated Tasker has the kitchen under control. You can book catering for a small family reunion or a huge get-together with friends! Gone are the days when decadent dishes and fine dining is reserved for five-star restaurants. Transform any space into a food haven with a private chef on Airtasker!

Recent Private Chef tasks

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$1,000

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Private chef to cook clean and pack up. 6 adults and 1 three year old 3 course menu Italian Would be able to cater for gluten free, no chocolate and no fruit dishes Need to show qualifications For a 70th birthday sit down menu

Private chef for dinner of 8

$1,500

Stanley VIC 3747, Australia

10th Apr 2025

We are having a friends (7 of us) gathering night at 570 Myrtleford-Stanley Rd, Stanley. Looking for a great chef to make a nice, cozy dinner for us. 12th April, this coming Saturday from 6PM - 8Pm

Private Chef Needed – Cook dinner for 4 Adults + 2 Kids – Mount Eliza

$500

Mount Eliza VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2025

We’re looking for a friendly and experienced private chef to cook a delicious dinner for 4 adults and 2 young kids at an Airbnb in Mount Eliza, Victoria on the evening of Friday, 11 April 2025. Details: • Cook and serve a 2 or 3-course meal (open to your suggestions!) • Simple, kid-friendly meal for the 2 children • You’ll supply the ingredients, cook on-site, plate and serve • Clean-up of kitchen and cooking area afterwards • Cuisine-wise, we’re open to discuss – Italian, Mediterranean, modern Aussie… open for discussion! We’re after a great meal in a relaxed, fun atmosphere – nothing too formal, just good food and a good time. Budget: Offering $500 all-inclusive (ingredients + prep + cooking + clean-up). Open to discussion if your menu warrants a little more.

Private Chef for birthday lunch

$5

St Andrews Beach VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2025

Hello, myself and 6 friends are staying at an air bnb for my birthday weekend and I would like to organise a private chef for a lunch that day. I would like the Chef to provide a menu plus all food necessary for the event. Can elaborate more one on one ☺️ Thanks so much

Private chef for birthday lunch 12/4

$750

Malabar NSW 2036, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

Seeking private chef (& optional waitress) for a 10-15 person, 3-course lunch on Saturday 14 April, roughly 12pm till 6pm. Happy to change menu based on your strengths. However, our original thoughts is a “simple” Italian / Mediterranean style meal: - a little snack upon arrival, some olives, bruschetta, bread and charcuterie - an entree like a light soup - 3-4x various quality pasta, 2-3x salads (like a burrata and tomato salad, garden salad, etc) - 3-4x cakes which we’ll likely pre-order somewhere. Cocktails like margaritas, espresso martini’s are optional too. We will have the alcohol and cocktail ingredients available. We should discuss a rate for your labour ($100 p/h) and discuss who does the shopping ($500-750)? We’re also open to have your help with the table decoration/set-up (cutlery, plates and linen).

Private chef for a dinner party

$300

Lower Macdonald NSW, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

Looking for a private chef to create a 3-course menu for a dinner party of 8 people AND cook on the night. Meals must be gluten free and able to be cooked primarily with a BBQ. All ingredients must typically be able to be bought at Woolies (at our expense) - we will order necessary ingredients once the menu is decided.

Private chef for birthday dinner 6 people

$220

Como WA, Australia

30th Mar 2025

Looking for a private chef to prepare and cook dinner for a birthday celebration hosted at my house. Wanting someone hourly + food costs. Open to cuisine type options, perhaps one of your specialities or a tour through different cuisines.

Private chef

$400

Sylvania Waters NSW, Australia

30th Mar 2025

For my friends birthday looking for a private chef for 2-3 hours

Private chef

$1,500

Sussex Inlet NSW, Australia

29th Mar 2025

Private dinner cooked and clean up completed for a 40th birthday dinner Entree and main to be served 10-15 people

Private chef for Newcastle dinner party for 6 people

$900

Cooks Hill NSW, Australia

29th Mar 2025

We are hosting a surprise dinner party to honour one of our best friends and are looking for a chef to create the menu and deliver an incredible experience. We'd like to start eating at 6pm and we'd like Mediterranean style menu, not seafood as she's not a fan. We're open to suggestions and it would be great to have some starters and main dish. We don't know if we'll do a cake or dessert, but open to discussing further. The kitchen we have is a beautiful entertaining style kitchen with a big bar island and stove/oven to help cook. Looking at all costs, including your time, to be about $150/head.

Dinner party private chef to prepare a degustation menu

$500

Jordan Springs NSW 2747, Australia

29th Mar 2025

We have a dinner party of 4 that should begin from 6pm. We need a private chef to create a tasty and insta worthy 5 or 7 course meal. We looking at a fusion that should include at least tuna ceviche as a course and something Iranian in one of the other courses. Other than that, we are flexible. Chef to bring in own in utensils, we will pay for shopping and ingredients. We might have the plates and cutlery already. Open to discuss.

Private chef for 10 dinner occasion

$1,000

Rye VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Hello, I am planning my hens and am looking for a private chef to come to our home and cook an intimate 3 course dinner for myself and my closest friends. I am open to menu ideas, however, I do love the ideas of Mediterranean, Italian, or fusion. I'd like to keep the cost at around $100 pp for 10 ppl. Thanks!

Private chef

$150

Morningside QLD, Australia

23rd Mar 2025

Hi, I am looking for a private chef for 2 people for my partner's Birthday on Friday 11 April at Morningside. Thank you!

Private chef to prep food

$150

Port Macquarie NSW, Australia

20th Mar 2025

I need some soups prepped to meet my elderly mothers dietary needs for her to have in freezer & deliver them

Private Chef for a sit down lunch with 20 guests

$80

Belmont VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2025

We are hosting a sit down lunch for a Hen's Day and we're looking for a private chef to cook for us. Price in budget is per person, but we are flexible

Private chef for party

$5

Glenroy VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Looking for quotes for a cooking class at home

Private Chef

$2,000

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

26th Dec 2024

We are having 10 people at our house for NYE and we're looking for a private chef

Samantha was great for our NYE dinner party, the food was amazing and delivered to our expectation! Would highly recommend

Private Chef

$1,500

Pitt Town NSW 2756, Australia

17th Dec 2024

Private chef for an intimate lunch for my mum's birthday at her home it Pitt Town 10 people (1 lactose free) Sat 28th Dec at midday at Pitt Town Italian/French or Mediterranean style food

We had a lovely meal for my mother’s birthday prepared by Feruz!

Private Chef - Dinner For 7 Pax

$600

Bardwell Valley NSW 2207, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Hello! Looking for a Private Chef to cook for 7 of us. 8.30pm start. (we want to get the kids to bed first) We would need the chef to buy the ingredients and prepared some entrees, shared mains and shared sides. To save costs, we can just buy dessert. Thank you! Thank you!

Amazing amazing amazing

Private chef for baby shower high tea - approx. 10 people

$600

Girraween NSW 2145, Australia

14th Oct 2024

We are seeking a skilled private chef to cater a gourmet high tea for a baby shower. The menu should reflect a sophisticated, hearty, and delicious dining experience, offering both savory and sweet selections. The event will have a relaxed, cheerful yet elegant atmosphere, and the food should complement this with gourmet, visually appealing dishes that are both delicious and gourmet. The baby shower theme is 'Sun'. The setting will be at our residence in an intimate setting. The kitchen is a good medium size and has an oven, stovetop, small air-fryer and microwave. Menu Requirements: Savory Items: - A selection of gourmet finger sandwiches (no red meats) - Warm savory pastries - Other elegant amuse bouche/canape style savoury items Sweet Treats: - Freshly made scones (served with clotted cream and artisanal jams). - A selection of elegant petite cakes, pastries, and tarts (At least one chocolate-based dessert and one fruit-based option) Tea Service: - We will provide a variety of fine teas and juices which we just need help serving (we have glasses, pots and tea cups). - 2 non-alcoholic signature drinks (drinks/syrups can be provided just need help with serving) Additional Details: Presentation: Dishes should be beautifully presented with attention to detail, incorporating garnishes and decorations appropriate for the baby shower theme. Dietary Restrictions: Please ensure that there are vegetarian and dairy-free options available. Service Style: Would love the food to be served on high tea serving platters (we have some, can be discussed) Service requirements: Chef to please bring all ingredients and relevant equipment (unless otherwise specified), and manage the preparation and presentation of the food. We would really appreciate a clean up of the kitchen and food tables were relevant to end the service. We are looking for a chef who can create a warm and memorable experience with food that both tastes and looks exceptional.

Had a lovely high tea baby shower catered by Chef Stanley. The finger sandwiches were our particular fave. Hearty and generous menu enjoyed by all. Cheers to Jim as well for his help. Thank you team!