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Hire a private chef, at your own table.

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Hire a private chef for dinner parties, date nights, weekly meal prep and celebrations in your own home — in Palm Beach County, Florida, the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and London, UK. Tell us your plans and a chef will call to confirm the details.

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Where would you like a chef?

Choose your country — the request form is on your country's page, with your own areas and currency.

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What it means to hire a private chef through BookedChef.com

BookedChef.com is a private chef booking service operating in Palm Beach County, Florida, the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and London, UK. When you hire a private chef through us you tell us the date, the number of people and roughly what you have in mind; we pass it to private chefs working in your area; and a chef calls you to agree the menu and the price before anything is booked. The chef shops, cooks in your kitchen and clears up afterwards.

You can hire a private chef for one evening or for every week — there is no membership and no commitment, and the chef you speak to is the chef who cooks.

In Palm Beach County, Florida we cover West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Wellington and Delray Beach. In the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario we cover Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill. In London, UK we cover Kensington & Chelsea, Notting Hill, Hampstead, Mayfair & Belgravia, Richmond and Wimbledon. Chefs travel beyond those areas too, so ask if you are just outside. There is no charge to use the site and no obligation to book — if you don't like what the chef proposes, you say no.

How it works

Three simple steps between you and an unforgettable meal at home.

Tell us about your occasion

Share your date, guest count and what you have in mind.

We confirm the details

A chef calls you shortly to confirm your menu, date and any dietary needs.

Your chef arrives

Your private chef prepares a restaurant-quality meal in your home. You simply enjoy.

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Fine dining, in the comfort of home

Your chef brings restaurant-grade technique to your own kitchen — a beautifully plated, multi-course meal with no reservation, no travel and no waiting for a table.

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Elegant private dinner party table set at home

Effortless entertaining

From intimate dinners to celebrations, your chef handles the menu, the shopping, the cooking and the clean-up. You stay with your guests and simply enjoy the evening.

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You speak to your chef first

Nothing is booked until you have talked to the chef who will actually cook. They call you to go through the menu, your kitchen, allergies and timings — so you can ask whatever you want before you decide.

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A chef for every occasion

From a dinner at home to a chef for your whole trip — tap a service to learn more.

Dinner Parties Date Nights Weekly Meal Prep Celebrations Holiday Dinners Brunch Cocktail Parties Poolside BBQ Corporate Dining Yacht Charters

🧳 Travel & Vacation Chefs

Airbnb Chef · Vacation Rental Chef · Villa Chef · Yacht Chef · Chalet Chef

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Yacht Charters

Chefs who cook at sea — day charters and seasons aboard.

🍷 Private Dining

Private Chef at Home · Dinner Parties · Romantic Dinners · Tasting Menus · Chef's Table

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Dinner Parties

Restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home.

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Date Nights

A private, romantic experience — no reservation needed.

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Celebrations

Birthdays, anniversaries and special moments, done beautifully.

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Holiday Dinners

Thanksgiving, Christmas and the holidays, without the cooking.

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Brunch

A slow weekend brunch, cooked and cleared for you.

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Cocktail Parties

Passed canapés and drinks, beautifully done.

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Poolside BBQ

Live-fire cooking by the pool.

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Corporate Dining

Executive lunches and client dinners that impress.

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Weekly Meal Prep

Fresh, chef-cooked meals tailored to your household.

👩‍🍳 Cooking Experiences

Cooking Classes · Couples Classes · Group Classes · Kids Classes · Sushi Making · Pasta Making · Baking Classes

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Request a cooking experience

Tell us the class you have in mind and a chef who teaches will call you.

Private chefs in your area

Chefs local to your neighbourhood. Choose your area:

Palm Beach County, Florida

the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Toronto

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Markham

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Richmond Hill

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London, UK

Kensington & Chelsea

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Notting Hill

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Hampstead

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Mayfair & Belgravia

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Richmond

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Wimbledon

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What does it cost to hire a private chef?

There is no single price. When you hire a private chef, they price each booking on the menu, the number of guests, how much preparation the food needs and how far they travel — so a relaxed dinner for four and a seated seven-course meal for twelve are not remotely the same job. Your chef quotes you directly, in full, in your own currency, before you commit to anything, and that quote covers ingredients, cooking, service and clean-up unless they tell you otherwise.

How far in advance should I hire a private chef?

Two to three weeks is comfortable for a dinner party. Allow longer in each market's busy stretch — November to April in Palm Beach as seasonal residents arrive, the summer months in Toronto and cottage country, and the run-up to Christmas in London. Holidays are the exception everywhere: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve are often gone by early October. Short notice is still worth asking about; someone is usually free.

Ready to book your private chef?

Tell us about your occasion and a chef will be in touch to plan every detail.

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Private chef FAQs

How does BookedChef.com work?

Tell us your occasion, date, guest count, budget and any allergies. We pass the brief to private chefs covering your area, and a chef calls you to agree the menu, the timings and the price. Nothing is booked until you have spoken to the chef who will actually cook.

Can I hire a private chef for one evening only?

Yes. Most people hire a private chef for a single occasion — a dinner party, a birthday, an anniversary. There is no membership, no minimum and no commitment to book again.

Which countries can I hire a private chef in?

Palm Beach County, Florida, the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario and London, UK. Pick your area on the form and the enquiry goes to chefs who work there. If you are just outside one of the areas listed, ask anyway — chefs travel.

What does a private chef cost?

It depends on your menu, guest count and occasion — your chef confirms all pricing with you before your event, and you are free to say no.

How soon will I hear back?

We'll call you shortly after you submit your request — often the same day.

Do you check or vet the chefs?

No. BookedChef.com is an introduction service and chefs are independent businesses — we do not verify their credentials, licensing, insurance or food-safety certification. Food establishments in Florida are licensed and inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and requirements differ depending on whether you cook in a client's home, from a commercial kitchen, or aboard a vessel. Food premises in Ontario are governed by Ontario Regulation 493/17 (Food Premises) and inspected by local public health units rather than a single provincial inspectorate, so requirements differ by municipality. Food businesses in the UK must register with their local authority, and are inspected by that authority's environmental health team under guidance from the Food Standards Agency. Your chef calls you before anything is booked, so ask them directly about their experience and their insurance.

How are food allergies handled?

The request form asks whether anyone has allergies or dietary needs, and if you say yes the list is required — your chef sees it before planning the menu. Tell the chef again on the call, and be specific: food authorities publish allergen lists — the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognises nine major food allergens; Health Canada recognises a list of priority food allergens; the Food Standards Agency recognises fourteen major food allergens, and cross-contact in a home kitchen is a real risk that your chef needs to plan around.