Food & Beverage
Hire a Private Chef Near You
Compare typical private chef pricing across 20 US cities. Read local hiring guides and book verified pros on PORTEIRO.
US average: $200–$800
New York, NY
$240–$960/event
View guide →Los Angeles, CA
$230–$920/event
View guide →Chicago, IL
$210–$840/event
View guide →Houston, TX
$190–$760/event
View guide →Phoenix, AZ
$190–$760/event
View guide →Philadelphia, PA
$210–$840/event
View guide →San Antonio, TX
$180–$720/event
View guide →San Diego, CA
$220–$880/event
View guide →Dallas, TX
$190–$760/event
View guide →Austin, TX
$210–$840/event
View guide →Miami, FL
$220–$880/event
View guide →Seattle, WA
$230–$920/event
View guide →Denver, CO
$210–$840/event
View guide →Atlanta, GA
$200–$800/event
View guide →Boston, MA
$230–$920/event
View guide →Nashville, TN
$200–$800/event
View guide →Portland, OR
$210–$840/event
View guide →Las Vegas, NV
$190–$760/event
View guide →Charlotte, NC
$190–$760/event
View guide →San Francisco, CA
$250–$1,000/event
View guide →Before You Hire
- ✓ Share guest count and dietary needs 2 weeks ahead
- ✓ Confirm whether groceries, serveware, and cleanup are included
- ✓ Schedule a tasting for events over 10 guests
Red Flags
- ⚠ menus not accommodating dietary restrictions
- ⚠ hidden costs for staff, rentals, and cleanup
- ⚠ chefs unfamiliar with local ingredient sourcing
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