Private dinner parties
A multi-course dinner cooked and served in your home.
See details →Your Private Chef in the 518
Book a private chef who cooks in your home, rental or lake house anywhere from Albany to Saratoga Springs and Lake George. Tell us about your night and we'll plan a menu around your guests.
- Menus built around your guests
- Dietary needs planned in
- Free quote, no obligation
Private chef services for dinner parties, meal prep and more
Weekly meal prep with a personal chef
The week's meals cooked in your kitchen, portioned and labeled.
See details →Date night chef at home
Anniversaries, birthdays and proposals at your own table.
Plan it →Holiday dinner chef
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or New Year's, out of the kitchen.
Plan it →Lake house and Airbnb chef
Saratoga Lake, Lake George and track-season rentals.
See details →Bachelorette party chef
Brunch and dinner for the group, at your rental.
See details →Private cooking class at home
Learn a menu with friends, then eat it.
See details →Rehearsal dinner catering
An at-home rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.
See details →
How hiring a private chef works
- 1
Tell us about your dinner
The occasion, guest count, date and any allergies, in one short form.
- 2
Plan the menu with your chef
Courses, cuisines and service style, shaped around your guests.
- 3
Your chef cooks in your kitchen
Groceries shopped, then dinner cooked and served on site.
- 4
Enjoy dinner with your guests
You stay at the table. Most bookings include kitchen cleanup.
What a private chef service includes
You choose the occasion and the guest list. Your chef handles the cooking.
- A menu planned with you
- Groceries shopped for your menu
- Cooked and served in your kitchen
- Allergies and preferences planned in
- Kitchen cleanup, usually included
Book a private chef for race season and the holidays
Track season and holiday dates fill early, so send yours now.
Private chefs in Saratoga, Albany and Lake George
Plus the Capital Region suburbs and Glens Falls. Not listed? Ask anyway.
- Albany
- Bethlehem
- Delmar
- Guilderland
- Latham
- Loudonville
- Voorheesville
- Schenectady
- Glenville
- Niskayuna
- Rotterdam
- Troy
- Averill Park
- Brunswick
- East Greenbush
- Saratoga Springs
- Ballston Spa
- Clifton Park
- Halfmoon
- Malta
- Wilton
- Lake George
- Queensbury
- Glens Falls
- Saratoga Lake
- Rexford
- Burnt Hills
- Diamond Point
Private chef guides: cost, tipping and planning
Private chef FAQs: cost, tipping and what's included
Something else? Ask in the form or call.
Call (518) 765-7832What does a private chef do?
A private chef plans a menu around your guests and cooks it in your kitchen, for one dinner or for weekly meal prep. Most bookings cover the menu, the grocery shopping, cooking and serving.
How much does a private chef cost?
It depends on the number of guests, the menu, the ingredients and the style of service. Tell us about your night and you'll get a free quote with no obligation.
What's included in a private chef service?
Usually menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, serving and kitchen cleanup. You'll confirm the details, and any extras like a cooking lesson, with your chef.
Can a private chef cook in a rental or Airbnb kitchen?
Yes. Lake house and track-season rentals are common. Note the kitchen setup in the form so your chef can plan around what's there.
How far ahead should I book a private chef for track season?
As early as you can. Saratoga's racing season and the holidays fill first, so send your date as soon as you have one.
How much should I tip a private chef?
Tipping isn't required, but many hosts tip when the night went well. Check whether gratuity is already part of your quote.
Book your private chef in the 518
One short form, then a menu built around your table.