Illustrative profileBackground screenedMost Rebooked
Maria G.
Fifteen years cooking for families — from taquerías in Oaxaca to Austin home kitchens. Maria plans around picky eaters without making two dinners.
92% of households rebookPrivate dining
Host the evening. Leave the kitchen to someone exceptional.
Tell us what the occasion should feel like, then compare custom menus and complete pricing from vetted chefs before you choose.
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- Background screened
- Food safety reviewed
- Verified booking reviews
- Secure payments
Choose the shape of the evening
A service style for every kind of table
Starting prices are illustrative. Every event is priced by proposal for the confirmed menu, guest count, and service level.
2–8 guests
Private Dinner
An intimate, coursed dinner cooked and plated in your home.
Service from$280
Choose Private Dinner 6–14 guestsDinner Party Plus
Chef-led service with optional server, table flow, and complete cleanup.
Service from$450
Choose Dinner Party Plus 8–20 guestsFamily Gathering
Generous family-style menus for reunions, holidays, and milestones.
Service from$320
Choose Family Gathering 2–10 guestsChef Tasting
A multi-course tasting with menu storytelling and pairing notes.
Service from$520
Choose Chef Tasting Proposal booking
Specific menus. Comparable totals. A decision you can feel good about.
Proposal booking lets the chef respond to your occasion instead of forcing you into a generic package.
- 01
Set the scene
Date, city, guest count, cuisine direction, dietary needs, service style, and budget range.
- 02
Receive comparable menus
Eligible chefs respond with a menu, availability, service fee, grocery estimate, and optional add-ons.
- 03
Refine the details
Message chefs and request revisions before choosing. No commitment while you compare.
- 04
Confirm one clear proposal
Review cancellation terms and the complete estimate, then book securely.
Illustrative total
Every line visible before you book.
| Chef service fee, including server | $520.00 |
|---|---|
| Grocery estimate Pass-through · no commission | $220.00 |
| Platform fee (7%) | $36.40 |
| Total before tip | $776.40 |
Example only. Tips are optional and pass through 100% to the chef.
What proposals make clear
The details that can change an event.
- Menu, courses, portions, and dietary accommodations
- Chef fee, grocery estimate, platform fee, and add-ons
- Arrival window, service duration, and cleanup scope
- Optional assistant, server, or family-style service
- Proposal expiration and cancellation terms
Event specialists
Chefs who know how to hold a room
These fictional preview profiles demonstrate the information available before a live event booking.
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Illustrative profile
Illustrative profileBackground screenedTop Rated
Antoine L.
Trained in Lyon, ran a private supper club for eight years. Plated courses, wine-pairing notes, spotless kitchen on the way out.
71% of households rebook
Illustrative profileBackground screenedMost Rebooked
Kenji T.
Kenji preps bento lunches the kids actually eat and turns Friday into izakaya night. Knife work worth watching.
89% of households rebookSet the table. We’ll help shape the rest.
Start with the date, city, and guest count. Your event brief becomes the foundation for chef proposals.