Private chef Fresno
Hire one of our over 21 private chefs in Fresno. Let our chefs customize a menu with your favorite food in the comfort of your home for less than a restaurant bill.
Hire a personal chef in Fresno, CA
Turn your next dinner party in Fresno into an interactive dining experience with one of our 21 personal chefs. Design a menu to meet your taste and budget with no commitment. Fresno's food scene is characterized by its mixture of culinary traditions like South Western, Mexican, and Asian. Enjoy these familiar flavors, or go for a bold and innovative fusion of your preference.
Since the first personal chef in Fresno, CA, joined our network on January 2018, we've had the honor of serving more 60,202 guests in their homes with unique experiences: personalized menus cooked in their kitchens and served in the privacy of their homes.
Once you've sent your request, our private chefs in Fresno, CA, will send you menu proposals designed to match your dietary needs and preferences. Visit their portfolios and get to know them. No commitment!
How it works
Send your request
Share everything about your experience: from desired cuisine to date, and budget. With no commitment!
Design your menu
Our chefs will plan a unique experience for you and your guests. Modify everything until it's perfect.
Chat with our chefs
Get menu quotes, connect with our chefs, and find a perfect match for your needs.
Book your chef
With your chef and menu all set, secure your booking and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Welcome your chef and spend quality time with your guests. Enjoy your favorite meals at home.
Over 60,200 guests have lived the personal chef experience in Fresno, CA
4.48 Chef
Guests in Fresno, CA, rated their chef experience with a 4.48 score.
4.79 Food quality
Our chef's menus in Fresno, CA, have been graded 4.79 by our guests.
4.7 Presentation
Our chefs' dishes are tasty and look great, they've scored 4.7 in Fresno.
4.78 Cleaningness
Fresno's cleanup of kitchen and dining areas has an average 4.78 score.
Host a unique culinary experience
If you are still looking for a restaurant with something on the menu for everyone, why not design your own? A private chef takes all your preferences and dietary restrictions and turns them into a menu to go with your celebration. Give everyone what they want for less than a restaurant bill.
Frequently asked questions
Find below the most common questions about personal chefs in Fresno.
When you book a private chef service in Fresno, everything for your private party is handled, from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and serving the table at your home. Post-service cleanup is also included. Our Fresno chefs may bring a mise en place with them to ensure an efficient cooking process. Tableware and glassware are not part of your service; tipping your chef is your choice.
The costs of hiring a personal chef in Fresno are directly related to the size of your group. For services of 13 people or more, the average price per guest is 163 USD; for groups of 7 to 12 guests it is 178 USD; for parties of 3 to 6 people, the average price is 112 USD per guest, and for a two-people chef experience, the cost typically is 327 USD each. Remember, our rates can also vary based on seasonality, location, or last-minute bookings.
To hire a personal chef in Fresno, begin by choosing a date, specifying the size of your party, and detailing your food preferences and dietary restrictions. Within a couple of hours, you'll get three customized sample menus from our highest-ranked chefs.
Get to know them and their work by visiting their profiles and dish galleries. Once your booking is finished with your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.
Personal chefs in Fresno, CA, are far more common than you'd expect! We have over 21 of the best chefs in town on our platform. Once you fill out and submit your request, you will get three menu proposals from our best-ranked chefs available on your event's date. Check their sample menus and chat directly with them to adjust them to your liking and budget. There is no commitment until you connect with the right chef and menu.
There's not a maximum number. However, private chef experiences are usually intimate, cozy gatherings with friends or family, hosted in homes with little cooking or sitting space. So, while there isn't a set limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Yes. On the day of your event, the chef of your choice buys fresh ingredients and cooks the menu you designed in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of the menu or the compatibility with your kitchenware, your private chef may prepare a mise en place before arriving for a more efficient cooking experience.
Yes, you should! At every table, there will always be food-loving guests who'd like to spend time with the chef, learn some new tricks, and take part in making the food. It's your home; seize the chance to feel like a chef!
Fresh ingredients are one of the main priorities of professional cooking. Each of our private chefs in Fresno is dedicated to providing their guests with the same food quality and service standards as the best restaurants, but with the advantage of customized treatment at a fraction of the price.
Drinks are not included in your booking. However, you can always add them as an extra to your request while designing your menu with your chef.
You're absolutely free to decide if or how much to tip your chef for their cooking and service. On average, based on the tips of 60,202 guests in Fresno, tips are 14.72% of the total bill.
Key information about private chefs in Fresno
Find out more about what personal chefs in Fresno, CA, can do for you.
Our Fresno, CA, personal chefs have an average age of 40, that's a lot of experience!
42% of our Fresno personal chefs are women.
Just 5 hours to receive your first three menu proposals.
Our first service in Fresno was confirmed on 2018-01-26.
11.5% of our personal chef services in Fresno include kids.
One guest has booked the same private chef in Fresno 18 times.
In the last year, chef service requests in Fresno have grown by 41%.
Our Fresno personal chefs speak up to 3 languages.
58.6% of guests hire a personal chef in Fresno, CA, more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 4 days in Fresno.
448 pictures of our Fresno, CA, chef experiences have been uploaded to our site.
It takes 2 days from submitting your request to booking a personal chef.
How much does a private chef cost in Fresno, CA?
Booking costs fluctuate with the size of your guest list. Individual prices range from 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For parties 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 guests: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For couples: 327 USD
Besides the size of your guest list, seasonality can also modify the rates of your personal chef in Fresno. See the chart above for details on month-to-month prices and demand for chef services.
How many personal chef services are booked in Fresno, CA, each month?
Private chef services in Fresno, CA, come in different volumes every month, depending on location and season. The chart above depicts the monthly index for service bookings.
Nevertheless, any month is a great time to enjoy fine dining at home, surrounded by family and friends. A personal chef allows you to have restaurant-level food and service without crossing your front door. Dress up or stay in your PJs; it's your house! Remember that last-minute requests could come at a higher price and give you less time to design your event.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Fresno?
Our six main types of cuisine in Fresno, CA, are:
Italian
Mediterranean
Japanese
French
Mexican
Latin American
However, the most requested cuisine in town is Surprise.
Our chefs will design exciting menus based on your preferences. In case the cuisine you want is not listed here, you can ask your chef to create a unique menu for your party. Submit your request to explore the culinary delights crafted by our chefs.
Be world-class. Be Fresno
Enjoy five-star service in the comfort of your home. Get pampered and catered to by a professional chef in your own home. Without lines or parking!
Personal chef services are perfect for birthdays, family reunions, and even company parties. For your next celebration, treat your guests to an interactive cooking experience they will not forget.
On the day of your experience, your chef of choice locally sources fresh ingredients, cooks, and serves all courses on your table. They will also leave all cooking spaces spotless.
Fresno's best chefs
Each of our Fresno private chefs graduated from renowned culinary schools and has at least a decade of experience in top national and international restaurants, hotels, and resorts. With 21 available home chefs, you can connect with the right chef for your party, who understands your culinary vision and provides professional guidance to curate a unique experience.
You have the final say on your menu, so trust your chef and let them deliver the experience you dream of in the comfort of your home. Welcome your chef into your Fresno home and relax. Surprise your guests and get a new appreciation of high-end dining.
Experience Fresno's flavors at your table
Take a Chef is more than a private chef agency. For us, this industry is not just about booking services. We are passionate about allowing our guests to connect with family and friends while their favorite dishes are cooked in their kitchen with care and expertise.
Our chefs will even make sure your kitchen is spotless before your experience is done so you have more time and energy to be a great host. Relax and enjoy an interactive cooking experience without crossing your front door.
Connect with our private chefs in Fresno
A dining experience like the one you can get with one of our personal chefs in Fresno, CA, will leave you and your guests with a brand-new appreciation for quality food and the effort that goes into preparing your favorite dishes. Witness the passion of our chefs in action to reignite the spark of your taste.
