Private chef Milwaukee
Hire one of our 54 personal chefs in Milwaukee. Restaurant food quality cooked and served in your home. Blend comfort and fine dining with a menu created just for you.





















Hire a personal chef in Milwaukee
We've been honored to serve 8,349 guests in the Culinary Capital of the Midwest since November 2017. Our Milwaukee chefs are experts in curating unique experiences that bring opportunities for connection. Instead of making a reservation, give yourself the freedom to focus on your friends and family.
There are 54 personal chefs in Milwaukee eager to turn your request into the perfect menu. For private dinners or birthday parties at home, our services are what you need. Your chef will provide a sample menu you can customize to your taste and budget. They will do the grocery shopping, cooking, and serving for you. Cleanup is also included.
Submit your request and get three menu quotes from the top-ranked private chefs in Milwaukee available on the date of your dining experience. Chat with them, hear what they can do for you, and pick your favorite. Share your culinary vision and let your chef do the rest.












How it works
Submit your request
Describe the perfect service: desired cuisine, date, and budget. No commitment!
Design your menu
Plan the perfect menu with your chef: cuisine, courses, and any dietary needs.
Chat with our chefs
Get menu quotes, customize them, and share your vision with our chefs.
Book your experience
After you pick your favorite chef and menu, finish your booking with your payment.
Enjoy!
Open your home to your chef and experience fine dining at your table.












More than 8,300 guests have lived the Milwaukee private chef experience
4.85 Chef
Guests in Milwaukee, WI, rated their personal chef experience with a 4.85.
4.88 Food quality
Menus designed by our chefs in Milwaukee have scored 4.88.
4.88 Presentation
Our chefs ' plating and serving earned a solid 4.88 score.
4.92 Cleaningness
The cleanup of cooking and dining spaces in Milwaukee scored 4.92 on average.
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1,658 menus personalized by our home chefs in Milwaukee
Avoid lines, parking, or holding onto the phone to find a reservation at a restaurant; bring the party home and get quality food and five-star service at a surprising cost.








Nori wrapped tuna tempura- red caviar, chives, wasabi creme, siracha, asian slaw
Grilled king trumpet mushroom w/sherry vinaigrette, chives and hazelnuts
Szechuan dan dan noodles w/ground pork (spicy)
Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate, radish and fresh chips
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Amuse bouche tbd. this is on me, pls choose 2 other dishes
Grilled octopus, crushed fingerling potatoes, mirepoix vegetables, basil oil, tomato oil
Arancini stuffed w/butternut squash and goat cheese w/san marzano marinara
Salmon tartare- ginger, tobiko, avocado, jalapeno, crisp won ton skins
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Thai grilled chicken skewer, tamarind-red curry-coconut sauce
Sesame seared halloumi cheese w/aleppo pepper and warmed greek honey
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, manouri cheese
Tortilla española- caramelized onions, potatoes, spicy chorizo
Spanakopita- spinach, feta, phyllo
Composed salad of mango, avocado, snow crab, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Heirloom tomatoes caprese, grilled burrata and radicchio, basil, xvoo, saba, sea salt
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives or lobster bisque w/cognac
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Grilled asparagus, roasted beet, course herbed bread crumbs, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers
Soft lettuces, micro greens, grilled asparagus, oil cured olives, charred shallots, scallions, radish, manouri cheese ranch dressing
Bacon-green apple- roasted shallot crusted salmon, mashed potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Surf and turf w/sliced tenderloin and scampi, smashed redskins, grilled asparagus
Chicken saltimbocca- stuffed w/parma prosciutto, sage and smoked mozzarella over angelhair
Snapper st. martin w/lemon, bananas and almonds, tomato couscous
Seared tuscan steak (or tuna) over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Fire roasted pequillo pepper stuffed w/duck, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts w/verde sauce and black beans and rice
Slow braised lamb ragout w/mirepoix vegetables and olives over buttered noodles
Pork au poivre- sous vide pork tenderloin w/roquefort potatoes, carrots vichy, green peppercorn sauce
Steak pizzaiola w/mushrooms, peppers, tomato and oregano over grilled ciabatta w/mozzarella
Zabaglione made to order, served warm over macerated fruits w/mint
Old fashion banana pudding w/nilla wafers
Toasted coconut mochi cake, matcha whipped cream
Bittersweet chocolate torte, hazelnut whipped cream
Creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Peanut butter pie w/chocolate sauce
Passionfruit mousse, mandarin tapioca
I make meyer limoncello and would be glad to pour you and iced shot with dessert (on me)
French onion soup
Salad lyonnaise
Pâté en croûte
Escargots de bourgogne
Bouillabaisse
Beef bourguignon
Duck confit
Chocolate mousse
Crème brûlée
Tarte tatin
Madeleines
Seafood tower - shrimp, lobster, crab legs, oysters, cocktail sauce, mignonette
Lobster - lobster, herb butter, spiced puff pastry
Chorizo bacon stuffed dates - piquillo pepper sauce
Bacon skewers - bourbon maple glaze
Ahi crudo mini tacos - ahi tuna, cucumber, chili bean vinaigrette
"linguini and clams on the half shell" - clams, white wine, garlic, mini linguini, herbs
Beef carpaccio - truffle mousse, mushrooms, shallots, croutes
Duck a l'orange - duck dumplings, citrus chutney
Dumplings - truffled mushrooms, arugula chimichurri
Classic caesar - romaine, parmesan cheese, creamy garlicky dressing, croutons, white anchovies
Uncaesar - endive, radicchio, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, citrus vinaigrette, croutons
Lobster bisque - rich lobster soup, lobster dumplings
Scallops - peas, bacon, leeks, brown butter citrus sauce
Arugula - truffle smoked tomatoes, goat cheese fondue, herb vinaigrette
Beef sirloin - potato gratin, carrots, spiced red wine syrup
Filet oscar - filet mignon, crabmeat, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
Salmon - potato mushroom pave, asparagus, black truffle vinaigrette
Halibut - capers, preserved lemons, butter, pomme fondant
Surf & turf - beef sirloin, garlic & chili shrimp, potato gratin, carrots, spiced red wine syrup
Smoked & charred carrots - goat cheese, pine nuts, white balsamic vinaigrette, herbs
Creamed greens - spinach, swiss chard, parmesan cream
Potato casserole - bacon, caramelized onions, tellagio cheese, cream
Tempura beans - sweet teriyaki dipping sauce
Mushrooms & onions - roasted with garlic & herbs
Cauliflower gratin - cheesy creamy gratin with bread crumbs and parmesan
Cheesecake - berries, chocolate sauce
Chocolate pave - chocolate mousse, almond crispy crunch, cherries
Lemon love - lemon lavender cake, lemon mousse, berries, whippy
French bread with fresh olive oil
Bruschetta
Italian meatballs
Cacio e pepe chicken pasta
Spaghetti & meat balls
Shrimp scampi pasta
Peperonata (stewed peppers with balsamic, basil, and mint)
Prosciutto wrapped figs with goat cheese, honey, and thyme
Acorn squash soup with turmeric and ginger
Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad
Chickpea salad
Baked cod with lemon and garlic
Feta shrimp skillet
Greek roasted chicken and potatoes
Moroccan chickpea stew
Greek spaghetti
Apple cinnamon bursts
Cannoli
Pumpkin parfait
Linguini and clams on the half shell – clams, white wine, garlic, mini linguini, herbs
Asparagus – lemon confit, goat cheese, croutes
Bruschetta – honey roasted tomatoes, seared belgian endive, balsamic
Smoked chicken skewers – balsamic glaze, oregano
Artichoke & fennel – shaved raw, lemon, olive oil, arugula
Arugula – truffle smoked tomatoes, goat cheese fondue, herb vinaigrette
Ahi tuna – shaved fennel, citrus vinaigrette, toasted almonds
Classic caesar – romaine, parmesan cheese, creamy garlicky dressing, croutons, white anchovies
Uncaesar – endive, radicchio, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, citrus vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, white anchovies
Med spread – cucumber, oven-dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, garbanzo beans, basil vinaigrette, avocado hummus
Octopus – duck fat braised, potatoes, olives, arugula
Lamb rotolo – spinach ricotta cheese-filled pasta, wood-fired lamb ragu, tomatoes, olives, mint
Mushroom cavatelli – asparagus, wood-roasted locally grown mushrooms, lemon, truffles, parmesan
Onion risotto – leeks, shallots, pearl, spanish, red, green, black olives, red wine sauce
Perciatelli – lobster, artichokes, tomatoes, chilies, basil
Seafood stew – bass, clams, mussels, lobsters, saffron, tomatoes, fennel, seafood broth
Braciole – stuffed braised flank steak, herbs, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce
Pork milanese – breaded pork chop, honey roasted tomatoes, balsamic shallots
Croastada – apple, orange, spices, vanilla gelato
Panna cotta – vanilla bean, fresh berry compote
Tiramisu – mascarpone mousse, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa
Escargot – garlic herb butter, crispy breadcrumbs
Linguini and clams on the half shell – clams, white wine, garlic, mini linguini, herbs
Ahi tuna – shaved fennel, citrus vinaigrette, toasted almonds
Octopus – duck fat braised, potatoes, olives, arugula
Cassoulet – duck confit, white beans, tomatoes, garlic sausage
Onion risotto – leeks, shallots, pearl, spanish, red, green, black olives, red wine sauce
Perciatelli – lobster, artichokes, tomatoes, chilies, basil
Beef sirloin – potato gratin, carrots, spiced red wine syrup
Lamb rotolo – spinach ricotta cheese-filled pasta, wood-fired lamb ragu, tomatoes, olives, mint
Seafood stew – bass, clams, mussels, lobsters, saffron, tomatoes, fennel, seafood broth
Crème brûlée tasting – vanilla, butterscotch, dark chocolate, seasonal fruit
Tiramisu – mascarpone mousse, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa
Panna cotta – vanilla bean, fresh berry compote
Escargot – garlic herb butter, crispy breadcrumbs
Linguini and clams on the half shell – clams, white wine, garlic, mini linguini, herbs
Ahi tuna – shaved fennel, citrus vinaigrette, toasted almonds
Octopus – duck fat braised, potatoes, olives, arugula
Cassoulet – duck confit, white beans, tomatoes, garlic sausage
Onion risotto – leeks, shallots, pearl, spanish, red, green, black olives, red wine sauce
Perciatelli – lobster, artichokes, tomatoes, chilies, basil
Beef sirloin – potato gratin, carrots, spiced red wine syrup
Lamb rotolo – spinach ricotta cheese-filled pasta, wood-fired lamb ragu, tomatoes, olives, mint
Seafood stew – bass, clams, mussels, lobsters, saffron, tomatoes, fennel, seafood broth
Crème brûlée tasting – vanilla, butterscotch, dark chocolate, seasonal fruit
Tiramisu – mascarpone mousse, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa
Panna cotta – vanilla bean, fresh berry compote
Focus on your guests
Are you planning to host a dinner party that gets everybody talking? Chefs in Milwaukee can free your hands so you can enjoy quality time with your guests at home!








Frequently asked questions
Find below the most often-asked questions about our chef services in Milwaukee.
What does a personal chef service in Milwaukee include?
When you book a private chef in Milwaukee, they will manage every aspect of your celebration, from menu planning and purchasing groceries to cooking and serving the table at your home. Post-service cleanup is also included. Our personal chefs may prepare a mise en place beforehand to offer you a more efficient cooking experience. Tableware and glassware are not part of your booking; you choose how much to tip.
How much does a personal chef cost in Milwaukee?
Personal chef service costs can vary due to guest count. For groups of 13 people or more, the average price per person is 145 USD; for parties of 7 to 12 guests, it is 133 USD; bookings of 3 to 6 people cost 155 USD per guest, and two-person services cost 178 USD per seat. Prices can also vary based on seasonality, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a personal chef in Milwaukee?
To hire a personal chef in Milwaukee, just pick the date, provide your guest count, and share with us all your food and dietary preferences. Within a couple of hours, you'll receive three customized sample menus from our best chefs, plus access to their profiles, reviews, and dish gallery. Once your booking is secured with your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.
How can I find a private chef in Milwaukee?
Private chefs in Milwaukee are much more common than you think! We have over 54 of the best chefs in Wisconsin. After you submit your request, you will get three menu quotes from our highest-ranking chefs. You can adjust their proposals and chat directly with them to tweak them to meet your taste and budget. There is no commitment until you find the perfect personal chef and menu for your event.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Milwaukee?
There's not a maximum number. However, personal chef services are typically intimate, small gatherings with friends or family, usually hosted in the guests' homes with little cooking or sitting space. While there isn't a set limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the personal chef cook at my house?
Yes. Your chef will purchase fresh groceries and cook your planned menu in your Milwaukee home. Depending on the complexity of your course meals and kitchen equipment, your chosen chef may prepare some components of your dishes beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
We highly recommend you to! This can be an interactive cooking experience if you want it to be. Enjoy your private chef service to the fullest by asking questions and even learning new tricks for your own cooking!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are the pinnacle of high-end cooking. Each of our professional cooks in Milwaukee can bring restaurant-quality food and service to your table. Once they customize your menu, your chef will buy fresh and locally sourced ingredients needed to make it come to life on the date of your event and in your kitchen.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
No, drinks are not part of the personal chef service, but you can add them to your menu as an "extra" when planning with your chef.
How much should I tip a personal chef in Milwaukee?
Tips are totally up to each guest. If your chef exceeded your expectations with their cooking and service, why not give them something extra before they leave? Based on 8,349 guests in Milwaukee, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about personal chefs in Milwaukee
Learn more about our experiences in Milwaukee
The age of our personal chefs in Milwaukee averages at 43, that's a lot of experience!
35% of our Milwaukee chefs are women.
Your menu proposals are typically sent within 4 hours after your request.
Our first chef experience in Milwaukee, WI, was requested on 2017-11-02.
11% of our personal chef services in Milwaukee included kids' menus.
One guest has booked the same personal chef in Milwaukee 15 times.
The number of private chef bookings in Milwaukee increased by a 31% in the last year.
Our Milwaukee personal chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 55.8% of guests in Milwaukee have hired a personal chef twice or more.
On average, requests for multiple services book a chef for 5 days in Milwaukee.
Happy guests have shared more than 298 pics and videos on our social media platforms.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a home chef.
How much does a private chef cost in Milwaukee?
Booking costs may vary in relation to your group size, ranging from 145 USD to 178 USD per guest.
For 13 people or more: 145 USD
For parties of 7 to 12 people: 133 USD
For services of 3 to 6 people: 155 USD
For two-people experiences: 178 USD
Besides the number of guests, factors like seasonality can also raise demand and modify the price of your chef experience in Milwaukee. The chart above shows a detailed view of monthly cost fluctuation.
How many personal chef services are booked in Milwaukee each month?
Private chef services in Milwaukee fluctuate with location and season. The chart above shows more details on the monthly index for service bookings.
Any time of year offers the perfect opportunity for a private chef service. Plan your next family reunion or company party in the comfort of your home. Keep in mind that last-minute bookings can increase your charge due to high demand. Design a unique dining experience in Milwaukee for your next birthday party or holiday celebration.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Milwaukee, WI?
The top six types of cuisine in Milwaukee are:
Japanese
Latin American
Italian
Mexican
French
Mediterranean
But the single most requested in Milwaukee are Surprise cuisine menus. You can trust our chefs to design the perfect menu for you!
If the menu you are looking for is not listed above, let your chef candidates create a unique one just for you! Send your request and start planning your dining experience.

A professional chef in your kitchen
Spice up your private parties at home without breaking the bank. A personal chef hands you the freedom to enjoy quality time with your guests by taking care of menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking and serving, and even post-event cleanup for less than a restaurant bill.
Our vast chef network has been educated and worked in the country's top culinary institutions and establishments. They're professionals not only in cooking but also in curating experiences for their customers.
A private chef service is ideal for intimate private dinners, holiday parties, or any special occasion. Submit your request and chat with as many chefs as you like; your booking doesn't have to be completed until you find the right chef for your experience.

Milwaukee's culinary talent
With more than 54 private chefs in our Milwaukee network, you can plan a menu that fulfills your culinary vision. Ask any questions and get to know our chefs before you finish your booking. You can ask them to deliver a menu of your design or let them guide you with their culinary experience.
Just like us, our personal chefs are driven by a passion for quality food and service. Join over 8,349 guests like you who have loved our services in Milwaukee.

Bring Milwaukee's dining scene home
Bring Wisconsin's best flavors home with a private chef service. Share quality time and build new memories with your guests while a professional cook prepares your favorite dishes, serves them, and cleans up afterward. Dress up or stay in your PJs; it's your house!






Connect with our chefs in Milwaukee
With a private chef, you design the menu, and your chef prepares it in your home. Throw a party filled with unique experiences for your guests. All it takes is sharing a few details about your event so our chefs can design a menu that fits all your preferences and budget. Enjoy a cozy, intimate service at home without any worries about cooking, serving, or even cleaning.









