Private chef San Francisco
Hire one of our 323 private chefs in San Francisco, CA. Give your guests a taste of the nice life with a menu customized to your taste and budget at home.





















Hire a private chef in San Francisco, CA
Over 10,278 guests have experienced our chef services in San Francisco and the Bay Area since February 2017. Our chefs cater to every aspect of your culinary experience, from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and serving all your course meals. Cleaning up all kitchen spaces is also included in your booking!
With more than 323 private chefs in the Bay Area, we're confident you'll find professionals who understand your vision and design a unique experience. Open your home to your chef and let them prepare restaurant-level food with the same quality and service for a fraction of the price.
Fill out the request form and get three sample menus for your private dinner from our top three chefs available in San Francisco. Your taste and dietary needs, as well as your budget, will be taken into account. Tweak their proposals with your chef until you have the perfect menu. Visit their profiles and galleries to pick your favorite!












How it works
Submit your request
Describe the ideal menu for your event: cuisine type, number of guests, and dietary needs.
Design your menu
Our chefs will plan a personalized experience for you. Adjust everything until it's perfect.
Meet our chefs
Get menu proposals from as many chefs as you need to find one that matches your vision.
Book your chef
Is your menu everything you wanted? Then finish your booking with your payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Let your chef in and relax; they will handle cooking and serving while you focus on your guests.
Find your chef
Submit your request and start chatting with our San Francisco private chefs
323 personal chefs in San Francisco, CA
Meet our private chefs in SF, and learn what they can do for you












10,200 guests have enjoyed the service of our personal chefs in San Francisco and the Bay Area
4.15 Chef
Guests in San Francisco, CA, rated their chef experience 4.15.
4.57 Food quality
Menus designed by our San Francisco chefs have earned a 4.57 score.
4.54 Presentation
Our chefs' dishes are delicious and look amazing; they've earned a 4.54 score in the Bay Area.
4.49 Cleaningness
Our chefs are focused on tidiness. Post-event cleanup has scored 4.49.
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5,100 menus designed by our personal chefs in San Francisco, CA
Live an intimate celebration with meals prepared exclusively for you and your guests at home. Without lines or parking!








.caprese salad (organic tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh arugula, olive oil, lavender sea salt)
- napoles salad (arugula, dates, orange, radicchio, olive oil, sea salt,
- crostini caprese, goat cheese, fresh basil and cherries tomatoes
. braised short ribs for 4 hours in red wine with chimichurri sauce & roastaed fingers potatoes and carrots
- grill lamb chops with chimichurri sauce & rigatoni pasta
- grill halibut, rigattoni pasta with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese with roasted vegetables. (broccoli, organic carrots, potatoes, cauliflower)
.tiramisu with chocolate dust
. chocolate & vanilla ice cream with roasted almonds
. lemon & chocolate ice cream & fresh mint
Heirloom tomato salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou
Farm lettuces with marinated onions and smashed cucumbers, sheep's milk feta & herb dressing
Kale & romaine ceasar salad with toasted brioche, white anchovies, parmesan & cured egg yolk
Asparagus arancini, carnaroli rice, fontina cheese wild leek flowers, fried crispy served with minted pistou & preserved lemon
Fried agnolotti filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
Artisan pizzas, various toppings and sauces, i make the dough from scratch then & toss & cook on site a pizza oven is a huge plus but i can cook out of a home oven as well
Risotto with oak roasted wild mushrooms, shallot & garlic confit, carnaroli rice, with parmesan foam & chive oil
Spaghetti alla carbonara, english peas, sous vide egg, pecorino romano & estero gold reserve with black peppercorn butter & lardons
"cacio e pepe" fresh handmade pasta, pecorino romano, lampong black peppercorn toasted in cultured butter
Potato gnocchi, miners lettuce, asparagus, green garlic, garden herbs & toasted black peppercorn butter
"os a moelle" roasted grass fed bone marrow with roasted figs, shallot & pomegranate, local bread & sauce bordelaise
Bluefin tuna crudo, extra virgin olive oil, preserved lemon & an umami nage
Bistecca alla fiorentina, dry aged porterhouse, creamy polenta, roasted vegetables and toasted coriander chimichurri
Artisan pizzas, various classic and seasonal toppings and sauces, any decent home oven will work but an outdoor pizza oven would be a bonus
Oso bucco, braised veal or lamb shank, with roasted mushroom jus and preserved lemon gremolata with creamy polenta
Veal saltimbocca, veal and prosciutto layered with sage and sauteed in lemon caper brown butter served with potato skordalia & tomato confit
Chicken piccata, pounded chicken sauteed with lemons & capers served with mashed potatoes & tomato confit
Fillet of branzino, with tomato confit, nicoise olvies, braised fennel & preserved lemon/white wine broth with olive oil potato puree
Chicken marsala, sauteed with local mushrooms & cipollini onions dry marsala wine served with lacinato kale & young potato ragout
Oak roasted mushroom lasagna, with a fungi bechamel, gruyere & parmesan layered with mushroom duxelle served with walnut/kale pistou & greens
Creme fraiche panna cotta with citrus and cultured butter sables
Caramelized meyer lemon tart with aged balsamic and lavender mousse
Grand mariner dark chocolate truffles with warm toasted italian meringue & crispy spiced brown butter lace dentelle
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse, with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Dark chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse with rum & tonka bean buttercream & sea salt caramel
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Grilled zucchini and herbed goat cheese roulades with sun-dried tomato
Antipasto skewers with pesto sauce
Shrimp oreganata and zucchini fritters
Burrata salad roasted tomatoes and sweet onions, wild arugula - pea shoots - basil roasted shallot balsamic reduction toasted sunflower seeds
(seasonal) dungeness crab cake and baby gem salad with corn relish and a citrus remoulade sauce
Zuppa toscana
Bistecca alla fiorentina served with eggplant piccata and parmesan pasta
Baked chilean sea-bass provencal , tomato, charred leeks onions, nicoise olives with rice pilaf
Classic osso buco with citrus gremolata, ceamy polenta and buca di beppo green beans
Cioppino san francisco style-seafood stew with muscles, clams, scallop, local fish, gulf shrimp
Tiramisu with dark chocolate sauce and fresh berries
Apple galette with straus vanilla ice cream
Garlick- lemon grilled lobster, sun-dried tomatoes ricotta mousse
Tuna carpaccio, truffled citrus dressing, citrus and fennel salad
Charcuterie board, special selection of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, honey, marmalade
Grilled lemon garlic prawns, saffron cream, prosciutto, special crunch
Brûlée brie, citrus chutney, crushed nuts, special crostini
Out-of-the-glass poached langostine with unique pink cocktail sauce
Pan fried lemon-garlic argentinian prawns, fermented chili crunch
Polipetti alla luciana with warm garlic ciabatta, slow cooked baby octopus in spicy red sauce with olives
Beef carpaccio, lemon aioli, arugola and white wine poached pear salad, crostini
Cured pink salmon carpaccio on citrus and fennel salad, soy-truffle dressing
Tuna carpaccio, truffled citrus dressing, crisps
Crispy skin duck, sautéed wild mushrooms, honey-chili glazed roasted baby carrots, cauliflower puréed
Orecchiette, broccoli cream, crunchy pepper and ancovhies pangrattato
Special chives and spinach linguine with lemon sauce and scampi
Creamy seafood risotto with lobster
Poached cod (baccala'), stir fry cabbage, chicory and endive salad with anchovies dressing, pomegranate seeds
Roasted pork belly, charred leek, sugarloaf cabbage, cultured cream, hazelnut crumble
Grilled branzino, jerusaleme artichoke pureed, grilled asparagus, special muntries and blood orange sauce
Lemon and sage pan fried gnocchi, baby green chickpeas, crunchy prosciutto, whipped lemon ricotta, topped with shaved pecorino
Pan fried gnocchi, miso burnt butter, chili broccoli on ricotta mousse
Miso carbonara udon noodles, crispy pancetta and truffle
Fresh made linguine with crab sauce and fresh blistered cherry tomatoes
Fresh made pappardelle, braised lamb shank sauce, rosemary and thyme gremolata
Parmesan and pistachios crusted lamb rack, roasted garlic and parmesan baby potatoes , fennel and orange mediterranean salad
Italian caffe affogato ( vanilla gelato topped with fresh made hot espresso shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Apple sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Chocolate lava cake, vanilla gelato, coconut butterscotch sauce, red fruits
Eton mess, crushed merengue, vanilla mousse, marinated red fruits
Lemon tart, fresh fruit
Yogurt and almond apricots cake, light citrus sauce
Peach cobbler pudding
Almond and orange blossom cake, rose and citrus mousse, red fruits
Tiramisù
Fresh made deconstructed sicilian cannoli with citrus ricotta mousse, pistachio gelato, chocolate drizzle
Lemon-blueberries cake , special icing, fresh made cream cheese, fresh made jams and marmalade
- bruschetta, avocado, goat cheese, fresh dill and organic cherries tomatoes
- canapés , brie cheese, fresh thyme and organic cherries tomatoes
- bruschetta caviar, creme fraiche , avocado, fresh basil and organic grapes
- farm to table organic green salad (arugula, dates, orange, radicchio, kale, olive oil, sea salt) (vegan , gluten free)
- sonoma organic salad figs, burata cheese, orange, radicchio, kale, olive oil, seed sunflowers sea salt)
- organic point reyes salad, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil & olive oil
_ grill salmon with chimichurri sauce with mashed organic potatoes & lavender sea salt
. braised short ribs for 4 hours in red wine with chimichurri sauce & creamed spinach
- cauliflower steak with chimichurri sauce & mashed sweet potatoes . veggie option
. chocolate lava cake & vegan vanilla ice cream, fresh mint
- passion fruit lime pie
Molten lava cake with tangelo sorbet, fresh mint & raspberry sauce
Bacon wrapped country pork pate with stone ground mustard, pickled vegetable salad and warm grilled bread
"os a moelle" roasted local bone marrow with local bread & sauce bordelaise
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market vegetables with sheep's milk feta & preserved lemon and garden herb vinaigrette
Parsnip & celeriac soup with allium soubise, baby greens, garlic oil & black truffle
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Oysters “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Crispy beef sweetbreads, oak roasted wild mushrooms with a spiced fig gastrique
Roasted heirloom carrots, citrus labneh, harissa & red sumac dressing with roasted cashews, preserved meyer lemon & winter greens
Seared scallops with citrus & fennel blossom gastrique, celeriac puree, & preserved lemon salad
"cacio e pepe" handmade pasta with pecorino romano & black peppercorn toasted in cultured butter with an aerated parmesan creme anglaise (scratch pasta on site)
Red kuri squash angolotti pasta, with estero gold reserve cheese, sage & peppercorn brown butter, pistou & wilted farm greens
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale
Oak roasted mushroom risotto, carnaroli rice, parmigiano-reggiano, & shallot confit with fresh herb pistou
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & pommes frites
Spaghetti alla carbonara, handmade lacinato kale pasta, sous vide egg, pecorino romano & estero gold reserve with black peppercorn butter & lardons
Double cut porc chop roasted fall squash, red wine braised cabbage, roasted apple & cider jus
"coq au vin" chicken braised with red wine, oak roasted mushrooms, bacon lardons & onions, served with handmade buttered noodles
Pan roasted halibut, caper & olive potato puree, farmers market vegetables with preserved lemon & herb salad
Roasted fall squash with , hazelnut praline, bitter greens, pecorino romano & banyuls aged vinegar & crushed hazelnuts
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry
Whole market fish, lemon & olive oil potato puree, farmers market vegetables with preserved lemon & herb salad
Bryan flannery prime dry aged beef zabouton, with potato skordalia, farmer's market vegetables & toasted coriander chimichurri
Handmade boudin blanc sausage, huckleberry gastrique & parsnip puree, with oak roasted cabbage, fennel & maitake mushroom ragout
Liberty farms duck breast, foie blond boudin, banyuls bordelaise, with spice roasted carrots, winter greens
Caramelized meyer lemon tart with aged balsamic, chantilly creme & lavender sea salt
Chocolate souffle, with orange creme anglaise & torched italian meringue
"croquembouche", biegnets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar", gianduja & chocolate mousse layers with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse, with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
This is a speciality designed menu for each client
Let me know if you are interested
Special designed menu
Heirloom zucchini crudo, whipped goat cheese, hazelnut crumble, black lime powder, garlic crostini
Brûlée brie, french shallots chutney, special crostini
Chef rossana’s hamachi shot 3.0 (hamachi carpaccio, seaweed salad, mango pico, truffle and ponzu sauce, chili and amaranth crisps)
Tropical style flamed salmon crudo
Char siu bacon, quail egg cocotte, chilli crisp, truffle mayo
Wagyu beef tartare, marinated soy yolk, caviar, corn-bread crackers
French cheeses,chicken liver pâté, foie gras, fresh fruits, nuts, crutons and bread
Braised pork belly with japanese rice wine and soy glaze, asian salad in a steamed bao
Chicken laab san choy bow (lettuce wrap)
Longevity fried lobster coated with a special jerk sauce and veggie
Lemon butter poached argentinian prawns with french style cocktail sauce
Blood orange glazed smoked duck salad with pomegranate and mint dressing
Beef carpaccio, lemon aioli, arugola and white wine poached pear salad, crostini
House made lobster bisque, lemon butter poached lobster, crème fatiche, red caviar, crostini
Creamy home-made bouillabaisse style soup with salmon and blue grenadier served with warm turkish bread and lemon
Fish in bouillabaisse sauce (french fish soup), garlic butter toasted baguette
Caldo de garbanzo con camarones al ajio picante
Old fashioned tomato salad, italian basil pesto on whipped che, warm garlic and oregano focaccia
Roasted quail, pumpkin cream, cypriot cabbage salad with golden resins
.14-day dry aged duck, jerusaleme artichoke pureed, glazed pearl onion, grilled asparagus, special muntries and blood orange sauce
“makroon bil toum” special boiled dumplings coated in garlic served with roasted scallops, prawns & fiery harissa
Risotto, lobster bisque, lemon poached langostine tartare, parsley oil drops
Roasted butternut squash ravioli, burnt lemon butter and scampi sauce
Beef bourgignonne, mashed potatoes, garlic mushrooms, braised pearl onions, roasted baby carrots, garlic and chili sautéed rape
Chestnut & porcini crusted roasted prime rib, roasted roots, cauliflower puree
Kobe beef steak, roasted roots, apple and sheep cheese salad with special french dressing
Miso carbonara udon noodles, crispy pancetta and truffle
Special grilled wagyu steak, spicy green sake dressing, grilled lime and garlic lobster, wild mushrooms , grilled asparagus, roasted purple potatoes
Special garlic pork belly pad see ew udon noodles
Clay pot broken rice with chorizo and beans, red braised pork cheek, crispy garlic
Spanish traditional seafood and chicken paella
Almond and orange blossom cake, rose and citrus mousse, red fruits
Tiramisù
Apple sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Bourbon and chocolate pecan pie, vanilla gelato
Chocolate lava cake, vanilla gelato, coconut butterscotch sauce, red fruits
Caffe affogato ( vanilla gelato topped with fresh made hot espresso shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Eton mess, crushed merengue, citrus mousse, marinated red fruits
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
Date cake with hot butterscotch sauce and vanilla mousse
Lemon-blueberries cake , special icing, fresh made cream cheese, fresh made jams and marmalade
Key lime pie, raspberry sauce, crushed meringues
Peach cobbler pudding
Triple chocolate and red wine cake, red fruits, vanilla mousse
Triple chocolate cake, espresso & bourbon whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, strawberries, chocolate soil & candied orange
Craft your menu with a private chef in SF
Create a perfect menu with the help of your private chef in San Francisco. Local chefs have vast experience in South Western cuisine and can offer unique and exciting flavors. Host the best private dinner party in San Francisco with one of our chefs!








Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions about San Francisco, CA, chef services.
What does a private chef service in San Francisco include?
Booking a personal chef in San Francisco and the Bay Area gets you everything for your event: a personalized sample menu you can adjust to your liking, buying fresh groceries on the day of your service, cooking and serving in your home, and even cleaning afterward. Based on the complexity of your course meals, your chosen chef may prepare a mise en place beforehand to achieve an efficient cooking experience. Remember that tableware and glassware aren't included. Tipping is at your discretion.
How much does a private chef service cost in San Francisco?
The cost of hiring a San Francisco personal chef may vary based on your party's guest count. For groups of 13 guests or more, the average price is 113 USD per person; for groups of 7 to 12 people is 114 USD per guest; for groups of 3 to 6 people the price averages at 129 USD per person, and for a two people experience, the price is 137 USD per seat. Prices may also vary based on season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a private chef in San Francisco, CA?
To hire a chef in San Francisco, you must pick a date, state your group size, and let us know about any dietary needs or preferences for your menu and experience. In just a few hours, you'll get three customized sample menus from our best-ranked private chefs tailored to your request.
We highly recommend you visit their profiles, guest reviews, and dish galleries to get to know their work. 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 San Francisco?
We have more than 323 of the best private chefs in San Francisco and the Bay Area at your disposal. Start by filling out our request form to get three menu quotes from our best-ranking chefs available on the date of your party. Get familiar with them and their work, visit their profiles, chat with them to personalize your menu, and pick your chef. If you're not satisfied with the first three options you get, we will send more chefs your way to give you fresh proposals until you find one that meets your cravings.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in San Francisco?
No, there isn't a maximum guest count for a private chef experience. However, they are generally hired for intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited cooking and sitting space. While there's no set limit, guest counts usually don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your service, the personal chef you choose buys fresh groceries and cooks the menu you created in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of your course meals or the compatibility with your kitchen equipment, your chef might prepare a mise en place before arriving for a seamless cooking experience.
Can I cook along with the private chef in SF?
Absolutely! We highly recommend you take that chance. Join your chef and learn new cooking tricks directly from an expert, or find new ways to enjoy food by watching their passion and hearing about their journey.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a cornerstone of high-end cooking. Our personal chefs in the Bay Area are committed to bringing restaurant-level food and service to your home. After customizing your menu, your chef will source the best ingredients from local markets and suppliers.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included in your experience by default. However, you can always agree with your chef to add them as an "extra" to your service.
How much should I tip a personal chef in San Francisco, CA?
Tipping your chef is optional; if you choose to do so, it should reflect your satisfaction with their service. On average, from 10,278 guests in San Francisco, tips are 14.72% of the total bill.
Key information about private chefs in San Francisco
Here are some details about our experiences in San Francisco, CA
Our chefs in San Francisco, CA, have an average age of 40, that's vast cooking experience.
Women make 63% of our chefs in San Francisco are women.
Menu proposals are sent within 5 hours after your request.
Our first private chef service in San Francisco was done in 2017-02-12.
23.4% of our personal chef services in the Bay Area include kids.
A single guest has hired the same private chef in San Francisco 16 times.
San Francisco chef service requests increased 25% in the last year.
Our personal chefs in the Bay Area speak up to 5 languages.
Over 59% of our guests book personal chefs for hire in San Francisco more than once.
Most guests hire one of our chefs for more than one night. Multi-services average at 6 days.
We've uploaded over 2,751 pictures of our San Francisco chef experiences.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private chef.
How much does a personal chef in the Bay Area cost?
The cost of booking a San Francisco private chef varies with the size of your guest list. Prices range from % price_13_or_more_people% % currency% to % price_2_people% % currency% per person.
For parties of 13 or more: 113 USD.
For 7 to 12 guests: 114 USD.
For 3 to 6 people: 129 USD.
Couple services go for 137 USD.
Other than your group size, high demand, and seasonality can alter the cost of your home chef in San Francisco. See the chart above for details on month-to-month rates.
How many private chef services are booked in San Francisco each month?
Factors like location and seasonality play a big part in the number of monthly personal chef bookings in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The table above shows the fluctuating number of bookings month-to-month.
Hiring a San Francisco private chef is a brilliant idea to celebrate at any time of year, but prices can rise with high demand. We suggest booking early to secure your favorite chef for hire in the Bay Area.
How many monthly private chef sign-ups are there in San Francisco, CA?
Through our longstanding presence in the Bay Area, we've built a wide network of seasoned chefs with exciting backgrounds, ensuring guests like you get the best culinary services.
To bring the best culinary experience to your home in San Francisco, we sign 3 new personal chefs each month. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles by background and specialties daily so you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in San Francisco?
The six main types of cuisine in San Francisco are:
French
Latin American
Japanese
Latin American
Italian
Mexican
However, the most requested in the Bay Area are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus! Let our chefs design a menu just for you!
If you don't see your desired cuisine in the list above, ask your chef to plan a menu with all the flavors and ingredients you want. Submit your request and find the ideal chef for your party.

An authentic taste of the Bay Area
Tweak and hone your menu to fit your taste, budget, and dietary needs. Offer your guests a satisfying culinary experience with personal chef service—all for less than a restaurant reservation! Our chefs can cook up the ideal menu for your party.
We have something for every taste. Book a private sushi chef in San Francisco for an authentic omakase feast, or choose an Italian chef if that's your culinary vision. Craft an interactive cooking experience for your next celebration.
On the day of your party, your chosen chef will locally source the freshest ingredients, cook your menu in your kitchen, and serve all course meals at your table. They will also clean up your kitchen before they leave.

Find your private chef in SF
With 323 personal chefs in San Francisco, your next special occasion will have something for everyone! You can tailor your menu to meet your guests' tastes, plan with your chef an experience that fits your budget, and let everyone enjoy some time with the chef, asking questions and even picking up tricks for their own home cooking.
With a private chef, there are no strict protocols or strangers around you; you and your loved ones can bond over good food in the comfort of your home.

An authentic taste of Californian cuisine
Let the flavors of the West Coast fill your home. Share what your perfect menu looks like, including ingredients, dishes, and dietary needs, so your chef candidates can turn it into a menu you can adjust and tweak to your taste and budget. Whether you're throwing a fancy dress-up event or a cozy and relaxing evening with friends, hiring our services is an innovative alternative to traditional dining.






Find a San Francisco chef for your party
San Francisco and the Bay Area are a hot spot for high-end cuisine thanks to its location and heritage. Local and international flavors collide and blend together, creating the characteristic Southwestern flavor. However, our chefs can also customize a menu with more bold and exotic options. More than just a chef agency, we believe in connecting people through food and comfort.









