Private chef Virginia Beach
Book one of our 52 private chefs in Virginia Beach. Create a unique menu and enjoy it in the comfort of your home. Treat your guests to a fine dining experience with no hassle.
Hire a personal chef in Virginia Beach
Since April 2017 more than 21,551 guests in the Resort City have enjoyed our chef services in their homes. Personal chefs in Virginia Beach are experienced in many cuisines and an each has an exciting background. Learn about their journey and talk to them without commitment!
With 52 personal chefs in Virginia Beach, we can connect you with one who will take your culinary vision further. For a birthday party or a formal company event, a private chef is the solution. They handle menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and serving at your table. Post-service cleanup is also included. We highly recommend getting to know your chef and asking questions while they cook.
After you send in your request, our three top-ranked Virginia Beach private chefs will respond with menu proposals that match your taste and budget. Check their portfolios to learn about their work, chat with them, and share your doubts and preferences.
How it works
Send your request
Share what your ideal menu is, plus the event date and budget. Don't hold back!
Design your menu
Our chefs will create a customized menu for your event. You can tweak everything until it's perfect.
Chat with our chefs
Get menu proposals, connect with our chefs, and choose the right one.
Book your service
Book your service with your payment only after you find the ideal chef and menu for your event.
Live the experience
Set the table and put up your decorations; your private chef service will surprise you.
52 personal chefs in VA Beach
Chat with as many chefs as you want and find your match
Over 21,500 guests have experienced our personal chef services in Virginia Beach
4.69 Chef
Guests in Virginia Beach rated their chef experience with a 4.69.
4.79 Food quality
Menus designed by our Virginia Beach chefs have earned a 4.79 grade.
4.83 Presentation
Not only delicious but gorgeous! Dish presentation by our personal chefs scored 4.83.
4.92 Cleaningness
Your service includes post-event kitchen cleanup. Our chefs' cleanup has scored 4.92.
Craft your menu
Satisfy your cravings with a professionally designed menu. Our personal chefs in Virginia Beach will bring an exclusive and innovative experience to your table without breaking the bank.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find answers to the most recurrent questions about our service in Virginia Beach.
Your private chef experience in VA Beach covers everything for your event: menu customization, grocery shopping, cooking and serving, and even post-service cleanup. Depending on the complexity of your course meals, your chef might prepare a mise en place before arriving to ensure an efficient cooking experience. Remember that tableware and glassware are not part of your purchase. Tipping is at each guest's discretion.
Private chef services cost varies depending on the size of your party.
For groups of 13 or more guests, the average price per person is 115 USD.
For 7 to 10 people, the price per guest is 113 USD.
For groups of 3 to 6 people, it's 125 USD per person.
For couples the average price is 138 USD per seat.
Costs may vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
To book your private chef in Virginia Beach, start by choosing the date and group size for your experience. After that, let us know about your food preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies. Our chefs will reply with three customized proposals you can tweak to perfection.
Visit your chef candidates' profiles, along with their dish galleries. Chat with them and ask them to clear any doubts about their service. Choose your favorite chef and menu, and finish your booking with your payment to get your chef's contact information.
52 of the best personal chefs in Virginia Beach are waiting for your request. To start, fill out the form with the date of your party, the guest count, and everyone's preferences and dietary restrictions. Within hours, you will get three menu proposals from our best three chefs available, designed to fit all your specifications. Review their profiles and galleries, and chat with them to adjust your menu to the last detail. If you're not happy with your options, you can keep getting proposals until you find the right chef for your celebration.
No, there is no maximum number of guests for a private chef experience. However, our services are usually for intimate gatherings with friends or family at homes with limited space for cooking and sitting. So, although there isn't a strict limit, guest count generally doesn't exceed 15 people.
Yes, your chef experience is all about bringing fine dining into your home. Your chef will buy fresh ingredients and cook your planned menu in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of your course meals and your kitchen equipment or availability, your chosen chef may bring a mise en place with them to ensure an efficient cooking experience.
You totally should! At every table, there are always guests who love food and want to spend time in the kitchen with the chef, learn some new tricks, and take part in preparing the food. It's your house; take the chance to feel like a chef for a day!
Yes, personal chefs are dedicated to the highest food and service standards, so their ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced. Your chef will use their know-how and supply network to get you the best and freshest produce to cook your menu.
Although drinks are not included in your booking, you can always add them as an extra to your request while designing your menu with your chef.
Each guest is entirely free to decide how much to tip their chef. On average, based on tips given by 21,551 Virginia Beach guests like you, tips amount to 14.72% of the total cost of the final bill.
Key information about personal chefs in Virginia Beach
Find out more about what our Virginia Beach chefs can do for you
The average chef age in VA Beach is 44; that's a lot of experience!
47% of our Virginia Beach private chefs are women.
It takes only 6 hours from your submission to get menu proposals.
Our first personal chef in Virginia Beach was booked on 2017-04-16.
16.1% of our service menus in Virginia Beach include an option for kids.
One single guest has requested the same personal chef in Virginia Beach 10 times.
26% increase in the number of personal chef bookings in Virginia Beach in the last year.
Our VA Beach personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages.
Over 56.1% of our guests book personal chefs for hire in Virginia Beach more than once.
On average, multiple services book a chef for 5 days in Virginia Beach.
683 pictures from Virginia Beach's private chef experiences have been uploaded to our site.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private chef.
How much does a personal chef cost in Virginia Beach?
Booking costs are linked to the size of your event, ranging from 115 USD to 138 USD per person.
For parties 13 people or more: 115 USD
For 7 to 12 guests: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 125 USD
For private couples experiences: 138 USD
Aside from group size, seasonality and high demand can also influence the price of your booking. Check the chart above for the monthly average prices for personal chef services in Virginia Beach.
How many private chef services are booked monthly in VA Beach?
Location and seasonality determine the number of monthly private chef bookings, which means prices vary throughout the year. The chart above depicts the number of bookings in Virginia Beach month-to-month.
However, any time of year is an ideal time to give your guests an interactive cooking experience with a private chef service. Company or holiday parties alike can become unforgettable occasions when you hire a home chef. Remember, last-minute requests can come at a higher cost and give you less time to design the perfect menu for your event.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Virginia Beach?
The top six types of cuisine in Virginia Beach are:
Italian
Japanese
Mediterranean
French
Latin American
Japanese
However, the single most requested in town is Surprise cuisine menus. You can trust our chefs to create a menu just for you!
In case the menu you want is not listed here, you can ask your chef to customize one that fits your desires! Submit your request and start planning the ideal dining experience.
Virginia's best local chefs
Enjoy a taste of the high life with our chef services in the comfort and privacy of your home. Take a Chef offers an innovative way to celebrate special occasions without any hassle, not even cleaning! Personal chefs are ideal for a cozy birthday party or an intimate family reunion.
For less than what you'd be charged at a restaurant, you can create a menu with something for each of your guests. Meet our chefs, learn about their journey, and welcome them into your home. Fine dining without lines or parking!
On the day of your party, your chef buys fresh ingredients from local markets, cooks, and serves all course meals on your table. They will also leave all kitchen spaces spotless.
Innovative fine dining in Virginia Beach
With 52 private chefs in Virginia Beach, we are sure you can match your culinary vision with a chef who can make it a reality. Is your event a company party? Book yourself a chef with an appropriate background. Or perhaps you're hosting a celebration with a large guest list? Ask your chef what they can do with your budget.
Anniversaries, family reunions, and even Thanksgiving dinners are perfect opportunities to treat your guests to the private chef experience.
Private chefs near you in Virginia Beach
A culinary experience like the one you can get with a personal chef in Virginia Beach will surely leave you with new insights about quality food and fine dining. Open your home and welcome the magic of culinary excellence. Share your culinary vision with your personal chef and work together to create an unforgettable event.
Meet our chefs in Virginia Beach
Book a private chef in Virginia Beach to provide an innovative culinary experience to your guests. Design the perfect opportunity to bond and share an amazing meal without the hassle of grocery shopping or even cleaning up afterward. Submit your request and connect with one of our personal chefs. Find what 21,500 guests have loved about their experiences!
