Private sushi chef

Hire one of our 246 private sushi chefs for your next celebration.

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How it works

Personalize your request

Tell us about your ideal sushi meal, event date, and budget. No commitments required.

Chat with chefs

Connect with sushi chefs until you find your perfect fit. Share preferences and food allergies to proposals.

Create your menu

Personalize everything from the number of courses to the ingredients in every sushi. 

Book your chef

Complete your booking, make your payment, and get ready for your sushi experience!

Enjoy the experience!

Cherish great company while fantastic sushi is prepared in your kitchen.

Ready to book?

Connect with sushi chefs and start planning the perfect meal.

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Enjoy different types of sushi with a private chef

Sushi is more than just fish and seaweed. It's a flavorful blend of tradition and modernity in every bite.

If you're new to sushi or already love it, hire a private sushi experience. You can craft a menu that pleases your taste buds.

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How can I personalize my sushi experience?

Describe your event, and our sushi chefs will send menus tailored to your preferences. Nigiri or sushi rolls? You decide!

If anything changes, no problem. You can still make adjustments later on.

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An elegant sushi dinner served with saucers and a teapot
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Craft your sushi menu

Looking for ideas? Check out tailored sushi menus and begin crafting your own.

Guest reviews

Over 1600 happy clients have enjoyed a sushi chef at home.

Any occasion is perfect for our services

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Birthday parties
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Company events
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Bachelor party
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Holidays
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Discover our sushi chefs

Our skilled chefs bring their expertise and passion to your home, crafting a personalized menu that will make your event truly special. Whether it’s a quiet dinner or a lively gathering, we handle all the details to ensure you enjoy fresh, delicious sushi with ease. Turn your next occasion into a memorable culinary adventure right at home!

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Frequently asked questions

Below, you can find the most common questions about our experiences.

A private sushi chef service covers all aspects of creating a memorable meal experience at home with loved ones. This includes creating a custom menu, buying ingredients, setting up before cooking, preparing the meal at your place, serving at the table, and cleaning up afterward. Dishes, glasses, and tips are not part of the package. How much you tip is totally up to you.

The price of hiring a sushi service at home starts at $99 and varies based on the number of guests. For larger groups of 13 or more, the average price is $99 per person. For groups of 7 to 12, it's around $112 per person; for 3 to 6 guests, it's approximately $129 per person. On average, for parties of 2, the cost per person is $141. Please note that prices may vary depending on your location and how far in advance you book.

To our chef services for a sushi meal, simply choose your preferred date and indicate the number of guests, letting us know your preferences, intolerances, and a couple of kitchen details. In a few hours, sushi chefs near you will send you menus tailored to your preferences. You can check out chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos. You can also chat directly with chefs to make menu changes or discuss any questions. Once you've chosen a chef and menu, you can book on the website.

We currently have 246 private sushi chefs available. To arrange sushi at home with a chef, just fill out the form, and the best chefs in your area will send you their menu proposals for your chosen date. You can carefully review their profiles and select the chef that best suits your preferences.

Although a private chef service is usually for smaller gatherings at home, a sushi chef can work with no set limit on size. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally, the groups do not exceed 15 people.

Yes, when you hire a sushi chef, they will prepare the meal right in your kitchen, providing an immersive dining experience. For more elaborate menus, before the sushi chef comes to your house, they may do some preparation work beforehand to ensure a seamless cooking process at your home.

Absolutely! Many guests enjoy joining the chef in the kitchen to learn cooking tips and witness the preparation process firsthand. With Take a Chef, you can participate in cooking with your sushi chef and plan your private sushi experience all in one place. We want to exceed your expectations!

Our private chefs prioritize using fresh ingredients and offer personalized dining experiences, unlike restaurants. They tailor menus to customer preferences and purchase high-quality ingredients accordingly, ensuring freshness is a key element of their service.

Unlike food, beverages are not included as standard but can be arranged as an "extra" to complement your selected menu options.

Each guest can freely decide the tip they wish to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, guests usually tip their private sushi chef 15% of the total amount.

Key information about private sushi chefs

Learn more details about our services.

Expertise matters

With an average age of 43, our private sushi chefs offer extensive culinary knowledge.

Women's presence

56% of our chefs are women.

Quick service

Just 4 hours from request to menu.

Cooking since 2017

Our first private sushi chef service was in 2017.

Kids' menu

18.2% of our private sushi chef services include kids.

Customer loyalty

A single client has booked the same private sushi chef 6 times.

More bookings

35% increase in the number of private chef bookings in the last year.

Language diversity

Our personal sushi chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages.

Another round

More than 50.8% of guests hire a private chef more than once.

Multiple services

On average, multiple services hire a chef for 2 days.

Photo album

We uploaded over 667 pictures of our sushi personal chef experience.

Easy booking

On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.

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