Discover the finest private chefs in Sydney

Discover the best personal chefs and private chefs in Sydney and surrounding areas with CHEFIN. We’re home to over 100 of the best private chefs in Sydney and beyond, including Newcastle, Wollongong, and the Hunter Valley. Our professional chefs have been handpicked based on their exceptional culinary skills and passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences.

At CHEFIN, we believe that the private chef in Sydney should be an integral part of the dining experience. Our private chefs in Sydney will not only cook your food to perfection, but they’ll also bring a unique social element to your dining experience. They’ll share their expertise on the ingredients used, provide insight into the history of the dishes, and even take on the role of the perfect host. So, whether you’re hosting a private dinner party or a special occasion, our private chef catering services in Sydney are the perfect addition to any event.

WHY HIRE A PRIVATE CHEF THROUGH CHEFIN?

Art of Dining Quality Money-Back Guarantee – We guarantee the experience of your meals or your payment back. Trusted by Australia’s top 500 fortune companies, and served more than 90,000 satisfied customers across Australia. Read more…

Safety & Security – Every chef is screened thoroughly via detailed proprietary processes & systems; food safety is mandatory for handling your food; payment is held in a trust account until after the event; a $20mill public liability insurance protects everyone. Read more…

High-quality Ingredients – a process with three important pillars: Health, Environment, and Social Impact is applied when selecting your ingredients. Each source is hand-selected by our network of chefs and screened from CHEFIN for quality & assurance. Read more…

Dedicated Support at Every Step – a private concierge is always available to handle all your special requirements & needs and support you & the Chef with the CHEFIN proprietary software. A wonderful combination delivering great service and top customer satisfaction. Read more…

HOW CHEFIN WORKS

1. Select a dining style

Select the dining style of catering for your special event and the number of dishes you are after, eg. 3-course fine dining meal, cocktail canapes. Reserve here.

2. You will be matched with a Private Chef

Once a booking is reserved, an algorithm will take your menu preferences & match these with the best-matched professional chef in your area.

3. Design a menu together

Your private chef will custom-tailor a menu for you. Chefs LOVE to create dishes and every menu they construct and serve is fully exclusive to your special event only.

4. Enjoy the Art of Dining

Your Private Chef will arrive 1.5 hours beforehand with all ingredients and start preparing everything. The only thing you need to do is sit down, relax and enjoy!

THE ART OF DINING JOURNEY, HERE BEGINS

First, CHOOSE A Dining Style

Family style share plates table buffet

A personalised menu will be designed by your private Chef

$165.00per person Inc of GST, min 10 people

3-Course Fine Dining Meal

A fine dining 3 course meal will be designed by your private Chef

$195.00per person Inc of GST, minimum 8 people

Full Course Meal

Includes a premium fine dining 5-course meal: 2 starters, 2 mains and 1 dessert

$245.00per person, minimum 7 people Inc of GST

Looking for something different?

RESERVE A PACKAGE IN 3 EASY STEPS: 1. SELECT A PACKAGE, 2. ENTER EVENT DETAILS, 3. SECURE PAY ONLINE.

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what customers say

Hemant was fantastic and catered for my difficult dietary requirements extremely well. He was also very kind to share his knowledge with us on entremets.

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Catered for my difficult dietaries Melissa Ji

The entire Chefin team, and experience, were superb from start to finish. It made hosting a group of 15 a real joy, and gave us time to interact with our guests. As to the food and service, can’t say enough good. Thanks!

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Chefin team, and experience, were superb James

Couldn’t have asked for more! Not only was the food DIVINE but our Chef, Dan, was a total charmer. My mother is a celiac so eating out can be difficult but we had a beautiful relaxed five-star dining experience at home and we couldn’t have been happier. Fantastic experience! Thank you, thank you! I highly recommend Chefin.

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Couldn’t have asked for more! Angela Brissett

I really enjoyed the whole process from beginning to end, I think we put together something really special and no one in Sydney can match it. Judging from the feedback I’m receiving, if we can do this again, we will more than double the patrons. I think we should and hope you guys are up for it. A very classy operation.

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I really enjoyed the whole process Mike

I would like to say thank you in writing too. You and your team are absolutely fantastic! The guys had a really great time, everyone is a huge fan of Brazilian food now 🙂 Please forward my thank you to all of your team members.

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Everyone is a huge fan of Brazilian food now Andrea

It was a truly unique experience that all of our guests loved. The quality of the food and presentation was definitely top restaurant quality. It was the sort of dinner we expect at an establishment offering fine dining. It was absolutely fabulous!

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It was a truly unique experience Karen Mcclue

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Private Chef cost in Sydney?

CHEFIN provides the art of dining experiences to Sydney food lovers. The price is similar to a fine dining restaurant with the benefits of your very own private chef in Sydney and tailored menu. We have a variety of available packages from cocktail canape packages that cost $65 per person to 3-course meals that cost $195 per person, and 5-course meals that cost $245 per person. Check all CHEFIN PACKAGES here. The price may fluctuate on public holidays and last-minute bookings.

What are the most popular cuisines for Private Chef service in Sydney?

On the CHEFIN platform, over 100 onboarded private chefs in Sydney provide over 20 world cuisines from the East to the West. The diversity of cultural backgrounds and culinary interests shaped them into experts in different styles of cooking. The top 5 popular cuisines for Private Chef service in Sydney are Modern Australian, French, Japanese, Italian, and South American.

What does a Private Chef service include in Sydney?

Once a booking is confirmed, an algorithm will then identify and match you with the best-suited private chef who will tailor a perfect menu just for you. On the day, your private chef in Sydney will arrive 1.5 hours beforehand with all fresh ingredients, and begin preparing your dishes. Waitstaff arrives separately. The team will take care of all the food and drinks (as advised). After the event is over, the team will clean the kitchen and event area before leaving you to bask in the afterglow of a wonderful event. Drinks, tableware, and glassware can be arranged as add-on services.

Do you have a Sydney Private Chef available to cook for my event?

As a platform with more than 100 available private chefs in Sydney, we always have availability – or your money-back guarantee! Our team works relentlessly to ensure we have the largest selection of private chefs across the country and can fulfill every single guest’s request. On a very unlikely occasion, even if your assigned private chef in Sydney has to cancel your event, we could still arrange an alternative private chef for you at the last minute. This is the power of a platform – absolute peace of mind for your guests and special occasions.

How can I hire a Private Chef in Sydney?

Once a PACKAGE (dining style) is booked, CHEFIN’s sophisticated algorithm will take your preferences & match these with the available private chefs in Sydney. You will be presented with a choice of private chefs, though during busy periods/last-minute bookings, you will be assigned a private chef in Sydney to work with. Once a private chef is chosen, she/he will customize a menu based on your special requests. A few rounds of menu revisions could be provided upon your feedback.

What do I need to prepare for a Private Chef service in Sydney?

Not much to be honest. Your private chef in Sydney will only need your assistance with a few small things. You need to prepare a space in your fridge (1-2 shelves), clear your kitchen bench, and introduce the private chef to the kitchen & dining areas. Depending on your booking you will need to prepare crockery/glassware/cutlery & set the table if no wait staff are included in your event booking. If you have reserved a waitstaff with us, the team could help you with table setting before the service.

EXPERIENCE PEACE OF MIND WITH OUR VETTED SYDNEY CHEFS

“Experience Peace of Mind with Our Vetted Sydney Chefs” is not just a statement, it’s our promise to you. We understand that inviting a chef into your home or private event venue is a matter of trust. That’s why each of our Sydney chefs goes through a rigorous vetting process. This guarantees that our chefs have the culinary expertise to craft delicious meals and uphold the integrity and professionalism you deserve. With our carefully vetted professionals, rest assured that your culinary journey is entrusted to reliable hands. Savour exquisite meals crafted with precision and passion, while we manage the intricacies for your absolute peace of mind.

Private Chef in Adelaide Nick Guan explains his dishes to guests

Discover the New Standard of Sydney Fine Dining

Experience the new standard of Sydney’s fine dining with our private chefs. Each dish is uniquely crafted by a culinary expert, promising a one-of-a-kind gourmet experience. We invest more in premium ingredients than in high overhead costs, ensuring you get exceptional value with every bite. The added bonus? You can interact with the chef, gaining insight into the creation of each culinary masterpiece. Welcome to a fresh take on luxury dining in Sydney, where personal touch, quality, and engagement come together beautifully.

Sydney Personal Chef CARLOS MOREIRA

‘He really lit up the moment and was respectful & extremely accommodating.’

A little about personal chef CARLOS MOREIRA:

Chef Carlos’s food is inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and his travels around the world. You can expect farm-to-table menus and a blend of unique cultures, ingredients, and flavors. His favorite part about being perfect private Chef in Sydney is seeing the reactions of clients when they taste his amazing food together, and working in the bustling kitchens with a great team of people. He also loves the picturesque locations he can work from as a private chef – like the Sydney Opera House.

Want to learn more about private chef Carlos? Visit his CHEFIN profile here.

Career highlights for private chef CARLOS MOREIRA:

16 years of experience as a Private chef & in Michelin starred restaurants

Carlos’s dishes:

Chef Carlos loves making his own fresh pasta
Chef Carlos’s food is inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients
His travels around the world inform the dishes he cooks

Sydney Personal Chef HEMANT DADLANI

‘Hemant is not only a great chef but a great personality who loves life!’

A little about private chef HEMANT DADLANI:

Introduced to cooking by his mother in India, Chef Hemant initially pursued a degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. He discovered his true calling in the kitchen after receiving a cooking tutorial from a South Indian Master Chef, and so began a distinguished career as cook that has taken him all over the world.

Want to learn more about private chef Hemant? Visit his CHEFIN profile here.

Career highlights for private chef HEMANT DADLANI:

Chef Hemant has worked as Executive Chef at Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia, reconceptualised restaurants at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, opened the Apsara restaurant at Jade Mountain & Anse Chastanet Resorts in St. Lucia and breathed life back into a failing Indian restaurant at Curacao’s Hotel Kura Hulanda.
Chef Hemant runs his own consultancy business, project managing new restaurant and cafe openings.

Hemant’s dishes:

Chef Hemant’s favourite dish is slow-cooked lamb shoulder with black-eyed peas on top of barley and garnished with fresh Aussie black truffle flakes.
He loves to share the great stories behind each of his dishes – from celebrities that love these dishes to the origins of where he learned the dish, just ask!

Sydney Personal Chef Robert Morales

‘I love sharing my knowledge with other foodies who want to discover more about the amazing variety of foods available in our lives’

A little about Sydney personal chef Robert Morales:

Born in California, raised in Texas, Robert now calls Sydney home. With a deep awareness of nature & its abundance of foods, Robert is a rare kind of chef who forages for ingredients from the wild. If you’re looking for a unique experience that has you learning a little bit more about your food, Rob is the perfect match.

Career highlights for private chef Robert Morales:

14 years of experience in modern pastry (you know what that means – desserts!)
Received a Gold Medal in the 2008 National Culinary/Pastry championships (US).

Robert’s dishes:

Robert’s dishes are refined and simple, juxtaposed by elements of the wild,
His passion for finding and cooking with ingredients from nature means you’ll have fresh, seasonal, unique ingredients with a story behind them,
Robert is highly skilled in Japanese, French, Italian, and Mexican cuisines.

Chef Robert Morales presenting a crusted chicken breast, broccolini, edible micro herbs, field mushrooms soil

Sydney Personal Chef Valeria Boselli

‘I have a dream that dining vegetarian & vegan should be a belief & culture, a fun and an exciting experience, and deserves to be delicious’

A little about personal chef Valeria Boselli

If you’re looking for catering that’s conscious, then Valeria’s healthy mouth-watering cuisine is where you’ll find it. An Italian who’s been calling Australia home for the last 10 years, Valeria is passionate about making plant-based dining an exciting, fun, delicious and healthy meal that’s a party for your taste buds. For something that tastes too good to be healthy (but is delicious), Valeria’s got the goods.

Career highlights for private chef Valeria Boselli

Valeria owned a dedicated vegetarian & vegan restaurant, Dandylion, in Bondi,

Valeria’s dishes:

Valeria’s style is contemporary fusion with heavy Mediterranean roots,
Healthy, fun, and delightful to the tastebuds. Expect fresh, seasonal ingredients and lots of yum.

Chef Valeria Boselli presenting Vegan edamame pasta with edible flowers, toasted almonds, beetroot puree