Where can I find private chefs in Canberra?
Through CHEFIN. Tell the concierge your date, where you are, how many are coming and what the night is for, and we come back with chefs who are free and whose cooking suits it. You are not trawling directories or chasing quotes, and every chef has already been checked before you see them.
What is the difference between a private chef and a personal chef?
A private chef is booked for one occasion — a dinner party, an anniversary, a corporate event — and cooks and serves on the day. A personal chef visits regularly to prepare meals for a household to eat through the week. CHEFIN provides both across Canberra. A third option, employing a full-time chef on salary, is a different arrangement again. Tell the concierge which you are after.
Can a private chef cater a corporate or government function in Canberra?
Yes, and it is a lot of what we do here. Private chefs suit client dinners, board dinners, farewell and end-of-session dinners, and entertaining a visiting delegation over a plated menu. For larger catered functions — a launch, a conference, an all-staff event — our Canberra corporate catering service is built for it, and the concierge can point you to the right one. Either way, one team handles the menu, the cooking and the clean-up.
Do private chefs clean up after cooking?
Yes. Every CHEFIN booking in Canberra includes full clean-up of the kitchen and dining area, and your chef leaves the space as they found it. Clean-up is part of the per-person price, not charged separately.
Do private chefs do the grocery shopping?
Yes. Your CHEFIN chef sources and shops for all ingredients and brings them on the day. You do not need to buy anything or arrange delivery, and the ingredient cost is included in the per-person price rather than billed afterwards.
Are there any extra costs or taxes added at checkout?
No. CHEFIN prices are inclusive of GST, and the per-person rate covers the chef, all groceries, the cooking, the service and full clean-up. There is no call-out fee, ingredient surcharge, cleaning charge or tax added on top. The only extras are add-ons you choose yourself, such as wait staff or drinks. The price quoted is the price you pay.
Do you have a private chef available for my event date?
Yes. Give the concierge your date, location and guest count, and we come back with chefs who are free — including at short notice and on peak dates such as Christmas, the end-of-year function season and long weekends. If your chef becomes unavailable closer to the event, we arrange a replacement, so a change on our side never becomes your problem.
Can a private chef in Canberra cater to dietary requirements?
Yes. Dietary requirements are collected at booking and the menu is built around them — gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, low FODMAP and specific allergies. Canberra chefs on the platform cover more than 20 cuisines, so a dietary preference rarely means a lesser dish. Flag severe allergies explicitly so your chef can manage cross-contamination.
What do I need to prepare before a private chef arrives?
Not much. Clear a shelf or two in the fridge, clear the bench, and show your chef the kitchen and where everyone is eating. They bring the ingredients. If you have not booked wait staff, you will set the table with your own crockery, glassware and cutlery. Mention what the kitchen is like when you book and your chef will plan around it.
