The most common questions that people ask Private Chefs.

How can I book private chef?

Once you decide we are the right company to trust with your service. Reach out and find out if we have the date available in the city you are looking for service, if we have an opening you can submit the $350 deposit and we will reserve the date for you.

How long does a typical service last?

Service time is determined by the amount of courses/food being served, however a typical 3-4 course meal from the time I show up to the time I leave is 4.5-6 hours. The Chef will arrive 3-4 hours before mealtime and will leave your kitchen the way we found it.

How does the booking process work?

We start with the menu for your party, including any and all special requests and details. Your menu will determine your cost, all food and supplies are charged separately from the “Chef Fees”. Both your menu and service quote are presented to you for review. Should you have any questions and/or changes, we will revise the menu as needed until we get it just right. We will gladly jump on a call to discuss the event, however all the information will be presented via email for final approval. Once the menu and the charges are approved, we collect a $350 deposit to reserve the date. We collect all of the “day of” information (chef arrival time, service start time, guest count confirmation.) Once everything checks out, we confirm the service as booked.

What "day of" information is needed?

We need your final menu selections, the event address, a contact phone number, the final guest count, dietary restrictions/allergies and the time you would like to have the first course served. If you have a planned timeline with games, speeches, or other activities which might impact our pace or timing please share so that we can adjust properly. I will need access to a clean and functional kitchen (stove, oven, sink and counter space) that is it, I will take care of the rest.

What else do I need to consider?

Plateware- PCJH does NOT provide cutlery or dish-ware. If you need these items we do have local partners that we highly recommend using for your event. To request partners list please email me.

Little Ones - Children’s meals can be accommodated upon request.

What about insurance, and food safety?

Absolutely, I am a ServSafe Certified Manager. In addition, all our employees must have at least a food handler training certificate.

We are fully insured.

Not only can we access organic and other specialty products, we are able to accommodate most dietary needs/restrictions, just ask.

How does your pricing work?

We provide pricing per meal period/ per day or per week. These prices do not include:

  • Cost of food and supplies
  • Cost beverages
  • 6% tax
  • 10% gratuity 

We charge the service fee, 6% tax and 10% gratuity. We send you the total amount (*less cost of food) on an invoice for you to approve before booking your event to prevent any surprises.

What is your cancellation policy?

The deposit is refundable within the following guidelines:

  • 30 days or more prior to event date 100% refund
  • 29-20 days 75% refund
  • 19-10 days 50% refund

No refund will be provided if the event is cancelled within 10 days.