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A proposal, a wedding, a birthday, a family gathering — every occasion in United States deserves a private chef.
About Private Dining
Private dining used to mean a table at a restaurant. Now it means something better — a verified chef in your home, cooking exclusively for you and your guests. Whether you're planning a marriage proposal in New York, a landmark birthday in Los Angeles, a corporate client dinner in Chicago, or a wedding reception in Miami, UpChef connects you with the right chef for the moment. Trained in the country's best kitchens, available coast to coast, and kept to the highest standard by real guest reviews.
Every occasion
From an intimate dinner for two to a wedding for a hundred — whatever you’re hosting, there’s a chef for it.
How UpChef works
No phone calls, no emails, no waiting days for a reply. Everything happens inside the app — live chat, instant notifications, and real offers from verified chefs near you. Pick whichever way suits you.
Share the details that matter — date, number of guests, cuisine, budget, location, and any dietary needs. It takes about a minute, and there's no obligation to book.
The moment you post, verified chefs around you receive a live notification on their phone. They respond fast — often within minutes — sending you personalised menus and quotes to compare.
Review the offers side by side, chat with the chefs you like to fine-tune the menu, then book the one that's right for you — securely, in a couple of taps.
Browse verified chefs near you by cuisine, occasion, and guest count. See full menus with prices, real reviews from past events, and each chef's signature dishes.
Message the chef directly in the app — no emails, no phone tag. Ask questions, tailor the courses, and get instant replies. The chef can send you a custom offer right in the chat.
Choose a set menu and book in a couple of taps, or accept the chef's custom offer. Your payment is held securely until after the event, so you're always protected.
It all happens inside the app — live chat, instant notifications, and secure payment. Book your private chef in less time than a restaurant reservation takes.
Why a private chef
Picture an evening with no crowded reservation, no drive across town, and no surprise bill at the end. You sit at your own table, in your own home, while a professional chef prepares a meal built around your taste and your occasion.
Book a private chef for an intimate dinner for two, a feast for forty, or a week of healthy meal prep. You choose the menu, the budget, and the mood — we bring the talent to your door.
And because your chef cooks, serves, and cleans up, the only thing you're left with is a memory your guests won't stop talking about.
Restaurant-quality food at home
Menus tailored to your event
Transparent prices, no surprises
The host finally gets to relax
Built on trust
Welcoming someone into your home takes trust. That's why UpChef is built around verification, protection, and transparency at every step — from the first message to the last plate.
Every chef is reviewed before they can take a single booking, and every rating you read comes from a real, completed event.
Payment options depend on the market and booking. Review the total, payment method and cancellation terms before paying. Contact UpChef support if anything is unclear.
Read the cancellation terms that apply to your booking before paying. If your plans change, contact the chef and UpChef support to discuss the next steps.
UpChef was built by people who have worked the kitchen. We take 0% commission from chefs, so the person who cooked your food is paid fairly — and that care lands straight on your plate.
Questions before, during, or after your event? A real support team is one message away in the app, ready to make sure your evening goes exactly the way you imagined it.
From Riyadh to London to São Paulo, UpChef works across 15 countries, with local currencies, languages, and chefs who understand both local tradition and global cuisine.
Explore by City
We cover 5 cities across United States. Choose your city to browse available chefs.
For chefs in United States
Join the chefs building their own private-dining business on UpChef across United States — with 0% UpChef commission.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about booking a private chef in United States.
Download the UpChef app, choose your city in the US, browse verified chefs by cuisine and occasion, and confirm your booking in minutes. Your chef arrives fully equipped — you just enjoy the evening.
For dinners we recommend a few days' notice so your chef can plan and shop for fresh ingredients, but many chefs in the US accept last-minute bookings too.
Payment options depend on the market and booking. Review the total, payment method and cancellation terms before paying. Contact UpChef support if anything is unclear.
Prices depend on the chef, menu, and number of guests — you always see the full price before you confirm. Most private dinners in the US are quoted per person, and larger events are priced on request.
We cover New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and more across the US, with new chefs joining every month. Choose your city in the app to see who's available near you.
Yes. Every chef on UpChef is vetted before they can take bookings, and all reviews come from real, completed events — so the ratings you see in the US are genuine.
Private dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, weddings, family gatherings, and weekly meal prep. If you're hosting it in the US, there's a chef for it.
Yes — your chef comes to your home or venue in New York (or wherever you are), cooks fresh on site, serves, and leaves the kitchen clean. You're a guest at your own table.
Absolutely. You can choose from a chef's menus or message them directly to tailor the courses, dietary needs, and number of guests before you book.
United States's finest private chefs, at your table tonight. Every chef on UpChef is verified, rated by real guests, and paid 0% commission — fine dining at its best, in the privacy of your own home.
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Meet the chefs
Browse verified private chefs and book the one that fits your table.
Japanese
Greek
Italian
Italian
Italian
Italian
Italian
Italian
American
Canapé & Party
Italian
Italian
Mixology / Bartender
BBQ & Grill
Italian
Italian
Italian
Chinese
Italian
Italian
Japanese
Lebanese
Coffee / Barista
Healthy
On the menu
From their kitchens
delicious and moist chocolate cake served with cream cheese frosting and a dusting of cocoa powder
Thinly sliced scallops with a lemon yuzu sauce, herbs, and ginger pearls
Pan seared bass with crispy skin. served with seared figs, pearl onions, and kiwi beurre blanc
short rib slow braised with Barolo wine and black truffle tossed with tagliatelle pasta and topped with black truffle and shaved pecorino Romano.
short rib slow braised with Barolo wine and black truffle tossed with tagliatelle pasta and topped with black truffle and shaved pecorino Romano.
hot wings
hot wings
Mongolian Beef is a a popular Chinese-American takeout dish made with tender slices of beef (usually flank steak) stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and green onions in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce
Mongolian Beef is a a popular Chinese-American takeout dish made with tender slices of beef (usually flank steak) stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and green onions in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce
Sticky rice, cured porkbelly, house pickles, bib lettuce
Sticky rice, cured porkbelly, house pickles, bib lettuce
Mahi-mahi is lightly seasoned and pan seared. We add fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic and lemon.
Mahi-mahi is lightly seasoned and pan seared. We add fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic and lemon.
Delicious Frittata croissant Crusted. Sides : Turkey sausage bites . two fruit choices.
Delicious Frittata croissant Crusted. Sides : Turkey sausage bites . two fruit choices.
ribeye cooked to your liking rice lettuce onion black beans all wrapped up in a warm burrito
ribeye cooked to your liking rice lettuce onion black beans all wrapped up in a warm burrito
Sake Temaki Hand Roll. Fresh, chef-crafted temaki featuring premium sashimi-grade salmon, sushi rice, crisp nori, and a delicate sake-infused sauce. Hand-rolled to order for the perfect balance of rich, silky salmon, seasoned rice, and satisfying crunch.
Sake Temaki Hand Roll. Fresh, chef-crafted temaki featuring premium sashimi-grade salmon, sushi rice, crisp nori, and a delicate sake-infused sauce. Hand-rolled to order for the perfect balance of rich, silky salmon, seasoned rice, and satisfying crunch.
Veal shank slow braised in red wine, herbs and root vegetables. Served over creamy Parmesan polenta.
Veal shank slow braised in red wine, herbs and root vegetables. Served over creamy Parmesan polenta.
Customers can’t get enough of our Crab Cakes. Maybe it's the fact that we use only Lump Blue Crab Meat or it could be we use very little breadcrumb. And when they taste them w/ our signature Remolaude Sauce, they are really hooked.
Customers can’t get enough of our Crab Cakes. Maybe it's the fact that we use only Lump Blue Crab Meat or it could be we use very little breadcrumb. And when they taste them w/ our signature Remolaude Sauce, they are really hooked.
Potatoes, celery, onion, wine, fresh Thyme and Fresh Mussels are just a few of the ingredients that make this customer favorite.
Potatoes, celery, onion, wine, fresh Thyme and Fresh Mussels are just a few of the ingredients that make this customer favorite.
Fresh Rib-eye Steak is seasoned lightly with herbs that will compliment the naturals flavor when seared to your desired temperature. It's served with Roasted New Potatoes w/sautéed onions and 4 x 4 Roasted Asparagus.
Fresh Rib-eye Steak is seasoned lightly with herbs that will compliment the naturals flavor when seared to your desired temperature. It's served with Roasted New Potatoes w/sautéed onions and 4 x 4 Roasted Asparagus.
Fresh Salmon is seasoned lightly and seared to perfection but not over cooked. Goes delightfully with the Asian Stir-Fry and Basmati Rice.
Fresh Salmon is seasoned lightly and seared to perfection but not over cooked. Goes delightfully with the Asian Stir-Fry and Basmati Rice.
This tropical favorite alway satisfies. Fresh Mahi-Mahi is lightly seasoned and coated w/crushed Macadamia Nuts and then lightly sauteed. A rich Pineapple is drizzled over to finish.
This tropical favorite alway satisfies. Fresh Mahi-Mahi is lightly seasoned and coated w/crushed Macadamia Nuts and then lightly sauteed. A rich Pineapple is drizzled over to finish.
Banana Foster is another decadent favorite for any occasion. It's especially nice because we flambe it table side before serving.
Banana Foster is another decadent favorite for any occasion. It's especially nice because we flambe it table side before serving.
Fresh apples are sliced and sauteed until tender but firm with all the ingredients of a traditional apple pie. But we bake the flaky crust separately. We spoon the apples over the vanilla ice cream with flaky crust on the side. So good.
Fresh apples are sliced and sauteed until tender but firm with all the ingredients of a traditional apple pie. But we bake the flaky crust separately. We spoon the apples over the vanilla ice cream with flaky crust on the side. So good.
Several steps are taken to get explosion of flavor in this chowder and I'm not referring to the spicy Turkey Sausage alone. The chicken is first roasted and the broth that is generated is added to the chowder. Then you have the Trinity, the Fresh Thyme and the white wine. It's just so good!
Several steps are taken to get explosion of flavor in this chowder and I'm not referring to the spicy Turkey Sausage alone. The chicken is first roasted and the broth that is generated is added to the chowder. Then you have the Trinity, the Fresh Thyme and the white wine. It's just so good!
Fresh Baby Spinach is combined with Dried Cranberries, Tomatoes, Roasted Pecans, Fresh Strawberries and Feta Cheese. It's drizzled w/our very own Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil Salad Dressing.
Fresh Baby Spinach is combined with Dried Cranberries, Tomatoes, Roasted Pecans, Fresh Strawberries and Feta Cheese. It's drizzled w/our very own Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil Salad Dressing.
Milk chocolate mousse, green apple brunoise marinated in a spicy rum syrup, espresso gel, pistachio gelato
Milk chocolate mousse, green apple brunoise marinated in a spicy rum syrup, espresso gel, pistachio gelato
Crispy corn tortilla with guacamole, blackened alligator, pineapple-peach salsa, cactus & cabbage slaw, queso fresco and crispy Fresno chiles
Crispy corn tortilla with guacamole, blackened alligator, pineapple-peach salsa, cactus & cabbage slaw, queso fresco and crispy Fresno chiles
2 lb Tomahawk steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, roasted root vegetables, and crispy truffle fries tossed with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and savory butter. Seasoned to perfection with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
2 lb Tomahawk steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, roasted root vegetables, and crispy truffle fries tossed with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and savory butter. Seasoned to perfection with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
