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Choose your chef. Reserve your evening. We handle everything else.
The Concept
UpChef is a global private-chef marketplace where customers discover, message and book chefs, with professional tools that help chefs manage menus, availability, bookings and customer communication — while UpChef charges chefs 0% commission.
UpChef connects you with professional private chefs who come to your home — they cook in your kitchen, set your table, and leave it spotless.
Whether you're hosting ten guests or a hundred, whether you want a precision tasting menu or a warm family table — we find the right chef for your moment.
Every occasion

Your table. Your chef. A tasting menu built for you alone.

The whole family at one table — without the kitchen chaos.

The most important occasion of the year — served at the level it deserves.

A private dinner that closes the deal better than any restaurant.

Mark the milestone with something they will always remember.

A personal chef, weekly or daily — your kitchen, your standards.
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 is no obligation to book.
The moment you post, verified chefs around you receive a live notification. They respond with personalised menus and quotes to compare.
Review offers side by side, chat with chefs to fine-tune the menu, then book the one that is right for you securely.
Browse verified chefs near you by cuisine, occasion, and guest count. See menus, prices, reviews, and signature dishes.
Message the chef directly in the app. Ask questions, tailor courses, and receive custom offers in the chat.
Choose a set menu or accept the chef’s custom offer. Payment is handled securely through the booking flow.
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.
Real experiences
Real reviews from completed bookings
We booked a chef for our National Day gathering — 35 guests. He prepared a full Saudi spread that tasted like it came from our grandmother's kitchen. Not a single complaint.
My wife's 40th was always going to be a nightmare to host. We booked a chef through the app instead of a restaurant — twelve of us, a tasting menu, and I actually got to talk to my own guests.
For my mum's 60th we wanted real Mexican cooking, not catering-tray food. The chef built a menu around her home state and brought mole that tasted like childhood. She cried a little.
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From Riyadh to London, New York and Paris — a private-chef network built for memorable meals.
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And 60+ cities across 15 countries — pick your country above to browse them all.
For professional chefs
Join chefs building their own private-dining business on UpChef with 0% UpChef commission. You control your schedule, your pricing, your menus.
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 while a professional chef prepares a meal built around your taste and occasion.
Book a private chef for an intimate dinner, a family feast, or healthy meal prep. You choose the menu, budget, and mood — we bring the talent to your door.
Because your chef cooks, serves, and cleans up, you are left with a memory your guests keep 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. UpChef is built around verification, protection, and transparency at every step — from the first message to the last plate.
Every chef is reviewed before taking bookings, and every rating comes from a completed event.
Pay securely in the app. Payment is handled safely through the booking flow.
Plans change. UpChef gives you booking support and clear cancellation rules.
UpChef charges chefs 0% commission, so chefs can build their business on fair terms.
A support team is one message away before, during, or after your event.
UpChef works across 15 countries with local cities, currencies, and chef communities.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about booking a private chef with UpChef.
It depends on the chef, the menu, and the number of guests — you always see the full price before you book. Most private dinners are priced per person, with no hidden fees, and you can filter chefs by budget.
Your chef plans the menu with you, shops for fresh ingredients, cooks in your kitchen, serves each course, and cleans up before they leave. You provide the space — they bring the experience.
In most cases the chef sources fresh ingredients and brings their own specialist tools, building it into the price. You can confirm exactly what's included with each chef in chat before booking.
Yes. Every chef is vetted before they can take bookings, and all reviews come from real, completed events — so the ratings you see are genuine.
You pay securely through the app and your money is held until after your event, so you're protected from a no-show or a bad experience. The chef is only paid once the experience is complete.
If a chef cancels, we help you find a replacement or give you a full refund. If you need to cancel, you're fully refunded up to 7 days before your event.
Birthdays, dinner parties, anniversaries, weddings, corporate events, family gatherings, BBQs, holidays, and weekly meal prep. If you're hosting it, there's a chef for it.
UpChef operates across 15 countries and is growing, with verified chefs in major cities across those markets. Choose your country and city in the app to see who's available near you.
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Meet the chefs
Browse verified private chefs and book the one that fits your table.

Seafood

Italian

Seafood

Italian

BBQ & Grill

Fusion

Lebanese

Italian

Italian

Italian

Italian

Arabic
Japanese

Indian

Italian

Italian

Italian

Saudi

Italian

Italian

French

Italian
Italian

Italian
On the menu
From their kitchens

Típica lasagna con pasta artesanal con huevo


a menu that is customisable and affordable,

Creamy burrata with heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic, and basil oil


Grand cru chocolate soufflé with vanilla bean crème anglaise
Grand cru chocolate soufflé with vanilla bean crème anglaise

Mediterranean sea bass baked in parchment with fennel, olives, and citrus

Mediterranean sea bass baked in parchment with fennel, olives, and citrus

Silky vanilla panna cotta with Amalfi lemon curd and candied zest

Silky vanilla panna cotta with Amalfi lemon curd and candied zest
Pan-seared duck foie gras with fig compote and brioche crumble
Pan-seared duck foie gras with fig compote and brioche crumble
Carnaroli rice with white truffle, aged parmesan, and brown butter
Carnaroli rice with white truffle, aged parmesan, and brown butter
Roasted Moulard duck breast with Grand Marnier glaze and confit leg
Roasted Moulard duck breast with Grand Marnier glaze and confit leg
Hokkaido sea urchin with Osetra caviar on warm sushi rice
Hokkaido sea urchin with Osetra caviar on warm sushi rice
Torched Kagoshima A5 wagyu with white truffle and gold leaf
Torched Kagoshima A5 wagyu with white truffle and gold leaf

Seared Hokkaido scallops with cauliflower purée, golden raisins, and caper butter

Seared Hokkaido scallops with cauliflower purée, golden raisins, and caper butter

Prime filet mignon wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry

Prime filet mignon wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry

Caramelized apple tart with crème fraîche and calvados ice cream

Caramelized apple tart with crème fraîche and calvados ice cream

Whole Maine lobster with cognac cream, gruyère gratinée, and micro herbs

Whole Maine lobster with cognac cream, gruyère gratinée, and micro herbs