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Hire an Airbnb Chef in New York
Bring chef-led brunches, dinners, and celebration meals to your Airbnb, lake house, or weekend stay — from $90/person.
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Breakfast
Wake up your stay with chef-made breakfast and brunch without anyone cooking.
Elevated dinner
Turn one night of the trip into a more polished chef-led dinner at the house.
Host friends & guests
Feed the group beautifully while your chef handles prep, service, and cleanup.
Weekend stays
Perfect for Airbnbs, lake houses, retreats, and longer stays in New York.
Meet Airbnb chefs in New York
Browse chefs for vacation rentals, group stays, and weekend getaways.
Yousfi
With over 15 years of culinary experience, I specialize in North African cuisine—drawing from the rich traditions of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia—alongside refined French gastronomy and vibrant Middle Eastern dishes. I am highly experienced in preparing French pastries and desserts, as well as traditional Middle Eastern and North African ....& more
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Swass
I have an associates degree in baking and pastry arts from Bristol community college in Fall River, Massachusetts. Every custom menu I create starts with whats at its peak right now, woven around your tastes, dietary needs, and the story you want your table to tell. The result is food ....& more
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Motte
Passionate private chef who loves creating fresh, delicious meals tailored to each client’s tastes. I focus on farm to table, flavorful food, quality ingredients, and making every dining experience special.
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Menon
I am , a private chef with experience on luxury charter yachts for groups on week-long trips. I have also worked in restaurant kitchens around the world and am looking for my next role in New York. I currently run a supper club tasting menu and catering company in New ....& more
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Rivera
Chef Owner, Private Chef Rivera & Events Management Inc. Chef Rivera is a culinary virtuoso known for bringing people together through the art of exceptional cuisine. As the chef owner of Private Chef Rivera & Events Management Inc., he is dedicated to curating unforgettable dining experiences that combine creativity, elegance, ....& more
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Quinn
My professional trajectory began as a fashion designer in the bustling city of Shanghai. Over the years, I diversified my interests and found myself assisting a few friends with the opening of their restaurants. This experience led me to the realization that my true passion lies in the art of ....& more
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Chef Packages
From casual dining to luxury dining at home
Casual Dining
From $90 /person
$90–$125 per person · min. spend $500
- Family-style or buffet service
- Comfort food and crowd favorites
- Great for birthdays and get-togethers
Most popular Fine Dining
From $125 /person
$125–$175 per person · min. spend $600
- Plated multi-course menu
- Mix of family-style and plated
- Anniversaries, date nights, small celebrations
Luxury Dining
From $175 /person
$175+ per person · min. spend $800
- Tasting menu with table service
- Premium ingredients
- Luxury table setting
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AirBnB Chef Services in New York
Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.
Looking for an Airbnb chef in New York? Platesfull helps guests book private chefs for vacation rentals, group stays, birthdays, and special celebrations.
An Airbnb chef can make your New York stay more memorable by handling the shopping, cooking, and cleanup while your group enjoys a more relaxed and elevated experience together.
Whether you are visiting New York for a girls trip, family getaway, or celebration weekend, booking an Airbnb chef is a great way to enjoy restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your rental.
AirBnB Chef in New York
Luxury In-Home Dining in New York
All-inclusive from $90/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
How it works
We serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding neighborhoods across New York City. Whether you're hosting in a luxury apartment, townhouse, or private residence, our chefs create elevated in-home dining experiences tailored to your event.
Every Platesfull chef is background-checked and familiar with working in residential and vacation rental kitchens. You control the menu style, dietary needs, and timing — your chef adapts to your rental’s setup.
- Works in any rental kitchen
- Groceries and cleanup included
- Group dietary needs accommodated
- Multi-day stays supported
Typical pricing in New York
Vacation rental dinner
4–8 guests · evening
from$90/pp
Group brunch
4–10 guests · relaxed
from$90/pp
Large group feast
10–20 guests · full event
from$100/pp
Multi-night meal service
2–5 nights · per meal
from$90/pp
Planning an New York weekend? Local guide: Explore NYC Dining – Official Guide
Airbnb Chef New York
Chef-prepared dining at your stay in New York
Book an Airbnb chef in New York for group trips, vacation rentals, chef-prepared brunches, and private dining at your stay. Platesfull helps guests compare chefs, review menus, and move into booking with more confidence.
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Why book an Airbnb chef in New York
A private chef for Airbnb in New York gives your group a more relaxed, hosted experience without restaurant logistics, split reservations, or the work of cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen.
Great for groups
Perfect for birthdays, girls' trips, family weekends, and celebratory stays.
Brunch to dinner
Works for arrival dinners, chef-prepared brunches, and private evening dining.
At your rental
Turn the vacation rental into the destination instead of planning around restaurants.
Popular Airbnb chef occasions in New York
- Arrival-night dinners: An easy way to settle in without grocery runs or restaurant planning.
- Chef-prepared brunches: A favorite for group trips, birthdays, and slower vacation mornings.
- Celebration dinners: Great for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone weekends at the rental.
- Girls' trips and bachelorettes: A polished way to build a meal around the group’s schedule.
- Family vacations: Easier for larger groups with mixed tastes and different food needs.
- Private dining at your stay: A more relaxed luxury experience than going out every night.
Airbnb chefs in New York are often booked for arrival-night dinners, chef-prepared brunches, birthdays, family vacations, girls' trips, and private meals at the rental. These bookings help groups stay together and enjoy a hosted meal without restaurant logistics.
Popular cuisine styles for vacation rental chef bookings in New York
- Family-style comfort menus: Easy for groups that want generous shared plates.
- Italian and Mediterranean: Strong for vacation dinners that feel polished but relaxed.
- Steak and seafood dinners: A premium option for celebratory evenings at the rental.
- Regional and crowd-pleasing favorites: Great when the group wants something local and easy to enjoy.
- Brunch menus: Popular for chef-prepared mornings with pastries, egg dishes, and lighter plates.
- Mixed-diet menus: Useful for groups with vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergy-aware needs.
Vacation rental chef menus in New York often lean toward flexible, group-friendly formats. Popular options include Italian, Mediterranean, steak and seafood, brunch, family-style sharing menus, vegetarian dishes, and chef-customized menus for mixed dietary needs.
Pricing guidance for Airbnb chef bookings
Pricing for a chef at your New York Airbnb or vacation rental depends on the meal type, guest count, and menu. All prices include grocery sourcing, cooking, and kitchen cleanup.
| Meal type | Typical group | Per person |
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| Casual brunch or breakfast | 4–8 guests | $90–$120 |
| Casual dinner | 4–8 guests | $90–$130 |
| Multi-course dinner | 8–14 guests | $120–$160 |
| Themed celebration dinner | 8–16 guests | $130–$170 |
| Full-weekend package (multiple meals) | 6–14 guests | $90–$140 per meal |
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Why Platesfull feels different
Trust signals should be visible before booking. Platesfull is designed to make comparison easier and reduce uncertainty around who you are booking and how the experience works at the rental.
Authorized-to-work-in-US chefs
Clients can feel more confident booking through a platform that works with chefs who are authorized to work in the United States.
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Visible menus and price comparison
Instead of vague promises, you can review actual menu direction and compare options earlier in the process.
No tipping required on platform
Platesfull is built around transparent pricing, so tipping is not required. That keeps the booking process cleaner and easier to budget for.
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New York Airbnb Chef FAQs
Answers for guests planning chef-prepared dining at a vacation rental in New York
Airbnb chef pricing in New York typically ranges from $90 to $180+ per person depending on the meal type, guest count, and menu. A casual brunch or light dinner for 4–8 guests usually runs $90–$120 per person. A multi-course dinner for 8–14 guests is typically $120–$160 per person. Full-weekend packages covering multiple meals (arrival spread, main dinner, and brunch) often work out to $90–$140 per person per meal. All Platesfull bookings include grocery sourcing, cooking, and kitchen cleanup — no surprise fees.
Yes. Group trips are one of the most common use cases for an Airbnb chef in New York. It works especially well for birthdays, family weekends, girls' trips, bachelor or bachelorette stays, and relaxed private dining at the rental.
Chef-prepared brunches, arrival-night dinners, celebratory family-style meals, and elevated private dinners are all popular for vacation rentals in New York. The right format depends on the pace of the trip and the kind of hosting experience the group wants.
Depending on the chef and package, service can include menu planning, ingredient sourcing, on-site cooking, plating or serving, and cleanup. You can review menus and compare chefs up front so expectations are clearer before you book.
Yes. Many Airbnb chef bookings in New York include chef-prepared brunches, mixed-preference menus, and accommodations for vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or allergy-aware groups. Sharing dietary details early helps the chef build the right menu.
Platesfull is built for trust and transparency. You can review menus, compare prices, see chef profiles, and book through a platform designed specifically for private dining and hosted experiences rather than trying to piece everything together manually.
For Dinner Parties, pricing includes groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
Some chefs may bring additional staff depending on the service.
Travel-related charges (if applicable) are discussed upfront.
Absolutely! You can customize the menu and share preferences
with the chef during the booking process.
Our chefs specialize in in-home dinner parties, Airbnb and vacation-rental stays, birthday and anniversary celebrations, brunches, wine-paired dinners, bachelorette weekends, family gatherings, and corporate dinners.
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