In-home dining, reimagined
Hire a Personal Chef in Boston
Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.
Private dinners
Elegant chef-led meals for anniversaries, date nights, and at-home hosting.
Birthdays
Celebrate beautifully without juggling prep, cooking, service, or cleanup.
Airbnb stays
Bring the chef experience to weekends away, retreats, and vacation homes.
Easy booking
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Our chefs regularly travel to serve clients in the Boston area. Submit a request with your schedule and we'll match you with the best available chef.
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Personal Chef in Boston
Luxury In-Home Dining in Boston
All-inclusive from $80/person
Groceries included
Cooking + serving
Cleanup after
Serving all of Boston
Serving Boston, Back Bay, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our chefs deliver elevated private dining experiences in apartments, brownstones, and private residences.
Boston
Back Bay
Cambridge
Beacon Hill
South End
Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)
Boston experiences start at $80 per person. Final pricing depends on the chef, menu, and guest count. Groceries are included — no surprise add-ons.
From
$80
per person
Includes
4
service steps
Best for
6–20
guests
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking and plating
- Serving (when selected)
- Cleanup after
Popular personal chef occasions in Boston
Personal chefs in Boston are useful for weekly meals, dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and relaxed at-home hosting. The service is especially helpful when guests want chef-prepared food without managing shopping, cooking, and cleanup themselves.
Popular cuisine styles for personal chef service in Boston
Personal chef menus in Boston can be shaped around everyday preferences or a specific event. Guests commonly request modern American, Mediterranean, Italian, brunch, lighter seafood, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-aware menus that fit the group.
How It Works
Book a private chef experience in three simple steps.
1
Choose a menu or request a quote
Start with a menu you love or tell us about your event.
2
Review chef recommendations
Compare menus and proposals from chefs.
3
Book your experience
Confirm your chef and enjoy a seamless celebration.
Planning an Boston weekend? Local guide: Explore Boston Dining Guide
Why It Matters
Hosting should feel effortless, intimate, and elevated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your chef
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, Birthday & anniversary celebrations, Brunches, Wine-paired dinners, Holiday gatherings, Corporate & team events, Private cooking classes
No problem! Just let the chef know during the booking process, and they will customize the menu to suit your guest’s dietary requirements.
Each chef's availability is displayed on their calendar. However, availability may occasionally change. If the chef becomes unavailable, they’ll suggest alternatives or help reschedule to a date that works for you.
Yes! You can chat with the chef after booking your event. If you haven’t booked yet, use the “Message Chef” option to ask questions or share event details.
Platesfull currently serves multiple cities across Texas, San Diego, New York, New Jersey, Ashburn and select other markets. Availability depends on chef coverage in your area. If we don’t have a local chef, some chefs may travel based on availability.
Tipping on Platesfull is completely optional. We believe chefs are skilled professionals and should charge what they deserve for their services. Our pricing is designed to be fair and transparent, so tipping is never expected—only appreciated if you feel the experience went above and beyond.
Chefs go through a vetting process that may include:
• Experience review
• Portfolio or menu samples
• Background checks (where applicable)
• Interview and quality assessment
We serve Boston, Back Bay, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Yes. Our chefs specialize in private dinners and intimate celebrations.
Groceries, cooking, plating, serving, and full cleanup.
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