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Hire a Personal Chef in Fort Lauderdale

Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, dinner parties, and beautifully hosted evenings at home.

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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.

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Compare styles, cuisines, and pricing before you choose your chef.

Badolato
Badolato
Fort Lauderdale
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $700+

Badolato

Chef highlighting his culinary expertise currently in Palm beach Florida Most recently a finalist on Food Network CHOPPED. Cast for  Beat Bobby Flay and Fire Masters As an Estate Winery Chef and Private chef  Chef operates his private chef service out of the Palm beaches of Florida. Chef Features his ....& more

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Smith
Smith
Fort Lauderdale
American, Chinese, French & more...
Min. Order $125+

Smith

Successful Chef of over ten years. Love preparing all types of cuisines from America, Italian, Southern, and Asian. Bachelors degree from Johnson & Wales University in Culinary and Hospitality Management. Learned the love of cooking at the age of ten by making Gumbo in the kitchen for the family. Loves ....& more

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silva
silva
Fort Lauderdale
American, French, Italian & more...
Min. Order $400+

silva

New York cruises  catering party's  personal chef  Hotel chef management 

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Farragalla
Farragalla
Fort Lauderdale

Min. Order $400+

Farragalla

I’m a private chef originally from Cairo, Egypt, inspired by the bold flavors and vibrant markets I grew up around. My menu draws from Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern traditions, expressed through a contemporary, modern approach. My background in design shapes the way I cook. I see food as an ....& more

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Browse menus available in Fort Lauderdale, preview the courses, and book the one that fits your event.

Chefs tasting menu Fort Lauderdale

Chefs tasting menu

By Chef Badolato • American

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From $188.00/person Min. $95.00 180 mins
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Backyard Grill Party Fort Lauderdale

Backyard Grill Party

By Chef Smith • American

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From $75.00/person Min. $600.00 180 mins
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Italian Pasta Bar Experience Fort Lauderdale

Italian Pasta Bar Experience

By Chef Smith • Italian

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From $70.00/person Min. $600.00 180 mins
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Tex-Mex Taco Fiesta Fort Lauderdale

Tex-Mex Taco Fiesta

By Chef Smith • Mexican

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From $30.00/person Min. $600.00 180 mins
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Italian Fort Lauderdale

Italian

By Chef Smith • Italian

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From $126.00/person Min. $125.00 180 mins
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Southern Fort Lauderdale

Southern

By Chef Smith • Other

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From $127.00/person Min. $125.00 180 mins
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Modern American Fort Lauderdale

Modern American

By Chef Smith • American

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From $125.00/person Min. $125.00 180 mins
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Fusion Menu Fort Lauderdale

Fusion Menu

By Chef silva • Fusion

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From $110.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
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Customize my Menu Fort Lauderdale

Customize my Menu

By Chef silva • Fusion

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From $145.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
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Chef Packages

From casual dining to luxury dining at home

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Personal Chef Services in Fort Lauderdale

Elevated dining at home — menu planning, cooking, plating & cleanup.

What to expect

Fort Lauderdale personal chef services are ideal for travelers, locals, and groups who want a more private dining experience without dealing with reservations, grocery shopping, cooking, or cleanup. Whether you are planning a dinner near Las Olas, a vacation meal by Fort Lauderdale Beach, a gathering in Wilton Manors, or a relaxed evening in Victoria Park, Platesfull helps connect you with chefs for memorable in-home dining. This page should target guests searching for private chef Fort Lauderdale, personal chef Fort Lauderdale, Airbnb chef Fort Lauderdale, and dinner party chef Fort Lauderdale.

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Luxury In-Home Dining in Fort Lauderdale

All-inclusive from $80/person Groceries included Cooking + serving Cleanup after
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Serving all of Fort Lauderdale

Looking for a personal chef in Fort Lauderdale? Platesfull helps connect locals and visitors with chefs for private dinners, birthday celebrations, vacation meals, family gatherings, and in-home dining experiences. We commonly serve areas such as Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Flagler Village, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and nearby waterfront vacation stays.

Fort Lauderdale Beach Las Olas Downtown Fort Lauderdale Flagler Village Wilton Manors Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Victoria Park Coral Ridge Waterfront Stays

Pricing that’s clear (and actually all-inclusive)

Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale

Personal chefs in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale

Personal chef menus in Fort Lauderdale 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.

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Why It Matters

Hosting should feel effortless, intimate, and elevated.

Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull
Why should customers choose Platesfull

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 commonly serve Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Flagler Village, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, and nearby vacation rentals.

Yes. Many guests book Platesfull chefs for Fort Lauderdale vacation homes, condos, and Airbnb stays for brunches, dinners, and celebration meals.

Private chefs in Fort Lauderdale are often booked for birthday dinners, bachelorette weekends, anniversary dinners, family vacations, and upscale in-home gatherings.

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