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In-home dining, reimagined

Hire a personal chef in New York

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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Meet personal chefs in New York

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

Chef Packages

From casual dining to luxury dining at home

Casual comfort dining at home
Elevated gourmet dining at home
Signature luxury dining at home
Private dining experience with a personal chef cooking a casual comfort meal at home
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Personal Chef Services in New York

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

Looking to hire a personal chef in New York? Platesfull connects you with top-rated chefs for private in-home dining, upscale dinner parties, corporate events, and luxury celebrations throughout NYC. Whether you're hosting in Manhattan, planning an event in Brooklyn, entertaining guests in SoHo, or booking a chef for a luxury apartment or Airbnb, our chefs deliver a restaurant-quality experience directly to your residence. From intimate anniversary dinners to large birthday celebrations and executive gatherings, your New York personal chef handles custom menu planning, premium grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving staff, and complete cleanup — bringing fine dining directly to your home.
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Personal Chef in New York

Luxury In-Home Dining in New York

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

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.

Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Upper East Side SoHo Tribeca

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

New York 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 & plating
  • Serving (when selected)
  • Cleanup after

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 New York weekend? Local guide: Explore NYC Dining – Official Guide

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 serve Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding NYC neighborhoods.

Yes. Our chefs specialize in private dinners, celebrations, and intimate gatherings in apartments and private residences.

Yes. Pricing typically includes grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, serving, and full cleanup.

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