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Private chef pricing in Waco

What does a private chef cost in Waco?

Pricing usually depends on guest count, menu complexity, service style, and whether you want a casual or polished hosted format.

Guest count

One of the biggest inputs into chef pricing and staffing.

Menu complexity

More courses or specialty prep usually increase the quote.

Service style

Drop-off, family-style, and plated service each affect the scope differently.

Location setup

Kitchen access, rentals, and travel can shape the final estimate.

Browse chefs and compare starting points in Waco

See local chef profiles to understand style, minimums, and the kind of event each chef is best suited for.

Secundino
Secundino
Waco
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $300+

Secundino

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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Taylor
Taylor
Waco
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $450+

Taylor

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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Luis Bello
Luis Bello
Waco
American, French, Italian
Min. Order $400+

Luis Bello

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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JK
JK
Waco
American, Indian, Italian
Min. Order $100+

JK

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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Kennedy
Kennedy
Waco
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $300+

Kennedy

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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Ribe Rubio
Ribe Rubio
Waco
American, French, Indian
Min. Order $120+

Ribe Rubio

Chef-led dining with custom pricing based on your event.

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Compare prices in Waco

Pick a cuisine to compare menus and packages in Waco without choosing the city again.

Preview menus in Waco

Browse menus available in Waco, preview the courses, and book the one that fits your celebration.

Mediterranean Magic Waco

Mediterranean Magic

By Chef Kennedy • Mediterranean

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From $58.00/person Min. $600.00 180 mins
Indian Inspiration Waco

Indian Inspiration

By Chef Kennedy • Indian

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From $58.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
Custom Party Waco

Custom Party

By Chef Kennedy • Other

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From $75.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
Veggie Virtue Waco

Veggie Virtue

By Chef Kennedy • Other

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From $40.00/person Min. $350.00 180 mins
Mexi-Fusion Waco

Mexi-Fusion

By Chef Kennedy • Fusion

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From $65.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
OtsuMami Waco

OtsuMami

By Chef Kennedy • Japanese

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From $68.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
lunch Party Waco

lunch Party

By Chef Kennedy • American

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From $57.00/person Min. $500.00 180 mins
Brunch Waco

Brunch

By Chef Kennedy • American

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From $60.00/person Min. $500.00 180 mins
Steak House Premium Waco

Steak House Premium

By Chef Kennedy • American

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From $72.00/person Min. $700.00 180 mins
French Riviera Waco

French Riviera

By Chef Kennedy • French

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From $71.00/person Min. $550.00 180 mins
Italian classics Waco

Italian classics

By Chef Kennedy • Italian

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From $60.00/person Min. $450.00 180 mins
Italian N French fusion Waco

Italian N French fusion

By Chef Taylor • Fusion

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From $138.00/person Min. $500.00 180 mins
American Waco

American

By Chef Ribe Rubio • American

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From $110.00/person Min. $90.00 180 mins
Classic Southern Comfort Cuisine Waco

Classic Southern Comfort Cuisine

By Chef Secundino • Other

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From $68.00/person Min. $200.00 180 mins
Customize my Menu Waco

Customize my Menu

By Chef Secundino • Fusion

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From $85.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
Fine-Dining American Menu Waco

Fine-Dining American Menu

By Chef Secundino • American

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From $103.00/person Min. $500.00 180 mins
Mexican Menu Waco

Mexican Menu

By Chef Secundino • Mexican

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From $86.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
Italian Menu Waco

Italian Menu

By Chef Secundino • Italian

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From $102.00/person Min. $300.00 180 mins
Customize Appetizer  Menu Waco

Customize Appetizer Menu

By Chef Secundino • Fusion

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From $65.00/person Min. $200.00 180 mins
Italian Waco

Italian

By Chef Ribe Rubio • Italian

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From $105.00/person Min. $500.00 120 mins
Brunch menu Waco

Brunch menu

By Chef Ribe Rubio • American

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From $120.00/person Min. $500.00 120 mins
Customize my Menu Waco

Customize my Menu

By Chef Luis Bello • Fusion

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From $125.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
Modern Mexican Heritage Waco

Modern Mexican Heritage

By Chef Luis Bello • Mexican

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From $125.00/person Min. $400.00 180 mins
Japanese Omakaze Experience Waco

Japanese Omakaze Experience

By Chef Luis Bello • Japanese

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From $135.00/person Min. $600.00 130 mins

Private chef pricing context for Waco

We serve Downtown Waco, Baylor University area, Lake Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, China Spring, Robinson, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Whether you're hosting a Baylor graduation celebration, planning a lake house dinner, or booking a chef for an Airbnb near Magnolia Market, our Waco personal chefs travel to you and handle everything from grocery shopping to cleanup.

Downtown Waco Baylor University Lake Waco Woodway Hewitt China Spring Robinson Central Texas

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Birthday party chefs in Waco

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Anniversary chefs in Waco

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Private Chef Cost FAQs for Waco

We serve Downtown Waco, Baylor University area, Lake Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, China Spring, Robinson, and surrounding Central Texas communities. Our chefs travel to private homes, lake houses, and vacation rentals throughout the region.

Yes. Many clients book our Waco personal chefs for Baylor football weekends, graduation celebrations, family gatherings, and alumni events. We handle the groceries, cooking, serving, and cleanup so you can enjoy the occasion.

Absolutely. Our chefs frequently serve Airbnb and short-term rental properties near Downtown Waco, Magnolia Market, and Lake Waco. We bring all ingredients, cook onsite, plate beautifully, and leave your kitchen spotless.

Pricing typically includes custom menu planning, grocery sourcing, cooking, plating, optional serving staff, and full cleanup. Final pricing depends on guest count, chef selection, and menu complexity.

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