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Hire a Private Chef in Sydney
From the iconic waterfront restaurants of Circular Quay to the bustling food scene in Surry Hills and the trendy cafés of Newtown, Sydney is a city renowned for its culinary diversity. But some days, after exploring the city or planning a special event, the thought of cooking or making restaurant reservations can feel overwhelming. That’s where private chefs in Sydney come in. With years of experience in fine dining, luxury catering, and private events, each chef can craft a menu tailored to your tastes and budget, whether it’s fresh seafood, modern Australian dishes, or international cuisine.
Hiring a chef for your own home or vacation rental means they handle everything: grocery shopping, cooking, and even cleanup. This allows you to focus on spending quality time with friends, family, or colleagues without the stress of meal preparation. From intimate dinners to birthday parties or corporate events, Sydney chefs provide professional, stress-free, and unforgettable private dining experiences. Enjoy a private chef in Sydney and turn your next meal into a truly memorable culinary experience.
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Chef Mike
Bay Area
Over the last 20 years, Chef Mike has acquired a wide range of talents working in recipe development, food styling and instruction at some of the nation's most reputable culinary programs. With a degree in Food and Nutrition as well as Culinary Arts, he is passionate about sharing knowledge of cooking healthfully without sacrificing taste. A world traveler, Chef Mike's range of cuisine knows no bounds and he delights in sharing the stories and technique behind each dish.
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Chef Mert
Orange County
Chef Mert hails from a family of exceptional cooks who take pride in their Balkan and Mediterranean culinary cultures. He applied his natural talents while working at Michelin-starred Spago Beverly Hills. His experience preparing meals for A-list celebrities and food critics helped expand his enterprise as a private chef. In Chef Mert’s view, cuisine is an artform where passion and soul are as important as flavor and texture.
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Chef Karen
Sacramento
With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
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Chef Luana
Los Angeles
Born and raised in Italy, Chef Luana inherited a culinary passion from her grandmother. She has enjoyed entrepreneurial success at a beachside restaurant in Italy mainly due to her mastery with the pizza oven, as she is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers working with a wood burning oven. Chef Luana's old world recipes and techniques find new life in her classes with quality ingredients and genuine flavors.
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Chef Parsati
Bay Area
A true culinary virtuosa, Chef Parsati has worked as an instructor teaching private cooking lessons and after-school programs for an international educational platform that teaches kids math, science, and geography through cooking, and also previously worked for Williams Sonoma in a culinary capacity. Chef Parsati loves researching new recipes, experimenting in the kitchen, and hosting small, private, interactive cooking classes for clients.
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Chef Pao
Minneapolis
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in 2012, Chef Pao turned his focus to the beautiful and delicious preparation and presentation of sushi. Previously, he worked as a sushi chef at a restaurant in St. Paul where he perfected his sushi-making techniques. Now, Chef Pao runs his own catering business for events and gatherings, and teaches Asian cooking classes with a focus on skill and high-quality ingredients.
| 180 Reviews
Chef Jordan
Washington, D.C.
For Chef Jordan, cooking is truly an art form. He learned how to combine various flavors and aromas in a captivating way from several professional experiences, including at Eleven Madison Park, a three-star Michelin restaurant in New York, and experiencing the Spanish culture that helped him develop his own style of food. Chef Jordan, who has worked as a chef for many years, plans to spend the rest of his life learning new techniques and cooking styles.
| 134 Reviews
Chef Shailini
Boston
Chef Shailini was born in Nepal, and with her father being a well-known diplomat, the family lived all over the world. A life long educator, Chef Shailini taught at both Boston University and Northeastern University earlier in her career, and while she enjoyed that a great deal, she is currently living her true passion at several well-known Boston institutions teaching people how to cook food that is both nutritious and delicious. Chef Shailini also does a great deal of volunteer work.
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Chef Catalina
Sacramento
Born and raised in San Francisco, Chef Catalina attended college for cultural anthropology where she first worked in catering and discovered her passion for food. After school, she continued to follow this passion and hone her craft in the kitchen. With expansive experience in the industry from serving as lead cook and managing catering to managing special events and working as a cheese monger, Chef Catalina now enjoys instructing group cooking classes.
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Chef Lisa
Boston
Chef Lisa has had a long standing appreciation for food, cooking, and nutrition. This passion led her to study Human Foods and Nutrition in college. She was given the opportunity to further her career by working as an executive pastry chef for resorts and hotels, as an healthy eating specialist for Whole Foods Market, and now has her own culinary business, where she helps others explore food, and ultimately, better their lives.
| 293 Reviews
Chef Li
Washington, D.C.
With a solid background in the culinary industry, Chef Li's cooking expertise has taken her around the world. While previously living in Singapore, Chef Li led private and corporate events as a culinary instructor. Now, back in the U.S., she looks forward to sharing her authentic, international cooking styles and techniques. Chef Li prides herself on her ability to make Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine simple and fun to cook!
| 219 Reviews
Chef Tiffany
Washington, D.C.
Chef Tiffany, who was born and raised in Maryland, grew up with deep Southern influences from her mother. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, has taught extensively in schools and has a passion for spreading the knowledge of the culinary world to cooks of all levels.
| 158 Reviews
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How much does a private chef in Sydney cost?
The cost of a private chef for a dinner party in Sydney generally ranges from $59 to over $100 per person. Prices depend on group size, menu selections, and seasonal ingredients such as fresh seafood from Sydney Fish Market, Hunter Valley wines, or local artisan cheeses. Neighborhoods like Surry Hills, Darling Harbour, and Bondi may see small price variations. Sydney chefs can provide an in home chef experience for a dinner party at your own home or vacation rental, letting you hire a chef for the night or rent a chef to cook at your home. Connect with our concierge team to learn more.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
When you hire a chef for the night in Sydney, everything is included so you can enjoy a seamless private chef experience. Your in home chef for a dinner party will handle all grocery shopping, preparation, cooking, and cleanup, bringing any specialty equipment needed. Whether you’re hosting in your own home or vacation rental, you can focus on your guests and the occasion. Sydney chefs often highlight local ingredients, from fresh seafood at Sydney Fish Market to seasonal produce from the inner west. Popular neighborhoods like Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, and Paddington feature chefs skilled in modern Australian, Asian fusion, and Italian cuisines.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
Sydney private chef experiences feature a variety of cuisines, from fresh seafood and surf & turf to Italian classics and Asian-inspired dishes. Guests can also request Michelin-star-level or luxury menus, including hibachi catering, for a truly elevated dining experience. Whether you want an in home chef for a dinner party or chefs to cook at your own home or vacation rental, Sydney chefs can tailor menus to your preferences. Options are available in Darling Harbour, Surry Hills, or near Bondi Beach.
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
Hiring a private chef in Sydney is quick and effortless. Simply visit the Private Chef area on our site, explore menus from skilled Sydney chefs, and choose one that fits your event. Whether you’re hosting in Darlinghurst, Bondi, or the Northern Beaches, our in home chefs for a dinner party bring the city’s diverse culinary scene straight to your table. Enjoy coastal-inspired dishes, Asian-fusion plates, or modern Australian cuisine made with Sydney’s freshest ingredients. You can hire a chef for the night or rent a chef for your own home or vacation rental to enjoy a bespoke private chef experience.
How much should I tip my private chef?
Tipping your private chef in Sydney is entirely optional, but always appreciated. Whether you hire a chef to cook at your own home or vacation rental in Paddington, Surry Hills, or near the Circular Quay and Darling Harbour dining precincts, your in-home chef for a dinner party will deliver a restaurant-quality private chef experience regardless of tipping. If you’d like to leave a tip, 10–25% of the cost of a private chef for a dinner party is a useful guideline. Many Sydney chefs source fresh seafood and local produce to craft memorable meals.
Where do the experiences take place?
Sydney chefs can bring a private chef experience directly to you, whether at your own home or vacation rental, or at a venue of your choice within the city. They know neighborhoods like Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, and Paddington, and can highlight foodie hotspots such as Circular Quay, The Rocks, and Chinatown. All that’s needed is a clean, functional kitchen, chefs will bring any specialized equipment required. Whether you’re looking to hire a chef for dinner, enjoy an in home chef for a dinner party, or rent a chef for a larger private chef experience, connect with our concierge team to learn more about the cost of a private chef for a dinner party.
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