Private Chefs in Osaka
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Discover Japan’s kitchen with personal chefs in Osaka. Whether you’re hosting a refined dinner in Umeda or a cozy gathering in Namba, in-home chefs in Osaka create tailored menus to suit your occasion. Indulge in local favorites like okonomiyaki, takoyaki and kushikatsu, or explore global cuisines such as sushi making, Italian pasta dishes and French patisserie. Imagine chefs to cook at your home in the historic Shinsaibashi area, sourcing the freshest ingredients from Kuromon Market and handling every detail from preparation to plating and cleanup. Hire a chef for the night in Osaka and transform your next dinner party into a private chef experience filled with flavor and Japanese hospitality. Book your private chef experience today!
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Hire a Private Chef in Osaka
Known as Japan’s “Kitchen of the Nation,” Osaka is a city where food is more than culture, it’s a way of life. From sizzling takoyaki stalls and cozy izakayas to refined kaiseki dining, Osaka offers endless culinary delights. But when you want to experience those bold flavors in a more private, relaxed setting, hiring a private chef in Osaka brings the city’s spirit right to your own home or vacation rental. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party, celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a gourmet night in, Cozymeal makes it easy to hire a chef for dinner in Osaka. Enjoy a personalized menu tailored to your tastes, from homestyle Japanese comfort dishes to modern omakase experiences or international fusion with a Kansai twist.
Your chef handles everything: ingredient sourcing, prep, cooking, serving and even the cleanup. That means you can focus on enjoying time with your guests and savoring each unforgettable bite. Looking for a private chef experience in Osaka? Discover the ultimate way to dine, stress-free, intimate and bursting with flavor.
meet Top-Rated Chefs on Cozymeal
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.
| 146 Reviews
Chef Francesca
Los Angeles
Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy, Chef Francesca discovered her passion at a young age. She loves to cook traditional Sardinian and Italian food while using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients when handcrafting classics, like homemade pasta, sauces and desserts.
| 345 Reviews
Chef Lula
Dallas
Chef Lula boasts an impressive resume with 10 years of culinary experience as a professional and private chef, culinary designer, business owner and an events coordinator and caterer of everything from small gatherings to black-tie fundraisers. But where Chef Lula’s passion for cooking really comes to life is in her incredible cooking classes, which promise to be relaxed yet refined and are nothing short of a good time.
| 94 Reviews
Chef Aaron
Austin
Previously a chemical engineer, Chef Aaron left his job to purse his true passion and enrolled in culinary school. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, is now teaching at a culinary school and works as a private chef with his own company. Chef Aaron's hospitality is unmatched as he offers classes out of his home, showcasing fresh herbs, seasonal fruit, and pastured eggs gathered from his 1,000-square-foot garden and greenhouse.
| 218 Reviews
Chef Daniel
Philadelphia
After graduating culinary school and completing an immersive internship in Italian culture and cuisine in Umbria, Chef Daniel landed a job as a sous chef where he was able to learn from and partner with Iron Chef Jose Garces. For the past five years, Chef Daniel has been the go-to chef for six eateries that are part of a restaurant group that has helped transform a once desolate neighborhood into a modern and trendy village.
| 170 Reviews
Chef Kelly
Denver
Chef Kelly is a culinary instructor and chef well-versed in many cuisines. Her most notable professional achievements include being part of the test kitchen team at one of the top gourmet food magazines in the country as well as becoming the managing lead chef instructor at the most successful recreational cooking school in New York City. Chef Kelly also has experience as a garde manager and is currently a freelance chef.
| 99 Reviews
Chef Melissa
Boston
Chef Melissa uses cooking to bring food enthusiasts together, and to celebrate cultures and curiosities. After spending her youth in her home country of Taiwan, she worked as a food writer and spent dozens of years in Boston honing her craft alongside renowned chefs. Part story-teller, part educator, and part food and wine lover, Chef Melissa blends her Asian roots, her world travels and her love of food and culture to bring joy and inspiration to people everywhere.
| 158 Reviews
Chef Andy
Chicago
A Chicago native, Chef Andy has worked in many professional culinary roles from Culinary Director to Food Content and Menu Developer. With years of experience as a culinary instructor for both adults and kids, Chef Andy and his team are well-versed in a wide range of cuisines from sushi to classic European dishes. Whether led by Chef Andy or a Resident Chef, these engaging classes and private dining experiences offer fun, expert guidance and kitchen secrets that will leave you hungry for more.
| 372 Reviews
Chef Zach
Austin
Chef Zach, a culinary extraordinaire, is an applauded chef and enthusiastic culinary instructor who is always striving to create new and fun culinary experiences for his guests. Chef Zach’s dynamic instructional skills paired with his ability to shape and form comprehensive cooking classes leaves guests and students empowered and teeming with the confidence to create outstanding meals in their very own kitchens.
| 193 Reviews
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.
| 332 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!
| 203 Reviews
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.
| 603 Reviews
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How much does a private chef in Osaka cost?
The cost of a private chef for a dinner party in Osaka typically ranges from ¥8,500 to over ¥15,000 per person (approximately $59 to $100+ USD). Prices follow a tiered structure based on your group size, selected menu and event details, whether you're hosting in a vacation rental in Namba or an in home chef experience in Umeda or Tennoji. Many Osaka chefs highlight regional dishes like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu or seasonal kaiseki meals crafted with ingredients from Kuromon Ichiba Market. Local sales tax is included in the final price, and each private chef experience lists a per-person starting rate. To hire a chef for dinner or rent a chef, our concierge team is happy to assist.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
When you hire a chef for the night in Osaka, you get an effortless, high-quality private chef experience infused with Kansai flavors. Your in home chef will shop at local favorites like Kuromon Ichiba Market, bring any specialty tools like a teppan grill or sushi knives, prepare each dish onsite, serve your guests and handle all cleanup. Whether you're in Umeda, staying in a vacation rental near Namba or hosting a private chef for a dinner party in Shinsaibashi, our talented Osaka chefs handle everything. It’s a stress-free way to hire a chef for dinner and experience world-class Japanese cuisine at home
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
Osaka chefs offer a private chef experience that celebrates the city’s bold and flavorful culinary identity. From authentic Japanese cuisine like sushi, yakiniku and okonomiyaki to Surf & Turf, Italian classics and American Contemporary fare, there’s a wide variety of options to suit your dinner party. For truly special occasions, you can also enjoy Michelin-star-caliber menus inspired by Osaka’s top restaurants like Hajime and Fujiya 1935. Whether you're in Namba, Umeda or the quiet elegance of Kitahama, you can hire a chef for the night to cook at your own home or vacation rental. Hibachi catering is also available for lively, show-stopping meals.
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
Hiring a private chef for a dinner party in Osaka is simple and exciting. Visit the Private Chef section on Cozymeal, enter “Osaka” and explore chefs who specialize in local favorites like takoyaki, okonomiyaki and fresh sushi. Whether you’re hosting in your own home or vacation rental in vibrant neighborhoods such as Namba or Umeda, it’s easy to hire a chef for the night by choosing a menu and date that suits you.
How much should I tip my private chef?
When you hire a chef for dinner in Osaka, tipping is not customary but always appreciated if you choose to give. Many Osaka chefs bring flavors inspired by lively areas like Dotonbori and Shinsekai straight to your own home or vacation rental. If you decide to tip your in home chef for a dinner party, a range of 10% to 25% of the total cost of your private chef experience is a generous guideline. Whether you rent a chef to cook at your home or hire a chef for the night, Osaka’s vibrant culinary scene ensures a memorable experience, tip or no tip.
Where do the experiences take place?
When you hire a chef for dinner in Osaka, your private chef experience can take place in your own home, vacation rental or a venue with a clean, functional kitchen anywhere in the city. From the bustling Dotonbori district to the trendy neighborhoods of Umeda and Namba, Osaka chefs bring the city’s famous street food and Kansai flavors right to you. Whether you’re near the historic Osaka Castle or enjoying a cozy meal by the river, your in home chef for a dinner party will craft a memorable dining experience using fresh, local ingredients
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