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Enjoy gourmet dining in the comfort of your own home with personal chefs in Libertyville. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering in Wineberry or an elegant celebration near downtown Libertyville, in-home chefs in Libertyville create custom menus to fit your taste. Savor Midwestern favorites alongside global cuisines like sushi making, Italian pasta dishes and French patisserie. Imagine chefs to cook at your home in the Interlaken Valley area, sourcing fresh ingredients from local markets and handling everything from preparation to plating and cleanup. Hire a chef for the night in Libertyville and turn your next dinner party into a private chef experience filled with flavor, sophistication and small-town charm. Book your private chef experience today!

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Tucked just north of Chicago, Libertyville offers small-town charm with a surprisingly dynamic dining scene from cozy Main Street bistros to farm-to-table favorites. But when you're looking for a more intimate and stress-free way to enjoy a gourmet meal, hiring a private chef in Libertyville brings the experience to your own home or vacation rental. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, celebrating a milestone or planning a romantic evening, Cozymeal makes it easy to hire a chef for dinner in Libertyville. You'll enjoy a personalized menu tailored to your tastes whether that’s classic American comfort food, upscale Italian or creative vegetarian cuisine.
Your chef will take care of everything from grocery shopping and prep to serving and even the cleanup. That means all you have to do is relax, connect and enjoy a memorable dining experience with your guests. Looking for an in-home chef for a dinner party in Libertyville? Discover how effortless and unforgettable a private chef experience can be, no reservations, no cleanup, just great food and good company.

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Chef Luca in Libertyville
Chef Luca
Atlanta
Chef Luca is a dynamic and talented gastronomic genius from Parma, Italy with more than 22 years of professional culinary experience under his belt. After spending years honing his craft in both Italy as well as Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, Chef Luca landed in Atlanta. He has found incredible success as a personal and private chef as well as a culinary instructor who loves incorporating history into his interactive classes.
5
| 296 Reviews
Chef Ricky in Libertyville
Chef Ricky
Tampa
Chef Ricky is a renowned chef instructor and research and development chef bringing nearly 40 years of experience to the table. He notes his greatest achievements to be developing and launching multiple successful Asian restaurants and business concepts as well as coaching an ACF team to two national championships. Chef Ricky specializes in Pacific Rim cooking and is passionate about enabling aspiring chefs to turn their ambitions into reality.
5
| 200 Reviews
Chef Marty in Libertyville
Chef Marty
San Diego
The cuisine of Tuscany has its roots deep in the countryside where the ingredients are plentiful and are brought to market fresh daily. The recipes are simple and have survived the test of time. We put our history of beautiful skin, creative minds and wellness on the table, and this history is still alive today! I was trained by my grandmothers in Tuscany, and I can teach you to quickly prepare fresh, quality meals that are delicious and nutritious.
4.87
| 116 Reviews
Chef Landi in Libertyville
Chef Landi
Philadelphia
Chef Landi began his foray into the restaurant industry over 20 years ago as a server in Italy, and quickly found himself working in the kitchen, learning the skills and techniques that have been foundational to his now successful culinary career. In 2001, Chef Landi moved to the U.S. and discovered a newfound passion for teaching. Now, he is both a chef at an Argentinian steakhouse and a lauded culinary instructor.
5
| 414 Reviews
Chef Andy in Libertyville
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.
4.98
| 372 Reviews
Chef Ivan in Libertyville
Chef Ivan
NYC
Chef Ivan’s zeal for cooking began at a very young age, leading him to attend culinary school at the ripe age of just 14. The Italian chef, who has cooked all over Europe, now lives in New York where he runs a catering company and volunteers teaching children kitchen skills. Chef Ivan focuses on Italian, French and sushi courses, and is excited to educate guests on new techniques.
4.94
| 372 Reviews
Chef Francesca in Libertyville
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.
4.99
| 342 Reviews
Chef Karen in Libertyville
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."
4.79
| 101 Reviews
Chef James in Libertyville
Chef James
Bay Area
Chef James' true passion in life is cooking. There's almost nothing he loves more than throwing dinner parties and curating wonderful and creative dishes completely from scratch. He offers a variety of cooking and catering services, including cooking class parties, private dinners and catered events, and features Italian and Spanish-inspired dishes of the highest quality, using locally grown and artisan ingredients.
4.85
| 353 Reviews
Chef Tiffany in Libertyville
Chef Tiffany
Baltimore
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.
4.94
| 146 Reviews
Chef Chris in Libertyville
Chef Chris
Atlanta
After discovering his passion for cooking as an Italian language instructor at UC Berkeley, Chef Chris went on to be the co-founder of a culinary event business, specializing in regional Italian cooking, and then worked as a chef teaching cooking classes for corporate groups, cultivating a 5-star rating. Chef Chris now works with a company providing walking food tours of Little Italy as well as teaching his lauded cooking classes.
4.87
| 487 Reviews
Chef Lisa in Libertyville
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.
4.95
| 274 Reviews

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How much does a private chef in Libertyville cost?
The cost of a private chef for a dinner party in Libertyville typically ranges from $59 to over $100 per person. Pricing is tiered based on group size, menu complexity and event details, whether you're planning a cozy gathering at your own home or vacation rental in downtown Libertyville or a larger dinner party in nearby suburbs like Vernon Hills or Mundelein. Local chefs may offer Midwest-inspired menus featuring farm-to-table ingredients from nearby producers. Each private chef experience includes local sales tax and the per-person starting rate is listed on the class page. To rent a chef, hire a chef for dinner or explore in home chef options, feel free to reach out to our concierge team.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
When you hire a chef for the night in Libertyville, your evening is completely stress-free. Your in home chef takes care of the shopping, prep, cooking, serving and cleanup whether you're dining in your own home or a vacation rental near Butler Lake or Independence Grove. From intimate dinners to lively gatherings, our Libertyville chefs craft menus tailored to your tastes using fresh seasonal ingredients. Hosting a private chef for a dinner party in nearby Mundelein or Lake Forest? Your chef brings all necessary tools and even specialty equipment. It’s the easiest way to hire a chef for dinner and enjoy a full private chef experience.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
Libertyville chefs bring a wide variety of private chef experiences to your own home or vacation rental from hearty American Contemporary fare to fresh Surf & Turf, Italian classics and Asian fusion. Looking for something elevated? Michelin-star-level menus are available for special occasions, offering restaurant-quality experiences without leaving your dining room. Whether you're near the heart of downtown Libertyville or in nearby areas like Lake Bluff or Vernon Hills you can easily hire a chef for the night to create a fully customized menu. In-home hibachi catering is also a favorite for dinner parties with a show
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
To hire a chef for dinner in Libertyville, simply head to the Private Chef section on Cozymeal. Enter your city, browse Libertyville chefs and explore menus featuring everything from Midwest comfort food to global fusion cuisine. Whether you're hosting in your own home or vacation rental in neighborhoods like Wineberry or near downtown Libertyville, booking a private chef for a dinner party is as easy as picking a menu and a date.
How much should I tip my private chef?
When you hire a chef for dinner in Libertyville, tipping is completely optional but always appreciated by your in home chef. Many chefs serving Libertyville and nearby neighborhoods like Vernon Hills and Mundelein bring a variety of culinary styles right to your own home or vacation rental. If you decide to tip your private chef for a dinner party a guideline of 10% to 25% of the total cost is common. Libertyville chefs to cook at your home take pride in delivering a top-notch private chef experience regardless of tipping.
Where do the experiences take place?
When you hire a chef for dinner in Libertyville, your private chef experience can happen at your own home, vacation rental or a local venue with a functional kitchen. From charming neighborhoods like East Libertyville to nearby foodie favorites in downtown Libertyville or Vernon Hills, Libertyville chefs are ready to bring restaurant-quality dining to you. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger party, your in home chef for a dinner party just needs access to a clean functional kitchen to prepare a delicious meal.
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