Private Chefs in Auckland
Best private chefs in Auckland for your next dining experience.
Starting at $59 per person!
Personal chefs in Auckland bring gourmet dining straight to your luxury rental or event space, crafting a bespoke experience inspired by global flavors. Whether hosting a special celebration near the Sky Tower or a cozy gathering in a villa outside Tauranga, local chefs will curate a personalized menu featuring dishes like Mediterranean mezze platters, Italian risotto and fragrant Indian curries. Watch as they prepare each course tableside, from fresh seafood paired with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to decadent French pastries for dessert. With stress-free service and a focus on quality ingredients, personal chefs in Auckland turn every event into a celebration of world-class cuisine. Book your private chef experience today and enjoy an unforgettable culinary journey in the City of Sails.
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FAQS ABOUT PRIVATE CHEFS in Auckland
How much does a private chef in Auckland cost?
The cost of a private chef for a dinner party usually ranges between 99 NZD ($59) and over 168 NZD ($100) per person. However, bear in mind that experiences in different neighborhoods like Britomart and Dominion Road often command different prices. The number of guests in your party will also have an impact, since experience prices are tiered based on group size. And if you hope to book an experience on high-demand dates like Matiraki, the cost for those is usually higher.
You can gain a basic idea of what you’ll pay to rent a chef by viewing the starting price on your chosen experience page. Or for more detailed assistance, you can always reach out to our helpful Concierge team.
What is included when you hire a chef for the night?
The best part of enlisting the help of a private chef for a dinner party is that you don’t need to lift a finger. All you’ll need to do is answer the door, after which you’ll be able to sit back and let your chef take care of everything, from sourcing the groceries and making your chosen menu to handling the clean-up afterwards.
No running to and from the kitchen between courses and no missing out on table conversation while you pore over a hot stove. Simply relax and enjoy the experience of being spoiled by your very own in-home chef.
What are the most popular cuisines with private chef experiences?
Auckland chefs draw inspiration from culinary traditions around the world. Are you in the mood for steakhouse-style surf and turf? How about Japanese sushi? Perhaps your occasion calls for a bespoke full-course menu worthy of your favorite Michelin-star restaurant.
Whatever your palate prefers, it’s all possible. When you hire a chef, the most important thing to them is delivering a memorable culinary experience that’s worthy of your special occasion. In other words, if you have something specific in mind and can’t find it readily available online, the only thing you need to do is ask.
How do I hire a chef or rent a chef?
Hiring chefs to cook at your home really couldn’t be easier. The first thing you need to do is head to the Private Chef area of the Cozymeal website, where you can search by your city and find a list of chefs operating in your area. From there, it’s a simple case of selecting a chef, choosing a menu that appeals to your palate and setting a date!
Even if you can’t find a private chef experience that matches what you’re looking for, don’t worry. You can always reach out to our helpful Concierge team, who are always on hand and happy to assist with alternative dates, custom menus, pricing and more.
How much should I tip my private chef?
When you hire a chef for dinner, the amount that you tip is entirely up to you. However, it’s important to note that you are under absolutely no obligation to give one. Your chef’s ultimate goal is to deliver an unforgettable evening of culinary indulgence for you and your guests, regardless of whether or not you tip.
Of course, if you’d like to tip, that’s fine! Especially if you’ve hired an in-home chef for a dinner party, it’s a great way to show gratitude to your host for looking after your guests. If you’re unsure how much you should tip, we usually suggest between 10% and 25% of the total experience cost.
Where do the experiences take place?
When you hire a chef for the night, it’s entirely up to you where the event takes place. From Dominion Road and Britomart to Ponsonby, provided that your venue is in your chef’s city location, they’ll gladly come to a venue of your choosing.
It could be a romantic date night at home, a family meal in your vacation rental or a larger celebration at a hired venue in the city. It really doesn’t matter. All your chef requires is a clean, functional kitchen. Provided that’s in place, they’ll be delighted to take it over the evening and get to work delivering an experience that everybody around your table is sure to remember forever.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE a PERSONAL CHEF
Ideal for birthday dinners
Brian
Chef Francesca was fantastic! She came to our house to cook dinner for my wife’s birthday and we enjoyed every moment of it. From the preparation of the meal to the delicious food she served, it was all incredible. I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to having her back to our home again very soon!
Elevate a dining experience
Nikki
Our experience with Chef Daniel was excellent! Not only did he take the time to create a thoughtful menu that paired well with our wines, but he took care in how his dishes were presented. The dishes were exquisite and all in all lead to a memorable night for us and our guests.
Impress your guests
Chrystal
We had a great time having our own personal chef to create a private dining experience for us. It felt like being in a five-star restaurant without leaving the comfort of the house. The chef was amazing. Great food, great company, amazingly unique experience! I will definitely do it again.
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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