A private chef dinner turns your home or chosen space into a personal dining room. It is ideal when you want a special meal without managing reservations, grocery shopping, cooking, or the kitchen afterward.

1. Consultation

The process begins with your date, location, guest count, occasion, preferred style, dietary needs, and budget. Photos or details about the kitchen are helpful, especially when the space is unfamiliar.

2. Menu selection

Choose from established favorites or collaborate on a custom menu. The chef can shape the courses around the occasion, season, allergies, preferences, and the atmosphere you want—from relaxed family dining to an elegant celebration.

3. Clear pricing

Current private chef labor pricing

Up to 20 people: $600
21 people and over: $800

These prices cover chef labor. Ingredient costs are billed separately and depend on the menu you select. Additional event needs are discussed before booking.

4. Shopping, cooking, and cleanup

Once the menu is confirmed, the chef handles ingredient shopping and arrives with a preparation plan. The meal is cooked and finished in your space, then the working kitchen area is cleaned so you can stay with your guests.

What occasions work well?

  • Anniversaries and milestone birthdays
  • Intimate wedding-weekend dinners
  • Family gatherings and visiting guests
  • Client or executive dinners
  • Vacation-home meals in the Spokane and North Idaho area
  • Celebrations where privacy and a custom menu matter

What to share when you inquire

  • Date, address, and preferred dinner time
  • Number of adults and children
  • Occasion and desired level of formality
  • Favorite cuisines or dishes
  • Allergies and dietary restrictions
  • Kitchen features and any venue rules
  • Whether you need serving staff, rentals, or other support

Private chef service or catering?

Private chef service centers on a more personal meal prepared in your space. Catering is usually a better fit for larger guest counts, broader service infrastructure, or venues that require a full event setup. If you are unsure, share the event details and we can recommend the better approach.

Make the evening yours

The strongest private dinners feel personal—not like a restaurant menu dropped into a house. Tell us what you love, what you avoid, and what would make the occasion meaningful.

Explore private chef service in Spokane, then request a consultation with your date, location, and guest count.