Private chef questions and answers

Menu planning with you, grocery shopping, cooking on site, service in the style you choose, and a full kitchen clean-up. Groceries, tax, gratuity and any extra servers are listed separately on your quote. See pricing.

Yes. Every event has a $830 minimum before food, tax and gratuity.

With a non-refundable $500 deposit, once you have approved your quote and signed the booking agreement. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the event. We also offer travel insurance at booking, for peace of mind.

The deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 30 days before the event, the deposit is kept and nothing more is owed. Within 30 days of the event, and once the balance is paid, there are no refunds for any reason, including weather, natural disasters and other events outside anyone's control.

Yes. Because bookings are non-refundable, we offer optional travel insurance through our partner, Faye. When you book, you choose either to receive the Faye link, in which case purchasing the policy is your responsibility, or to decline coverage and confirm that you understand your event is non-refundable within 30 days. Your booking terms apply whether or not a policy is purchased. See our booking terms.

Yes. Along with card, Apple Pay and Cash App Pay, you can use Afterpay, Affirm or Klarna where available.

Two to four weeks ahead is comfortable. Spring and fall Saturdays, holiday weeks, Thanksgiving and Christmas book first.

Yes. Every allergy, intolerance and preference (including pregnant guests) goes on your written event order before we shop, and those guests get their own dish.

A working stove and oven, some counter space and room in the refrigerator. If the house is missing something, we bring it.

Most events are 8 to 30 guests. Larger groups get more servers, about one for every 14 guests.

We do not sell alcohol, but our bartenders can mix and serve what you provide, including a signature cocktail for the night.

Yes. Our decorators can set the table and style the room or the theme, from linens and florals to balloons. Tell us the look you want when you book.

Signature service includes linens. Premier adds napkin rings and woven placemats. We use the house's plates and flatware unless we've arranged otherwise.

Any of our menus can be changed course by course until your event order is final.

See our locations. If your city is not listed, please ask, and we will tell you right away whether we can be there.