Find a personal chef for hire in Paterson, NJ

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Top 10 personal chefs for hire in Paterson, NJ

Clients agree: these Paterson personal chefs for hire are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
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Barry Pruss

5.0(1)
3 hires on Fash
24+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Placido B. says, "Very Professional and excellent service. Food and service was fresh. I would diff recommend him for all ur party needs.." Read more
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BabyBlu Catering

5.0(1)
Offers online services
2+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Fe G. says, "Amazing from start to finish. The service provided and the attention to detail was immaculate. The dishes themselves were something truly out of this planet! Would love to work together again soon." Read more
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Noel Purcell

5.0Exceptional(13)
9 hires on Fash
Serves Paterson, NJ
Megan G. says, "Noel was great! He is very passionate about what he does and it shows in his cooking. Everything was fabulous and hand crafted from scratch with fresh local ingredients. Highly recommend for a special evening!" Read more
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Cuisine Inspirations, LLC

New on Fash
15+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Cuisine Inspirations is an in-home personal chef service. We believe in customizing each service to the needs of the client. Having both personal and professional experience with special diets, we enjoy working within our clients' budgets to provide solutions that best fit their needs. Cuisine Inspirations has been creating lasting memories since 2009, for bachelor/ette parties, small weddings, family gatherings, anniversaries, birthdays and other special events. We pride ourselves in full transparency, professionalism, and fully customized solutions. Our goal with every client is to create and deliver the best, most memorable experience pos
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Lindaritas.13

New on Fash
Serves Paterson, NJ
Personal chef, catering, private dinner events,prepared meals. Over 20 years culinary, experience .
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NY Catering Service

5.0(1)
14+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Karina R. says, "I know Chef Chris through a mutual friend and recommended him to my boss to cater a big company event. I'm not an event coordinator, but I handled all of the logistics for this particular event, and Chris eased my nerves from start to finish. He was super responsive, organized and proactive with all of the correspondence - even asking questions to make sure I had all of my bases covered (beverages, food storage, etc). We received AMAZING feedback about the food and day-of prep and service and I'm so grateful to him for making this event a success. I highly recommend him." Read more
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Q's Catering Unlimited

New on Fash
7+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Q’s Catering is here for all your dining needs we specialize in private dining, meal prep, and party’s up to 150 guests! Let Q’s Cater to you!!
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Stellacatering Nyc

New on Fash
8+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Professional, reliable, team-oriented chef with twenty years of high-volume kitchen and custom menu food preparation experience. Ability to work under pressure and work directly with clients to create and deliver high-quality, nutritious, and attractive selection of meals. Entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative.
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The Intimate Taste Llc

4.9Exceptional(18)
Offers online services
23 hires on Fash
10+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Steph Compton S. says, "Chef Queen made delicious Korean food for our house party of 22. We ordered what we wanted in advance and everything was delivered and served as promised" Read more
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Choppd

5.0(1)
8+ years in business
Serves Paterson, NJ
Brielle W. says, "The servers were so pleasant and professional. The food was outstanding , everyone at my brunch raved about the catering company! I'm a forever customer now:)" Read more

Your Personal Chef questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Fash.

How much does a personal chef cost?

On average, a personal chef costs $40 to $100 per hour or $50 to $130 per person. Some personal chefs charge per year, month, or day. Many charge $200 to $750 per week to prepare meals that you can reheat during the week. A personal chef's fee for a one-time dinner party is $300 to $1,600.

On the other hand, a private chef costs $5,000 to $10,000 per month or $60,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on their experience and how many hours they work. They usually work full time, up to 60 hours per week. Some private chefs charge per hour or day to create food for a one-time dinner party, but most work receive a regular salary from a single client.

What does a personal chef do?

A personal chef prepares meals for a family or client, either for a one-time dinner or on a regular basis. Many personal chefs will make a fresh meal once per week for clients and prepare reheat-able meals that their clients can heat up on their own later.

Is a personal chef worth it?

Personal chefs are worth it if you don’t have the time or ability to cook and have enough money to pay someone to cook for you. A personal chef can help you:

  • Save time on grocery shopping and cooking
  • Eat healthier foods and avoid fast food
  • Try different kinds of foods and expand your palette
  • Throw a dinner party or holiday dinner

How is a personal chef different from a private chef?

A personal chef is a cook that prepares food for one or more families, typically on a weekly or one-time basis. They may have several clients at a time and usually charge less than private chefs.

In contrast, private chefs typically prepare meals full-time for one family at a time which pays them a yearly salary. Private chefs charge more than personal chefs because they often have more experience and prepare more fresh meals instead of packaged meals made in advance.

How do I choose a personal chef?

You can follow these steps to make sure you hire the best possible personal chef:

  • Compare multiple quotes from reputable chefs near you.
  • Read chefs' reviews on Fash and Google.
  • Ask for a detailed quote and contract in writing.
  • Ask about their training and experience.
  • Ask what fees they charge and how they handle paying for groceries.
  • Make sure they have experience with any dietary needs you may have.

What questions should I ask personal or private chefs?

To make sure you find the candidate that will work best with your family, ask these questions:

  • What are your rates? Do you charge per person, per hour, per week, or something else?
  • Where did you receive your training or culinary education?
  • How many years of relevant experience do you have?
  • Where will be preparing the food?
  • Do you charge extra for groceries, or will I reimburse you after you shop?
  • Do you have experience with any specific dietary restrictions?
  • How soon can you start if we decide you're a good fit?
  • Do you charge extra for food delivery?
  • Do you have a set menu with rotating recipes, or could we make a customized meal plan?

Reviews for Paterson personal chefs for hire

Recent success stories from people in the Paterson area.
Jenny Y.
Chef Purcel was open to ideas and worked with me. I gave him free rain and he did not disappoint a wonderful chef with create unique ideas.
Noel Purcell
Noel Purcell
Dream C.
She cares about the clients and how she can help make the event special. She answers the all questions and things we wanted to add.
The intimate taste llc
The intimate taste llc
Car G.
Lia is known for catering all my events, never missing one! I am always satisfied with her work and every time I order with her, I can feel the love. Trust Lia with your catering!
Lias Eatery
Lias Eatery
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