How Much Does a Private Chef Cost on the Gold Coast? (2026 Price Guide)

Private chef pricing depends on three things: which chef and cuisine you choose, how many courses, and how many guests. Here is what to actually expect.

What is the typical price range?

Across Chef Coast's full menu, package prices start from around $205 for smaller weekly meal plans and range up to $1,700+ for larger signature tasting menus and premium events. Most dinner party style signature menus for a table of 6 to 10 fall between roughly $500 and $1,200 total, not per person.

A few real examples

Per guest prices vary by chef and menu. At the time of writing, examples on our site include a ramen and izakaya night at $78.99 per person, a handmade pasta class at $104.99 per person, a grill degustation at $105.99 per person and gnocchi with short ribs at $110.99 per person. For a table of 8 on a menu around $105 per person, expect a total of roughly $850. Prices can change, so check each chef's page for live pricing.

How is pricing structured?

• Signature menus: a fixed multi course menu priced by guest count, with the per person rate dropping as your group gets bigger.

• Weekly meal plans: 3 day, 5 day or 5 day premium plans priced per person, cheaper per head for larger households.

• Custom menus: built from scratch around your guest count and budget, ideal for events or when you want full flexibility.

What is included in the price?

Every Chef Coast booking includes the chef's grocery shopping, all cooking done in your kitchen, plating and serving, and full cleanup afterward. There is no separate call out fee.

Is a deposit required?

Yes, a flat $150 deposit secures your booking date, with the balance due for the full experience.

Does price vary by cuisine?

Yes. Premium ingredients like wagyu, lobster and fresh seafood push a menu toward the higher end, while plant based and casual street food style menus tend to sit at the more accessible end of the range.

How to get the most from your budget

• Book for a larger group. The per person rate drops as guest numbers go up.

• Choose a casual or interactive menu, such as a pasta class or ramen night, for a relaxed night with a lower price point.

• Compare chefs on the team page. Live per guest pricing is shown on every menu.

• Remember what you are replacing: restaurant bills, drinks markups, travel and a night of washing up.

See exact pricing for your chef

Every chef's menus show live per guest pricing on the Chef Coast team page, so you can compare exact costs before you book. New to the idea? Start with what a private chef is and how to book one.