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's what to actually expect.

What's 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.

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's 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's 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.

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.