Simple starting prices

Private Chef Pricing & Event Packages

Every SD Event Chef experience is custom, but these starting packages give you a clear idea of what to expect before we build your perfect menu.

Starting-at pricing Custom quotes No rigid menus

Beach House / Vacation Rental Chef

Best for: Airbnbs, beach houses, weekend trips, family vacations & group getaways

Starting at

$135per guest

$850 minimum

Make your San Diego getaway easier, fresher, and more memorable with a private chef who cooks where you stay. Great for beach houses, Airbnbs, family trips, and weekend celebrations.

  • Custom menu planning
  • Ingredient shopping
  • On-site cooking at your rental or beach house
  • Family-style service
  • Basic kitchen cleanup
  • Optional multi-day menus available
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Party Bites & Grazing

Best for: casual parties, cocktail gatherings, bachelorettes, birthdays, showers & open houses

Starting at

$65per guest

$900 minimum

A fun, flexible option for guests who want to mingle, snack, sip, and enjoy the party without a formal sit-down dinner.

  • Grazing boards or small bites
  • Party-friendly menu planning
  • Setup and presentation
  • Light service
  • Basic cleanup
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Corporate & Team Gatherings

Best for: office dinners, client events, retreats, team celebrations & polished group meals

Starting at

$95per guest

$1,200 minimum

Elevated, easy catering for team dinners, client entertaining, retreats, and office celebrations — polished enough for business, relaxed enough for San Diego.

  • Custom menu planning
  • Buffet, family-style, or plated options
  • On-site cooking or coordinated service
  • Professional setup
  • Basic cleanup
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Premium Plated Experience

Best for: elevated private dinners, tasting menus, milestone birthdays, anniversaries & special celebrations

Starting at

$165per guest

$1,250 minimum

A more elevated private dining experience for guests who want a restaurant-style evening brought into their home, rental, or private event space.

  • Custom multi-course menu
  • Premium ingredients
  • Plated service
  • Chef-led preparation
  • Basic cleanup
  • Optional service staff available
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At a glance

Compare the Experiences

A quick side-by-side of starting prices and minimums to help you find your fit.

Experience Best For Starting Price Minimum
Beach House / Vacation Rental Chef Airbnbs, beach houses, group getaways $135/guest $850
Party Bites & Grazing Bachelorettes, casual parties, showers $65/guest $900
Corporate & Team Gatherings Team dinners, retreats, client events $95/guest $1,200
Premium Plated Experience Elevated dinners, tasting menus $165/guest $1,250
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What Can Affect Pricing?

A few details shape every custom quote — here’s what we factor in.

Guest count
Menu style
Location
Kitchen setup
Service needs
Rentals
Staffing
Ingredient selection
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Tell us about your guest count, location, event style, and food vibe. We’ll help shape the right private chef experience for your San Diego event.

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