New York Private Chef

You’ve got a lot on your plate.

You’ve just arrived home after a full day of fulfilling your professional commitments. You’re excited to slip into your comfy shoes, hug your loved ones, and savor your precious personal time. If you’re being honest, though, the thought of channeling your inner Julia Child isn’t quite as appealing.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know someone’s already whipped up a delicious, nutritious meal for you and your family? And kept everyone’s allergies or dietary restrictions in mind. And made sure each pot and pan is back exactly where it should be?

When you welcome a private chef into your home, you’ll enjoy less time in the kitchen and more time gathered around the dining table with those you love best. The only thing that’s not on the menu? Stress!

Hire a private chef

Our private chefs support busy families and individuals with all aspects of meal planning and preparation.

Chefs are able to cater to families individual allergy needs and prepare delicious meals for any lifestyle, preference, or diet.

Private chefs are also a great solution for families who wish to eliminate grocery runs, weekly menu planning, and kitchen clean-up.

Chef services

Typical responsibilities for a chef are as follows:

  • Grocery shopping

  • Meal prepping

  • Freezing

  • Menu planning, taking into consideration any necessary dietary restrictions

  • Preparing packed lunches

  • Unpacking food deliveries

  • Ordering Instacart or grocery shopping

  • Unloading groceries

  • Making meals

  • Cleaning and washing up after meals.

Typically, the private chefs we place in New York will attract a fee in the region of $100k-$120k/year

To learn more about what our fees include, please visit our ‘Fees’ page.

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Sommet in New York

After running successful agencies in Boston and Chicago for over seven years, we’re excited to bring our expertise to New York.

New York City is a world all its own. Renowned for its iconic skyline, cultural landmarks, and unmatched energy, it’s a city where anything feels possible. From the bright lights of Times Square to the charm of its diverse neighborhoods, New York is a hub for innovation, creativity, and opportunity. As a global crossroads, it attracts talent and businesses from around the world, making it the ideal place to grow and connect.

  • "Throughout the search process Lydia was extremely communicative and diligent, providing regular status updates and efficient follow up to any conversations we had with candidates. All of the candidates that Lydia recommended for interviews were excellent, and we could tell that she carefully considered the criteria that we discussed."

    Lauren W., Chicago, IL

  • "I do not have a single negative thing to say about this organization. Lydia is thoughtful, communicative, candid, and most importantly - an incredible judge of character."

    Scott W., Boston

Private Chef staffing

If you’re looking for a private chef for your family, we’d love to help. Schedule a Q&A call with us today.