The Private Chef Journal

A private chef placement agency’s framework for hiring: experience, references, the trial day, household fit, and the discretion you cannot compromise on.

Do you tip a private chef? Learn tipping etiquette for freelance vs full-time chefs, holiday bonus norms, and how agency fees factor in. Expert US guide.

A kosher private chef cooks in full accordance with Jewish dietary law. Learn what a kosher chef does, kosher vs kosher-style, and how to hire one in the US.

What is a live-in private chef, how the arrangement works, live-in vs live-out compared, and which households benefit most. Placed by PCI since 1995.

How much does a private chef cost? Full-time chefs run $130k to $260k+/year; personal part-time chefs $65 to $120/hr or $600 to $900 per day. Full 2026 pricing breakdown.

Learn how to hire a private chef with our expert guide: defining needs, agency vs. DIY, vetting, costs, contracts, and onboarding. Trusted since 1995.