Bella Vita private chef service brings a personalized meal into your home, vacation property, or private venue. Chef Jeff works with you on the menu, shops for the selected ingredients, prepares the food in your space, and cleans the working kitchen area afterward. The result can feel as relaxed or formal as the occasion requires.
Private dinners, celebrations, and meal preparation
Private chef service works well for anniversaries, birthdays, family gatherings, wedding-weekend dinners, executive meals, visiting guests, and occasions where privacy matters. It can also support convenient meal preparation when you want food shaped around your household rather than a standard restaurant menu.
A menu built around your guests
The planning conversation covers favorite cuisines, dishes to avoid, dietary needs, budget, season, number of courses, and desired level of formality. You can begin with Bella Vita favorites or collaborate on a custom direction. Share allergies and restrictions early so they can be considered before shopping and preparation begin.
Current private chef labor pricing
Chef labor
Up to 20 guests: $600
21 guests and over: $800
Ingredient costs are additional and depend on the menu selected. Staffing, rentals, travel, or other event needs are discussed before booking so the proposal reflects the complete plan.
What the space needs
A practical kitchen makes the evening smoother. Share the address and describe the oven, stovetop, refrigerator space, sink, prep surfaces, cookware, parking, stairs, and any property or venue rules. Photos can be helpful when the chef has not worked in the space before.
What happens from consultation to cleanup
- Consultation: Share the date, location, guest count, occasion, preferences, dietary needs, and budget.
- Menu: Confirm the dishes, ingredients, courses, and service expectations.
- Preparation: The chef shops and arrives with a plan for the kitchen and schedule.
- Dinner: Food is cooked and finished in your space, with service matched to the agreed format.
- Cleanup: The working kitchen area is cleaned before the chef leaves.
Private chef or full-service catering?
Private chef service centers on a personal meal prepared in your space. Full-service catering is often a better fit for larger guest counts, broader event infrastructure, or venues that require a dedicated setup and service team. Share the details if you are unsure; Bella Vita can recommend the more practical route.
For a deeper look at the process, read how private chef dinners work in Spokane. You can also review all catering and private dining services.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private chef cost?
Current chef labor is $600 for up to 20 guests and $800 for 21 guests or more. Ingredients and any additional staffing, rentals, travel, or event needs are separate.
Are groceries included in the labor price?
No. Ingredient costs are billed separately because they depend on the menu and guest count. The proposal explains the cost structure before booking.
Can the menu be customized?
Yes. Menus can be shaped around the occasion, preferences, season, dietary needs, budget, and desired level of formality.
Does the chef clean the kitchen?
The working kitchen area used for the meal is cleaned after preparation and service. Any broader event cleanup should be discussed during planning.
What information should I send with an inquiry?
Send the date, address, guest count, occasion, preferred dinner time, menu interests, dietary needs, budget, and a description or photos of the kitchen.