Personal chef · Coral Gables
A Personal Chef for Dinner at Home in Coral Gables
Dinners start at $100 a guest with groceries included, from 2 guests. Send your date and guest count, and a coordinator replies within an hour during business hours.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursPersonal Chef in Coral Gables for Private Dinners in Your Own Kitchen
A personal chef from Miami Plate Catering cooks dinner in your Coral Gables kitchen, so your guests eat at your table while you host. We also call this service a private chef, and the price is the same: $100 to $300+ a guest, from 2 guests. Answer five questions, and a coordinator builds the menu and the quote with you.
A chef dinner can cover:
- 1A dinner party at home.
Friends at your table, a chef in your kitchen, and you with your guests.
- 2Birthdays and anniversaries.
Send the occasion with your date, and the quote follows within 24 hours.
- 3A menu built with you.
Tell your coordinator what your guests like and avoid, and approve the menu and the quote before you pay any deposit.
- 4Vegan guests.
A fully vegan menu is available.
- 5A bigger table.
An assistant joins your chef from 12 guests, and servers join from 20 guests.
Start with your date and your guest count. Coral Gables is in Miami-Dade County, which is in our service area, and your coordinator confirms the details for your address in the quote. Dinners are priced per guest, so a table of two and a table of twelve get a quote built the same way.
What a Personal Chef in Coral Gables Costs, Line by Line
A personal chef in Coral Gables costs $100 to $300+ a guest, and groceries are part of that price. Caviar and wagyu cost extra, and your coordinator sets where your dinner lands in the range when you agree the menu. The table shows the main lines your quote covers.
| Price | $100–300+ a guest |
|---|---|
| Groceries | Included in the price per guest |
| Minimum | 2 guests |
| Chef team | A chef for your table, an assistant from 12 guests, servers from 20 guests. The quote names everyone who comes |
| Extras | Caviar and wagyu cost extra |
| Sales tax | 7% in Miami-Dade County: Florida's 6% plus 1% for the county, on its own line |
| Tips | Optional, never added automatically |
Your coordinator builds the menu with you, and the quote shows the price per guest and the total within 24 hours of your request. The deposit comes only after you approve the menu and the quote: 50%, or 30% when you book six or more months ahead.
Get My Total in 24 HoursAreas
Catering Across South Florida
We cater in five South Florida regions, from Key West to Vero Beach.
Miami-Dade
Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Kendall, Doral, Homestead, Cutler Bay, Aventura, Pinecrest, Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami, North Miami Beach
Broward
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Weston, Sunrise, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Davie
Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth
Florida Keys
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West
Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Vero Beach
Private Chef Near Coral Gables: Dinners at Homes Across Miami-Dade
Looking for a private chef near Coral Gables? Miami-Dade County is in our service area, and your coordinator confirms the details for your address in the quote. Put your address in your five answers, and the neighborhoods below show where to read more.
- Coconut Grove.
Want a private chef in Coconut Grove? Miami-Dade is in our service area, and your coordinator confirms the address. For a larger party, see catering in Coconut Grove.
- South Miami.
Miami-Dade is in our service area, and your coordinator confirms the address. For parties of 25 or more, see catering in South Miami.
- Pinecrest.
Miami-Dade is in our service area, and your coordinator confirms the address. See catering in Pinecrest for larger events.
- Elsewhere in Miami-Dade.
The countywide service is on our page for a private chef in Miami.
For parties of 25 or more, full-service catering starts at $45 a guest: see catering in Coral Gables. Send your address, the date and the guest count, and the quote arrives within 24 hours.
Booking terms
Catering Booking Terms Without Small Print
These are the terms we put in your contract, in plain words.
Deposit, price lock and payment
50% after you approve the menu and quote, or 30% when you book 6+ months ahead. Your contract price does not change before the event. Pay by card, Zelle, ACH, check or cash; 4% off without a card.
Guest count and final payment
Due 10 business days before the event, 48 hours for office and yacht orders. You can reduce the count by up to 10% of the contract.
Cancellation
7+ days before: event credit with no expiry or a refund minus 30%. Less than 7 days: no refund. Drop-off orders: full refund up to 24 hours before delivery. If we have to cancel, we refund your deposit within 10 days and, less than 30 days out, help find a replacement and pay the price difference.
Rain plan
It’s Florida. We bring a tent or switch to a covered format, quoted in advance.
Tasting
Free for booked weddings and events of 100+ guests. Before booking, a tasting is $100, credited to your order if you book within 14 days.
Personal Chef Coral Gables Questions Before You Book
Get My Quote in 24 HoursHow much does a personal chef cost in Coral Gables, Florida?
A personal chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ a guest with groceries included. Caviar and wagyu are extra, and sales tax is a separate line. The cost table above shows the main lines.
Is there a difference between a personal chef and a private chef?
On our site the two names describe the same service: a chef cooks dinner for you and your guests in your kitchen. Your coordinator plans the menu with you either way.
What is in the Coral Gables per-guest price?
The price per guest includes groceries and a chef who cooks in your kitchen. An assistant joins from 12 guests and servers from 20. Assistant and server pricing is in your quote.
How many guests do I need to hire a private chef?
Two guests is the minimum. From 12 guests an assistant joins your chef, and from 20 guests servers join the team.
Does the chef cook in my Coral Gables kitchen?
Yes. Your chef cooks in your kitchen, and some parts of the dinner may be prepared ahead. Your coordinator asks about your kitchen when you talk about the date.
How far ahead should I book a personal chef?
Most private dinners are booked two to three weeks ahead, so send your date as soon as you have it. You pay a deposit only after you approve the menu and the quote.
What sales tax applies to a private chef in Coral Gables?
Coral Gables is in Miami-Dade County, where the sales tax is 7%: 6% for Florida and 1% for the county. It is a separate line on your quote.
Can I hire a private chef in Coconut Grove or Pinecrest?
Miami-Dade County is in our service area. Send your address, and your coordinator confirms the details for a chef dinner. For the countywide service, see private chef in Miami, and for larger parties, catering in Coconut Grove and catering in Pinecrest.
Contacts
Talk to a Catering Coordinator
We are here daily, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Send your date and guest count and we reply within an hour during business hours; the full quote follows within 24 hours.