Private chef · From 2 guests
Private Chef Dinners in Delray Beach, Cooked in Your Own Kitchen
Groceries are included in the price, and dinners start at 2 guests. Tell us the date and the number of guests, and your quote arrives within 24 hours.
Get My Quote in 24 HoursPrivate Chef in Delray Beach for a Dinner at Your Own Table
Miami Plate Catering sends a private chef to your Delray Beach home to cook dinner in your own kitchen. Some hosts call this a personal chef, and the service is the same: the chef cooks dinner in your kitchen. Dinners cost $100 to $300+ a guest, from 2 guests.
A chef dinner suits evenings like these:
- 01Dinner for two.
The minimum is 2 guests, so a dinner for a couple works.
- 02A birthday or family evening.
Tell your coordinator who is coming and what they like, and the menu is planned around your table.
- 03Friends around one long table.
You stay with your guests while the chef works in the kitchen.
- 04A plant-based table.
A fully vegan menu is available when your guests ask for it.
A Delray Beach private chef dinner starts with five questions about the occasion, the guest count, the date, the area and your budget per guest. You approve the menu and the quote before you pay any deposit, and the quote arrives within 24 hours of your request. Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach, is in our service area.
Areas
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
How a Private Chef Dinner in Delray Beach Comes Together
A private chef dinner in Delray Beach takes five steps, from your first answers to the evening at your table. Most private dinners are booked two to three weeks ahead, and you see the full quote before you pay anything.
- 1Answer five questions.
Tell us the occasion, the guest count, the date, the area and your budget per guest.
- 2Hear back within an hour.
During business hours a coordinator replies within an hour. The coordinator asks about your menu wishes and your guests.
- 3Receive your quote within 24 hours.
It shows the menu, the price per guest, the chef team for your guest count, sales tax and any extras.
- 4Approve, then pay the deposit.
The deposit comes only after you approve the menu and the quote: 50%, or 30% when you book six or more months ahead.
- 5Enjoy the dinner.
On your date the chef cooks in your kitchen, and you stay with your guests. Some parts of the dinner may be prepared ahead, and the cooking itself happens in your kitchen.
You can pay by card, Zelle, ACH, check or cash, and a payment that is not by card gets 4% off.
Get My Date Quoted in 24 HoursBooking 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.
Choosing Between a Private Chef and Catering in Delray Beach
Your guest count and the kind of evening decide what to book. A private chef fits a table from 2 guests, and full-service catering with staff starts at 25 guests. The table shows what each costs and what to expect in Palm Beach County.
| Option | Fits | Price | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private chef | Dinner cooked in your kitchen | $100–300+ a guest, groceries included | 2 guests |
| Full-service catering | Parties with staff | From $45 a guest before service charge and tax | 25 guests, add $10 a guest up to 50 guests |
On a chef dinner an assistant joins your chef from 12 guests, and servers join from 20 guests. The quote names everyone who comes, and caviar and wagyu on the menu cost extra. Sales tax in Palm Beach County is 6.5%, which is Florida's 6% plus 0.5% for the county, and it appears on its own line. Tips are optional and never added automatically.
Hosting 25 guests or more? See catering in Delray Beach for full service by the guest. Tips are optional on every option and never added automatically.
Private Chef Delray Beach Questions Before You Book
How much does a private chef cost in Delray Beach?
A private chef dinner costs $100 to $300+ a guest with groceries included. Caviar and wagyu are extra, and sales tax of 6.5% is a separate line on your quote. The table above shows how a chef compares with catering.
What does the private chef price include?
The price per guest includes groceries and a chef who cooks in your kitchen. An assistant joins from 12 guests and servers from 20, and your quote names everyone who comes. Caviar and wagyu are extra.
How many guests do I need to hire a private chef in Delray Beach?
Two guests is the minimum, so dinner for a couple works. Bigger tables are quoted by guest count: an assistant joins your chef from 12 guests, and servers join from 20 guests.
What is the difference between a private chef and a personal chef?
On our site the two names describe the same service: a chef cooks dinner for you and your guests in your kitchen, and your coordinator plans the menu with you.
Does the chef cook in my kitchen?
Yes. Some parts of the dinner may be prepared ahead in our kitchen, and the cooking happens in yours. Your coordinator asks about your kitchen when you talk about the date.
How far ahead should I book a private chef?
Private dinners are booked two to three weeks out, so send your date as soon as you have it. The quote follows within 24 hours, and you pay a deposit only after you approve the menu and the quote.
What sales tax applies to a private chef in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach is in Palm Beach County, where the sales tax is 6.5%: 6% for Florida and 0.5% for the county. It is shown as its own line on your quote.
Can you send a private chef to Boca Raton or West Palm Beach?
Yes. Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are in Palm Beach County, which is in our service area. See private chef in Boca Raton and private chef in West Palm Beach, and your coordinator confirms the details for your address.
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.