Can I hire a private chef for a surprise birthday?
Yes. Tell the chef it is a surprise and they will coordinate arrival time and setup with you directly.
A private chef can cook a birthday dinner in your Denver home or rental with a menu built around the guest of honour. The chef shops, cooks, serves each course and cleans up, so the host gets to enjoy the party too.
What makes a chef birthday dinner different from a restaurant?
The menu is written for one person: their favourite dish, the cuisine they love, the dessert they always order. You set the pace, play your own music and nobody waits for a check. Milestone birthdays like a 30th, 40th or 50th are where this shines most.
How much does a birthday dinner with a private chef cost in Denver?
Our recommended rates are $75 to $100 per person for family-style, $75 to $150 for plated courses and $65 to $100 for a buffet. Bigger groups lower the per-person rate. Groceries, cooking, service and cleanup are included.
Can the chef make a birthday cake or special dessert?
Many chefs will. Say so in your request, along with any flavour or theme, and they will include it in the menu they propose.
How far ahead should you book a birthday chef?
One to two weeks is comfortable for most Denver dates. Friday and Saturday nights in December book up first.
How does booking a chef through TheKitchenTable work?
You send one request with your date, guest count, address and budget. Local chefs read it and send you menus written for your group. You compare them, message the chefs, pick the one you like and pay securely online. Requesting menus is free and there is no obligation.
Private Chef for a Birthday Dinner in Denver: common questions
Is there a minimum group size for a birthday dinner?
No fixed minimum. Dinners for two work, though the per-person rate is higher for very small groups.
Do chefs cover the suburbs as well as Denver?
Yes, chefs cover the Denver metro, including Arvada, Lakewood, Aurora, Littleton and Boulder.