How much does it cost to hire a visiting chef? Let's introduce you to some examples based on Otodoke Ristorante's actual services!

A visiting chef service is where you invite a professional chef to your home or a rental space to prepare and serve meals.

Being able to enjoy restaurant-quality dishes at home has made this service increasingly popular in recent years.

But how much does it actually cost to use a visiting chef service?

In this article, we will provide a detailed introduction to the cost breakdown of our 'Otodoke Ristorante' service and the difference in cost compared to dining out.

What is the total cost and breakdown for a visiting chef?

Let's start by introducing the total cost and breakdown of using a visiting chef service.

Total cost

In our company, the total cost of past orders ranged from a minimum of about 20,000 yen to a maximum of about 300,000 yen.

While the cost varies depending on the content of the meal and the number of people using the service, these figures provide a rough guide.

The cost breakdown includes 'Course/Plan', 'Transportation cost', and 'Rental fee for plates and other items'.

Course/Plan cost

The cost for the Course/Plan starts at a very affordable 4,400 yen, and the total amount is calculated by multiplying this by the number of people using the service.

The payment is made at the time of the order, either by credit card or bank transfer.

What is included in the fee?

The fee covers the cost of ingredients (excluding seasonings), purchasing of ingredients, cooking, clean-up, and travel expenses.

Therefore, there is no need for you to purchase ingredients in advance or clean up the kitchen afterward.

What is not included in the fee?

Kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, seasonings, tableware, and garbage disposal (we ask you to handle the garbage disposal at your home) are not included.

We will use what is available at the location of the visit (such as your home).

Rental fee for dishes and other items

If you want to enjoy the special feeling of using high-end tableware at home, or if you are using a rental space and do not have enough dishes and cooking utensils, please use our rental service for various equipment.

The service fee is from 500 yen per person.

Transportation cost

In addition to the actual transportation cost, if it is more than a 10-minute walk from the nearest station to your home or venue, we ask for transportation by car.

If transportation is difficult, we will charge you for the actual cost of a taxi (round trip) from the nearest station on the day.

Comparison with other companies

The cost of chef services from other companies does not vary significantly.

The reality is that it depends on the rank of the chefs they have and what kind of courses or plans they offer.

Please refer to the list below for a list of chefs affiliated with our company.

Find a Chef

What's the difference between a private chef and a restaurant?

Next, I will introduce the differences between using a private chef service and eating at a restaurant, from the perspectives of disadvantages and attractions.

Disadvantages of a private chef

Because you have a professional chef come to you, you need to pay for transportation costs in addition to the cost of the meal.

Also, if you want to get as close as possible to the atmosphere of a restaurant, you will need to pay a separate rental fee for dishes and other items.

If you want to keep costs as low as possible, please consult with our concierge.

Advantages of a private chef

Ingredients and secret menus

The chef will prepare and bring only the necessary ingredients.

Since everything is used up without waste, you may feel a slight sense of savings.

Also, if the chef has a restaurant, you may be able to eat a secret menu that is not offered at the restaurant.

You can also ask the chef to cook with ingredients that are not usually used in the restaurant, which is a unique pleasure of a private chef.

Cost

Although you need to pay for travel and equipment rental, if you look at the cost of the food alone, you can use it at almost the same price as a restaurant.

Being able to eat authentic restaurant-style meals at home is one of the great advantages.

What kind of food will be served?

The following are photos posted by customers who have actually used our service.

These are just a fraction of what we offer, so if you're interested in seeing more, please visit our service reviews and customer testimonials page.

Conclusion

This time, we introduced the total cost of private chef services and its breakdown, as well as differences compared to dining at a restaurant.

We hope this will serve as a reference when considering the use of a private chef.

When making a reservation, please find your favorite chef from the list of our private chefs.

If you have any questions about the fees or anything else, please feel free to contact us by phone or LINE.

Our concierge will be happy to assist you.