Private Chef in Chicago
Our private chefs are trained in Michelin-starred kitchens and leading hotels — equally at home with healthy daily family dining, dietary programmes and large-scale entertaining.
From weekly menus to dinner parties for forty: we place chefs who match your cuisine preferences, household tempo and travel schedule.
For families in Chicago — Gold Coast · Winnetka — Elite Swiss handles the entire search: consultation, sourcing, screening, introductions and contract. Every candidate is personally interviewed, reference-checked and background-verified, and every placement is backed by our 12-month guarantee.
What your private chef in Chicago will handle
- Daily family meals and menu planning
- Dietary, allergy and nutrition programmes
- Dinner parties and event catering
- Kitchen management and provisioning
- Travel and yacht placements
- Every cuisine, from classic to plant-based
Private Chef in Chicago — the local context
Chicago's grand residences — the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, the North Shore — keep formal service traditions alive through four true seasons. We place staff with verified references from the city's established households, plus the flexibility its summers and winters demand.
Private Chef in Chicago — frequently asked questions
How do I hire a Private Chef in Chicago?+
Start with a personal consultation about your household in Chicago. We then introduce a shortlist of vetted Private Chef candidates — most families receive first profiles within days. Every placement is backed by our 12-month guarantee.
What does a Private Chef cost in Chicago?+
Compensation depends on experience, schedule and whether the role is live-in or live-out. In a short consultation we give you a transparent, current market range for Chicago — with no obligation.
Which areas around Chicago do you cover?+
We place Private Chefs in Gold Coast · Winnetka and the wider Chicago area. Seasonal and multi-residence arrangements are available on request.