PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
Personal Chef cost in Ireland
€150–€600 per day. Typically €300.
A personal chef in Ireland costs €150–€600 per day, typically around €300. The price is set by number of guests, courses + menu and ingredients included?.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a personal chef cost in Ireland?
| Low end | €150 | a simple job, off-peak, outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | €300 | what most people pay |
| High end | €600 | the biggest jobs, short notice, Dublin |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Chef's experience — a personal chef with restaurant training and a long client list charges a higher day rate.
- Complexity of the menu — several courses or dishes needing slow preparation fill more of the chef's day.
- Duration of the service — a chef who shops, cooks and cleans up for a full day charges for each of those hours.
- Number of meals prepared — cooking a week's worth of meals takes more of the day than a single dinner.
- Any special dietary requirements — keto, paleo or allergen-free cooking can mean separate dishes and dearer ingredients.
- Ingredient quality — speciality cuts and organic produce bought for the menu are added to the personal chef's day rate.
WHAT YOU GET
What a personal chef booking includes
Takes: The duration of service can vary, but most personal chefs stay for about 2-4 hours for meal preparation and clean-up..
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common personal chef jobs
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How to pay less
- Asking the personal chef to cook a week of meals in a single visit costs less than booking them on separate days.
- Choosing a simpler menu with fewer courses shortens the personal chef's day and lowers the price.
- Using your own kitchen equipment and serving ware means the chef has nothing to hire or bring for the day.
- Doing the grocery shopping yourself from the chef's list can take shopping hours off the personal chef's day.
- Doing the clean-up yourself, if the chef agrees, can shorten the booked day.
Before you book
- A schedule for when you would like meals prepared.
- Any specific recipes or meal ideas you wish to include.
- Tell the personal chef about allergies, dislikes and dietary needs for everyone eating.
- You can ask the chef to see sample menus or photos of past meals before you book.
- Tell the chef what kitchen equipment you have, and mention anything missing, such as a blender or large pots.
- Agree whether grocery shopping, ingredients and clean-up are included in the personal chef's day rate.
- You can ask what cooking training the personal chef has, and how they keep your kitchen clean and food safely stored.
Personal Chef cost: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the chef's experience, the complexity of the menu, and the duration of the service. Additional factors include travel distance and special dietary requirements.
The duration of service can vary, but most personal chefs stay for about 2-4 hours for meal preparation and clean-up. For larger events, they may be on-site for the entire event duration.
Generally, a personal chef does not require specific qualifications unless they are preparing meals that require specialised skills, such as catering for food allergies. Most chefs have culinary training or extensive experience.
Many personal chefs require advance notice to prepare for your menu and grocery shopping. However, some may offer emergency or same-day services, depending on their availability.
Yes, many personal chefs offer additional services, such as meal prep for the week or cooking classes. Discuss your needs during the booking process to see what packages they offer.
Personal chefs usually do not handle tasks like grocery delivery or structural kitchen modifications. They focus on meal preparation and related services within the kitchen.
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