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Personal chef in Ireland
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A personal chef service offers tailored meal preparation in the comfort of your own home, catering to your dietary preferences and culinary desires. This service typically involves an initial consultation to discuss your tastes, dietary restrictions, and any special occasions, followed by meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking. Personal chefs can also handle meal presentation and clean-up, ensuring a seamless dining experience.
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WHAT IT COSTS
Personal chef in Ireland: €150–€600 per day
A personal chef (regular meal service, meal prep) is priced per day or session, plus ingredients. Enter your town above for real prices from the personal and lifestyle providers near you.
- Number of guests
- Courses + menu
- Ingredients included?
- Travel
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026. Full personal chef price guide →
GUIDE PRICE · PER DAY
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WHAT IT COVERS
What providers do
Meal Prep
This involves preparing multiple meals in advance, allowing you to enjoy home-cooked dishes throughout the week.
Event Catering
A personal chef can cater for small events, preparing a full menu tailored to your guests' tastes and dietary restrictions.
Special Occasion Dinners
This includes creating a unique dining experience for celebrations, complete with custom menus and presentation.
Dietary-specific Cooking
Specialised meal preparation that adheres to specific dietary needs, such as keto, paleo, or allergen-free cooking.
Cooking Classes
Some personal chefs offer interactive cooking classes, teaching you how to prepare meals in a fun, hands-on environment.
Grocery Shopping
Personal chefs can handle shopping for all the ingredients needed for your meals, ensuring quality and freshness.
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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 specialized 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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