Your Private Chef in Chicago: Dinner, Done Differently

Tired of takeout? Over leftovers? Just plain busy?

Our Chicago private chef service puts a real, live chef in your kitchen. Let your personal chef handle the shopping, the cooking, and your weekly meal prep. You’re going to wonder why you didn’t do this sooner.

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Tired of takeout? Over leftovers? Just plain busy?

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What’s So Great About a Chicago Personal Chef?

Our personal chef Chicago crew handles the boring stuff, like grocery runs, meal prep, and kitchen cleanup. That means you can get back to the fun stuff, like…literally anything else!

We offer services as versatile as you are, because we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. From a full week of meals and snacks to a little light crudité prep, our Chicago personal chefs have your back (and your stomach).

Some of our clients bring in a personal chef to help support an aging parent at home. Others hire a chef to help them smash their weight loss goals. Basically, if food is involved, our stellar Chicago private chefs have your back.

Chicago Private Chef Services (aka The Good Stuff)

Our Chicago personal chef service is defined by real humans making real food in your real kitchen…really! Here’s what our Chicago chefs can cook up for you:

Weekly Menus, Minus the Work

Your Chicago personal chef service keeps your fridge stocked with meals you actually want to eat. No sad salads or mystery freezer meals.

Just need dinners? We can do that!
Need school lunches, snacks, and quick weeknight family meals? Easy peasy.
Enjoy the cooking but not the chopping, slicing, dicing, marinating, and generally tedious prep work? We’ll be your sous chef so you can take the credit.

We employ award-winning, personal chefs who are experienced, passionate, and ready to impress!

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Parties Without the Panic

Throwing a dinner party or hosting family for a holiday?

Our Chicago private chef service means you can get out of the kitchen and enjoy your company! We’ll take guests’ dietary preferences, allergies, and needs into consideration. All you have to do is host!

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Menus That Actually Fit Your Lifestyle

Keto? Vegan? Gluten-free? Allergies galore? We’ve got you.

Our chefs (and our awesome in-house nutritionist) make sure everything is safe and tastes amazing. Ask us about helping you tailor your meals to your weight loss goals, too! In other words, we’ll obsess over the nutrition labels so you don’t have to.

Here are a few of the dietary restrictions we handle:

Egg Free 🍳
Gluten Free 🌾
GMO Free 🧪
Nut Free 🥜
Sugar Free 🍭
Vegan 🥦
Corn Free 🌽
Dairy Free 🐄
Soy Free 🫘
Trans Fat Free 🚫
Low FODMAP 🍆
Pescatarian 🐟
Diabetes Friendly 🍬
Whole30 🥩
Keto 🥑

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Local Dishes, Fresh & Delicious

Stop spending all your free time in the grocery store! We offer personal grocery shopping at your favorite markets, shares, and farmer’s markets. That means ingredients are fresh and local whenever possible, and you’ll be able to taste it.

Our Values

The Magic Begins with a Phone Call

1. Let's connect

Once we learn more about you and your life, that's where the magic happens! We'll craft you up the perfect connection and match you with your Chef BFF.

2. Time to chill

Your chef will get to work with our creative team to dream up the perfect menu of flavors. Expect something familiar yet unexpected and entirely to your taste! We're driving, you're chilling!

3. Chef Day (the best day)

Your chef will design, craft, shop, cook, and clean, leaving you feeling like a total celebrity... and the house is gonna smell great!

So, what does a Chicago Private Chef do?

You don’t have to be a billionaire (or Kardashian!) to have a personal chef on your support crew.

Personal chefs cook great food in your home; it’s really that simple. You decide how frequently they visit, on your terms. They'll shop for you, prep your food, and, of course, they always clean up afterwards.

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We can't all eat everything.

That’s why we specialize in designing custom meals for unique dietary needs.

We have a certified nutritionist on hand to make sure all of your exact specifications are met…deliciously.

We specialize in handling any dietary restriction or allergy you toss our way!

Egg Free 🍳

Gluten Free 🌾

GMO Free 🧪

Nut Free 🥜

Sugar Free 🍭

Vegan 🥦

Corn Free 🌽

Dairy Free 🐄

Soy Free 🫘

Trans Fat Free 🚫

Low FODMAP 🍆

Pescatarian 🐟

Diabetes Friendly 🍬

Whole30 🥩

Keto 🥑

Let's Get Cookin'

What Chicago Clients Say

Our Chicago personal chef service is changing the way people eat at home. Here’s the proof straight from the folks at the table.

“Team Tiny Spoon is a game-changer for me. I have more time to relax and be with my family while still eating healthy delicious foods every day, it's everything!”

- Paula C.

“Chef Matt rocks our world. Not only are the meals delicious, but they also cater perfectly to our complicated allergy situation. We feel safe eating the meals, and dang they’re delicious.”

- Anchal T.

“I wanted to eat better food, healthier food but never had the time or skills. Tiny Spoon Chef completely transformed my diet with their gorgeous and healthy dishes. I feel so much better, both inside and out!”

- Frank T.