How much does it cost to hire a chef for a house party?

Our base charge is ₹4,500 for up to 15 guests and 10 dishes. A ₹1,999 booking confirmation fee is paid via UPI upfront; the remaining balance is paid directly to the chef on your party day. Every additional guest costs ₹100 and every extra dish costs ₹200.

How quickly can I get a chef for my house party?

Most bookings are confirmed within 15 minutes. We also accept same-day bookings where chefs are available. Simply fill the form and our team connects you with a verified chef immediately.

Who provides the ingredients?

You provide the ingredients. After booking, your chef shares a complete ingredient list so you can shop in advance or on the event day.

What does the chef do at my home?

Your chef arrives 3 hours before the serving time, prepares all dishes fresh in your kitchen, and sets up the table with serving bowls so your guests can help themselves. The chef does not serve guests individually or wash utensils. Standard service is till 10:30 PM; extended service is ₹499/hr after that.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the event are eligible for a full refund of the booking fee. Rescheduling is free up to 24 hours before the event, subject to chef availability.

Is a professional kitchen required?

No. A standard Indian home kitchen with a stove or oven is perfectly sufficient. Your chef brings all necessary equipment and adapts to your kitchen setup.

How It Works | Book a Party Chef in 4 Steps

The Process

Your Party, 4 Steps Away

The whole booking takes under 5 minutes. Your chef does the rest.

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Fill Party Details

Enter your city, event date, serving time, guest count, food preference and menu choices in our quick booking form.

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Confirm Booking

Pay the ₹1,999 booking confirmation fee via UPI. Your booking is locked in instantly — the remaining chef fee is paid directly to the chef at your home on the party day.

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Meet Your Chef

We connect you with your matched, verified chef. Discuss your menu, dietary needs and ingredient list together.

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Enjoy Your Party!

Your chef arrives 3 hours early, cooks fresh in your kitchen and sets up the table with serving bowls. Guests serve themselves.

Start Your Booking

Step by Step

What Happens at Each Step

No surprises — here's exactly what to expect from booking to the last bite.

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Fill Your Party Details

Our booking form takes under 3 minutes. You'll tell us everything we need to find and brief your chef perfectly.

Choose your city — Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad
Pick your event date and preferred serving time
Enter your guest count (adults and kids separately)
Select your food preference — veg, non-veg or both
Choose the number of starters, mains, sides, desserts and beverages
Our live price calculator shows you the exact total as you fill in details

⚡ Takes 3 minutes

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Pay the Booking Confirmation Fee

A one-time ₹1,999 booking fee confirms your slot and activates chef assignment. The balance is paid directly to your chef on the event day — not to us.

Pay via UPI to — instant and secure
You receive a booking confirmation with a unique booking ID within minutes
Remaining chef fee (total minus ₹1,999) paid directly to the chef at your home on the party day
Full refund available if cancelled 48+ hours before the event

🔒 Secure UPI Payment

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Get Connected with Your Verified Chef

Once payment is confirmed, our team assigns and connects you with your chef — usually within 15 minutes.

Our ops team personally matches you with the best available verified chef in your area
You get the chef's name, experience level and cuisine specialty
Connect with your chef directly to finalize the menu and dish names
Chef shares a complete ingredient shopping list — you source the groceries
Confirm the arrival time and any special dietary requirements

⏱ Connected in ~15 minutes

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Your Chef Arrives & Your Party Begins

On the event day, your chef takes over. You relax and enjoy the experience while everything is handled professionally.

Chef arrives at your home 3 hours before the agreed serving time
Sets up, preps ingredients and begins cooking fresh in your kitchen
Sets up the serving table with all dishes in serving bowls — guests serve themselves
Maintains hygiene standards throughout — chef wears clean uniform and gloves
Standard service available till 10:30 PM (₹499/hr extra after 10:30 PM)
Chef does not wash utensils or serve guests individually
Note: chef does not wash utensils or serve guests individually — guests help themselves from the serving table
Pay the remaining chef fee directly to the chef before they leave — cash or UPI both accepted

🍽 Chef arrives 3 hrs early

Transparent Pricing

Exactly What You Pay

No hidden charges. No last-minute add-ons. The total you see is the total you pay.

Sample Pricing Breakdown

Base: up to 15 guests & 10 dishes

          Base Chef Fee (15 adults, 10 dishes)
          ₹4,500
        

Extra Guests (beyond 15) ₹100 / person

Extra Dishes (beyond 10) ₹200 / dish

⚡ Pay Now (Booking Fee) ₹1,999

Base Price ₹4,500

✓ ₹1,999 paid now via UPI to confirm your booking. Remaining balance paid directly to the chef at your home on the party day.

Calculate Your Price

What's Included

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Professional, verified, trained chef for the full event duration
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Fresh cooking on-site in your kitchen — no pre-cooked food
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Table setup with serving bowls — guests serve themselves buffet-style
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Cooking area tidied up before the chef leaves
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Complete ingredient shopping list shared in advance
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Direct contact with assigned chef before and on event day
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ChefDarbari support available throughout your event

Not Included (Your Responsibility)

Groceries and raw ingredients (chef provides the shopping list)
Crockery, cutlery and serving platters
Utensil washing and individual guest serving
Extended service after 10:30 PM (₹499/hr extra)

Book a Private Chef in 4 Simple Steps