Professional Chefs On Demand
Book a vetted chef for your business or home. Starting at $30/hr — 2hr minimum for households, 4hr minimum for businesses.
Simple pricing
Transparent rates. No surprises.
For Businesses
$30/hr · 4hr minimum · $120 deposit
Perfect for corporate events, private dining, catering, and staff meals.
Book a Business ChefFor Households
$30/hr · 2hr minimum · $60 deposit
Dinner parties, family meals, weekly meal prep, and special occasions.
Book a Home ChefHow it works
3 steps to a great meal
Book Your Shift
Fill out the booking form. Tell us your date, time, cuisine type, and guest count.
Pay Your Deposit
Secure your booking with a deposit ($60 for households, $120 for businesses). 100% refundable if no chef is found.
Chef Arrives Ready
Your vetted chef arrives, cooks, and cleans up. Pay the remaining balance when the shift is complete.
Transparent pricing
How much does it cost?
$30/hr flat rate. A 15% platform fee covers chef vetting, scheduling, and secure payments.
Private Household
$60 min deposit
2hr minimum · $30/hr
Business / Events
$120 min deposit
4hr minimum · $30/hr
Choose shift duration
Your estimated cost
100% refund if no chef is matched · No subscription · No hidden fees
Book this shift →Featured chefs
Vetted Chefs Ready to Work
Every chef on GigChef is professionally vetted. Browse and book with confidence.
Marcus T.
15 years restaurant experience · Available weekends
Priya R.
Private chef + catering specialist · 200+ events
Carlos M.
Former executive chef · Events & pop-ups
Aisha K.
Plant-based pioneer · Meal prep & dinner parties
Service area
Now Available Nationwide
GigChef operates across 7 major US cities. More markets coming soon — join the waitlist to be notified when we launch near you.
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100% refund if no chef is matched · Vetted professionals only · Pay on completion
Platform fee
One flat fee. Nothing hidden.
GigChef earns a flat 15% on completed shifts — paid by the client. Chefs keep everything else.
For Chefs
Find and book paid shifts
Free to join
- Unlimited shift browsing
- Skill & location matching
- Secure escrow payouts
- 15% fee only on completed work
For Venues
Cover shifts on demand
15% per shift
- Post unlimited shifts free
- Verified, vetted chefs
- Two-minute shift posting
- Calendar & roster sync
- No subscription, no listing fees
Pro Kitchen
For groups & high-volume hiring
Custom
- Volume fee discounts
- Priority chef matching
- Multi-location dashboards
- Dedicated account manager
- Consolidated invoicing
Questions, answered
Everything chefs and clients ask before their first booking.
Your next great meal starts here
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or running a catering operation, GigChef puts a vetted chef at your door — fast, fair, and transparent.