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Food Fire + Knives is your premier network of private chefs and personal chefs for an in home dining experience.
5.0 Chef Overall
An overall score of our amazing private Chefs and the Food Fire + Knives Experience.
5.0 Cleanliness
A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen. Our Chefs clean as they go and will leave your kitchen cleaner than when they found it, creating a stress-free event from start to finish.
5.0 Food Quality
Our Chefs take pride in all things local, from local expertise to shopping for the best quality local ingredients available. Ingredients are hand-picked for your special event with any allergies or dietary restrictions in mind.
5.0 Communication
Once you hire a chef, your private chef will reach out within 48 hours of reserving your event but feel free to message them directly before you book. You’ll also be able to message them at any point leading up to your event.
5.0 Presentation
Chefs are culinary artists and they love showcasing their masterpieces plate by plate.
Planning, cooking, and cleaning? Covered. Entertain your guests and enjoy your party.
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Full-Service
All-inclusive
Affordable
Customizable Menus
Experienced, Vetted, Local Private Chefs
Food Fire + Knives is your premier network of private chefs and personal home chefs for an in-home dining experience. Our mission has always been to support local Chefs through freedom of creativity, schedule flexibility, and deserved pay for one of the toughest and lowest-paid industries. The Chefs are industry leaders in current restaurant roles as well as local Private Chefs.
How to Hire a Private Chef for Your Event

- Use our streamlined booking system to schedule your chef, menu, & more!
- Feel free to reach out to your chef to discuss dietary needs and specific instructions.

- Your chef sources the ingredients of your meal, ensuring they strictly adhere to your dietary needs.
- Make any adjustments or requests via our easy-to-use host dashboard.

- Your Chef shows up with all the food and necessary cookware to create the perfect meal.
- The only thing left to do is enjoy the all-inclusive cooking & cleanup service.
Prefer to speak to someone to customize your event?
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Every event AND payment is fully insured.
FCRA-compliant background checks, and fully-vetted private Chefs.
Customer service 7 days a week.
Accommodate any allergy or food restrictions.
A la carte menus to fit any budget.
Instant online quotes.
Simple online ordering system. Browse local menus online.
Our new Kids’ Menus.
Chat directly with your private chef via text, email, or in our secure message system.
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Need Help Finding a Chef to hire?
Our concierge service is available 7 days a week for any questions regarding customized catering or private chef events. Use the chat in the bottom right corner for immediate responses or feel free to message any chef directly from any menu.
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