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Hire A Private Chef

for a Wickedly Good Halloween

Ghost the kitchen this Halloween. Your private chef shops, cooks, serves, and cleans while you enjoy a devilishly delicious dinner.

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How the magic happens

Book your private chef in just a few simple steps.

Step 1

Find your chef

Enter your location and explore chefs near you—each offering unique menus, styles, and meal prep services.

Step 2

Book with ease

Pick your chef, choose a date and time, and they'll arrive with everything needed for your chosen menu.

Step 3

Let the magic happen

Your vetted chef cooks, serves, and even cleans up—leaving you to relax and savor every bite.

Now enjoy refined private dining
effortlessly across 75+ cities.

CookinGenie offers access to exceptional chefs, crafting personalized meals and elevated dining experiences tailored to your preferences.

Trusted professionals

Vetted, background-checked professionals, certified in food safety and service.

Perfect for every occasion

From intimate dinners to gatherings of 20+, designed around your needs.

Close to you, crafted for you

Chefs near you, experienced across cuisines and personalized menus.

Modern Italian Tasting Menu

Modern Italian Tasting Menu

Chef-curated|Serves 2-8
 

Meet the private chefs defining your dining experience

Exceptional food, thoughtfully prepared and served, so you can enjoy every moment, effortlessly.

Planning a special event?

From menu to service, every detail is taken care of. So your experience feels seamless and effortless.

Why CookinGenie?

A more thoughtful way to dine, designed around your time, your taste, and your moments.

Curated chefs, thoughtfully selected

Each chef is carefully vetted, bringing expertise, creativity, and a distinct culinary style to your table.

Local to you, tailored to your taste
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Find the right chef, effortlessly

Browse cuisines, occasions, and preferences to discover chefs tailored to your needs.

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Menus designed around you

Flexible, personalized menus crafted to suit your taste, dietary needs, and occasion.

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Flexible, on your terms

From dinner for two to nights with friends, host your event or share the bill with Group Pay.

Meet our happy customers

Don't believe us? Hear what our customers have to say about us

❤️150+  Reviews
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Mary S.

2 October 2026

“The service was very good. It was efficient and I found a great chef. I would absolutely do it again.”

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Fran B.

28 September 2026

“Easy to look through th webpage and book a session ”

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Shaquana N.

20 September 2026

“Coleen was great all of our food was amazing ! she took the extra time to make us homemade sauces we appreciated her truly. all the food was good 10/10.”

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Christina M.

17 September 2026

“We were thankful LaPriste was available again. He is kind, a great communicator and his food is excellent! I highly recommend LaPriste for any event anytime!”

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Jeff Y.

7 September 2026

“Nice options for a group dinner”

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Jadevendell .

7 September 2026

“CookinGenie made booking an in-home chef easy and seamless. Great communication and a smooth experience from start to finish. Their Chefs are professional, punctual, and prepare amazing meals. We’ll definitely use CookinGenie again.”

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Wit L.

5 September 2026

“The app is very convenient is searching for various chefs & their specialty dishes.”

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Melissa R.

23 August 2026

“overall experience was amazing. the app was very easy to use. the chief was incredible, fast to respond to questions before the dinner, and very professional. food was delicious. I would highly recommend CookinGenin and Chef Chase again.”

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Taska G.

23 August 2026

“Brian was amazing! He shared stories with us, gave us some local recommendations on places to visit, and the dinner….Absolutely delicious!! It was a great experience from start to finish! Thanks again Brian! Cheers!”

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Zunaira I.

15 August 2026

“Chef Harvey was so nice. And the lamb we ordered were literally THE BEST lamb I have ever had. the portions were also more than enough for four adults. I’m glad he is here in my town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”

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Edwin W.

11 August 2026

“Great job. My team had a memorable experience! Thank you.”

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Alisa .

11 August 2026

“Good, plenty of variety, cool concept, yum. My only beef--pun intended-- is that you must pay with a credit card, but you also must pay a credit card usage fee. this doesn't make sense to me since there is no option for alternative forms of payments.”

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John F.

6 August 2026

“Chef Russell was excellent, very personable and enjoyable to talk with. The food was beyond delicious and we look forward to having him again in the future.”

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Simran H.

28 July 2026

“Love y'all and thank you so much!”

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Laura M.

23 July 2026

“Chef Rachel was a great addition to our trip to Hocking Hills! We had her come the night we arrived and it was so nice not having to worry about dinner that first evening and start the trip in style - we even had some leftovers for the follow day. I cannot say enough about her friendliness and also her Cheesecake brownies!!! Everything was delicious down to the simplest items prepared expertly. Book Rachel!”

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Sierra-

22 July 2026

“nothing but excellent reviews from the family! thank you!”

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Dianne G.

19 July 2026

“Everything was great. Jeffrey was personable and efficient. We enjoyed it immensely. It was a wonderful evening. ”

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Anthony K.

13 July 2026

“Amanda was perfect. She was very accommodating to our requests. Very professional. The meal itself could rival any 5 star, James Beard restaurant. The quality was better than some high end restaurants I have gone to. I highly recommend Amanda and will use her again if the occasion arises ”

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Jason D.

12 July 2026

“we especially like how Chef Harvey was able to pivot when our Airbnb AC broke and we had to move to a hotel. Chef Harvey not only made the food ahead of time but still delivered it to the hotel. Chef Harvey helped us salvage the trip and we were able to celebrate my partner’s graduation with great food :)”

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Yasir D.

10 July 2026

“Delcious and healthy post-surgery meal prep, thank you Lapriste!”

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Brittany P.

10 July 2026

“Russell was very knowledgeable, personable and polite. He engaged in conversation with my husband and I and shared a few laughs. the meal was amazing and he made sure to prepare everything to our liking. he checked in periodically during the dinner to make sure we were satisfied. Upon leaving he made sure to box up our left overs, cleaned all dishes and left our kitchen area spotless as if he was never there. It was a pleasure to have met and encounter such an amazing human being!”

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Nathan T.

6 July 2026

“Christian exceeded every expectation. From the moment he arrived, he was incredibly professional and welcoming. Every dish was beautifully prepared, tasted amazing, and was exactly as promised. The portion sizes were generous, and every detail of the experience was thoughtfully executed. He made the entire evening feel effortless and special. We will absolutely book again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an unforgettable private dining experience. Thank you, Christian!!!”

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Laura M.

30 June 2026

“Chef TaCee was excellent. Attention to detail, flavors and presentation were beyond expectations. You MUST book her if you’re considering!!”

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Michelle M.

30 June 2026

“Wonderful experience with Michelle- great food, presentation. My friends and I loved the experience and destroyed the food =) Would recommend!!”

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Russell D.

28 June 2026

“What a Wonderful and Amazing Experience. Food was Amazing ”

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Josh O.

20 June 2026

“Brandon was great! very nice. Efficient. He brought everything he needed including the Tupperware for storing the food prep. He was efficient and cleaned everything up afterwards. Overall he was great and I would absolutely book him again.”

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Jon B.

12 September 2026

“Francisco was engaging and fun. He was responsive to special requests and his food and its presentation were just outstanding! Highly recommended.”

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James D.

2 September 2026

“The sites was easy to use and was able to easily communicate with the chief ”

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Rob K.

5 August 2026

“Austin was fantastic! He came to our home Monday night and prepared an excellent dinner for us. The entire process was smooth and effortless from start to finish, and Austin was professional, personable, and a pleasure to have in our home. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully prepared, and we were extremely impressed with the quality of the meal and the overall experience. We would happily book Austin again and highly recommend him. ”

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Rachel S.

12 July 2026

“No. Too difficult - I spent a tremendous amount of time trying to navigate, AND Cooking Genie entered the wrong address for my appointment, which I did not know until I called because the chef was behind schedule. He would have ended up at a place 30 minutes away if I’d not called. ”

Exceptional private chef service with talented chefs
Seamless experiences and beautifully presented meals
Creates lasting memories for every occasion

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