Private Chef for a Bachelorette Party: Cost, Menus and What to Ask

A private chef works well for a bachelorette party because the whole group eats together at the rental house, nobody waits for a table for ten, and there is one bill to split instead of twelve. Before you book, check the all-in price per person, what the chef needs from the house, how they handle diets, and what time they arrive and leave.

Most bachelorette groups that reach out to us are seven to ten people, staying in a rental for a long weekend in Scottsdale, Sedona, Denver, Breckenridge or Park City. This is what we tell them.

What a private chef costs for a bachelorette party

With MileHighCook, a private chef dinner runs $150 to $250 per person, all-inclusive: menu, groceries, cooking, service and cleanup. Private chef service has a $1,500 minimum per day, before tax. For a group of ten, that means about $1,500 to $2,500 for the dinner, or $150 to $250 each. A suggested 20% gratuity goes on top.

Compare that to a restaurant for ten on a Saturday night: a set menu, a service charge for large parties, a time limit on the table and an Uber both ways. The full math by group size is on our private chef cost page.

Formats that work for a group

The group dinner. One big family-style dinner on the night everyone is together, served at the rental's table or on the patio. Most groups who ask us book this one, and it is the night the toasts and the games happen.

A cooking class. The group cooks together, then eats what they made. Tacos, sushi rolls and pizza night are the usual picks for bachelorette groups. It works best on the first night, when everyone is still meeting each other. See how our cooking classes run.

A welcome spread and one dinner. Food waiting when everyone arrives, then a seated dinner later in the trip. Groups that land at different times like this one.

Brunch. A late breakfast after the big night out, at the house, with no one driving. It pairs well with a dinner on a different day.

Menus bachelorette groups ask for

A menu should fit the bride and the group, not a theme. A few that work:

• A Mediterranean spread: mezze, grilled fish or chicken, salads, flatbreads. Easy for mixed diets.
• A taco or fajita night with a full spread of salsas. Casual and fun.
• A sushi and poke night, or a sushi class.
• A plated three-course dinner for the night the group dresses up.
• A menu built on the bride's favorite restaurant or a trip she loved.

Tell the chef every allergy and diet up front. Bachelorette groups often include vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free guests, and they should get plates that match the rest of the table.

What to ask before you book

• Is the price all-inclusive? Groceries, service and cleanup should be in one number per person.
• What does the chef need from the rental? Send kitchen photos, the address and the check-in details.
• Do the house rules allow it? Many rentals limit parties or guest counts, and the dinner has to fit inside them.
• What time does the chef arrive and leave? Usually two to three hours before you eat, and they leave the kitchen clean.
• How are drinks handled? Most groups bring their own. Ask the chef to suggest pairings or a mocktail for anyone not drinking.
• What are the deposit and change terms? Ask what happens if the headcount changes or a flight moves the dinner.
• Who pays? Usually one person books and pays, then collects shares from the group. Agree on that before the deposit.

Where we cook bachelorette weekends

We have guides for the most popular towns: Scottsdale, Sedona, Denver, Breckenridge and the Colorado mountains. Planning for the groom's side? See our Sedona bachelor party guide.

If the rental is booked, send us the dates, the town and the headcount and we will come back with a menu and a written price per person within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef cost for a bachelorette party?

With MileHighCook, a private chef dinner runs $150 to $250 per person, all-inclusive, with a $1,500 minimum per day before tax. For a group of ten, that is about $1,500 to $2,500 for the dinner, including groceries, service and cleanup, plus a suggested gratuity.

What should I consider when hiring a private chef for a bachelorette party?

Check that the price is all-inclusive per person, that the rental's kitchen and house rules work for a group dinner, how the chef handles allergies and diets, when they arrive and leave, how drinks are handled, and the deposit and change terms if plans shift.

What food should we serve at a bachelorette dinner?

Family-style menus work best for a group: a Mediterranean spread, a taco night, a sushi night or a plated three-course dinner for the night everyone dresses up. Build it around the bride's favorites and plan matching plates for every diet in the group.

Can a private chef do a cooking class for a bachelorette group?

Yes. A chef can teach the group to make dinner together, then everyone sits down to eat it. Tacos, sushi rolls and pizza night are popular choices for bachelorette groups, and the class works well as a first-night icebreaker.

How far ahead should we book a chef for a bachelorette weekend?

Book the chef as soon as the rental is booked, so the menu can be planned around the kitchen. Spring and fall weekends in Scottsdale and Sedona and summer weekends in the mountains are the ones to plan first.