A wedding chef plans and cooks a custom menu for your wedding day — the reception, rehearsal dinner, or both — scaled to your guest count and working directly with your venue or a private residence. ChefNearYou matches you with a vetted wedding chef who can handle plated service, stations, or family-style dining.
Menus scaled from intimate elopements to large receptions
Plated service, buffet stations, or family-style dining available
Coordinates with your venue's kitchen or brings a full mobile setup
Tastings and menu customization available ahead of the big day
A wedding chef can handle anything from an intimate engagement dinner to full rehearsal-dinner catering or reception-scale service, coordinating menus around your theme, guest count, and dietary requirements.
| Service | Typical Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Chefs | $800 – $6000 | per event (scales with guest count) |
Exact pricing depends on guest count, menu complexity, and location. You'll receive a firm quote from your matched chef before booking — there is no cost to submit a request.
A chef or catering team for wedding-related meals — engagement dinners, rehearsal dinners, or the reception itself.
Yes, we match couples in your area with chefs experienced in rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and full wedding reception catering.
We recommend booking wedding catering at least 4-8 weeks in advance in your area to secure your preferred date and chef.
Yes, chefs matched through ChefNearYou regularly prepare culturally specific wedding menus — Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, and more.
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