Are groceries and ingredients included in the price?

Since ChefMaison is a marketplace, every chef runs their own business and may structure their service slightly differently. However, here's what you can generally expect and how to make sure everything is clear before booking.

For a single-day private chef experience

For most single-day bookings, groceries and ingredients are included in the chef's price. Our pricing typically starts from a base price that already includes standard ingredients, giving you a clear starting point.
The chef will generally take care of planning the shopping, purchasing the ingredients, and bringing everything needed for the agreed menu. You don't need to worry about going to the supermarket or organizing the groceries yourself.
If your menu includes premium ingredients, special products, more courses, or other additions, the total price may increase. Your chef will include these costs in the proposal after discussing the details with you.

Can I buy the ingredients myself?

Yes. If you prefer to purchase the groceries yourself, you can discuss this directly with your chef.
Simply let the chef know that you'd like to take care of the shopping yourself. You can then agree on whether the ingredients will be excluded from the chef's proposal or handled separately.

For multi-day personal chef services

For longer bookings — for example, a 7-day personal chef service — groceries and ingredients are usually arranged directly with the chef rather than bundled into a single fixed amount.
The chef will typically take care of the grocery shopping and ingredient sourcing, but the exact arrangement can vary depending on the service. Since the number of meals, grocery runs, and ingredients can change throughout the stay, it's best to agree on the details with your chef in advance.

The key takeaway

Since every chef structures their pricing a little differently, the best approach is always to communicate directly with your chef about what's included, what isn't, and how you'd prefer to handle ingredients — that way there are no surprises, and your proposal reflects exactly what you're expecting.

💡 Not sure what's included in a specific proposal? Just ask your chef directly in the chat — they're always happy to clarify exactly what's covered before you confirm your booking.

Updated on: 26/08/2026