Professional Chef for Premium Home Dining
A professional chef brings restaurant-level experience to your home kitchen — multi-cuisine menus, guest hosting, diet-specific meal plans and organised kitchen management.
- 8 Hours
- 9 Hours
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
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What is a professional chef and what does it cost?
A professional chef cooks elaborate, multi-cuisine or specially planned meals at home, often with menu planning, presentation for guests and diet-focused cooking. Maidvy arranges chefs on daytime shifts (Daytime Plan, ₹17,700 incl. GST) or live-in (24×7 Live-In Plan, ₹29,500 incl. GST). The chef's salary is separate and depends on skills and scope.
| Working hours | Daytime shifts of 8, 9 or 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave. |
|---|---|
| Agency service charge | Daytime Plan ₹17,700 or 24×7 Live-In Plan ₹29,500 (incl. 18% GST) |
| Worker salary | Separate, agreed between you and the worker based on duties, hours, location and experience |
| Replacements | Up to 2 (Daytime) or up to 3 (Live-In) during the active plan |
| Interviews | Audio or video call with shortlisted candidates |
| Best suited to | Families who host guests often; Homes with structured diet plans; Large households with varied tastes |
What a professional chef does for your home.
Families who entertain often, follow structured diets or simply want a wider menu choose a professional chef over a home cook. Experience with continental, Asian or regional Indian cuisine is matched to your preferences.
We capture the cuisines you want, how often you host guests, any nutrition plans and the equipment in your kitchen so shortlisted chefs are ready for your household.
Hiring a professional chef: what to know.
What a professional chef offers
A professional home chef suits households that want restaurant-style, multi-cuisine menus, careful presentation, entertaining support or structured meal planning. The role goes beyond everyday home cooking.
Planning the role
Describe the cuisines, typical menus, number of people, frequency of guests and any nutrition goals advised by a doctor or dietitian. Clarify whether kitchen management, grocery sourcing and menu planning are included.
Hours and arrangement
Professional chefs can work daytime schedules of 6, 8, 9 or 10 hours, or live in with agreed hours.
Fees and salary
Daytime chefs use the Daytime Plan (₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700); live-in chefs use the 24×7 Live-In Plan (₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500). The worker's monthly salary is separate from the agency fee. It is agreed directly between your family and the worker based on experience, duties, hours, city and mutual agreement, and is paid directly to the worker.
How to brief a chef
Share sample menus you like, the number of regular diners, how often you entertain, cuisines, dietary or nutrition goals, and whether menu planning and grocery sourcing are part of the role.
How hiring works
Share your requirement through Book Now, a callback or WhatsApp; confirm with the ₹5,900 booking advance (₹5,000 + GST), which is adjusted against your plan fee; review matched profiles verified as applicable; interview shortlisted candidates by audio or video; finalise and pay the balance as per the booking terms; then Maidvy coordinates joining, and a Relationship Manager supports you during the active plan. Deployment generally takes 2 to 15 working days and is not guaranteed.
When a chef makes more sense than a cook
Choose a chef if you entertain often, want continental, Asian or fusion menus, need plated presentation, or follow a structured nutrition plan that requires measured, varied cooking. For everyday dal-roti-sabzi meals, a home cook is usually enough.
Kitchen equipment to discuss
Ovens, air fryers, induction cooktops, blenders and specialist tools affect what a chef can prepare. List the equipment you have and anything you are willing to buy.
Groceries and budgets
Agree whether the chef plans the weekly grocery list, who buys it and how receipts are recorded. A weekly menu plan reviewed by the family keeps costs predictable.
Questions to ask a chef
Ask about cuisines, the kinds of homes or kitchens they have worked in, how they plan a week's menu, how they handle dietary restrictions, and how they manage stock and wastage. Request a sample menu for a family dinner and a guest event.
Kitchen hygiene and organisation
Agree labelling and storage of ingredients, cleaning routines after every service, separate handling of raw and cooked food, and how leftovers are stored. Chefs usually work best with an organised pantry and clear storage space.
Total cost of a chef
Plan for the agency plan fee (₹17,700 daytime or ₹29,500 live-in, incl. GST), the chef's salary based on skills and scope, and ingredient costs, which can be higher for speciality cuisines.
Chef plus support staff
In busy homes a chef often works with a house maid or kitchen helper for washing and cleaning. Clarify the chef's role so cooking time is not lost to unrelated tasks.
Professional chef vs home cook
| Aspect | Professional chef | Home cook |
|---|---|---|
| Menus | Multi-cuisine, elaborate | Everyday family meals |
| Presentation | Plated, entertaining | Home style |
| Best for | Entertaining, premium homes | Daily cooking |
More answers: Maidvy FAQs · Pricing · Replacement Policy · How it works
Typical duties and what is not included.
Final duties are agreed with you before shortlisting and confirmed with the selected candidate.
Typical duties
- Multi-cuisine daily menus
- Guest and party menus at home
- Diet-specific cooking (keto, diabetic, high-protein)
- Kitchen inventory and planning
- Food storage and hygiene
- Plating and serving as agreed
Not included
- Commercial or restaurant operations
- Outdoor catering for events
- General house cleaning
- Work at multiple homes
Is this the right service for you?
- Families who host guests often
- Homes with structured diet plans
- Large households with varied tastes
- Premium homes with fully equipped kitchens
Choose the arrangement that fits.
Daytime shifts of 8, 9 or 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave.
- 8 Hours
- 9 Hours
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
Maidvy's agency service charge.
- 6, 8, 9 or 10 hours a day
- Up to 2 replacements
- 11-month plan
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
- Helper stays at your home
- Up to 3 replacements
- As per final service proposal
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
Worker salary is separate. The domestic worker's monthly salary is separate from Maidvy's agency service charge. It is finalised based on the candidate's experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement. View full pricing
How hiring a professional chef works.
- 1
Requirement Submission
Share your city, service, working hours, duties and joining date through a callback request or the booking form.
- 2
Booking Confirmation
Confirm your booking with the ₹5,900 advance (including GST) so sourcing can begin.
- 3
Shortlisting
Our allocation team shortlists available candidates who match your stated requirements.
- 4
Google Meet Interview
Speak with shortlisted candidates online before you decide.
- 5
Candidate Selection
You choose the candidate who best suits your household.
- 6
Payment Completion
Pay the remaining agency service charge for your selected plan.
- 7
Deployment
Joining is coordinated with you and the selected candidate.
- 8
Post-Deployment Support
Ongoing customer assistance and replacement support under your plan.
Professional Chef by city.
Professional Chef: common questions.
It depends on the candidate. Specify the cuisines you want — continental, Asian, Mughlai, South Indian and others — and we shortlist accordingly.
Yes. Guest and party menus at home are common duties for a private chef, as agreed.
Maidvy's agency service charge is ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700 for the Daytime Plan, or ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 for the 24×7 Live-In Plan. The worker's monthly salary is separate and agreed based on experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement.
Yes. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed on Google Meet, and you make the final selection.
Eligible replacements are provided under your plan: up to 2 for the Daytime Plan and up to 3 for the 24×7 Live-In Plan, subject to the Replacement Policy.
Choose a chef if you need elaborate multi-cuisine menus, frequent entertaining or plated meals. For everyday family food, a home cook is usually the right fit.
Yes, if entertaining is part of the agreed role and the hours or live-in arrangement allow it.
Yes, a chef can cook to a plan you share. Nutrition advice itself should come from a qualified professional.
Plating and serving for guests can be agreed as part of the role.
Yes, a chef can follow a plan you share, with controlled portions and ingredients.
Yes, on the 24×7 Live-In Plan, with private space, meals and agreed rest.
Find the right professional chef for your home
Share your requirement and our team will call you back to confirm availability, plan and next steps.