Hilton Head Private Chefs and Caterers
A private chef shops, cooks, serves and cleans up in your vacation rental, and a caterer can run the whole event.
Private Chefs
Chef Lynn Michelle, the East Coast Chef: in-home dinners, family meals and cooking classes in Hilton Head vacation rentals. What she cooks and how to book.
Chef Aram Haroutunian: private chef dinners, family catering and fine-dining wine dinners in Hilton Head homes, from a chef with 40 years in kitchens.
The Curated Chefs: Chef Chris Litts cooks plated dinners, brunch and cocktail parties in Hilton Head and Savannah homes, from $75 a person.
Chef Glenn Brown, known as Chef Killhunger, cooks Lowcountry and elevated comfort food at private dinners and events. What he cooks and how to book.
Full Plate Catering: Chef Brianna Ennis cooks coursed dinners, daily vacation meals and drop-off catering on Hilton Head Island. How to book.
About private chefs and caterers
A Hilton Head private chef comes to your vacation rental, plans the menu with you, does the shopping, then cooks, serves and clears up, so the group gets a restaurant-quality dinner without leaving the house. It suits a big family week, a birthday or anniversary, or the one night nobody wants to find a table for twelve.
The chefs below cook in homes and villas across the island, from coastal Southern dinners and cooking classes to plated fine dining. Most quote per dinner, and summer weeks book up early. For a wedding or a larger party, a full-service caterer brings the staff and rentals too. And if you want the show as much as the meal, Sun and Moon Catering sets up a hibachi grill in the backyard and cooks in front of the group.
Would you rather go out? The Hilton Head dining guide sorts the island’s restaurants by meal, style and area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private chef cost on Hilton Head?
Most chefs quote each dinner after a consultation. The Curated Chefs publishes its prices: $75 to $100 a person, with minimums of $400 to $750, including shopping, service and cleanup.
Can a private chef cook in my vacation rental?
Yes. Every chef on this page cooks in rental kitchens: they plan the menu with you, shop, cook, serve and clean up afterward.
How far ahead should I book a private chef?
As early as you can for summer and holiday weeks. Most are one chef with a small team, so a night goes once it is booked; one Chef Aram client suggests booking up to a year ahead for a large reunion.
What is the difference between a private chef and a caterer?
A private chef cooks and serves in your kitchen, usually for one group. A caterer such as Signature Catering and Events cooks off site and can run a whole event, with staff, rentals and a bar, or drop off a ready-to-serve meal.
Can a private chef handle allergies and special diets?
Yes. Menus are written for each group, so tell the chef about allergies, vegetarian or vegan guests and religious needs when you first get in touch.
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