In-Home Private Chef Experience: Custom Menus, Fresh Ingredients & Full Service

What you'll do:

Enjoy a restaurant-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own home. Your personal chef will handle everything—from menu planning and shopping for fresh, locally sourced ingredients to cooking, serving, and spotless cleanup. Whether it’s a private dinner, event catering, or cooking class party, The Highly Personal Chef crafts every dish to match your tastes, dietary needs, and occasion. All you have to do is relax, sip, and savor.

Why we love it for your party:

• A fully customized menu tailored to your taste and dietary preferences

• Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorettes, or intimate celebrations

• Professional chef service from prep to cleanup—no stress, no mess

• Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients for exceptional flavor and freshness

• An elevated dining experience that turns your home into a five-star restaurant

About this experience partner:

Hi, I’m Chef Jacquie Hogan. I created The Highly Personal Chef in 2015. With over 15 years in hospitality, I’ve always had a passion for connecting with people over food. When I was a teenager, I was asked to help out with a private catering event at the client’s home. I loved how personal it was to be welcomed into someone’s home to help them host a stress-free party and enjoy time with family and friends.

I went from waiting tables at various culinary outlets and curating gift baskets at Harry & David to helping customers in Trader Joe's and creating breathtaking dessert buffets. All the while, I maintained few private catering clients. When I felt like I had lost my way after graduating with a BA in Psychology, I attended a culinary program to hone my culinary skills and technique. After working at Doral Arrowwood for a few years, I was ready to set out on my own and begin my journey as The Highly Personal Chef.

All of that experience and more goes into the planning and preparation for each and every client.