Private Chef Services for Ohio Families
Elevate your dining experience with skilled culinary professionals who bring restaurant-quality meals into the comfort of your home.
Premium in-Home dining
A professional chef transforms your home dining experience by creating customized, nutritious meals tailored to your family’s tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyle. Unlike meal delivery services or catering companies, our chefs develop ongoing relationships with families, learning preferences and creating personalized culinary experiences in your own kitchen. At The Nanny Avenue, we connect Ohio families with experienced culinary professionals who bring creativity, expertise, and passion for food directly into your home. Our comprehensive screening process ensures every chef in our network demonstrates culinary excellence, reliability, and the ability to adapt to diverse family needs and preferences. When you choose The Nanny Avenue for chef services, you’re investing in a culinary partnership that enhances your family’s daily life through exceptional, personalized cuisine.
Tailored
Chef options
Family Chef
A dedicated culinary professional who becomes part of your household team, providing ongoing meal planning, preparation, and kitchen management. This long-term partnership ensures your family enjoys consistent, healthy, delicious meals while accommodating dietary preferences, special occasions, and evolving tastes.
Private Chef
Flexible culinary expertise for both special occasions and ongoing culinary support. Perfect for intimate dinner parties, romantic date nights, holiday gatherings, or regular meal preparation services. Whether you need a one-time elegant dining experience or consistent weekly meal preparation, our private chefs adapt to your specific requirements.
How Our Chefs Support Your Family
Custom Menu Planning & Development
Personalized meal planning that incorporates family preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredients for optimal nutrition and taste.
Grocery Shopping & Ingredient Sourcing
Professional selection and procurement of high-quality, fresh ingredients while managing food budgets and specialty dietary needs.
Meal Preparation & Cooking
Expert preparation of restaurant-quality meals in your home kitchen, from daily family dinners to elaborate special occasion feasts.
Kitchen Management & Organization
Maintaining clean, organized cooking spaces while managing food inventory, storage, and kitchen equipment care.
Dietary Accommodation & Nutrition
Specialized meal preparation for allergies, medical diets, and lifestyle preferences including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and other nutritional approaches.
The 10-Point
Screening Process
Online Application & Resume Review
Proven private chef experience
Face To Face Interview With Amanda
A detailed, face-to-face meeting to explore experience, personality, and professionalism.
Comprehensive Background Check
Sex Offender Registry Screening
A separate check against national and state sex offender registries to confirm the candidate has no record of sexual offenses.
Identity & Legal Work Confirmation
Driving & Safety Credentials
We require a clean and safe driving history for all candidates to ensure your family’s safety and peace of mind.
Reference Checks
We verify past work history and reliability by contacting previous employers.
Mission & Culture Training
Introduces candidates to The Nanny Avenue’s mission, values, and culture, equipping them to work professionally and build strong, lasting relationships with families.
Family Matching & Placement
Our support doesn’t stop once placement is made. We stay actively involved through ongoing post-placement check-ins and unlimited support to ensure your family’s success and peace of mind.
Pricing &
What’s Included
We make finding the perfect nanny personal, seamless, and stress-free. Here’s how we guide you every step of the way
Search Fee:
Chef Pay:
Private Chefs are typically set their own rate starting at least $35+ employer portion of payroll taxes (depending on hours, location, duties, and job requirements). Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days are also standard, as well as mileage reimbursement (for on-the-job transportation).
| Package Type | Placement Fees |
|---|---|
Standard |
$6,000
120 Days Replacement Option | Full candidate vetting | Employee Agreement template | Ongoing placement support | Consultation with HomeWorks Solutions to discuss payroll/taxes etc
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Chef’s typically set their own rate
