Sous City Guides
Sous connects Chicago families with vetted personal chefs for weekly meal prep and special occasions. Your chef comes to your home, learns your family's tastes, does the shopping, cooks, and cleans up.
Available across Chicago — from Lincoln Park to Wicker Park, Lakeview to the South Loop.
Sous keeps the process simple: choose a chef, share your preferences, and let them take care of the shopping, cooking, and cleanup.
Browse vetted personal chefs, compare specialties, and choose someone who fits your routine and tastes.
Tell us about your household, dietary preferences, and schedule so your chef can plan the right meals.
Your chef shops, cooks in your home, packages meals, and cleans up before they go.
Meet a few of the personal chefs currently featured in this market. Browse their profiles, specialties, and experience before you book.
Chicago, IL
Chef Carson Timmerman has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens such as Elska and Elizabeth, specializing in both savory and pastry. She is known for her vegetable-forward, herb-driven, and seasonal cooking, with a strong focus on local ingredients.
Chicago, IL
Chef Kim Spurlock's experience spans fine dining, luxury hotels, and fast-paced restaurant environments in Chicago. Trained in catering, casual, and Michelin-starred kitchens, Kim brings a disciplined yet creative approach to every service.
Chicago, IL
Chef Keenan Brackett is a Chicago-based chef with Michelin-caliber experience at Smyth (✻✻✻), Alinea (✻✻✻), Next (✻), and Pujol (✻✻). He blends modern technique with Southern soul and French foundations to create bold, memorable flavors.
Chicago, IL
Chef Judith offers personalized chef services with a focus on healthy and delicious weekly meal prep. She has been recognized as a culinary ambassador by the Chicago Tribune, with accolades like the 'Top Teacher of the Year in Chicago,' and served as Director of Culinary Arts and Events for the City of Chicago.
Northbrook, IL
Chef Vladimir prides himself on his ability to listen and make what you really want. Originally from Mexico City, Chef has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, including with James Beard winning Chef Tony Mantuano at Terzo Piano.
Chicago chef rates on Sous are $40-50/hr. A standard weekly meal prep session — one visit to your home, 4 dinners for a family of 4 — takes about 6 hours and costs $240-300 in chef fees.
Groceries are billed separately at cost. Most Chicago families find the total is comparable to what they were spending on delivery.
"Chef Judith has been truly wonderful. She's super organized and proactive. She will recommend weekly menus or is open to my suggestions. It's been a real game changer for our family."
Amy, Chicago (Google Review)Chef rates on Sous are $40-50/hr. A weekly meal prep session for a family of 4 (4 dinners, about 6 hours) costs $240-300 in chef fees. Groceries are billed separately at cost.
Most Sous customers in Chicago find it costs about the same as what they were spending on delivery — but with real home-cooked food, known ingredients, and a chef who learns their family's tastes over time.
Browse vetted Chicago personal chefs at sous.so. All chefs are background-checked and ServSafe-certified. Browse profiles, watch intro videos, and book directly — no consultation call required.
Compare profiles, review specialties, and start your search for a personal chef who fits your household and schedule.