Sous City Guides

Personal Chef Services in New York City

Sous connects New York families and professionals with vetted personal chefs for weekly meal prep and special occasions. Your chef comes to your home — whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens — learns your family's tastes, does the shopping, cooks, and cleans up.

No delivery apps. No mystery ingredients. Real food, every week.

How it works

Sous keeps the process simple: choose a chef, share your preferences, and let them take care of the shopping, cooking, and cleanup.

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Browse vetted personal chefs, compare specialties, and choose someone who fits your routine and tastes.

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Tell us about your household, dietary preferences, and schedule so your chef can plan the right meals.

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Your chef shops, cooks in your home, packages meals, and cleans up before they go.

Pricing in New York City

NYC 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 New York families find the total is comparable to what they were spending on Seamless or DoorDash.

Customer feedback

"Sous is such a cool, convenient and easy experience — eating home-cooked meals prepared by a professional is a much better alternative to ordering expensive delivery food when my schedule gets too busy for me to cook for myself."

Rotimi, NYC (Google Review)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a personal chef cost in New York City?

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.

Can a personal chef work in a small NYC apartment kitchen?

Yes. Sous chefs are experienced working in New York kitchens of all sizes. They bring their own tools, work efficiently, and leave the kitchen cleaner than they found it.

How do I find a personal chef in New York City?

Browse vetted NYC personal chefs at sous.so. All chefs are background-checked and ServSafe-certified. Browse profiles, watch intro videos, and book directly online.

Ready to browse chefs in New York City?

Compare profiles, review specialties, and start your search for a personal chef who fits your household and schedule.

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