Hiring a private chef in New Jersey should feel like the easiest part of your event, not the hardest. At Modern Classical Chefs, chef Dan Ninerell brings the restaurant experience into your home: a custom menu, the cooking, the plating, and a spotless kitchen when the night is over. All you do is sit down and enjoy it.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, a dinner party for friends, or ongoing personal chef service in New Jersey with a week of meals made ahead, you get food built around your tastes, your dietary needs, and the occasion, cooked fresh and dropped off ready to eat.
Based in South Jersey, cooking across Camden County, the Shore down to Cape May, Princeton, and greater Philadelphia.
What a private chef does
- Classic for Two ($425, food included). A multi-course dinner for two, start to finish. The one tier where the groceries are already built into the price. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or a night that deserves more than a reservation.
- Classic Tailored ($135 per guest, $510 minimum). A custom multi-course menu for your dinner party, cooked and served in your home. Groceries billed separately at cost, so you only ever pay for the food that’s actually on your table. Parties over eight add a server, starting at $325.
- Classic Meals ($410+ per week). Weekly meal prep for busy households: chef-quality meals portioned and ready in your fridge, planned around your goals and dietary needs.
Serving South Jersey, the Shore, and the Philadelphia area
Modern Classical Chefs is based in South Jersey and serves clients across the region: Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Gloucester Township, and the greater Camden County area, down the Jersey Shore to Avalon and Cape May, out to Princeton, and over the bridge to Philadelphia and the Main Line. Hosting in the city? Our private chef in Philadelphia service brings the same evening to your home there. If you’re not sure whether your town is covered, just ask.
How it works
- Reach out with your date, guest count, and the occasion.
- We build your menu together, around your tastes and any allergies or dietary needs.
- A 50% deposit holds your date; the balance is due the week before your event.
- Chef Dan cooks in your kitchen the day of, serves each course, and leaves the kitchen clean.
Honest pricing
We publish our pricing because you deserve to know what things cost before you inquire. You can read the full breakdown in our guide, what a private chef costs in New Jersey.
Why Modern Classical Chefs
Chef Dan Ninerell has built Modern Classical Chefs on consistency and care, backed by over 120 five-star Google reviews, with nothing below four stars. You get one chef who owns the whole experience, from the first menu email to the last plate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a private chef cost in New Jersey?
It depends on the service. A Classic for Two dinner is $425 with the food included. Classic Tailored dinner parties are $135 per guest with a $510 minimum, plus groceries at cost. Weekly Classic Meals start at $410. Full details are in our pricing guide.
What areas do you serve?
We’re based in South Jersey and serve the surrounding region: greater Camden County, the Jersey Shore down to Cape May, Princeton, and the Philadelphia area including the Main Line. Not sure about your town? Just ask.
Do you accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Every menu is built around your household’s needs, whether that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or a specific allergy.
How far in advance should I book?
The sooner the better, especially for weekends and holidays. A 50% deposit holds your date, with the balance due the week before your event.
Do I need to provide anything?
Just your kitchen. Chef Dan brings the plan, does the shopping, cooks, serves, and cleans up.
Do larger events need extra staff?
Parties over eight guests include a server, starting at $325, so every course is served smoothly.
