The downsides of being a private chef Then there's the time commitment. Personal chefs who are dedicated to a particular client rather than dedicated to one-off catering jobs are often forced to be away from their loved ones for long periods of time. Possibly the biggest drawback of hiring a private chef is that, for someone on an “average budget”, private chefs are very expensive. Private chefs are usually employed by a single person, due to the fact that they are at home every day preparing each and every meal.
The compensation of a private chef varies depending on the amount of training they have, their location and their level of experience.
