Comparison

ChefMaison vs Private Chef

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChefMaison

Book a private chef for a unique dining experience at home. Browse chefs, communicate directly, and have them handle grocery shopping, cooking, and cleanup for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Book private chefs
  • Browse chef profiles
  • In-app chat and video calls
  • Customizable menus
  • Grocery shopping and cleanup included
  • Suitable for all occasions
Features
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Food is how we celebrate, connect, and remember. Great food has no fixed address. ChefMaison lets you book private chefs, cooking classes, catering, food trucks, and unique dining experiences in more than 20 countries — all in minutes. For every occasion - Private chef dinners at home or on vacation — from casual dinner parties to Michelin-style tasting menus - Cooking workshops with professional chefs - Private dining venues for celebrations and events - Catering for weddings, corporate events, and parties - Food trucks for festivals, outdoor events, and more - Chef-curated meal kits for effortless cooking at home How it works 1. Browse experiences by type, cuisine, or location — or send a request to our culinary partners near you 2. Chat with your host to confirm the menu, dietary needs, and details 3. Enjoy — everything is taken care of The best moments in life often happen around food. ChefMaison makes them easier to create—and unforgettable to share.

About

Private Chef

Features
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With Private Chef, the days of searching for recipes to suit your ingredients or spending time planning your menus for the week are over. Our application offers you personalized recipes based on the ingredients you have available and your dietary preferences. In just one click, Private Chef creates your shopping list based on the recipes you've selected. But Private Chef is more than just a recipe application. You can also chat with your Private Chef and ask questions about cooking. What's more, thanks to our meal planning feature, you can organize your menus for several days in advance and avoid last-minute choices. If you want to save money or time, fight against waste, or simply ask questions about cooking, Private Chef is for you! Happy cooking!

Screenshots

ChefMaison4 screens
Private Chef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Chef at weekly against ChefMaison's every 4 months. Private Chef also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChefMaison ships an update every 4 months, Private Chef weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ChefMaison versus Private Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChefMaisonPrivate Chef
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent RoestLumen Labz, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ChefMaison

No in-app purchases

None

Private Chef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChefMaison free?
ChefMaison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Chef free?
Private Chef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChefMaison or Private Chef have ads?
Neither ChefMaison nor Private Chef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChefMaison or Private Chef?
ChefMaison ships an update every 4 months, and Private Chef weekly. Most recently, ChefMaison was updated on August 28, 2026 and Private Chef on September 16, 2026.

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