Private chefs typically bring their own professional cooking equipment to your home when they offer their services for an event or meal. This is a standard practice and part of the convenience of hiring a private chef. They are experienced professionals who come equipped with the tools they need to prepare and cook the meals they’ve planned for you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Cooking Utensils: Private chefs will bring their own knives, cutting boards, pots, pans, spatulas, tongs, and other cooking utensils.

Small Appliances: Depending on the menu and the dishes they’re preparing, chefs might also bring small appliances like blenders, food processors, mixers, and immersion blenders.

Specialized Equipment: If your menu includes dishes that require specialized equipment, such as sous vide machines or torches for finishing touches, the chef will typically bring these as well.

Serving Dishes and Plating Tools: Private chefs often pay attention to presentation, so they might bring their own serving dishes, plating tools, and garnishing supplies.

Tableware: While chefs generally bring their own cooking equipment, tableware like plates, glasses, and cutlery for serving and dining may or may not be included. This varies from chef to chef and can be discussed during the planning process.

Cleaning Supplies: After the meal is prepared and served, the chef will often clean up the kitchen and leave it in the condition they found it. This includes bringing their own cleaning supplies.

It’s a good practice to discuss equipment and logistical details with the private chef during the initial planning stages. This ensures that you’re both on the same page regarding what the chef will provide and what might be expected from you as the host. If there are any specific items you’re concerned about, or if you’d like to contribute certain equipment or tableware to the process, you can address these topics during your discussions with the chef.