Every price, in the open.
All dining experiences are all-inclusive — menu design, sourcing, cooking, plated service, and full cleanup. No grocery receipts. No surprises.
A 50% deposit reserves your date · Balance due 7 days prior
Spring 2026 Seasonal Menus
Cooked entirely in your kitchen. Sourced same-day. Plated the moment it reaches the table.
Private Chef Engagements
Vacation rentals, family retreats, estate hosting. Cooked in your kitchen, three meals a day.
| Service | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Private Chef | $1,250 / day | 8 hours on-site · breakfast, lunch, dinner · up to 6 guests · $75 per additional guest |
| Vacation Rental Chef | $1,100 / day | 3-day minimum · full-service for family or group at rental (Williamsburg, Gloucester, Poquoson) |
| Weekend Stay (Fri–Sun) | $3,200 flat | 3 days · 2 nights · up to 8 guests · multi-meal service · birthdays, anniversaries |
| Full Week (5 days) | $5,250 flat | 10% savings vs. daily rate · extended vacations, reunions, visiting family |
Groceries billed at cost + 15% sourcing fee on multi-day engagements (menus vary daily). 50% deposit reserves dates.
Your chef, on a standing appointment.
| Plan | Rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Couple's Plan | $575 / week | 5 days of lunches + dinners for 2 · one 4-hour in-kitchen prep day |
| Family Plan | $895 / week | 5 days of lunches + dinners for 4 · custom menu consultation each week |
| Executive Wellness | $995 / week | Macro-tracked, nutritionist-aligned meals for 1–2 · weekly menu refresh |
10% discount on 10-week commitments. Groceries billed separately at cost. First week 50% deposit; ongoing weeks billed in advance.
Events of 8 or more.
Plated or family-style. Cooked on-site at your venue or home — never transported, always fresh from the pan.
| Package | Rate | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Intimate Gathering | $95 / guest | 8–20 guests · 3 courses · passed canapés on arrival |
| Signature Event | $135 / guest | 20–50 guests · 4 courses · full plated service |
| Estate Celebration | $175 / guest | 50–100 guests · custom menu · staffed service |
| Weddings | from $195 / guest | Fully custom · rehearsal tasting included · consultation required |
50% deposit required to reserve event date. Balance due 7 days prior. Service staff quoted separately — see Add-Ons.
Tailor the evening.
Food & Menu Upgrades
| Passed canapé hour (3 canapés) | + $25 / guest | Served on arrival, 45-minute window |
| Caviar service | + $65 / guest | Osetra caviar · blini · crème fraîche · classic accompaniments |
| Virginia artisan cheese course | + $18 / guest | Three-cheese flight · local honey · walnut bread |
| A5 Wagyu protein upgrade | + $75 / guest | Substituted into the main course |
| Fresh black truffle course | + $45 / guest | Shaved tableside, pasta or risotto base |
| Whole Maine lobster upgrade | + $55 / guest | Butter-poached, half per guest |
Service Staff
| Wait staff / server | $45 / hr | 3-hour minimum per person |
| Bartender | $55 / hr | 3-hour minimum · basic setup included |
| Sommelier | $85 / hr | 3-hour minimum · wine pairing and service |
| Additional prep cook | $35 / hr | 4-hour minimum · kitchen support for larger events |
Experience
| Interactive cooking lesson + dinner | + $45 / guest | Adds 1 hour · guests participate in plating |
| Tableside plating / flambé service | + $15 / guest | Presentation as performance |
| In-home menu consultation | $250 flat | 2-hour pre-event visit · bespoke menu design |
| Rehearsal tasting (weddings) | 50% of per-guest rate | Full course menu for up to 6 guests |
Logistics
| Travel beyond 30 miles | $1.50 / mile | Round-trip from Yorktown |
| Early arrival (3+ hrs before service) | $75 / hr | For elaborate menus requiring extended prep |
| Rental coordination | cost + 10% | Linens, china, glassware · sourced by Chef Rawles |
| Meal prep delivery | $35 / delivery | In lieu of in-home prep day |
Reserving your date.
- Deposit A 50% deposit is required to reserve your date. Deposits confirm the booking and secure Chef Rawles's calendar.
- Balance Due seven days prior to service.
- Refunds Deposits are fully refundable within 14 days of booking. After 14 days, deposits are non-refundable, but one complimentary reschedule is offered with 14+ days notice.
- Late Cancellations Cancellations within 7 days of service: full payment retained.
- Guest Count Final count confirmed 7 days prior. Increases after that date are subject to availability and a 15% rush fee.
- Dietary Needs Restrictions and allergies must be disclosed at booking. Accommodations included at no additional charge.
- Payment Zelle · ACH · major credit cards (3% processing fee on cards).