A private chef in Montreal costs between $425 and $1,400+ depending on group size, the type of experience, and the occasion. At Elieatable, everything is bundled into a single all-inclusive price — ingredients, on-site cooking, table service, and cleanup. Before getting into the numbers, the full pricing details for both experiences are available on the pricing page if you want a direct answer.
Private chef pricing in Montreal: the full breakdown
Elieatable offers two formats designed to match the scale and feel of your evening. The first is intimate and immersive. The second scales gracefully to larger groups without sacrificing quality.
The Elie Experience — intimate private dining
This is the flagship format: a multi-course tasting menu, fully chef's choice, cooked in your home. The chef designs the menu, brings the ingredients, cooks, serves, and cleans. You arrive at your own table as a guest.
| Group size | Starting price | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | $650 | $325 / person |
| 3–4 guests | $225 / person | $900–$1,000 total |
| 5–6 guests | $195 / person | $975–$1,170 total |
| 7–8 guests | $175 / person | $1,225–$1,400 total |
Elie's Table — elevated for larger groups
A more convivial format — still cooked fresh, still with table service — but structured around shared plates and a flowing multi-course dinner ideal for larger celebrations, group dinners, or private receptions.
| Group size | Starting price | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 guests | $425 | ~$53–71 / person |
| 9–12 guests | $595 | ~$50–66 / person |
| 13–16 guests | $775 | ~$48–60 / person |
These numbers hold up well even against casual Montreal restaurants once you factor in the full experience — no waiting, no travel, a menu designed for your group, and zero post-dinner logistics.
What's included in the price
The question people ask most often before their first booking is: what exactly am I paying for? The honest answer is: everything that makes the evening work.
- All ingredients — selected, purchased, and brought by Elie. You do nothing beforehand.
- On-site cooking — every dish is prepared in your kitchen the night of the event. Nothing pre-made, nothing reheated.
- Table service — each course is plated and presented individually. Hosts are fully present with their guests the entire evening.
- Basic kitchen cleanup — the cooking workspace is cleaned before Elie leaves. You don't inherit a disaster.
- Menu design — the menu is crafted to your group, your occasion, and your dietary needs. No extra consulting fee.
What the price does not cover: beverages (wine, water, cocktails), dining room décor, and flowers. Those remain yours to arrange. But the culinary core of the evening — everything that happens from the moment Elie arrives — is all-inclusive.
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Book NowFactors that affect the final price
While the base rates above cover the vast majority of evenings, several elements can influence what you'll pay:
- Guest count — the single biggest variable. More guests mean more prep time, more ingredients, and a longer evening overall.
- Occasion complexity — a wedding proposal dinner, a corporate evening, and a casual birthday celebration require different levels of planning and coordination.
- Peak season — the holiday season, Valentine's Day, and the summer months are consistently in demand. Early booking is the best strategy for these periods.
- Location — Montreal and central Laval are both served. More distant areas may involve a travel fee that's calculated at booking.
One thing that never changes the price: dietary restrictions. Whether someone in your group is vegetarian, gluten-intolerant, or has a shellfish allergy, Elie adapts the menu. Accommodations are standard, not a surcharge.
Private chef vs. restaurant — is it actually more expensive?
The comparison isn't as simple as it looks on paper. Consider a genuine gastronomic evening for two at a well-regarded Montreal restaurant: a four-course menu typically runs $180–$280 for two people. Add a bottle of wine ($60–$120), a standard 20% gratuity ($48–$80), and transportation home ($20–$40), and you're looking at a realistic total of $308–$520 for two.
The Elie Experience for two starts at $650. The gap is $130 to $340 at the high end — but for that difference, you get a private experience in your own space, a menu designed exclusively around you, zero waiting, and something a restaurant simply cannot give you: the ability to be completely present at your own dinner without ever having to flag down a server, find a parking spot, or leave when the kitchen closes.
For larger groups, the math tilts further toward the private chef. Elie's Table for 8 at $425 total works out to roughly $53 per person for a full gastronomic evening with table service — a figure that's difficult to match even at a mid-range restaurant before drinks and gratuity.
"The first time, we thought it would feel like a splurge. By the end of the evening we were already calculating when we'd book again."
How to get an accurate quote
Every evening is different enough that a single flat rate can never tell the whole story. The right way to get a number that's actually useful is to submit your request with the details that matter: date, guest count, occasion, and any dietary considerations.
Through the booking page, the process takes less than five minutes. No initial commitment is required. You'll receive a tailored quote within 24–48 hours, and availability can be confirmed from there.
The most practical advice: book early. The calendar fills quickly around holidays, birthdays, and the warmer months — and the date you have in mind is almost always easier to secure three weeks out than three days out.
Frequently asked questions about private chef pricing
The Elie Experience for 2 guests starts at $650 all-inclusive — ingredients, cooking, table service, and basic cleanup are all part of the price. There are no hidden fees or mandatory gratuities.
Yes. All ingredients are sourced and brought by Elie. You don't shop, you don't prep, and you don't need anything waiting in the fridge. The listed price covers everything needed for the complete evening.
Elieatable serves both Montreal and Laval. Travel fees for Laval locations are calculated based on the specific address and confirmed at the time of booking — they're never applied as a surprise after the fact.
Submit your request through the booking page with your date, guest count, occasion, and any dietary restrictions. You'll receive a tailored quote within 24–48 hours with no initial commitment required.
