Top Ten Best Personal Chefs in Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C. is a city with a vibrant and diverse food scene that could be explored night after night and never get old.
And yet, when it comes to feeding your family every week, there's nothing better than a delicious, homecooked meal.
Families looking to get a meal on the table every night just don't have time to cook the way they'd like to. Ordering takeout can get exhausting, disappointing and bland. If this sounds like you, you probably want to be feeding your family nutritious meals made from wholesome, local ingredients. A personal chef is the perfect fit for your needs.
A personal chef is best suited for families that want weekly meals -- mostly dinners and maybe a few lunches or breakfasts covered -- and don't need a full-time private chef (see private staffing companies hiring private chefs).
The benefit of hiring a personal chef directly is knowing that the chef is doing exactly what they love: serving you and your family amazing meals that you can feel good about eating. When you hire a personal chef through their website, you get to learn about and communicate with a chef without a middleman and their fees.
#1 Chef Hannah K. Thompson, RDN
Chef Hannah is a Personal Chef and Registered Dietitian serving families the best weekly meal prep since 2016.
Chef Hannah is known for what her clients lovingly call "Hannah Food": Flavorful sauces, hearty grain bowls, delicious soups and stews, classic roasted meats and veggies, and all the local, seasonal meals you want to eat week after week. Her meals leave you feeling full, nourished, warm, cared for, and light.
Her approach to cooking is client-centered, purposeful, and intuitive. Her cooking style can be described as light, fresh, and globally-inspired. She loves to take local, seasonal meats and vegetables and prepare them in a way that will make you say "Wow".
Hannah's superpower is tuning into every client's taste profile and crafting perfect menus to match. She's an expert at helping your family become more adventurous while also serving you your favorites each week.
She is skilled in many different cuisines, including traditional American, Indian, Thai, Kenyan, Mediterranean, Levantine, and more.
Chef Hannah resides in Annapolis, MD and serves D.C. and surrounding areas.
#2 Little Lady Chef - Wellness Chef and Recipe Developer Annie
Since 2014, Little Lady Chef has offered meal prep personal chef services, in-home private events, cooking classes and instruction, as well as recipe development for food brands, publications, and retail outfits.
Little Lady Chef - Based in Washington, D.C
#3 The District Chef - Chef John
Personal Chef John Derlega offers Washington, DC, area professionals the luxury of nutritious and delicious food prepared from scratch.
The District Chef - Personal Chef in Washington, D.C.
#4 Chef B Meals - Chef Shalia Coburn
As early as she can remember Chef Shalia Coburn was in the kitchen creating food with love. She always had a natural talent for cooking. Her mission is to provide fresh, healthy, and sustainable food made with love passionately.
Farm to table | Chef B Meals | Washington
#5 Tiny Spoon Chef - Various chefs hired by company
According to their website, Tiny Spoon Chef states: "We’re just a collective of personal chefs located throughout the US who cook meals for humans in their own homes.
Washington DC | Tiny Spoon Chef
#7 Elite Personal Chefs - Various chefs hired by company
Their Custom Meal Prep service is perfect for busy families with two working parents. They'll match your family with an elite chef who will drop off nutritious, high-quality meals each week at your convenience.
Healthy Meal Prep — EPC Pros
#8 Henry's Private Dining - Chef Henry Lebard
Chef Henry is a sustainable-minded, intuitive and restaurant-trained chef who has learned from almost all kitchen mistakes that exist. He uses organic and seasonal ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. When in season, he uses garden herbs and microgreens, and sometimes even his own figs and cherry tomatoes.
Washington DC Private Chef — Henry's Private Dining
#9 Chefs for Seniors - Various chefs hired by company
Affordable In-Home Chefs For DC & Virginia Seniors
Enjoy personalized, home-cooked meals tailored to you and your loved ones — all for the same price as meal delivery services.
Best Meal Service for Seniors in Washington DC & Fairfax County | Chefs for Seniors
#10 Friend That Cooks - Various chefs hired by company
Friend That Cooks is an in-home personal chef service for busy families and couples. We specialize in in-home weekly meal prep and there is no service more experienced or better staffed to bring you the best option available for affordable, weekly personal chef service in your home. They also offer in-home parties and in-home cooking lessons.
Washington DC Personal Chefs | Friend That Cooks
Hey there, Washington D.C.!
I'm Chef Hannah and I work with families like yours every day.
Let me help you Enjoy Food and Enjoy Life with my exceptional weekly meal prep services.
Send me an email and we'll get the conversation started to see how we can make your life less stressful and more enjoyable.
