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Meal prep with a private chef in Vilnius costs from €5.30 per portion. Here's a real order example — 24 portions, €126.63 total, cooked by an award-winning chef.
🍱 Meals Preparation
How Much Does “Meals Preparation” with a Private Chef Cost?
Meal prep with a private chef in Vilnius costs from €5.30 per portion. Here's a real order example — 24 portions, €126.63 total, cooked by an award-winning chef.
A real order example
We’re often asked: “How much does it cost to have a private chef cook meals for the next few days?” To show the real numbers, we invited a young and talented chef, Arthur (a prize-winner of the Lithuanian National Culinary Championship 2024). He cooked food for two days for a family of three.
The chef prepared 3 dishes with 8 portions each — that’s 24 portions total:
- 🥣 Zucchini and spinach cream soup with shrimp and cream
- 🍗 Chicken fillet with couscous in a creamy Parmesan sauce
- 🥗 Fresh vegetable salad with a lemon–olive oil dressing
🧾 Ingredients & Supplies Cost
The chef bought ingredients at the PROMO supermarket.
- Total spend: €81.99
- Including storage trays: €47.43 (incl. 21% VAT)
- Net cost of ingredients: €34.55
👨🍳 Chef’s Work
Menu planning, cooking, packing, and cleaning the kitchen took 4 hours.
- Chef’s hourly rate: €20 / hour
- Total labor cost: €80.00
💳 Marketplace Fee & Total
According to the platform rules, the client pays a fixed information service fee to the marketplace.
- Platform fee: €9.99 + VAT (21%) = €12.08
- Total order cost: €126.63
| Expense Item | Amount (€) |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | 34.55 |
| Chef’s work (4 hours × €20) | 80.00 |
| Platform fee | 12.08 |
| Total | 126.63 |
🍽️ Price per Portion
The order included 24 portions of food.
Total: €126.63 • Cost per portion: ≈ €5.30
That’s cheaper than a typical set lunch in many Vilnius cafés.
And as a small compliment from the chef, lunch was plated and served for the host 😊
❓ FAQ
What’s included in Meals Preparation?
The chef plans the menu, cooks the meals, packs the portions, and cleans the kitchen.
Who buys the ingredients?
Either the client or the chef can buy ingredients. Expenses are confirmed by receipts.
How do payments work?
You pay your private chef directly after the service is completed. If the chef needs to purchase ingredients, they may request an advance payment for groceries.
How is the chef’s service price calculated?
The price depends on the number of hours spent on cooking and (if applicable) grocery shopping.
✅ Conclusion
Meals Preparation with a private chef in Vilnius is not as expensive as it might seem. For about €127, you can get 24 portions of delicious, healthy food cooked by a professional.
Try our service — we’re confident you won’t be disappointed. Message your chosen chef, confirm the details, and enjoy amazing meals cooked right in your kitchen using ingredients you selected.