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Private chef · Cincinnati, Ohio
A night out,
beautifully in.
Cincinnati private chef Jacob Benavides brings the precision of a world-class kitchen into your home—for a dinner composed entirely around you.
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Michelin-trained
Ingredient-led
Entirely bespoke
01 — The experience
Your home. Your people.
An evening without compromise.
There is no fixed menu and no hurried seating. Jacob begins with your occasion, your tastes, and the feeling you want the night to hold.
He sources the ingredients, cooks in your kitchen, guides each course, and leaves it as he found it—so your only role is to be present.
Jacob composes
A one-of-one menu grounded in the season and designed around your table.
You arrive
We handle sourcing, preparation, service, and restoration. You enjoy your guests.
A sense of the table
Season-led.
Made for the moment.
Every menu is composed from scratch. These plates offer a glimpse of Jacob’s approach—precise technique, expressive ingredients, and food that belongs at the center of an unforgettable evening.
Menus change with the season and are designed individually. Images are illustrative of the experience, not fixed menu offerings.
Chef Jacob Benavides02 — Your chef
Precision with
a point of view.
Over a decade in Michelin-starred kitchens, luxury resorts, and chef-led dining rooms—from Napa Valley to San Francisco.
Jacob cooks as a reflection of the land. Farms, ranches, and the ocean lead the menu; global influences and exacting technique bring it to life. His food feels sophisticated, generous, and personal—never performative.
10+ years
Fine dining experienceNapa → SF
Michelin-starred kitchensCincinnati
Now serving privately
Fine dining experienceNapa → SF
Michelin-starred kitchensCincinnati
Now serving privately
03 — The investment
Choose the scale.
We shape the rest.
Every experience includes menu design, premium ingredient sourcing, on-site preparation, service, and kitchen restoration. Final proposals reflect menu, location, staffing, and enhancements.
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2–6 guests
The Intimate
A composed evening for couples and small gatherings, with a bespoke menu, service, and a beautifully restored kitchen.
- Five courses
- Bespoke menu design
- Preparation & restoration
02Most requested
6–12 guests
The Signature
Our definitive experience: an expansive tasting menu, tableside moments, and a dedicated service professional.
- Seven courses
- Bespoke menu design
- Preparation & restoration
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12–24 guests
The Residence
A completely produced celebration with culinary team, elevated rentals, pairings, and thoughtful finishing touches.
- Full evening
- Bespoke menu design
- Preparation & restoration
Pricing is presented as a planning guide. Travel, specialty rentals, wine pairings, and supplemental service are quoted separately.
04 — Reserve an evening
Begin with
a date.
Select a preferred evening to include in your inquiry. Jacob confirms current availability personally; your date is held once your proposal and retainer are complete.
August 2026Preferred date
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Select to requestCincinnati · ET
Cincinnati private chef service
Fine dining,
where you live.
Jacob creates luxury in-home dinners, anniversary meals, chef-led tasting menus, and private events throughout Greater Cincinnati. His standard 20-mile service radius from central Cincinnati includes Downtown, Over-the-Rhine, Hyde Park, Oakley, Indian Hill, Madeira, Blue Ash, Anderson Township, Covington, Newport, and Fort Thomas.
Whether you are planning a romantic dinner for two, an executive dinner, a birthday celebration, or an intimate gathering, every Cincinnati private chef experience is designed around the host, the home, and the season.
Private dining questions
What does a Cincinnati private chef experience include?
Menu consultation, bespoke menu design, premium ingredient sourcing, in-home preparation, service appropriate to your package, and kitchen restoration are included.
How far does Jacob travel?
Jacob’s standard service area covers a 20-mile radius from central Cincinnati, including nearby Cincinnati neighborhoods and Northern Kentucky communities. Events outside the radius may be considered through a custom proposal.
Can guests provide wine or cocktails?
Yes. Experiences are BYOB. Jacob does not sell or provide alcohol because he does not hold a liquor license. Guests may supply their preferred wine, beer, or spirits.
What does a private chef cost in Cincinnati?
Intimate experiences begin at $1,850 and signature dinners begin at $3,200. Guest count, menu, staffing, location, rentals, and enhancements determine the final proposal.
Greater Cincinnati, close to home.
Private dinners are offered within 20 miles of central Cincinnati, including nearby Northern Kentucky. Events beyond the standard service area may be considered by custom proposal.
Your cellar, your selection.
Experiences are BYOB. Jacob does not sell or provide alcohol; guests may supply their preferred wine, beer, or spirits. Non-alcoholic pairing guidance is available.