• Private Chef Ben Chicago
  • Asian
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Modern American
  • Southern

Signature dish:  

Pork Collar, Pear, Pecan

About Me

Originally from the UK, I started as a dishwasher at the age of 17 and ntly fell in love with cooking. Over the next two decades I worked in some of the finest kitchens in Britain and France, honing my craft up to a 2 Michelin star level, ascending to the rank of Executive Chef. I love to cook in a modern European style, with the freedom to take influences from all kinds of Global cuisine.
After so many years in Restaurant kitchens, my passion now is to bring that same high end experience into your home, with none of the fuss and formality, and a lot more fun! I also work as a teacher at Chicago’s biggest culinary school, where I love sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with our guests, and I look forward to sharing it with you too! Cheers!

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  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 6 - Julie (ID 1016079)

    Chef Ben was terrific! The dinner was so delicious, he is a real pro. Everyone at the table really enjoyed the meal, and the kitchen was immaculate when he left, overall a wonderful experience!

    • Worked on June 13, 2026
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 11 - Kristina

    Ben was amazing!!! Very accommodating, was right on time, did a great job cleaning and the food was amazing. We will use him again a Dani highly recommend him!! Five stars!

    • Worked on July 27, 2024
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 14 - Leah Gaughan (ID 964367)

    We had such an amazing time! Ben was wonderful and easy to work with from the initial email to end of the event and was a delight. The food was AMAZING- my guests are still talking about how delicious it all was and we’re looking forward to potential new events- could not recommend Ben enough!!!

    • Worked on April 20, 2024
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 8 - Jackie (ID 951983)

    Chef Ben was great. He provided additional options when we were making menu selections, made separate vegetarian dishes for our vegetarian guests, was punctual, communicative and a pleasure to work with. Dinner was delicious, the service was attentive and they left the kitchen spotless!
    All in all, a terrific experience!

    • Worked on December 15, 2023
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 8 - puneet

    Excellent experience

    • Worked on October 8, 2023
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 6 - Maryellen (ID 931980)

    We had such an amazing experience with Chef Ben! He was easy to work with from the start and created a custom menu to meet our group’s needs. He was prompt, brought all his own supplies, and left our kitchen spotless when he was finished. The food was truly incredible and made for such a special evening.

    • Worked on June 24, 2023
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 11 - Maureen (ID 928840)

    Ben was a great chef! The food was outstanding, we all left very full. It was a great variety of cuisine while also meeting our requests. Ben adapted to the crowd and adjusted the start time to allow us to finish our pre dinner cocktails. He was punctual, showing up in advance to get everything set up and had a lot prepared in advance to make it a smooth process. I was so impressed with how clean the kitchen was before he left, I dont think I have ever seen my counter that clean before! I highly recommend working with Ben and I look forward to working with him in the future.

    • Worked on May 19, 2023
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 10 - Bill

    Thank you Chef Ben! Delicious meal for our family and a great experience. The family was raving about the food all night. Aside from the food, Ben was incredibly kind, timely, communicative, and left the place spotless. Thank you! Would highly recommend!!

    • Worked on March 11, 2023
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 8 - Ameeta

    The full turn key experience provided by Chef Ben was outstanding. From working with me on several iterations to the menu, accommodating my ask for printed menus for our guests to answering emails promptly with all my questions.

    I was very impressed with the presentation and taste of each dish he served. Our meal included apps, salad, main with sides and even 2 desserts. Each better than the next dish.

    It was such a treat, to be out of the kitchen and enjoy the company of our guests, with the extra win-win bonus of a clean and tidy kitchen at the end of the evening!
    Service received was first class – and the thought and attention beforehand was amazing. Thank you again for your hard work, Chef. Your food definitely contributed greatly to the success of our party.

    • Worked on February 4, 2023
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 11 - Elyse (ID 914190)

    Our experience with Chef Ben was absolutely amazing! He was very easy to communicate with and made planning a breeze. On the day of he arrived with all of the things he needed and we truly were able to relax and have an amazing dinner to celebrate my parents anniversary (10 people). The appetizers, salad, main, and dessert were all perfect - everyone raved about the food! The hazelnut mousse was a dream. Would absolutely do this again with Chef Ben!

    • Worked on January 20, 2023
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 10 - Brad Davis (ID 907624)

    Chef Ben was absolutely perfect! I would highly recommend going with him. He was on time, prepared and personable. The food was excellent, and he left the kitchen spotless.

    He answered every question and explained all the dishes as her served them. If we ever do this again, we will go with Ben, no doubt.

    Thanks again!

    • Worked on December 16, 2022
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 8 - Mike Kite

    We worked with Chef Ben to create a culinary delight in celebration of my wife’s 40th birthday party. We also had a last minute change that Chef was graciously able to accommodate. Chef Ben’s food was exquisite and he was wonderful to chat with as well. Would highly recommend him and looking forward to our next event

    • Worked on October 15, 2022
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 10 - Natalie (ID 840444)

    Chef Ben was absolutely incredible for my mother in laws 70th birthday dinner! He was so easy to work with, super efficient and created the most delicious and unbelievable dinner. The food was just incredible, the presentation was beautiful and the whole night was completely perfect. Would love to work with him again in the future!

    • Worked on February 5, 2022
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 7 - Neal Novak (ID 841345)

    Chef Ben Williams was Outstanding. The food was delicious, the presentation was perfect, and the experience was memorable. We had a belated holiday dinner party for 7 and it was well beyond expectations. I highly recommend Chef Ben. We will book him again.

    • Worked on February 6, 2022
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 8 - Megan

    Chef Ben was wonderful! He was responsive, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. The night ran very smoothly and I would not have changed a thing. The food was delicious and as soon as Ben arrived at our home everything was taken care of. I would absolutely rebook another event with Ben.

    • Worked on December 31, 2021
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 6 - Brenda (ID 817416)

    Chef Ben was great .My guests were delighted with such a magnificent food. I definitely want to hire him for my next dinner. Thank you again chef Ben we will see you soon.

    • Worked on November 13, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 4 - George Eliopoulos (ID 816311)

    This was an incredible meal and Ben a talented chef. Ben was accommodating to very specific requests for dishes, with a memorable beef Wellington and a Ferrero Rocher dessert! Everything was absolutely delicious.
    He brought his own supplies and left the kitchen spotless. We will absolutely hire him again for a special event and highly recommend!!

    • Worked on October 16, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 3 - Yash (ID 809025)

    What an amazing evening! Chef Ben made my wife's birthday incredibly special: he arrived right on time, made a gorgeous, sumptuous meal for us, provided impeccable service, and left everything spotless. The food was out of this world delicious - truly amongst the very best we've had. This was our first time hiring a private chef, but we will definitely be asking Chef Ben to cook for us again!

    • Worked on October 2, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 6 - Cindy (ID 804750)

    Chef Ben created a most delicious meal with amazing flavors and presentation! Each course was well prepared and we were so pleased! Chef Ben was punctual, accommodating, and left our kitchen in the same condition it was when he arrived! We would definitely call on him again for future celebrations! Give him a try, you will not be disappointed!

    • Worked on September 1, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 6 - David (ID 803803)

    Our meal exceeded all expectations. Chef Ben was professional, a pleasure to deal with, and his food was superb. Table at Home made the whole process very easy and I would highly recommend Chef Ben. You won’t be disappointed.

    • Worked on September 17, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 3 - Jon

    I purchased this experience as a gift and the recipient was thrilled with every aspect of Chef Ben's delicious meal and performance. Chef Ben honored all my requests for specific ingredients and preparations and we enjoyed a few surprises with unexpected ingredients. Chef Ben served more than enough delicious food while engaging us with comprehensive explanations of what and how he was preparing and sharing a few interesting life stories. Answered all our questions and I learned a handful of techniques I will implement with my own cooking. We appreciated his modest demeanor and the all-inclusive experience, which concluded with Chef Ben cleaning everything before departing. I especially loved the surprise matcha creme brulee!!

    • Worked on August 26, 2021
  • 2-3 Course Plated Meal for 4 - Ciro

    Chef Ben did an amazing job at our dinner. The quality of every plate he prepared was exceptional - comparable to many of the Michelin star restaurants we have been to. He was very well prepared and left our kitchen spotless. I’d recommend chef Ben to everyone on this platform.

    • Worked on August 6, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 4 - Phillip (ID 796568)

    Chef Ben was awesome. He accommodated a couple of different dietary restrictions and delivered an amazing dinner experience. I highly recommend Chef Ben for any in-home dining experience and celebration.

    • Worked on August 28, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 5 - Mumtaz

    We had an amazing evening with Chef Ben. He was accommodating (time change issue) , was on time and prepared an amazing 4 course meal. Truffled burrata, Chilean sea bass, filet mignon and the citrus tart were all just mouth wateringly delicious, plated beautifully with great attention to detail, including menu cards and left behind a pristine kitchen. Will definitely ask for him again

    • Worked on July 13, 2021
  • 4+ Course Plated Meal for 6 - Vijay kotte

    Ben was phenomenal. He took care of everything. I had booked a yacht for my wife’s 40th Birthday dinner and Ben made sure to look up the layout of the kitchen and prepare accordingly. He even picked up the cake for me and coordinated getting to the boat ahead of time to make sure there were no surprises. The meal was everything and more. Every course was presented beautifully and the flavors left everyone with cleaned plates and perfectly sized portions. My father in law joined us and he never likes any meal and said “this is hands down the best meal I have ever had”. I had even forgotten my candles for the cake and Ben had some for me. I have used private chefs on multiple occasions and Ben was not only the best quality food but he and his assistant delivered the best experience by making everything so easy. I would definitely use him again.

    • Worked on July 13, 2021
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