Highly Profitable 10-Year Personal Chef Business
Business Description
Step into a fully turn-key, highly profitable personal chef business operating in the high-demand regions of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington. Entering its 10th year of successful operation, this business boasts a flawless 9-year history of serving loyal, high-end clientele. Because all culinary services are performed directly inside the clients' homes or vacation rentals, the business carries absolutely zero facility overhead.
This business is highly seasonal—80% of the revenue is generated during the summer months (June–September), leaving your winters completely free to travel, rest, or pursue other ventures. The Financials & Optimized Margins:2026 Revenue: Tracking at $80k+ (Core services only; grocery costs are 100% pass-through and fully reimbursed by clients).
Owner-Operator Net Profit: $80,000+.
Semi-Absentee Net Profit: $41,000+ (The current owner successfully contracts out the majority of the cooking labor to a trusted pool of local chefs).
Ultra-Low Overhead: Total fixed overhead is just $125/month (website, storage unit, and liability insurance).
What’s Included in the Sale: Premium Digital Assets: High-ranking website with exceptional local SEO built since 2017, a beautiful food portfolio, and an automated booking inquiry pipeline.
Client Base & Goodwill: A transferable roster of active, high-net-worth clients, repeat summer visitors, and luxury vacation home contacts.
Staff Assets: A trusted network of fully vetted, local subcontractor chefs and event staff.
Physical Assets: $5,000 worth of premium catering equipment, transport materials, and supplies stored in a local unit.
Playbook: Complete standard operating procedures (SOPs) for menu planning, client onboarding, and event execution.
Perfect For: An Ambitious Chef looking to escape the restaurant grind, be their own boss, and keep 100% of the profits. You will completely recoup your investment in less than two summers. An Investor or Catering Company looking for an established, highly reputable lifestyle brand to run semi-absentee by leveraging the existing contractor model.
The founder is selling to pursue a new venture but is fully committed to providing a smooth transition.
This business is highly seasonal—80% of the revenue is generated during the summer months (June–September), leaving your winters completely free to travel, rest, or pursue other ventures. The Financials & Optimized Margins:2026 Revenue: Tracking at $80k+ (Core services only; grocery costs are 100% pass-through and fully reimbursed by clients).
Owner-Operator Net Profit: $80,000+.
Semi-Absentee Net Profit: $41,000+ (The current owner successfully contracts out the majority of the cooking labor to a trusted pool of local chefs).
Ultra-Low Overhead: Total fixed overhead is just $125/month (website, storage unit, and liability insurance).
What’s Included in the Sale: Premium Digital Assets: High-ranking website with exceptional local SEO built since 2017, a beautiful food portfolio, and an automated booking inquiry pipeline.
Client Base & Goodwill: A transferable roster of active, high-net-worth clients, repeat summer visitors, and luxury vacation home contacts.
Staff Assets: A trusted network of fully vetted, local subcontractor chefs and event staff.
Physical Assets: $5,000 worth of premium catering equipment, transport materials, and supplies stored in a local unit.
Playbook: Complete standard operating procedures (SOPs) for menu planning, client onboarding, and event execution.
Perfect For: An Ambitious Chef looking to escape the restaurant grind, be their own boss, and keep 100% of the profits. You will completely recoup your investment in less than two summers. An Investor or Catering Company looking for an established, highly reputable lifestyle brand to run semi-absentee by leveraging the existing contractor model.
The founder is selling to pursue a new venture but is fully committed to providing a smooth transition.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Employees
- 2 Contractors
I use some helpers or other chefs sometimes for bigger events or when I'm double - Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Financial Overview:
Asking Price: $80,000Annual
Owner Operator Net Profit: $81,000 (last year) $95,000 projected for this year.
Overhead Costs: $0 (travel to client homes)
Advertising Spend: $0 (Driven entirely by organic demand)
Business Description:
Step into a fully turn-key, highly profitable personal chef business operating in the high-demand regions of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington. Entering its 10th year of successful operation, this business boasts a flawless 9-year history of serving loyal, high-end clientele. Because all culinary services are performed directly inside the clients' homes or vacation rentals, the business carries absolutely zero facility overhead.
The business focuses primarily on lucrative special events and luxury vacation chef jobs. While the business has successfully phased out of standard weekly meal prep, a new owner has the flexibility to pick up meal prep clients during the winter months for easy, supplemental income. - Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- This business has been the longest Personal Chef business in the area that I know of.
- Opportunities for Growth
- What's Included in the Sale Tangible Assets: Complete inventory of small kitchen equipment, premium serving dishes, high-end platters, and chafing dishes. Digital Assets: Established social media accounts with organic follower bases and active lead-generation capabilities. Goodwill: Immediate access to an elite client database and vacation rental networks built over a decade.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- We have moved out of state- I have been running it remotely with other chefs
- Transition Support
- Training & Support To ensure a seamless transition and total client retention, the owner is willing to provide comprehensive hands-on training and mentorship for 2 to 3 months post-sale.
This is an incredible opportunity and you get your initial investment back after just a year, which is rare! - Financing Options
- Seller Financing with 50% down
Listing Info
- ID
- 2534242
- Listing Views
- 213
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