Currently booking Spring & Summer 2026 5-star rated · Trusted by Chicago families Custom menus crafted weekly by Chef Oliver Currently booking Spring & Summer 2026 5-star rated · Trusted by Chicago families Custom menus crafted weekly by Chef Oliver
Chicago · Illinois

Private Chef · Bespoke Cuisine · Tailored For You

0+ Years of Experience
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ServSafe Certified
What We Offer

Custom Culinary Experiences

Your Lifestyle. Your Taste. Perfectly Served.

Plate of gourmet food at a special event
Private Dinners

Private Dinners & Signature Events

Exquisite, chef-curated meals using fresh, premium-quality ingredients — prepared fresh in your kitchen and tailored to your guests' exact tastes.

Whether it's an intimate dinner or a special occasion, we handle everything so you can fully enjoy the moment.

From $85/guest Learn more
Custom meal prep packaged into containers
Weekly Meal Prep

Weekly & Monthly Meal Plans

Custom meal plans designed around your taste, schedule, and health goals — with shopping lists and easy-to-follow prep guides included.

Ideal for busy individuals or families who want to eat well without the daily hassle.

From $20/meal Learn more
Chef preparing fresh ingredients
Permanent Chef

Permanent Private Chef Services

Experience the ease of having a dedicated chef handle your daily meals — tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and schedule.

From weekly planning to daily execution, enjoy gourmet dining at home without lifting a finger.

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Elevate Your Daily Dining With A Private Chef

Enjoy world-class cuisine, tailored to:

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From Consultation to Service

A refined, four-step process designed to deliver a culinary experience tailored entirely to you.

01

Consultation

We meet to understand your taste, dietary needs, and the occasion. Allergies, favorites, lifestyle — every detail informs the menu.

02

Custom Menu

Chef Oliver crafts a menu around you. Seasonal, sourced from trusted local purveyors, and refined to match the energy of your event or week.

03

Preparation

Ingredients are hand-selected. Mise en place is exact. Dishes are prepared fresh — in your kitchen for events, in our certified kitchen for meal prep.

04

Service

Plated and served with care. Meal prep is delivered chilled, labeled, with reheat instructions. Events leave nothing for you to manage but the moment.

What Clients Say

Experiences Worth Remembering

My husband and I have been using Chef Oliver from Culinary for Royalty and he does not disappoint! His meals are creative and delicious. You can tell he puts a lot of time and effort into his menus.

Mary Kate

Weekly Meal Plan Client

Chef Oliver provided a fantastic experience for my 20th wedding anniversary! He tailored everything to perfection. I would highly recommend him and will definitely be booking him for future needs!

Patrick Zalesko

Anniversary Dinner

Very creative menus! As someone with a nut and fish allergy, Chef Oliver was able to accommodate my needs and made me a personalized menu. Food was amazing for my 30 person party.

John Overgaard

30 Person Event

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Oliver King, owner of Culinary for Royalty
Chef Oliver King

Oliver King

The Chef Behind Culinary for Royalty

ServSafe Certified
10+ Years Experience
Health Focused
Oliver King, owner of Culinary for Royalty

I'm a private chef based in the Chicago area with over a decade of experience cooking for families, executives, and private events. My focus is simple — great food that actually fits your life.

Every menu I build is custom. Whether you need weekly meal prep, a dinner party, or a full-time chef, I work around your schedule, your taste, and any dietary needs without making it complicated.

Food fit for a King, from a King.
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Save time with a private chef. Tell us about your needs and we'll craft something extraordinary.