Chefs

At the heart of the Livin experience is our chefs. Each one is carefully selected, professionally trained, and deeply committed to cooking food that fits your life.

Every Livin chef is carefully vetted through a multi-step approval process, including background checks, food safety certification verification, experience and tasting interviews, and reference reviews.

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The Livin Difference

4.9 average chef rating and over 30,000 meals prepared

  • "My experience yesterday was perfect for my needs! I have three kids- 3 ,2, and 3 months, and I booked because my husband wasn't going to be home before bedtime. My entire family (including kids) enjoyed the meal and finished every bite that was plated. At this price point I will certainly book the service again for another busy evening!"

    —Anne-Marie

  • "Our boys were absolutely in love with our chef, the meal was perfect and the kitchen was left sparkling! "

    —Courtney

  • "Livin has been a game changer for our family, and for me it's the highlight of each month. As the person who spends a lot of time thinking about what everyone else in the house is going to eat, I feel cared for when our chef comes to cook for us. Even though everyone gets to enjoy the meals, I'm mostly grateful that someone else has taken the time to cook for me."

    —Alison

  • "This is seriously a genius idea! For the first Sunday in like a year, I don't feel exhausted. I actually went outside and played with my boys. It was awesome! This is truly the best thing I've spent money on in a long time!! Best. Service. Ever!"

    —Crystal

About our chefs

Professionally trained

All our chefs bring formal culinary training and real-world kitchen experience.

Wide range experience

Experienced in Italian, Asian, Plant-based, Southern, family-friendly classics, and more.

Full Service

Your chef shops, cooks, cleans up, and packages meals—ready for the week ahead.

How we find your perfect chef

Based on your preferences, family size, and favorite meals, we match you with a chef who fits your life, with full flexibility to choose or adjust before your service.

01
Explore chef profiles

Learn about backgrounds, specialties, and cooking styles.

02
Request a chef

Choose a chef or let us match you and adjust later.

03
Confirm or select new

Before every service you always have the final say on your chef.

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Frequently Asked Chef Questions

  • All Livin chefs complete a thorough vetting process, including background checks, food safety certification verification, experience and tasting interviews, and reference reviews.

  • Livin chefs are professional cooks who work in restaurants and catering kitchens in and around Atlanta. They have honed their skills at some of our favorite restaurants and provide high quality meal preparation services at a reasonable cost. Each chef is required to maintain food safety certification and completes interviews, a background check, and reference checks.

  • The primary benefit of personal cooking is the level of customization you can enjoy. If you’re following a specific diet, have picky eaters, or just diverse preferences, a Livin chef can accommodate you. Livin will work with your nutritionist to capture the specifics of your diet and ensure your chef is appropriately equipped with that information.

  • In your kitchen! Your Livin chef comes to you. This ensures your meals are customized to your nutrition requirements and made deliciously fresh. The incredible aromas that fill your home are just an added bonus! Each service includes clean up to leave your space as we found it (or better)!

  • Typically Livin chefs bring only their knives. They utilize the equipment available in your kitchen to prepare delicious meals to your specifications.

  • No, but we would love it if you did! Subscribers can request their favorite chefs, have a larger menu available to them, and receive 10% off with monthly payment. Subscriptions are also entirely flexible so you may pause or cancel anytime without penalty.

Become a Livin Chef

Livin offers well-paying, well-being-focused working hours and the logistical support that makes living much easier for chef contractors.