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. We recently expanded to serving Portland and Seattle areas with chefs contracted for bookings. Systems, marketing pipelines, and independent contractor structures are already established in Seattle and Portland, allowing a new owner to immediately scale or keep operations strictly local.
Entering its 10th year of successful operation, this business boasts a flawless nearly 10 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. Contracting the bookings out 100% to other chefs will have an annual profit around $50,000 for just the Idaho/Spokane areas alone.
Adding in the newly expanded Portland and Seattle areas, you have the possibility to triple this number, while managing bookings from your home. This business is seasonal—70% of the revenue is generated during the summer months (June–September). The Financials & Optimized Margins: 2026 Revenue: Tracking at $100k+ (Core services only; grocery costs are 100% pass-through and fully reimbursed by clients).
Owner-Operator Net Profit: $100,000+. Semi-Absentee Net Profit: $50,000+ (The current owner successfully contracts out the majority of the cooking labor to a trusted pool of local chefs, who have agreed to stay on). 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.
Or 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.