#1
Lady Hibachi
“We really enjoyed the experience The owner was so courteous, we really enjoyed our service. The food was absolutely delicious. I was so delighted. I highly recommend. Definitely 10/10” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Personal Chefs in Memphis, TN
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.75★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 5,460 Google reviews of 20 top-rated personal chefs nationwide; 10 of them in Memphis, TN. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of personal chefs).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Lady HibachiMemphis, TN | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Your Personal Chef!Memphis, TN | A 98How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.99 | — |
| 3 |  Chef Jeff MemphisMemphis, TN | A 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%53+4.4Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AC | 4.93 | — |
| 4 |  Feast and GrazeMemphis, TN | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%62+4.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.86 | — |
| 5 | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%88+55.9Reliability 28%88+24.8Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Experts Score= 81Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AF | 4.89 | — | |
| 6 |  Amelia Gene’sMemphis, TN | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%64+40.7Reliability 28%71+20Replies to reviews 8%69+5.7Momentum penalty81−1.9Experts Score= 64Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AB | 4.65 | — |
| 7 |  Southern SocialMemphis, TN | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%68+43.2Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%2+0.2Experts Score= 64Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AF | 4.69 | — |
| 8 |  The Kitchen Guru Catering CoMemphis, TN | C 56How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%61+38.8Reliability 28%54+15.2Replies to reviews 8%43+3.5Momentum penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 56Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––AC | 4.66 | — |
| 9 |  Itta BenaMemphis, TN | C 55How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%59+37.5Reliability 28%63+17.8Replies to reviews 8%21+1.7Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 55Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CB––AD | 4.58 | — |
| 10 |  Chez PhilippeMemphis, TN | C 54How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%55+34.9Reliability 28%63+17.8Replies to reviews 8%14+1.2Experts Score= 54Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CB––AF | 4.49 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Personal Chefs in Memphis, TN at a glance
How the 10 personal chefs we rated in Memphis, TN compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A550%
- Grade B220%
- Grade C330%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up330%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★220%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality14128%
- Professionalism13727%
- Responsiveness10621%
- Punctuality51%
- Value11022%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Not enough data yet.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated personal chefs in Memphis, TN average 4.8★ on Google across 4,255 reviews. Lady Hibachi has the top rating (5.0★), and Southern Social has the most reviews (1,647). Updated November 1, 2026.
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#2
Your Personal Chef!
“Delicious food, beautiful presentation , and extraordinary service!! We ended our ten day trip with a celebratory meal and couldn’t have been more pleased. We had many people who had dietary restrictions and the…” — Google review
#3
Kitchen Laurel
“Fresh off the highway from Atlanta to Kitchen Laurel and the food is delicious 😎! I recommend this place for everyone” — Google review
#4
Feast and Graze
“Ordered for myself and co-workers. Turkey BLT wrap and sandwiches, Caesar Saland and Blues City Juices. Everything was Great!!!” — Google review
#5
Southern Social
“Excellent service ,tremendous atmosphere and amazing food. I did notice a man attempting to eat his soup from a plate and I think if I hadn’t of noticed him he was about to use a fork 🤷🏼♂️” — Google review
#6
Chef Jeff Memphis
“I am highly impressed! Everything we had was exceptional. The ribs were smoky and tender. Their vegetable selection was a great mix of traditional and unexpected. The mashed potatoes with pan gravy were better than…” — Google review
#7
Amelia Gene’s
“This is the absolute true definition of a 5 star establishment. The entry to the staff and the the FOOD OMG good some of the absolute best potatoe fondue one could ask for the chefs choice cheese was special. The…” — Google review
#8
Itta Bena
“Delicious, upscale Southern cooking meal. Our server Liz was excellent and the love music was perfect. We will definitely be back when we are next in Memphis. The Cajun pasta was a favorite at the table. The decor is…” — Google review
#9
The Kitchen Guru Catering Co
“This is my third time using Kitchen Guru Catering Company, and each time they exceed all of my expectations!! I can’t recommend them enough. They are generous, friendly, extremely professional, and genuinely fit all…” — Google review
#10
Chez Philippe
“This was the best dining experience I think I've ever had. My fiance and I celebrated our engagement here Sunday night and the Chez Philippe team made it so incredibly special. They were so kind and welcoming and…” — Google review
How we pick personal chefs in Memphis
We scan Google Maps for personal chef listings in and around Memphis, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated personal chef in Memphis?
Lady Hibachi has the highest Google rating on our Memphis list: 5.0 out of 5 from 144 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Which personal chef in Memphis has the most reviews?
Southern Social has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,647, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these personal chefs chosen?
Only open Memphis-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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