If its chef Boyardee...probably under a dollar

Tony,

It depends on the chef.  In my opinion, it is way too extravagant, and too personal.  These days you have people with all kinds of food allergies, etc.  Our niece cooks 5 different meals for the family.  Each of the three kids has a different allergy...and she is gluten free, and her husband is not.  A

In our area it would be expensive.  I don't give closing gifts anymore.

That would be a very nice gift. Most of my first time home buyers would rather have a more practical gift like a gift card.

I've hosted parties with professional "healthy" chefs for my A+ clients; but I've always used networking partners. I get a deal in exchange for them getting the exposure and a small commercial at dessert. The agreement was I covered the cost of all the food and I only invited people likely to hire a chef themselves: higher caliber clients. It was typically a dinner for 6 and cost me $200-$300 in food & drinks. Have not hosted one of those in a while though, due to my bride traveling so much for work. I do restaurants last 4 years now, when I host.

Great idea Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 

That chef might be my husband and he is priceless.

I haven't and I have no idea what it would cost. But it wouldn't be inexpensive, I'm sure, as you'd need to cover clean-up. 

I have not and since so many of my clients are starter buyers and very down to earth I don't think this is a good fit. Upper end buyers would warm to this idea.

No I haven't but it sounds like a great gift for a high end home.  I have no idea what it would cost.

I have not used a Professional Chef as a closing gift.

Although I did look into it and found the cost, on a commercal basis to align with that of caterers, around $50 a person (variable by menue), in the Tampa Bay area, with a minimum.

As I think about it, hosting such a event, with an affiliate partner, as a 'meet your neighbors' catered social time has merit on multiple levels.

The private dinner at home........there would have to be more benefit behind that gift. There are, I percieve, ways to create beneift, but that was not part of the question.

That sounds like the perfect thing for moving day!  They sure won't feel like cooking themselves.  I'd say it depends on the chef and city.  Here, it would probably be a around $300, and because it's food and entertainment, you can deduct the entire amount.

No...My area does not have that kind of home value to be able to do that

So then they tell all my clients I didn’t do that for and I’m in trouble. I’ll stick to the Jack in the Box coupons.

I stopped with closing gifts many years ago.  It was like giving someone an unexpected gift at Christmas and they didn't have anything for you!  It embarassed them.  The only thing I provide now, and not to everyone but usually first time buyers, the gift from It's a Wonderful Life.  Housewarming Present

I like it but would be ignorant of the cost involved. I hope you adopt me

I do not believe that closing gift would be appropriate for all buyers/clients.  No clue what it would cost. It is not something I would do.  I would take clients to dinner ... maybe even have a limo pick them up.

Not sure the cost but one of my friends does this.  Sounds like a cute idea.  I prefer to give a tangible item- then they remember longer!

I think an amex gift certificate would be more appreciated. That way they can plan when and where they have dinner.

That would be an awesome gift.  There used to be a Chinese agent in town who was an excellent cook and she often provided food at her Open Houses and special events.  I suspect she may have done such things for clients. 

Thats great alot better than just sending pizzas on moving day.

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers , that's a very interesting gift idea! 

I've never done it and I think it might be more appropriate for a true 'foodie' client than many others.  I'm guessing it would be in the $200 and up range, depending on proximity to client, and dinner chosen, but that's JUST a guess.

Sounds like a great closing gift. I'm guessing $500+? 

No, and I probably would not, since people are so picky in my area about what they eat and a good chef is a very expensive gift:) 

Tony and Suzanne - Sounds like something your clients would appreciate, but it might cost quite a bit.

Interesting gift; buyers would have to agree. Cost will vary depending on quality of chef.

I have never done that.  In our market I would guess about $400.

This would be a good idea for our top end buyers, but have never tried it. 

I like it, but I will stick with my housewarming party I throw at there house and I do the cooking.

Nope, never thought of it! Guessing it would cost more than I would be willing to spend!

 I have no idea what it would cost. That would be a rather lavish closing gift.

No.  I think the cost would depend upon the area. 

I've seen this type of thing only in a Silent Auction .

Sounds rather extravagant, I think that my clients are happy when I do my job well and would be rather uncomfortable accepting something like this and wonder why I was doing this.

I have been to fundraisers like that and it was $100 per plate, split 50/50 with the charity and the Chef.

I never have, but I've seen it and I absolutely love the idea!  The cost does vary by the venue and number of people served, the level of service provided, number of staff needed, etc..  I used to watch an awesome show, "Private Chefs of Beverly Hills" where these chefs worked for an agency that contracted them out for particular events.

I would imagine that NOT in Beverly Hills, for a simple dinner, the cost could start at a simple $500 plus supplies and go to a few thousand if you're doing something super special and unique.

In decades past there were "welcome to the neighborhood" coupon booklets people got when they moved in.  I remember many a pizza dinner when moving into a new house from these books and it was always appreciated by all of us.  I think something like that for moving day might be more welcome and then something fancy at a later scheduled date.

I think it's a bit intrusive especially if this thought was for a luxury home client.  Restaurant out with you would be more appropriate.

I think it's a nice idea, provided that your client is open to this.  It's more like to work in higher end homes.  I would guess around $500 or maybe more.

No, a restaurant gift card would come the closest to that.  

I can't say I have!

no, and I wouldn't dream of an invasive thing like that.  I wouldn't want a person to be send to come inside my home without an invatation.

I have not but I did enjoy the answer by Chef Richie Alan Naggar --- I hope the feast is not from his kitchen.

that sounds like a fantastic gift.... I'm sure very pricey...

In Oklahoma the cost could be your license.