Personal Chef Insurance

You can save up to 25% in discounts on business insurance.*

Choose your primary coverage to get started:

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Workers’ Compensation

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Private chef insurance designed to protect your business

NEXT Insurance is a one-stop shop to help you get the personal chef insurance coverage you need to protect your business from accidents, injuries, legal fees and damaged vehicles. Our insurance packages typically include:

General liability
Commercial auto
Workers’ compensation
Commercial property

We’ll help you get the business insurance coverage you need

It’s all about managing your risk. See the different policies available for personal chefs and save up to 10% when you bundle.

General Liability

Protection for the injuries, accidents and damage you cause

General liability insurance covers a wide range of private chef accidents and basic risks. You’ll have financial protection if someone other than an employee gets hurt or you are held responsible for damaging property that doesn’t belong to you. It’s often required by clients.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical payments

Property damage

Legal fees and judgments

Commercial Auto

For business owners who own or drive vehicles

Most states require commercial auto insurance for business-owned vehicles to help pay for medical expenses and property damage. Personal auto insurance usually won’t provide coverage if you scratch a client’s car when parking in their driveway.

commercial auto can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Collision repairs

Rental reimbursement

Workers' Compensation

Coverage for workplace injuries

Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if you have employees. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Lost wages

Employer liability

Commercial Property

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces

Commercial property insurance can help protect your business equipment, inventory, spoilage and even the building itself if you own it. If your business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory

Lost income

Operating expenses

You can save up to 25% in discounts on private chef insurance

You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.

Basic

Lowest Price

Commercial Auto

Combined single limit

$85,000

General Liability

Per occurrence

$500,000

Workers’ Comp

Per accident

$100,000

Commercial Property

Per occurrence

$25,000

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How much does personal chef insurance cost?

Personal chef insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces, such as:

The types of food you make
Where your clients are located
If you have any employees
The type of vehicles you use for work

Insurance requirements for private chefs

Personal chefs are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury to clients and damage to their property. You might need insurance to:

Start cooking and serving food professionally. Clients might ask you to have active insurance — usually general liability or workers’ compensation.
Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation.
Drive for business purposes. Business-owned vehicles typically need commercial auto insurance.
Repair or replace property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, equipment and even the building that you lease or own.

Resources for personal chefs

We know there are hundreds of things to keep track of when you run a food service business, so we’ve curated these helpful checklists and tips for personal chefs to protect and grow your food business.

Frequently asked questions about business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about private chef liability insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.

How does business insurance protect personal chefs?

Our affordable private chef insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:

Damage to someone’s property

You stain an expensive rug while preparing a meal in a client’s home. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay for a replacement.

Accidents that hurt someone

A client spills hot soup on their arm and suffers serious burns. Your general liability coverage would also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Workplace injuries

You slice your thumb while chopping vegetables. Workers’ compensation coverage with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.

Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles

Your car is damaged in a hit-and-run accident while parked outside a client’s home. Commercial auto coverage will help pay for the repairs. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.

Damage to your own property

A water pipe bursts and floods your commercial kitchen space. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a consultant business insurance quote online with NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have a NEXT policy, you’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 via web or app. Log in to your account and download your COI instantly or have it delivered via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them. Make changes to your coverage and your COI updates automatically.

How do you file an insurance claim with NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We will contact you shortly after you submit to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.

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Coverage on-the-go for policyholders

Manage your policies, send and create certificates of insurance, or file a claim with our app.

More professions that are covered by NEXT

Bakery, Butcher Shop, Catering, Coffee Shop, Farmers Market, Food Cart, Food Truck, Grocery Store, Personal Chef, Restaurant

* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.