July 4th BBQ Private Chef
You Watch the Fireworks — We Watch the Grill
A full July 4th spread — grilled, smoked, and served at your home or rental — without anyone standing over the grill all afternoon. A chef cooks everything on site, keeps the food coming, and cleans up before leaving. July 4th carries the holiday rate of $168.75 per person against an eight-guest minimum, so a booking starts at $1,350 before groceries.
July 4th BBQs are cooked across South Jersey, the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia and the Main Line, North and Central Jersey, and Myrtle Beach.
July 4th 2027 is a Sunday. Book by mid-June. The 4th and the weekends around it are the most-requested summer dates of the year.
Cooked to Order, Not Held in Trays
The difference between a catered BBQ and a chef-run one is timing. Burgers, ribs and chicken come off the grill while people are eating, in waves, all afternoon — nothing sits in a chafer drying out.
The Host Is a Guest
At most July 4th parties, the host spends the day at the grill while everyone else enjoys the party they planned. Hand the grill to a chef and actually be at your own party.
July 4th Pricing
July 4th carries the 35% major-holiday premium: $168.75 per person, against an eight-guest minimum, which puts a booking at $1,350 before groceries and fees. That covers the full spread cooked on site and served fresh, with full cleanup. Groceries are billed at cost and a $100 travel fee applies 25 or more miles from the serving base. See the full pricing breakdown for every service and fee.
How the Day Runs
The chef arrives ahead of your guests and runs the grill for the afternoon — food lands in waves while people eat, swim and mingle, instead of one big line at a buffet table. The grill and kitchen are cleaned before the chef leaves, well before the fireworks.
The same service runs for Father's Day and as a non-holiday backyard cocktail party. For every holiday on the calendar, see the holiday private chef page.
Ideal For
Backyard Crowds
Eight to twenty-five guests, more with added chefs.
Shore & Beach Houses
The 4th at the Shore or Myrtle Beach is the classic booking.
Full Grilled Spreads
Burgers, ribs, chicken, sides — cooked to order, not held in trays.
Hosts Who Want to Mingle
The host is a guest at their own party.
Family Traditions
Your family's sides and recipes, cooked as written.
Full Cleanup
Grill, kitchen and coolers — all handled.
How It Works
- 1
Reserve the Date
The 4th and surrounding weekends are the most-requested summer dates — reserve early.
- 2
Build the Menu
A full grilled spread built around your crowd, with your family's sides and recipes included.
- 3
Set Your Service Window
Tell us when guests arrive and when you want food landing. The chef plans around it.
- 4
Chef Runs the Grill
Everything is cooked on site and served fresh — nothing sits in a tray for hours.
- 5
Everything Left Clean
Grill, kitchen and leftovers handled before the chef leaves.
What Our Clients Say
Dean R.
via Yelp
Chef Matt provided an amazing buffet for our Christmas party this year. We had 55+ people who were all raving about the delicious food.
Posted on YelpGail A.
Long Beach Island, NJ
Amazing dinner for ten by Chef Matt in our LBI home. There were constant comments from my family 'this is the best I ever had!'
Posted on YelpMary B.
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Every dish was fresh, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Chef Matt was professional and easy to work with.
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Meet Your Personal Chef
- 18+ years professional kitchen experience
- Executive Chef by age 22
- Academy of Culinary Arts graduate
- USPCA member
- Specialized in dietary-aware cooking
Chef Matt brings restaurant-quality dining directly to your home. Every meal is crafted around your preferences, dietary needs, and lifestyle — sourced with intention and cooked with precision.
Learn More About Chef MattWhere We Serve
July 4th BBQs are cooked in backyards across South Jersey, North Jersey, and Central Jersey, plus Philadelphia and the Main Line.
The classic booking is a Jersey Shore or Myrtle Beach rental for the holiday week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book July 4th BBQ Chef With Chef Matts
Bringing a chef into your home should feel calm, considered, and personal — not transactional. Every booking with Chef Matts Culinary Creations starts with a real conversation about your household: how many people you're feeding, the dietary preferences and restrictions involved, the kitchen we'll be working in, and the kind of experience you want to create. From there, Chef Matt builds a custom menu and confirms every detail in writing well before the date.
The service itself is fully turnkey. We handle planning, seasonal sourcing, in-home cooking, plating or portioning, and a complete kitchen cleanup before we leave. With more than eighteen years in professional kitchens — including time as an executive chef by age twenty-two and ongoing membership in the United States Personal Chef Association — Chef Matt brings restaurant-level technique into homes across South Jersey, the Jersey Shore, the Philadelphia Main Line, and South Carolina's Grand Strand.
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Fill out our short availability form — no obligation, no pressure. Your custom proposal arrives within 2 hours. Requests after 8 PM arrive by 10 AM.
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