Have you ever used a personal chef?

[Nikki Tikki Tavi]

My husband's 30th birthday is next month and I think that I'm going to hire someone to come to our home and make us a special, romantic meal. The prices I've found are $200-$300 for a four course vegan meal. The chef sets the table with our plates and silverware, cooks everything here, serves us, and cleans up. Wine is extra, but I can always buy that on my own.

Has anyone used a personal chef? How was your experience? Did you feel like it was worth the splurge? Any special questions I should ask to make sure I'm getting a good one? Do those prices seem reasonable and do I tip on top of that?