Lady Seeks Private Chef, Gets Unexpected Response Over Gender
Lady's Private Chef Booking Sparks Gender Debate Online

A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions online after sharing an unusual experience she had while trying to book the services of a female private chef. The lady, identified on X as @itzchristunique, narrated the incident in a post shared on May 29, 2026.

According to her, she and her sister wanted to hire a Lagos-based private chef because they were interested in tasting her meals. The arrangement reportedly took an unexpected turn after the private chef discovered that the prospective clients were women.

In her post, the lady claimed that the chef abruptly ended their phone conversation after learning who was making the booking. @itzchristunique wrote: 'Me and my sister decided to book this Lagos private chef just to taste her food. Immediately the lady heard that we are the one booking for her to come, she cut the call immediately. Told us on WhatsApp that she serves men alone.'

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The post quickly gained attention on social media, attracting hundreds of comments from users who expressed surprise at the chef's alleged response. Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lady's post below:

  • @Omotunde0115 said: 'She knows what she is selling and who the target audience is... Obviously, you are not part.'
  • @kingwizzi_tweet said: 'You've seen for yourself that female private chefs don't like cooking for their fellow women.'
  • @Latifat_writes said: 'Lmao. I have something to add, but let me keep quiet first.'

Meanwhile, in a separate report, a Nigerian lady who is a private chef has gone viral on social media after sharing her work routine with netizens. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about gender preferences in service industries.

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