Hire a Private Chef at Home Today

Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.

Enjoy the experience

There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.

Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.

How it works

Personalize your request

Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.

Receive menu proposals

Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.

Get chatty with your chefs

Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!

Book your experience

Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.

Enjoy!

All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!

Find your chef

Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.

Vanessa Bayma

Dubai

4.7 • 56 services

Michael Tolkachev

Dubai

4.7 • 40 services

Phillis Kagundu

Dubai

4.2 • 31 services

Mohamed Shehab

Dubai

New

Lucian Dunn

Dubai

4.6 • 148 services

Jamila Ould

Dubai

4.7 • 101 services

Abdelrhman Abdellatif

Dubai

4.5 • 74 services

Chef Tasha .

Abu Dhabi

4.5 • 58 services

Mandana Shabani

Dubai

4.9 • 51 services

Ahmed Elshehabi

Dubai

4.8 • 41 services

Goga Jikia

Dubai

4.3 • 37 services

Adham Khaled

Dubai

3.8 • 32 services

Andrei Lanovetskii

Dubai

4.2 • 29 services

Adele Wankou

Dubai

4.4 • 21 services

Polina Golets

Dubai

4 • 20 services

Tracey Tendayi

Abu Dhabi

4.6 • 18 services

Federico Bartoli

Dubai

4.9 • 16 services

Oma Ima

Dubai

4.8 • 15 services

Jessica Queitsch

Abu Dhabi

4.1 • 14 services

Hilal Ceylan

Dubai

4.8 • 14 services

Mauro Altea

Dubai

4.9 • 13 services

Panos Raptopoulos

Dubai

4.7 • 13 services

Voltaire Garcia

Dubai

5 • 12 services

Gabriel Alcanfor Britto

Dubai

5 • 10 services

More than 46700 guests have already enjoyed the experience

4.47

Average score based on 7016 reviews

4.27 Chef

The guests in United Arab Emirates have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.27.

4.49 Food quality

The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in United Arab Emirates received an average score of 4.49.

4.46 Presentation

Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.46 average score.

4.57 Cleanliness

The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in United Arab Emirates has been scored with a 4.57 on average.

Our experience from start to finish was excellent! The food was better than we have had in restaurants! Our two person team were very professional, polite, accommodating and proper! They set us up with some dinner candles as well. Fabulous experience! They arrived early and left the kitchen cleaner than they found it.

Georgina was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful whilst we were deciding upon the menu and super lovely and engaging on the evening itself. The dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. It was 5/5 from us and we would not hesitate to book Georgina again. Thank you Georgina!!

Denis was lovely and somehow prepared an amazing 5 course meal in a kitchen with the aga not working (used small backup cooker) for 18 people. The food was lovely and his presence was calming and chilled. Such a nice guy, would love to book him again.

Excellent, thoughtful, attentive and delicious. Highly recommend.

Mauro and his lovely wife Katarina treated us to a wonderful evening to celebrate my husband's birthday. The planning beforehand went absolutely smoothly, my many questions were answered professionally, and Mauro put together a creative and wonderfully varied menu tailored to our wishes. On the day, all I had to do was show them the kitchen, and off they went. Katarina transformed our table into a festive banquet and provided perfect service throughout the evening. The timing, just like the quality of the food, was excellent, and nothing was left to be desired. Thank you both so much for such a special evening!

He was super kind, professional, great to work with, accomodating, and everything and more. Everyone said it was the best meal of their life. I am not kidding. Best idea for our combined bachelor and bachelorette trip for an elevated meal. The best dishes and accomodating to so many diets (veg, vegan, nut allegies, soy allergies, etc). Everything was divine. Still thinking about the food.

Overall Experience: Great / 5 Stars The culinary talent and hospitality provided by Chef Patryk for my wife’s 40th birthday dinner were excellent. The appetizers—specifically the fresh oysters and tuna—were a massive success, and the tenderloin main course was cooked beautifully. The team also went above and beyond to set up a classic ice cream sundae bar that made the evening incredibly memorable. The team was professional and seamless from start to finish. They arrived early, navigated our compact kitchen space with ease, and left the space spotless. They are incredibly personable, friendly, and brought a great energy to our home. Chef Patryk handled all of my requests with professionalism and was very accommodating to my specific needs, and his hard work made our night a real success.

Awesome service, and delicious dishes!

We loved working with Chris. He was very flexible with the menu and understood our standards and requirements. Went above and beyond for the night and delivered and excellent experience. Brought a few recommendations which we used. Would highly recommend!

We had a wonderful evening with Chef Vic and Chef Kaylin. From organizing the menu, our communication was very easy, and the chef was always willing to make changes to accommodate what I wanted. We are a family from Brazil, and I wanted to have an evening featuring typical South African ingredients and dishes, and the chefs pulled it off brilliantly. Everyone was very happy. The chefs were extremely professional and committed, explaining every dish. I highly recommend them if you want to have an amazing evening.

Four excellent dinners at our villa in Portugal Chef Virgílio Martins of Cosmopol’EAT cooked four dinners for our family during our stay at the villa on September 22, 24, 27, and 28. Each dinner had its own character, and all of them were served family-style, which suited our group well. He describes his cooking as bistronomic: refined but generous, built on quality ingredients. That is an accurate description. The food was carefully prepared without feeling fussy, and the table was relaxed. Our favorite evening started with an octopus salad with peppers, tomato, fresh herbs, and a citrus vinaigrette. The octopus was tender, and the dressing kept it light. The main course was veal cheeks slow-braised in red wine, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. It was rich, comforting, and the dish we are still talking about. Dessert was Bolo de Bolacha, a classic Portuguese biscuit cake. It was a fitting way to end a meal in Portugal. Our group has several dietary restrictions and prefers mild flavors. He planned around both from the start, and no one at the table felt like an afterthought. We also appreciated his honesty before the trip. When we suggested using the pizza oven, he told us plainly that pizza isn't his specialty and proposed dishes that better reflected his work. That candor gave us confidence, and it paid off. We would gladly book him again and recommend him to anyone staying in the area.

Contamos con Fernando para el banquete de las bodas de oro de mis padres y superó todas las expectativas. Todo salió fenomenal: una atención impecable de principio a fin, una organización fluida y una propuesta gastronómica deliciosa que nos conquistó. Un acierto absoluto para cualquier evento especial. Repetiríamos sin dudarlo.

Chef Amber did an amazing job for our event. She was right on time having driven multiple hours to get there, and she prepared a bountiful feast for us that was as much a delight to the eyes as the palate. We all agreed her octopus and matcha cheesecake was prepared as good as we had ever tasted, and there wasn’t a single “meh” thing she made for us, everything tasted fine dining quality. She was very efficient with cooking and cleaning and table service, and worked independently, and she was also a delight to chat with. I would highly recommend her for your special event. Make sure you have plenty of Tupperware for leftovers as she goes all out on the portions!

Chef Dave was super easy and flexible to work with. Food was ample, unique and delicious. Hard to ask for more!

Always good to have them.

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Chef Gilbert and his wife! They helped make my birthday dinner everything I could have dreamed of and so much more! From the very beginning, Chef Gilbert was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was incredibly responsive, attentive, and timely in answering all of my questions throughout the planning process. He took the time to understand exactly what I was envisioning for my birthday dinner, listened to my preferences, and worked with me to create a menu that felt truly special. His communication and professionalism leading up to the event made the entire planning process so easy and reassuring. I felt confident that we were in wonderful hands before the day even arrived! From the moment they arrived, everything was seamless. They were punctual, incredibly organized, and worked so efficiently that dinner began right on time. They paced each course perfectly with our group, allowing us to enjoy every moment without ever feeling rushed. Every plate was beautifully presented and served individually, just as you would expect in a fine dining restaurant, but in the comfort of our airbnb! Beyond their professionalism, they were both such a pleasure to have around! They were warm, personable, and conversational, entertaining all of our jokes and joining in on the fun throughout the evening. They truly added to the experience and made the night feel that much more special. And now, the FOOD!!! I can confidently say this was the best birthday dinner and one of the best menus I have ever experienced in my life! Chef Gilbert is incredibly talented. Every dish was vibrant, beautifully presented, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Each course complemented the next so perfectly, with layers of flavors that just kept getting better and better. Chef took the time to explain every dish, which made us appreciate the thought, creativity, and skill behind each plate even more. And of course, the wine was flowing all night, which was the perfect finishing touch! The entire evening was beyond perfect. It wasn't just an incredible meal, it was a beautiful dining experience that my friends and I will never forget. I would absolutely love to work with Chef Gilbert and his wife again! Thank you both so much for your talent, hospitality, attention to detail, and for helping create such a memorable and special birthday celebration for me and my group. You truly exceeded every expectation, and I couldn't have asked for anything more!

Mario and his soux chef were absolutely brilliant. Cooking for a rowdy and hungry group. Each dish was really tasty and we're perfect portion sizes. Would absolutely recommend them and use them again in the future!

Chef Claudia was a dream to work with. I had many requests and dietary restrictions for a special wedding dinner. Together, we created a 5-course tasting menu with local dishes and lots of seafood. It was truly delicious. The portions were great, and I enjoyed each dish; even the fish (I am not a big fish fan) was the best I have eaten in years. Both my parents were so excited that they told me these dishes were the best of our whole trip.

What can I say about my experience with Chef Cole? It was a dream come true! Prior to my event, she was patient and prompt with her responses to all of my questions, especially regarding creating dishes for my vegetarian guests. She helped make my ideal private dinner come to life and the food was spectacular! My guests still can’t stop talking about how warm and welcoming she and her team were and they all want to enjoy her food again at a future event. I’m looking forward to working with Chef Cole again!

Top notch experience. Really recommend Nicolas

Personalize your menu

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About us

Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

+10

years since our launch

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guests enjoyed our experience

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TECHNOLOGY

We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.

FOOD

We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.

HOSPITALITY

We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.

Trusted by industry leaders

With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.