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Frequently asked questions

There's no place for doubts at your dinner table.

Who are the chefs?

Take a Chef offers chefs with diverse backgrounds, experiences, specialities, and services. With over 40,000 chefs to choose from, there's someone for every taste. Based on each chef's profile and conversation, you decide who your perfect match is.

Why should I book a private chef?

Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience without leaving the comfort of your home! Whether it's a dinner with friends, a romantic night in, or a family reunion, this experience is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Win the title of "the best host" while getting pampered and enjoying the night. Shopping, cooking, setting the table, and cleaning up afterwards are all taken care of for you.

What does the single service include?

Menu design
Transportation
Ingredient cost
Ingredients
Preparations and table service
Cleanup

Any additional service (drinks, service staff, tableware) will be billed separately.

What do the Take a Chef multiple services include?

Menu design
Sourcing of ingredients
Preparation of the dishes at the diner's home (it can include preparing a mise en place for menus that require long preparations).
Table service
Cleanup

The cost of ingredients and any additional services (such as drinks, extra waitstaff, tableware, etc.) will be invoiced separately.

How can I hire a chef through Take a Chef?

As soon as you land on our site, you'll see a big "begin" button. Clicking this starts your journey to customise your Private Chef experience. We'll ask for details about your event, like location, date, and food preferences. After you give us this info, local chefs will offer you menus that match your needs. Remember, you can tweak things with your chef anytime! Once you pick your favourite chef, just relax and look forward to the event.

Just so you know, we will share your contact information with the chef once you confirm a booking, allowing you both to stay in touch. Meanwhile, we will hold the payment to the chef until the experience is over to protect you from any last-minute cancellations or misunderstandings.

How do I choose a chef?

You will have access to the profiles of all the chefs interested in serving you. You are welcome to browse their biographies, culinary photo galleries, and, of course, reviews from previous guests. Use this information to choose the right chef for you. It's hard to think of a better judge for what you crave than yourself!

Can I talk to the chef before completing my reservation?

Of course you can! You are welcome to have an internal chat with each of your prospective chefs. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need.

What happens if the chef cancels my booking?

In the unlikely event that this happens, please don't worry! We will either provide you with a full refund or assist you in finding a new chef and a similar menu to your original request, based on your preferences. For more detailed information, please refer to our cancellation policy.

How do customer reviews work?

Customer reviews are crucial for Take a Chef as they provide objective feedback from our guests about the chef. Reviews also assist future customers in selecting the most suitable chef for their event. The day after the experience, the customer will receive a feedback survey to evaluate the chef. All reviews will be made public to help the chef showcase their talent and improve their skills.