Private Chef in Cape Breton County
Rent one of our 16 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Cape Breton County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cape Breton County in January 2023, more than 16 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cape Breton County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Cape Breton County.
Starting in 2023, 4,069 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cape Breton County. To book your chef in Cape Breton County, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 356 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,872 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.5 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 4,069 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cape Breton County usually book menus around 196 CAD per person, including 4.89 courses, sharing an average of 4.83 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Cape Breton County.
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!
16 Private Chefs in Cape Breton County
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Cape Breton County
More than 4,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Cape Breton County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cape Breton County received an average score of 4.5.
4.5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.5 average score.
4.5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cape Breton County has been scored with a 4.5 on average.
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356 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cape Breton County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Sides
Broccolini - garlic & chili
Green beans - marcona almonds & sumac
Asparagus - hollandaise brulé
Sweet potato - greek yogurt, lime & smoked paprika
Baked potato - sour cream, chive & bacon
Roasted fingerlings - rosemary, thyme & sea salt
Beets - cilantro scallion sauce
Shishito peppers - jalapeño lime crema
Brussel sprouts - tamari, maple, fish sauce & smoked bacon
Mushrooms - beef jus & butter
Nappa cabbage - roast garlic & miso almond sauce
Truffled mashed potatoes - white truffle butter & chives
Cauliflower gratin - white cheddar mornay
Polenta - mascarpone & fried sage
Creamed spinach
Baked shells & cheese
Glazed carrots - orange, honey & harissa oil
Sauces
Green peppercorn
Red wine beef jus
Bearnaise
Sauce diane
Caesar - gem lettuce, creamy caesar dressing, guanciale, parmesan & white anchovy
Wedge - iceberg, blue cheese ranch, tomato preserve, guanciale & fried onions
Radicchio & endive - green apple, walnuts, white balsamic & aged white cheddar
Bibb - fine herbs, lemon dijon vinaigrette & shaved mimolette
Jumbo shrimp cocktail - cocktail sauce, lemon & tabasco
Steak tartare - beef tenderloin, fried capers, shallots, dijonaise & toast
Spicy tuna tartare - yellowfin, spicy yuzu mayo, rice paper & togarashi
Buffalo cauliflower - fried cauliflower, buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch & scallion
Bone-in veal parmesan - butterflied, breaded, fried & baked with san marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil & parmesan
½ roast chicken - compound butter & roast garlic pan jus
Double smash burger royal - shaved iceberg, onions, pickles, american cheddar, smoked bacon & special sauce on sesame seed bun
Beef short ribs - slowly braised in red wine & beef stock
Pork chop - apple cider bourbon sauce
Lamb chops - green goddess dressing
Bone-in ribeye
New york
Beef tenderloin
Wagu flatiron
Whole branzino - butterflied & broiled
Hokkaido scallops - pan seared & butter basted
Garlic shrimp scampi - sautéed & flambéed
Poached salmon - celery beurre blanc
Cod schnitzel - panko breaded & pan fried with herring roe tartar sauce
Sides
Broccolini - garlic & chili
Green beans - marcona almonds & sumac
Asparagus - hollandaise brulé
Sweet potato - greek yogurt, lime & smoked paprika
Baked potato - sour cream, chive & bacon
Roasted fingerlings - rosemary, thyme & sea salt
Beets - cilantro scallion sauce
Shishito peppers - jalapeño lime crema
Brussel sprouts - tamari, maple, fish sauce & smoked bacon
Mushrooms - beef jus & butter
Glazed carrots - orange, honey & harissa oil
Nappa cabbage - roast garlic & miso almond sauce
Truffled mashed potatoes - white truffle butter & chives
Cauliflower gratin - white cheddar mornay
Polenta - mascarpone & fried sage
Baked shells & cheese
Creamed spinach
Sauces
Sauce diane
Green peppercorn
Red wine beef jus
Bearnaise
Spring greens, toasted pecans and goat cheese tossed in raspberry vinaigrette
Baby arugula and spinach, marinated beet slaw, toasted sunflower seeds and sprouts tossed in a mustard vinaigrette
Zucchini latkes with greek yogurt and chives
Sunflower seed pate cucumber rolls
Herb encrusted salmon with smokey paprika quinoa
Mushroom and onion braised chicken with sweet potato brown rice pilaf
Mushroom wellington with roasted root vegetables (vegetarian)
Almond butter and sea salt brownies with maple whipped cream (vegan)
Apple tarte tatin with whipped cream
Ceasar salad
Whambam shrimp
Grilled salmon
Chessecake
• blue corn tostada with wild sea bass ceviche (delicate sea bass ceviche atop a crispy blue corn tostada, garnished with fresh avocado and crunchy radish)
• sea of cortez shrimp taco (grilled shrimp from the sea of cortez, served in a soft taco with zesty mango salsa and fresh cilantro)
• red tuna tiradito (sliced red tuna dressed with a smoky chipotle vinaigrette and served with creamy eggplant caviar)
• pan-seared snapper with veracruz sauce (crispy snapper filet topped with a classic veracruz sauce of tomatoes, olives, and capers, served over sautéed chayote)
• corn sope with sautéed wild beef (crispy corn sope topped with sautéed beef, drizzled with ancho chili cream, and sprinkled with cotija cheese)
• sashimi bites (fresh, delicate slices of salmon or tuna, served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger)
• mini okonomiyaki (savory japanese pancakes with cabbage, topped with your choice of shrimp or pork, finished with okonomiyaki sauce and japanese mayo)
• miso soup (classic dashi broth blended with fermented soybean paste, garnished with silky tofu, seaweed, and green onions)
• gyoza dumplings (pan-seared or steamed pork and vegetable dumplings, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce)
• tuna tataki (seared tuna, raw in the center, dressed with ponzu sauce and garnished with green onions)
• sukiyaki hot pot (thinly sliced beef, tofu, and seasonal vegetables simmered in a sweet soy broth, served with udon noodles)
Tiramisu (a japanese twist on the classic, with layers of mascarpone cream and rich matcha green tea powder)
• carpaccio de bœuf angus, crostini de sourdough, crème au raifort (tranches fines de bœuf angus servies sur un pain croustillant avec une crème légère au raifort)
• arancini à la truffe et parmesan (boulettes de risotto croustillantes, parfumées à la truffe et au parmesan, accompagnées d’une sauce maison au basilic)
• salade de burrata et tomates anciennes (burrata fraîche, tomates anciennes marinées, grissini croquants, et pesto de basilic)
• risotto au safran et homard (riz crémeux infusé au safran, accompagné de morceaux de homard poêlé et de moules brunoisées)
• filet de bœuf, gratin dauphinois et légumes de saison (filet de bœuf grillé servi avec un gratin dauphinois crémeux et des légumes de saison glacés au beurre, choix de sauce : vin rouge, roquefort ou poivre vert)
• tiramisu maison (crème mascarpone légère, cacao à l’amaro et zestes d’orange confits, le tout monté en couches aérées)
• mediterranean mezze platter (hummus, baba ganoush, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, and flatbread)
Roasted red pepper and feta bruschetta (toasted ciabatta with roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze)
• salmon tartare with dill, capers, and lemon zest (served with thin cucumber slices and a citrus-mustard dressing)
• herb-crusted goat cheese arancini (infused with oregano, thyme, and a hint of lemon, served with a tomato and basil dip)
• grilled lamb chops with rosemary and mint yogurt sauce (served with mediterranean ratatouille and roasted new potatoes)
• sea bass with lemon and herb risotto (accompanied by roasted mediterranean vegetables and a saffron-laced risotto)
• dark chocolate lava cake with pistachio gelato (served with a tangy berry coulis)
• citrus tart with honey yogurt and fresh berries (lemon and orange tart, garnished with whipped honey yogurt and a selection of berries)
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.
Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Cape Breton County.
What does a private chef service include in Cape Breton County?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Cape Breton County?
The price of renting a chef in Cape Breton County can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 185 CAD to 213 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 185 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 172 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 187 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 213 CAD per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Cape Breton County?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 16 chefs available in Cape Breton County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cape Breton County who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Cape Breton County?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Cape Breton County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cape Breton County, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Cape Breton County.
Cost of a private chef in Cape Breton County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cape Breton County can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 185 CAD to 213 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 185 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 172 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 187 CAD
For 2 people: 213 CAD.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Cape Breton County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cape Breton County: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Cape Breton County!
Talk to our chefs in Cape Breton County
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Cape Breton County? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Cape Breton County, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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