Private Chef in Lunenburg
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Lunenburg
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lunenburg in November 2019, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lunenburg and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nova Scotia.
Starting in 2019, 4,152 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lunenburg. To book your chef in Lunenburg, 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 414 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,002 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, 4,152 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lunenburg usually book menus around 196 CAD per person, including 4.04 courses, sharing an average of 4.48 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 Lunenburg.
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!
14 Private Chefs in Lunenburg
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More than 4,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg has been scored with a 4.5 on average.
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414 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lunenburg
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Beets carpaccio with goat cheese mousse & crunchy walnuts
Smoked duck breasts with onion jam on crostini
Bruschetta with eggplant and semi-dried tomatoes, topped with salami
Wild salmon bites on cucumber rounds with dill cream cheese & lemon
Burrata cheese with baked grapes, prosciutto di parma 24m, glaze of balsamic & roasted pistachios
Forest mushrooms soup with sourdough croutons & smoked gouda
Citrus quinoa salad overflows with clementine oranges, roasted pistachios, creamy avocado, feta cheese with honey lemon dressing
Duck breast under red wine sour cherry sauce, paired with pomme puree & french beans
Frenched rack of lamb topped with tzatziki with creamy polenta, caramelized shallots & zesty asparagus
Boneless chicken thighs with spiced persimmon sauce, crispy potato wedges & french beans
Charcoaled rib eye steak with fingerling potatoes, maple carrots & roasted beets
Creamy seafood risotto with garlic butter lobster tail
Herb salmon with roasted potatoes wedges & zesty lemon asparagus with arugula & lemon sauce
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloins topped with onion jus with roasted fingerling potatoes & bell peppers
Royal valrhona dark chocolate & bavaroise hazelnut crunch cake
French hazelnut praline with hazelnut cream in a choux (cream puff) coated in chocolate with a macaron on top
Local haskap berries crème brûlée with white chocolate
Scallop ceviche, avocado mousse, preserved mango relish
Proscuitto wrapped bocconcini with smoky pepper salsa
Tamales - braised beef & rosemary
Ris de veau fritters with s aspicy aioli
Chicken & mascarpone sopes
Swiss fondue with veggies, meats (for sharing)
Braised pork belly served with a seasonal ratatouille
Lamb birria tacos
Beef chilly quesadillas
Umali (croissant & saffron pudding)
Ricotta & marscarpone cannolis
Freshly shucked oysters with a tarragon and porto mignonette(4/person)
Scallop ceviche served with sumac croutons, marinated vegetables, spicy salsa
Balsamic chicken crostini
Buratta with lobster preserve , pickled garlic & olive toast , toasted brazil nuts
Herb crusted lamb chops served with pomme fondant & ratatouille ,jus de cuisson
Mixed mediterranean grill (chicken , beef , pork, vegetable) with dips and sauces
Creme caramel
Kahlua & baileys mousse
Guacamole & totopos: freshly made guacamole with lime, cilantro, onion, and ripe avocados served with crispy tortilla chips
Aguachile: slices of shrimp marinated in lime juice, chilies, and herbs, served with cucumbers and red onion
Sopa de tortilla: rich tomato-based soup topped with fried tortilla strips, avocado, crema, and queso fresco
Mushroom & cheese quesadilla: soft handmade corn tortilla overflowing with melted oaxaca cheese and sautéed wild mushrooms served with cool crema and fresh guacamole
Queso fundido: melted cheese with chorizo and poblano strips, served with warm flour tortillas for scooping
Tlacoyos: blue corn masa stuffed with refried beans, topped with nopal cactus, salsa, and cheese
Scallop ceviche toast: a small, crispy tostada topped with scallop ceviche, lime zest, avocado purée, and micro-cilantro
Esquites: warm corn salad with mayonnaise, cheese, lime, and chili powder
Mahi mahi ceviche: fresh mahi mahi marinated in zesty lime juice, tossed with red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño chilies served with pico de gallo and crispy tortilla chips
Brisket taco: slow-braised beef brisket served on a soft handmade corn tortilla accompanied with chopped onions, cilantro, and salsa verde
Pastor taco: thinly sliced pork marinated in achiote and spices served on a soft handmade corn tortilla topped with caramelized pineapple, chopped onion, cilantro and salsa verde
Fish taco (baja style): lightly battered and fried fish served on a soft handmade corn tortilla topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and a creamy, tangy chipotle sauce
Shrimp taco: marinated in spices and grilled served on a soft handmade corn tortilla accompanied with cheese crust, pepper stew, creamy and jalapeño mayo
Rajas con crema taco: roasted poblano peppers served on a soft handmade corn tortilla accompanied with sweet corn, melted cheese and mexican crema,
Tongue taco: braised beef tongue served on a soft handmade corn tortilla served simply with diced onion, cilantro, and salsa verde
Coconut flan: a creamy custard infused with coconut, topped with caramel
Tres leches cake: a sponge cake soaked in a mix of three milks, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit
Churros with chocolate sauce: golden-fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with dulce de leche sauce for dipping
Pan de elote: sweet corn cake with a drizzle of cajeta and a dollop of whipped cream
Creamy corn chowder with crispy bacon bits
Creamy new england clam chowder with oyster crackers
Cheddar and ale soup with pretzel croutons
Roasted tomato and red pepper soup with a basil swirl
Arugula salad with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and maple dijon vinaigrette
Spinach salad with sliced pear, toasted pecans, blue cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette
Kale caesar salad with parmesan and herb croutons
Winter greens with roasted beets, goat cheese, and a walnut vinaigrette
Roast turkey breast with sage gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and buttered green beans
Cedar-planked salmon with maple glaze, served with wild rice pilaf and roasted asparagus
Herb-rubbed prime rib with horseradish sauce, rustic mashed potatoes, and roasted root vegetables
Honey-glazed ham with scalloped potatoes and buttered green beans
Warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Eggnog cheesecake with gingersnap crust
Lemon meringue pie with a graham cracker crust
Maple pecan pie with vanilla bean ice cream
Dark chocolate bread pudding with bourbon caramel sauce
Creamy butternut squash soup with a dollop of sour cream and toasted pumpkin seeds
Smoked salmon blinis with crème fraîche and dill
Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with basil oil drizzle
Thai shrimp and coconut soup (tom kha gai)
Mixed greens with candied pecans, cranberries, goat cheese, and maple balsamic vinaigrette
Lobster bisque with a hint of sherry and crusty bread
Warm brussels sprout and kale salad with pomegranate seeds and tahini dressing
Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, baba ganoush, and stuffed grape leaves
Herb-crusted prime rib with red wine jus, served with garlic mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots
Pan-seared duck breast with orange cranberry sauce, served with wild rice pilaf and sautéed green bean
Mushroom and chestnut wellington with vegan gravy, served with rosemary roasted potatoes and maple-balsamic brussels sprouts
Moroccan lamb tagine with apricots, served over couscous with almonds and herbs
Traditional sticky toffee pudding with warm toffee sauce
Lemon posset with shortbread cookies and fresh berries
Spiced pear crumble with coconut whipped cream
Italian panettone bread pudding with vanilla sauce
Café au lait: smooth coffee with warm, frothy milk
Chicory coffee: a nutty, slightly bitter coffee alternative with milk
Thé au citron: light black tea with a slice of lemon
Matcha latte: creamy matcha tea with frothed milk
Pain au chocolat: flaky, buttery pastry filled with chocolate
Tartine with butter and jam: slices of crusty baguette topped with salted butter and apricot preserves
Croissants with almond cream: petite croissants filled with a light almond paste
Seeded sourdough with avocado: smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with a sprinkle of flaky salt and chili flakes
Soft-boiled eggs served with toasted baguette soldiers for dipping
Quiche lorraine slice: a small slice of savory quiche with bacon and gruyère
Smoked salmon tartine: a slice of rye bread with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and dill
Herbed omelette: a light, fluffy omelette filling with a mixture of goat cheese, chives and parsley, served with a side of mixed greens
Fresh berries with honey: a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries lightly drizzled with honey
Apple and pear compote : warm stewed apples and pears with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla
Citrus salad: segments of grapefruit, orange, and blood orange, topped with mint leaves
Seasonal fruit bowl: a medley of melon, kiwi, and passionfruit
Beetroot salad
Watermelon salad
Beetroot salad | ricotta cheese with lemon honey dressing, arugula, pistachio chopped
Butternut squash soup
Beetroot kebab - vegan
Pickerel fritters| frisse, pico de galo, tartar sauce, caviar
Steak tartare| fried potato patty, quail yolk, frisse & crostini
Fried lotus root chaat| fried potato cake, chickpeas, tamarind sauce, mango sauce, mint sauce, sev
Steak with birch syrup jus and pomme puree
Rainbow trout| purple cabbage puree, beluga lentil, sauteed mushroom, lemon butter sauce, sauteed spinach
Cornish hen | peach puree, heirloom carrot, parsley potatoes
Red velvet cake
Panna cotta - fusion
Ghewar with rose petals
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 Lunenburg.
What does a private chef service include in Lunenburg?
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 Lunenburg?
The price of renting a chef in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg?
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 14 chefs available in Lunenburg. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg?
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.
Key information about our chefs in Lunenburg
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How many chef services are booked in Lunenburg each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg.
Cost of a private chef in Lunenburg
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lunenburg: 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 Lunenburg!
Talk to our chefs in Lunenburg
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 Lunenburg? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Lunenburg, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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