Private Chef in Sooke
Rent one of our 31 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Sooke
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Sooke in April 2017, more than 31 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Sooke and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in British Columbia.
Starting in 2017, 23,812 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Sooke. To book your chef in Sooke, 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 8,923 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 96,412 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 23,812 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Sooke usually book menus around 195 CAD per person, including 3.06 courses, sharing an average of 3.35 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 Sooke.
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!
31 Private Chefs in Sooke
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Sooke
More than 23,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.63 Chef
The guests in Sooke have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.63.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Sooke received an average score of 4.8.
4.74 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.74 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Sooke has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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8,923 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Sooke
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Home baked focaccia rustico with 3 dips
Aged beef carpaccio, 12 years parmigiana aged balsamic ,garlic confit fresh leaves
Antipasto wood oven grilled salad,home made roast beef, herbs mustard dressing
Blue fin tuna crudo , salsa verde, lemon ,cream fresh, fried capers,
Fresh corn polenta ,grilled prawns & calamary,wild mushrooms ,white truffel oil
Home made buffalo burrata di puglia,roasted san marzano tomatoes,artichok romana,dry italian figs, bazil,
Prosciutto di parma,30 month aged, melon, fresh mix leaves, peperonata,mustard orange dressing
My amazing cezar salad with smoked chicken,romain, baby kale , herbs garlic cruotons,parmagiano reggiano
Insalata di zucchini,roasted artichok,home made goat cheese, lemon saffron vinaigrette
Wood oven roasted beets, home made ricotta cheese , seeds cracker ,plums comput ,sicilian pistachios
45 days aged beef angus steaks, italian fig sauce,creamy truffle oil mashed potatoes
Grass fed grilled lamb chops cacciatore ,home made mushrooms ravioli
Gnocchi a la tuscani, 6 hours cooked short ribs in cianti wine , herbs, 6 years parmagiano
Seafood casserole carbonara, wild prawns,squid,sea water mussels pancheta,cream ,oyster mushrooms,
Mediterranean king salmon , roasted tomatoes sauce, home made coscus
Npolitan lamb in sofrito stew,fresh aromatic herbs,gremolata
Tagliolini alle vongole,home made egg pasta,clams,white wine,aglio olio
King salmon a la pistacchio,home made pasta,pistacchio pesto,tomato confit,orange infused olive oil
Wild prawns risotto ,lobster bisqe,green peas, garlic confit,aspergos
Signature chef style tiramiso ,chocolate espreso fondu
Panna cotta di nona,berries coli,
Caviar & oysters with red wine mignonette
Caviar & fried chicken creme fraiche, fried chicken creamed corn blini
Caviar with blini, smoked salmon (or no smoked salmon if preferred) creme and dill – salty and creamy with lemon
Foie gras mousse with cognac on brioche with figs and balsamic onion reduction topped with toasted walnuts
Seafood and lobster rolls with japanese mayo and secrets served with garlic butter, fresh lemon and micro arugula
Caviar on madeleines with homemade creme fraiche, preserved lemon
Ceviche with seasonal fresh fish and fresh tortillas chips – fresh citrus and pineapple juice, cilantro, jalapeño, serrano and red chili
Spicy tuna & sesame with japanese mayo, chilli, lemon, puffed rice, micro and flowers
Albacore tuna tataki with grapefruit, orange, lime and yuzu, micro-flowers
Albacore with maple miso with pineapple yuzu on rice pillow, topped with caviar
Beef empanadas with chimichurri with puff pastry – these are sweet, spicy, soft and yummy
Crudo with albacore or salmon passion fruit ,citrus, sesame, green apple and maple miso
Nori seaweed fresh crab, pineapple yuzu, citrus pepper, served with wasabi powder
Wild scallops preserved lemon, garlic, fennel, green apple puree, avocado mousse and duck prosciutto
Macedonian feta, apricot, rosemary phyllo with truffle honey and sesame and figs
Watermelon salad with macedonian feta, pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing with fennel, dill, basil and watercress – citrus forward and refreshing
Heirloom tomato salad with strawberries with basil , parmesan, pumpkin seeds and citrus dressing, with fennel, dill, basil and watercress – citrus forward and refreshing
Buffalo burrata with fresh basil, strawberries, basil and seasonal greens and truffle oil – creamy and bright
Beets & burrata citrus-poached beets with white balsamic, grapefruit, wild honey, orange, seasonal farmers market greens and pine nuts
Fresh berries & stone fruit with rosewater and goat cheese, pistachio and season greens
Farmers market butternut & arugula with pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, roasted heirloom beets and fresh farmers market finds – rosewater dressing/or herb dill
Lobster & prawn bisque made over 3 hours with lobster and delicious homemade stock
Wild mushroom soup with black truffle
( counts as 2 options /for parties of 6 or more) antipasto grazing table ( i can send pictures, very beautiful and lush/ showstopper) with spreads, olives, cheese , caviar, smoked salmon and fresh fruit - tomato compote, almond romesco, fresh herb chimi
Wild mushroom “pop tart” with asiago and champagne sauce and porcini & truffle, finished with truffle infused honey
Crab “pop tarts” with phyllo, gruyere, preserved lemon and shallots and tarragon and champagne sauce
Roasted bone marrow with crusty toast and confit garlic, cherries and fig jam
Clams & chorizo with prosecco, tomato ,preserved lemon, garlic, chilli and shallots
Calamari / fried squid with olive, shaved fennel, citrus, preserved lime
Handmade butternut squash ravioli with shallots, garlic, rosemary, thyme, brown butter, sage, asiago and pine nuts
6-hour bolognese with fennel sausage, large mirepoix, tomato, white wine and beef stock, served with fresh homemade pasta, grana padano
Fresh pasta carbonara with prosciutto, confit garlic, parmesan cream, basil and micro arugula
Foraged mushroom gnocchi local mushrooms, with rich cognac sauce and pecorino – rich and flavour forward
Porcini mushroom ravioli truffle, ricotta, boursin, cognac, and brown butter with pine nuts, and sage
Creamy caramelized leeks tagliatelle braised leeks, dry white wine, charred artichokes, preserved lemon, asiago and parmesan
Dungeness crab cannelloni with arrabbiata fume with caviar and preserved lemon, fresh basil and parmesan crisp
Fresh linguini alfredo argentinian line caught prawns, preserved lemon, garlic, full cream, parmesan and black peppercorn
Spaghetti al nero di seppia mussels, clams and prawns, in fish stock, citrus, butter, served with fresh handmade squid ink pasta
Gnocchi (gf) with lemon, garlic, sundried tomato, micros, brown butter and pine nuts
Dry aged filet mignon with red wine demi served with truffled mushrooms with fresh herbs and roasted potatoes or with sweet potato mash and apricot butter
Beef tenderloin wellington with mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, spinach crepe, demi with celeriac puree
Basque braised beef short rib kalamata olives, roasted orange and preserved peppers and red wine and farmers market seasonal veg
8-hour braised beef short ribs malbec, fennel, rosemary, thyme, fresh oregano, served with lemon greek potatoes and seasonal sides
Seafood hotpot prosecco, seasonal shellfish, fresh fish, aromatics, stock, and butter, bouillabaisse style,(family style)
Pan seared branzino whole fish-head on- stuffed with cedar, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, lemon, orange, lime and grapefruit, seared with prosecco and topped with caviar, served with seasonal vegetables (family style)
Seasonal and sustainable fresh fish olive oil and dry rubbed fresh seasonal fish filet, with leek sauce, lemon greek potatoes and seasonal sides
Fresh lobster & crab with seasonal sides – market price.(extra)
Chicken parmesan with tomato and basil and fresh micro basil, roasted carrots and fennel
Braised chicken with greek potatoes, leeks, white wine sauce and biscuits
Sumac persian chicken with dried black lime and saffron butter – torched and cooked pan seared – persian style with seasonal vegetables
Pork tenderloin dry rubbed stuffed with apricots and hazelnut butter, served with sweet potato puree and asparagus
Dry rubbed roasted brined pork belly with seasonal roasted root vegetables and lemon sauce
Eggplant parmesan with soft mozzarella panko breading, fried and baked with home made marinara topped with provolone, served with seasonal sides
Coconut roasted cauliflower & tofu with coconut milk, ginger and cilantro, lime leaf (vegan), served with persian bread
Dark belgian chocolate mousse with freeze-dry raspberries and gold
Fresh fruit cloud meringue , lemon curd. with fresh seasonal fruit (rosewater option)
Creme brûlée with freeze-dry raspberry dust and gold
Tiramisu mascarpone, espresso, vanilla, ,grand marnier ,cocoa and cream
Adult smores british and artisan chocolate, delicious vanilla or raspberry marshmallows, honey graham cookies
Deconstructed dark chocolate fudge cake with rosemary sea salt caramel and fresh fruit
Oyster on the half shelf with mignonette sauce
Fettunta with goat cheese and roasted peppers
French chicken liver bruschetta with beet root sauce and spinach
Butternut squash bruschetta
Shrimp mango salsa appetizer
French country salad with lemon dijon vinaigrette
Bacon corn chowder with cheese toast
Bacon creamy caesar salad and roasted garlic caesar dressing
French lyonnaise salad with poached egg
French creamy leek and potato chowder
French chopped salad
Lemon garlic salmon with spinach and tomatoes and butter cream sauce
French coq au vin with creamy mashed potato
Vegetarian ratatouille
French beef short rib and mashed potato
French pan sear duck breast with blueberry sauce
French chicken paillard with grilled vegetables
French boeuf bourguignon- mashed potato
Classic french rum baba -vanilla chantilly - fresh berries
French cream brulee - fresh fruit
Classic tiramisu
Summer peach galette
Blueberry cake
Prawn cocktail
Pan-fried scallop
Halal meatball
Chopped salad ( vegetarian )
Caesar salad
Halal chicken supreme with root vegetable
Halal baked salmon with spinach
Pots de cream ( vegetarian )
Poached pears with rosemary, cinnamon, and saffron ( vegan )
Italian meatball
Gnocchi ( vegetarian )
Braised lamb shank with mash potato
Skillet brownies with vanilla ice cream ( vegetarian )
Roasted eggplant with lemon pasto
Grilled eggplant spread caramelized onion and tahini sauce vegan
Homemade hummus dip
Avocado, shrimp, mango salsa
Mediterranean appetizer platter
Chopped salad ( vegetarian )
Avgolemono soup recipe (greek lemon chicken soup)
Traditional greek salad
Oven roasted vegetables
Mediterranean chickpea salad with marinated cheese
Fattosh chopped salad with marinated cheese
Baked lemon garlic salmon
Mediterranean garlic shrimp pasta
Backed shrimp and salmon in spicy tomato sauce and garlic - spiced rice
Roasted lamb shoulder with saffron rice and yogurt sauce
Mediterranean eggplant stew with rice
Vegetarian cauliflower steak with olive and mushroom
Skillet brownies with vanilla ice cream ( vegetarian )
Mediterranean poached pears with rosemary, cinnamon, and saffron and ice cream
Apple crumble ice cream
Moroccan salad tomato grilled mixed pepper, onion, parsley and olive oil
Bissara creamy fava beans served with cumin and olive oil
Barba salad beetroot marinated with onion coriander and olive oil
Bakoula salad spinach marinated with chermoula, preserved lemon, olive oil and red olives
Potato salad steamed potato marinated with parsley, green onion and olive oil
Zalouk eggplant cooked in tomato sauce and marinated with chermoula
Carrot salad steamed carrot marinated with chermoula, preserved lemon & crushed almond
Kofta briouate filo pastry stuffed with marinade lamb
Shrimps briouate moroccan briouate stuffed with shrimp’s vermicelli rice flavoured with chermoula spices
Chicken briouate moroccan briouate stuffed with chicken, parsley coriander and cooked with preserved lemon and olive
Shrimps with charmoula shrimps cooked with tomato sauce and moroccan spices
Couscous lamb shank & vegetables traditional moroccan couscous topped with braised lamb’s hank and seasonal vegetables
Couscous chicken & tfaya traditional moroccan couscous topped with chicken caramelized onion, raisins and almond
Veal tagine with prunes slow cooked veal with caramelized prunes, quail eggs and crispy almond slices
Kofta tagine kofta cooked with tomato sauce and moroccan spices
Tagine chicken chicken tagine cooked with moroccan spices olives and preserved lemon
Creme brulee coconut
Jawhara filo puff with milk puree honey, rose water topped with roasted almond and berries
Orange salad orange pulp with cinnamon and rose water served with sorbet carrot
Gourmet quinoa with autumn vegetables
Parisian canapé smoked salmon creme fleurette + rose shrimp cockatiel sauce
Fresh tuna tartar avocado and mango
Quiche landaise
French garlic bread onion soup
Salade perdigourdine: resting on a bed of lettuce, pate of fattened duck liver served on toast, accompanied by figs. also included are slices of, smoked duck breast, and duck gizzards confits. a salade périgourdine will come with a vinaigrette dressing
Fresh salmon from scotland in coarse salt, seasonal vegetables beurre blanc sauce
Duck confit sarladaise potatoes brown o jus
Strogonof beef creamy mouslin potatoes
Provencal nougat glacé
Cherry clafoutis vanilla ice cream
Creme brulee vanilla ice cream
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 Sooke.
What does a private chef service include in Sooke?
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 Sooke?
The price of renting a chef in Sooke 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 128 CAD to 176 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 128 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 112 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 134 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 176 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 Sooke?
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 31 chefs available in Sooke. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Sooke 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 Sooke?
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 Sooke each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Sooke, 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 Sooke.
Cost of a private chef in Sooke
The cost of hiring a private chef in Sooke 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 128 CAD to 176 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 128 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 112 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 134 CAD
For 2 people: 176 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 Sooke?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Sooke: 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 Sooke!
Talk to our chefs in Sooke
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 Sooke? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Sooke, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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