Private Chef in Nandayure
Rent one of our 97 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Nandayure
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Nandayure in April 2017, more than 97 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Nandayure and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nandayure.
Starting in 2017, 19,749 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Nandayure. To book your chef in Nandayure, 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 8,136 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 30,719 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.85 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 19,749 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Nandayure usually book menus around 36,823 USD per person, including 3.05 courses, sharing an average of 4.12 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 Nandayure.












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!
97 Private Chefs in Nandayure
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More than 19,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.64 Chef
The guests in Nandayure have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.64.
4.89 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Nandayure received an average score of 4.89.
4.88 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.88 average score.
4.95 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Nandayure has been scored with a 4.95 on average.
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8,136 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Nandayure
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Seafood ceviche with mango sauce: a ceviche made with shrimp, and squid, marinated in lime juice and served with a fresh mango sauce for a tropical and elegant twist
Tuna tartare with avocado and sweet chili: fresh tuna chopped into small cubes, combined with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a touch of watermeloon
Chicken empanadas with spicy mango sauce: empanadas filled with seasoned chicken, accompanied by a spicy mango sauce. the sweet and spicy flavor combination offers a unique experience
Fish tacos with pickled vegetables: small, soft corn tortillas filled with seared fish, and topped with a refreshing mix of pickled vegetables like carrots, onions, and jalapeños, drizzled with a tangy cilantro sauce
Grilled fish fillet with seafood sauce and coconut rice: a fresh fish fillet (such as dorado or snapper), topped with a creamy seafood sauce (shrimp, squid, mussels), served with coconut rice and a fresh salad
Churrasco with rosemary sauce and rustic potatoes: a grilled flank steak, served with a rosemary and red wine sauce, accompanied by rustic roasted potatoes and a heart of palm salad with cilantro and lime
Seafood rice with garlic cream sauce: a seafood rice dish made with shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish, cooked in seafood broth and topped with a smooth garlic cream sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and fried ripe plantain
Grilled beef steak with red wine reduction and rosemary potatoes: a grilled beef steak, served with a red wine reduction and caramelized onions, accompanied by rosemary potatoes and a fresh arugula salad
Garlic shrimp with basil tagliatelle: shrimp sautéed in olive oil with garlic and parsley, served over a bed of tagliatelle (fresh pasta) with a light basil sauce
Chocolate tart with passion fruit sauce: a crunchy cookie crust filled with dark chocolate mousse, accompanied by a fresh passion fruit sauce
Coffee cake with rum cream: a moist, flavorful costa rican coffee cake served with a smooth rum-infused cream
Tropical fruit pavlova: a crispy meringue base with a soft interior, topped with fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and papaya, and finished with a dollop of whipped cream. a light and flavorful option that showcases vibrant tropical fruits
Coconut panna cotta with guava coulis: a rich and creamy coconut panna cotta, served with a sweet and tangy guava coulis, combining the smooth texture of the panna cotta with the vibrant, tropical fruit sauce
Catch of the day ceviche avocado roll with passion fruit sauce, cassava chips
Shrimp aguachile with totopos
Cochinita pibil tacos(slow cooked pork with achiote marinade) pickled onions
Sweet plantain empanadas filled with cheese
Black rice , diabla shrimp or oyster mushrooms ( spicy), spicy cilantro sauce
Shrimp skewers with passion fruit sauce,yuca fries and cilantro mayo
Patacon(fried green plantain) with guacamole,ribeye steak with chipotle compound butter
Yuca croquettes filled with curry chicken and pejibaye sauce
Mole chicken, heart of palm rice and pickle onions
Catch of the day wrapped with hoja santa, roasted potatoes,pejibaye sauce
Lemon sole wrapped with avocado,cilantro beurre blanc sauce,roasted pumpkin
Pork belly,tamarind jus,cauliflower purée,glazed carrots
Ribeye steak,onion gravy,potato pillows,grill asparagus
Chocolate mousse,passion fruit coulis,cookie crumble
Piña colada panna cotta,coconut tuile,pineapple compote
Sweet plantain tart with vanilla ice cream
Dulce de leche flan with dark chocolate tuile
3 leches cake,baked meringue,cocoa powder
Tártar de banano verde – green banana tartare with a hint of lime, cilantro, and a touch of spicy pepper, served with toasted cashews
Empanadas de chiverre – traditional turnovers filled with sweet chiverre (a type of squash) and panela caramel
Enyucados – fried yuca croquettes stuffed with cheese and served with homemade tomato sauce
Picadillo de papaya verde – green papaya hash with ground beef and achiote, served with warm tortillas
Patacones con frijol molido y queso – twice-fried green plantains topped with refried black beans and fresh costa rican cheese
Arroz con pollo – classic costa rican yellow rice with shredded chicken, vegetables, and spices, served with russian salad and sweet plantain
Lomo en salsa de cebolla – tender beef loin slow-cooked in a rich onion sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Pescado en salsa caribeña – fresh fish fillet cooked in coconut milk, bell peppers, and spices, served with rice and patacones
Chuleta de cerdo en salsa de tamarindo – grilled pork chop glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce, accompanied by rice and fried yuca
Sopa de mondongo – hearty tripe soup cooked with vegetables, corn, and achiote, served with white rice and a side of tortillas
Pan bon – caribbean-style spiced fruit cake with raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg
Buñuelos con miel de tapa – yuca fritters drizzled with sugarcane syrup
Dulce de nance – nance fruit cooked in sugar syrup, served with vanilla ice cream
Flan de coco – creamy coconut flan with a caramel glaze
Melcochas de tapa – chewy sugarcane toffees with a hint of lemon
Tres leches
Arancini milanesse(saffron risotto croquette)
- creamy salmon rolls in smoked salmon served with capers sauce, arugula and red onions
Beef stuffed olives
Avocado hummus with pita bread
Caprese salad skewers
-asparagus chilled soup with homemade creme fraiche
French onion soup
Lobster medallion with green salmorejo and citronella foam
Beef carpaccio with crunchy capers and alioli
Charred octoups with roas peppers sauce and warm kale
Burrata cheese, roast balsamic peachs, cured ham and radichio salad
Artichoke and parmesan dip
Modern style capresse salad
Mwditerrean shrimp skewers with harissa sauce
Roast tenderloin with creamy polenta and peperonata
Pulpo a la gallega(crispy octopus, potatoes and smoked paprika s and
Chicken roulade with white wine sauce , served with ratstouille
Au papillote catch of the day served with two sides
Sea bass with home made gremolata sauce and seasonal veggies
Basque cheesecake
Cremee brulle
Peras pochadas al vino blanco( wine poach pears)
Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil
Chicken parmesan with pomodoro and parmesan cheese
Tiramisu
-cucumber and crab canapé
Coconut shrimp skewers with sweet tropical sauce
Lobster dip with crispy patacones
Cured macarel fish with toasts
Crispy fish chicharrones
Chicken or shrimp home made cesar salad
Fresh shrimps carpaccio with lemon dressing
Bbq fish collars with charred chimichurri
Green mango and fish ceviche
Butter poach snook fish with parsnip
Lobster bisque with citric foam
Lobster in caribean sauce
Crispy mahi mahi with cilantro sauce
Grilled grouper with fresh avocado pico de gallo
Pasta frutti di mare
Arroz melozo estilo vasco con mariscos
Cheese flan with nuts caramel
Tropical fruit cheese cake
Tarta de chocolate con chantily de limon y crumble
Tuna tartare with avocado and citrus emulsion fresh, finely diced tuna paired with creamy avocado, drizzled with a zesty citrus emulsion (lemon, lime, and orange), topped with microgreens. a refreshing and delicate appetizer to awaken the palate
Octopus carpaccio with truffle oil and red wine reduction thinly sliced tender octopus, lightly grilled, and drizzled with luxurious truffle oil and accompanied by a rich, velvety red wine reduction
Burrata salad with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and aged balsamic vinegar creamy burrata served alongside ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of aged balsamic
Salmon tartare with avocado and smoked soy sauce fresh salmon tartare mixed with creamy avocado and seasoned with smoked soy sauce
Grilled sea bass with herb-infused olive oil, tomato confit, and cauliflower puree a delicate fillet of sea bass, grilled to perfection and drizzled with herb-infused olive oil
Lobster risotto with lemon and tarragon butter a rich and creamy risotto made with the freshest lobster, finished with a touch of lemon and tarragon butter
Slow-roasted rack of lamb with herb crust, mint yogurt sauce, and couscous pilaf a succulent rack of lamb, slow-roasted with a crust of fresh herbs and garlic, served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce
Panna cotta with saffron and orange blossom, served with almond biscotti a delicate and creamy panna cotta infused with the fragrant flavors of saffron and orange blossom water
Baklava with walnuts, pistachios, and rosewater syrup layers of buttery, flaky phyllo dough filled with a rich mixture of crushed walnuts and pistachios, then soaked in a fragrant rosewater syrup
Tiramisu with espresso and honeyed figs a mediterranean twist on the italian classic, featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers paired with mascarpone cream, topped with honeyed figs that offer a natural sweetness and slight tanginess
Octopus and potatoes pintxo
Pintxo de sardina curada y crema de hinojo
Tortilla de patata y chorizo colorado
Pintxo de chorizo y guindilla(chorizo and guindilla pincho)
Pintxo de queso de cabra y miel – goat cheese on toast with caramelized onions and honey drizzle
Gallego style octopus with dill alioli
Andaluz gazpacho a cold tomato soup with spanish toppings
Manchego cheese and olives tapa
Croquetas de jamón ibérico(rico ham croquettes)
Patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with pimentón hot sauce and alioli
Gambas al ajillo – sizzling shrimp with garlic, chili, and white wine
Pan con tomate & jamón ibérico – grilled rustic bread with fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, and iberian ham
Snook fish al pil-pil – snook fish in a silky garlic and olive oil emulsion
Gambas a la plancha – grilled prawns with sea salt and lemon
Pulpo a la brasa – grilled octopus with smoked paprika and potato purée
Secreto ibérico con chimichurri – grilled iberian pork with chimichurri sauce
Solomillo al roquefort – beef tenderloin with creamy blue cheese sauce
Cordero a la miel – grilled lamb chops with honey glaze and thyme
Tarta de santiago – almond cake with powdered sugar and citrus zest
Basque cheesecake
Churros with chocolate sauce
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 Nandayure.
What does a private chef service include in Nandayure?
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 Nandayure?
The price of renting a chef in Nandayure 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 48,533 USD to 69,096 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 48,533 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 32,247 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 32,976 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 69,096 USD 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 Nandayure?
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 97 chefs available in Nandayure. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Nandayure 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 Nandayure?
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 Nandayure each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Nandayure, 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 Nandayure.
Cost of a private chef in Nandayure
The cost of hiring a private chef in Nandayure 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 48,533 USD to 69,096 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 48,533 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 32,247 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 32,976 USD
For 2 people: 69,096 USD.
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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Nandayure!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Nandayure?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Nandayure: 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 Nandayure!






Talk to our chefs in Nandayure
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 Nandayure? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Nandayure, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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