Private Chef in Enugu
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Enugu
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Enugu in February 2024, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Enugu and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Enugu State.
Starting in 2024, 263 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Enugu. To book your chef in Enugu, 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 30 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,841 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.35 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 263 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Enugu usually book menus around 3 USD per person, including 4.21 courses, sharing an average of 4.92 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 Enugu.












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!
More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.2 Chef
The guests in Enugu have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.2.
4.61 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Enugu received an average score of 4.61.
4.34 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.34 average score.
4.34 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Enugu has been scored with a 4.34 on average.
30 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Enugu
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Ceviche
Patacones with three toppings
Costa rican beef stew (beef and vegetable soup)
Enyucados (casava)
Gallos de picadillo de papa y carne (it's like a potato and beef picadillo tacos)
Shrimp cocktail
Chifrifo (rice, beans, fried pork, pico de gallo, and corn chips)
Rice and beans with caribbean chicken
Stuffed pork loin
Rice with chicken
Whole fish (traditional dish from puntarenas, it is a whole fried fish, accompanied by salad and french fries)
Costa rican rice with hearts of palm
Coconut honey
Three milks
Rice pudding
Tamal de maicena
Pineapple empanadas
Churchill
Red snapper ceviche, coconut popcorn
Chicken, beef meat sates, spicy peanut sauce
Seafood gyosas, thai broth
Conch sweet and sour
Light jerk tuna, toasted plantain dices
Sweet potatoes crab cakes
Local grilled fish, chorizo sauce, tomatillo salad
Adobo pork loins guava sauce, arroz con moros
Shrimp étouffée hints of passion fruit , marinated costrinis
Rice coconut pudding
Key lime pie
Baileys panacotta
Amuse-bouche: feta mousse with tomato dust and crispy olive
Amuse-bouche: chilled cucumber shooter with kefir and smoked salt
Amuse-bouche: seaweed cracker with tuna tartare and citrus pearls
Melon sphere with ouzo mist
Starter: slow-roasted beetroot carpaccio, goat cheese cream & carob crumble
Slow-roasted beetroot carpaccio, goat cheese cream & carob crumble
Grilled octopus with citrus miso glaze and chickpea purée
Zucchini flower tempura with anthotyro cream and tomato confit
Flame-seared scallops, cauliflower velouté & caviar
Shrimp tartare with pickled watermelon and sea fennel
Sea bass fillet with wild greens, lemon foam & aegean herb oil
Lamb rack with rosemary jus, truffled eggplant, and sweet potato silk
Smoky eggplant “steak” with tahini sauce, quinoa tabbouleh & pomegranate
Grilled grouper fillet with saffron nage and fennel textures
Lobster tail with tarama espuma and fava bean purée
Frozen baklava parfait with citrus blossom and walnut dust
Burnt vanilla cream, sea salt caramel & almond crumble
Olive oil chocolate mousse with sea salt and carob crumble
Orange blossom millefeuille with masticha crème légère
Greek yogurt panna cotta with thyme honey and pistachio shards
Crab cakes
Salmon tartare and avocado
Tuna tataki, wakame
Lobster soup
Fried mahi mahi, crunchy salad, pickled pineapple
Coconut deep fried salmon balls , cream cheese
Red snapper filet with grilled leek and cauliflower
Wild catcht shrimps salsa verde and chili
Gremolata crusted cod, roasted potatoes, asparagus and chive oil
Roasted pineapple with spice rum and coconut ice cream
Lemon sorbet-prosecco
Chocolate mousse
Casava and reina pepiada (chicken and coriandum salad)
Fish croquettes with green sauce and coriandum leaves
Tropical ceviche fish/red onions/mango/coriandum/chili powder (masterclass of ceviche peruvian style)
Caesar salad garlic croutons/ romaine letucce/ bacon powder/caesar dressing
Farmer's salad strawberry dressing garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, cherries tomatoes, onions, cucumber, sweet peppers, black olives
Conch croquettes
Chicken in lemon and thyme sauce, rice and nuts
Fried / steamed red snapper , green salad, plantain chip venezuelan style
Boneless ribeye, thyme and garlic sauce, tropical rice
Key lemon pie
Chocolate pie
Rice pudding
Roasted brussels sprouts tossed in butter and parmesan topped with bacon bits and a balsamic glaze drizzle
Bruschetta crostini grilled artisan bread topped with a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Crispy calamari lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, our tender calamari is served with a zesty house-made marinara sauce for dipping
Toasted crostini topped with creamy spinach-artichoke spread and finished with sweet, smoky candied bacon crumbles — a rich and savory bite-sized indulgence
Marinated churrasco & cajun grilled shrimp tender marinated churrasco steak paired w/ cajun-spiced grilled shrimp, served over a vibrant charred broccoli purée and topped with a fresh, crispy arugula salad. w/ kale chimichurri & a sweet chili cocktail dip
Almond-crusted chicken stuffed with avocado and sun-dried tomato– served with aromatic coconut rice and a medley of roasted zucchini, red peppers, and onions for a rich, satisfying bite
Marry me shrimp & rosemary garlic ny strip succulent shrimp in a creamy, spiced “marry me” sauce served alongside a rosemary garlic butter–basted new york strip steak. accompanied by roasted baby red potatoes tossed in ranch seasoning & sautéed asparagus
Lemon pepper fried mahi mahi crispy, golden-fried mahi mahi seasoned with zesty lemon pepper, served with savory dirty rice and crispy tostones (fried green plantains) for a tropical twist
Broiled ribeye & creamy carbonara pasta a juicy, seasoned broiled ribeye steak paired with rich, creamy carbonara pasta, served with roasted broccoli for a comforting and satisfying plate
Amaretto mango upside-down tartlet warm mango tartlet glazed in amaretto butter caramel, topped with brown butter almond cookie crumbles and served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
Passion fruit tres leches cupcakes moist sponge cupcakes soaked in three milks and infused with bright, tangy passion fruit. a tropical take on a classic latin dessert. gluten free option available
Creamy coconut flan silky coconut-infused custard with a golden caramel top, offering a rich and creamy tropical finish to your meal
Chocolate chip cannoli dip a deconstructed twist on the italian favorite—sweet ricotta cream with chocolate chips, served with crispy cannoli shell chips for dipping
Velvety roasted red pepper bisque
Caramelized pear & goat cheese crostini** toasted baguette slices topped with whipped goat cheese, caramelized pears, a drizzle of honey, and cracked black pepper. sweet and tangy with a creamy crunch
Zucchini fritters with herbed yogurt dip** golden crisp fritters made with grated zucchini, parmesan, and dill, served with a lemon-garlic yogurt sauce
Caprese skewers with balsamic glaze** cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves on mini skewers, finished with a drizzle of aged balsamic glaze. bite-sized and refreshing
Savory puff pastry twists with black truffle & parmesan ** flaky puff pastry twisted with parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and black pepper. warm, buttery, and dangerously addictive
Ginger salad – lettuce, carrot, cucumber, ripe tomatoes ginger dressing
Caprese salad with balsamic reduction fresh mozzarella, heirloom
Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus roasted and topped with lemon zest
Mini arancini (risotto balls) fried risotto balls with marinara dip
Strawberry crème soup (cold)
Filet mignon with garlic herb butter seared filet mignon steaks with a pat of homemade garlic-parsley butter melting on top, served with roasted rosemary potatoes and charred asparagus
Creamy arborio rice slow-cooked with roasted butternut squash purée, vegetable broth, and parmesan, topped with crispy sage leaves. cozy and elegant
Stuffed chicken breast with sundried tomato & spinach chicken breasts filled with a mixture of sundried tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella, seared and baked until juicy. served with herbed couscous
Pasta alla vodka (vegetarian or w/ italian sausage, juicy chicken breast or fresh succulent shrimp)
Lemon herb chicken piccata lemon white wine sauce with capers, served over angel hair pasta
Seared chicken breast with cherry port reduction served with rice pilaf and sautéed greens
Chicken scampi with asparagus
Cream cheese flan light, creamy, and elegant
Lemon cake with lemon icing drizzle tangy and refreshing
Cheese board with dark chocolate & fruit selection of brie, manchego, berries, and chocolate chunks, mixed nuts
Chocolate brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream
Apple pie cups gooey apple pie filling topped with flaky pie crust crumbles served with ice cream caramel and whipped cream
Edamame – steamed soybeans with sea salt
Gyoza – pork or vegetable dumplings (pan-fried or steamed)
Shrimp tempura – crispy battered shrimp
Vegetable tempura – sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli, onions
Spring rolls – crispy veggie rolls with dipping sauce
Chicken yakitori – grilled chicken skewers with teriyaki glaze
Tuna tataki – lightly seared ahi tuna with ponzu sauce
Grilled mixed veggies – zucchini, onion, broccoli, carrot, mushroom
Asparagus in garlic butter
Sautéed spinach with soy & sesame
Sweet corn with miso butter
Miso soup – with tofu, green onions, seaweed
Ginger salad – lettuce, carrot, cucumber, ginger dressing
Hibachi chicken – teriyaki or garlic butter
Spicy chicken – tossed in chili garlic sauce
Hibachi steak – sirloin or ribeye, grilled and sliced
Filet mignon – premium option for special guests
Beef negimaki – thinly sliced beef wrapped around scallions
Hibachi shrimp – butter grilled with lemon
Hibachi salmon – grilled with miso or teriyaki glaze
Scallops – lightly seared with garlic butter 🥬 vegetarian/vegan
Tofu & vegetables – grilled tofu with a soy glaze
Vegetable yakisoba – stir-fried noodle option
Grilled portobello mushrooms – meaty and satisfying
Fried rice – with egg, green onions, peas, carrots
White jasmine rice
Yakisoba noodles – stir-fried with cabbage and onion
Udon noodles – thicker noodles, chewy and rich
Green tea cheesecake
Fried bananas – with cinnamon sugar
Fried homemade iced cream served with fresh berries and homemade whipped 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 Enugu.
What does a private chef service include in Enugu?
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 Enugu?
The price of renting a chef in Enugu 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 180 USD to 250 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 180 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 180 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 220 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 250 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 Enugu?
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 13 chefs available in Enugu. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Enugu 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 Enugu?
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 Enugu each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Enugu, 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 Enugu.
Cost of a private chef in Enugu
The cost of hiring a private chef in Enugu 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 180 USD to 250 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 180 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 180 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 220 USD
For 2 people: 250 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.






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










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