Private Chef in San Juan/Laventille
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in San Juan/Laventille
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in San Juan/Laventille in February 2022, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in San Juan/Laventille and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in San Juan/Laventille.
Starting in 2022, 254 guests have already enjoyed a chef in San Juan/Laventille. To book your chef in San Juan/Laventille, 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 21 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,032 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.24 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 254 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in San Juan/Laventille usually book menus around 3 USD per person, including 4.29 courses, sharing an average of 4.77 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 San Juan/Laventille.












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!
12 Private Chefs in San Juan/Laventille
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.29 Chef
The guests in San Juan/Laventille have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.29.
4.03 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in San Juan/Laventille received an average score of 4.03.
4.15 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.15 average score.
4.72 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in San Juan/Laventille has been scored with a 4.72 on average.
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21 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in San Juan/Laventille
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Giant appetizers boards, with locals cold cut, "beef ham", smoked duck breast" ,smoked tenderloin
Goat cheese profiterolles, guacamole verrines, french cheeses, bread assorted
Local cod fish , shrimp tempura, home-made nuggets chicken,
Giant assortments of small sweet bittes, lemon curd tart, raspberry & chocolate, pistachio financier ..... on a giant board
Finger food and giant appetizers boards, choosed accordingly with the chef
Cold salads, piémontaise & smoked sausage, césar, green & crudités
Angus beef to grilled, lobster, mahi, chicken, local sausages
Various sides : sweet mashed potatoes, veggies, roasted potatoes with persillade
Sauces : greenpeppercorn, mushrooms, blue cheese, créole
« royal » chocolate cake and few berries
Fingers food appetizers with special cocktail
Cod fish fritters, chicken tempura, shrimps tempura
Green salad served with the main
Giant mussels feast with home made french fries
Different sauces are available: classic "marinière" "blue cheese" "curry"
Chocolate mouss & berries coulis
Cod fish serenata tapa, spanish omelet with aioli, jamon serrano and piquillo pepper, gambas al ajillo. (all tapas)
Green salad, tomato, red onion, black olives with lemon vinaigrette
Seafood paella, bomba rice, fresh saffron, chicken, chorizo, ham, shrimp, lobster, calamary, scallop, mussel, clams, onion, pepper, green peas, fresh parsley, white wine, paprika, tomato and evoo
Spanish custard and fresh churros
Breadfruit chips, avocados salad, tomato relish, pulled pork ribs
Choice salad: eden farm finds, fried goat cheese, wild honey, caramelized beet, glass pears, apple cider vinaigrette
Caramelized pumpkin & spinach soup: pumpkin seeds, coconut oil croutons, coconut foam, spinach oil
Firewood treated pork cheeks ravioli: island sous caye, arugula pesto, gem baby leaves,
Green banana & salt fish cylinders, green papaya slaw, avocado aioli, shadow bennie relish
Crayfish bisque : verrine of crab and avocado, crustacean oil, micro greens
Slow cooked oxtail ravioli, basil oil, rocket pestou
Conch cakes, shadow bennie aioli, plantain chips
Island spiny lobster salad, cucumber & tomato souse, chili oil
Coconut coated shrimp, pineapple relish, pickled mango
Jerk chicken taco, avocado relish, jalapeño salsa, roasted garlic aioli
Island spiced french lamb: dasheen anna, dehydrated fruits, feta whipped chick pea, seasoning pepper oil
Slow cooked oxtail, zesty jerk pan seared bouse, rice pilaf, seasoning pepper pastou
Curried goat tortellini, spinach pesto, oven dried tomatoes, red curry sauce
Land & sea, caribbean spiny lobster, medallion of beef sirloin, whipped sweet potatoes, reduced bisque butter, eden farm finds
Grilled primal cut of beef : fondant sweet potatoes, roasted garlic/herb compound butter, glazed chairman's rum carrots
Creole seafood, rice n’ things, tomato & herb emulsion
Light spice dusted snapper, plantain hash, herb oil
Banana beignet with coffee sauce
Banana four play; banana churros, caramelized banana with coffee sauce, grand marnier and lemon infused banana cake, homemade banana ice cream
Cheese cake: golden apple compote,
Cacao nib scented panna cotta : golden apple filled cannoli, vanilla bean soup
Coconut crème brûlée
Chocolate & caramelize apple bread pudding
Calamari variation; fried rings, open fire charred tentacles, thyme aioli, grilled pineapple,
Hanging shrimp, organic leaves, wild honey & dijon vinaigrette, tempura feta
Caribbean spiny lobster bisque: crustacean oil, lobster tortellini, gem baby leaves
Green banana nest : chard salt fish aioli, avocado relish
Carpaccio of mango, home smoked tuna ceviche , micro greens, avocado relish
Carpaccio of mango, island spiced blackened tuna ceviche ,micro greens, avocado puree, lemongrass infused sous caye
Fire roasted scallops, cauliflower butter, smoked bacon, baby leaves
Home smoked tuna ceviche, fish tacos, lemongrass infused fish tortellini, avocado relish, passion fruit vinaigrette
Char octopus, grilled pineapple, lucian sous caye
Seafood cannelloni, farm finds, coconut vinaigrette
Variation of conch: conch ceviche, conch cakes, conch tempura
Crab and callaloo, timbale of crab, mild spiced callaloo soup, coconut fragrance
Homemade pappardelle : lobster, shrimp, mussels, scallops, cherry tomatoes emulsion, pangrattato, crustacean oil
Land & sea, caribbean spiny lobster, medallion of beef sirloin, whipped sweet potatoes, reduced bisque butter, eden farm finds
Cashew nut crusted mahi-mahi, carrot cardamom beurre blanc, ragu of eden vegetables
Seafood bourride : "a take on the setoise classic", shrimps, scallops, fish, crab claws, homemade saffron pasta sheets, aioli, chili oil & wilted greens
Fish broth, market vegetables, aromatic herbs, seasoning pepper dressing
Crab simplicity, crab backs w/ island sous caye, lightly smoked king crab legs w/ chili dressing, crab tortellini w/ ginger butter, crab simplicity
Molten chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice-cream, zesty poached fruits
Crème brûlée
Baklava: warm honey, grand marnier poached grapes, blue cheese mousse
Cheesecake fool unfolded w/ fruit compote and berries
Fruit orchard : seasonal exotic fruits, salted cookie crumbs, lemon sorbet
Chef' s turimasu
Rambo's chocolate cake : chairman's creme anglaise
Pancakes (gf and v options available) (flavors optional)
Brioche french toast
Eggs (any way you like)
Puerto rican sweet bread toast
Local fruit platter
Avocado sourdoughtoast
Spanish omelette (tortilla espanola)
Roasted potatoes (home fries)
Hash browns
Traditional breakfast corn cakes (arepas)
Cachapas (roasted corn quesadillas)
Bacon
Breakfast sausage
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Local calamari (grilled/fried)
Local octopus carpaccio
Classic land crab cakes
Local conch
Cured salmon rillettes and local cheese bruschetta
Snapper ceviche
Fresh catch seafood chowder
Puerto rican style gumbo with local shrimp
Traditional fish broth with hand-braided empanadas
Miso-shiitake lobster stew
Moqueca (brazilian coconut fish soup)
Grilled octopus
Swordfish steak
Seared mahi-mahi
Whole baked snapper
Local catch family style sampler platter
Grilled river snook
Baklava with honey
Tiramisu
Cheesecake platter (3)
Homemade cannoli
Chocolate truffles
Basque cheesecake
Classic flan (puerto rican custard)(gf)
Coconut almond tart with local fruit
Fruit sorbet
Puerto rican rum cake
Tembleque (coconut pudding) (vegan)(gf)
Tres leches cake
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 San Juan/Laventille.
What does a private chef service include in San Juan/Laventille?
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 San Juan/Laventille?
The price of renting a chef in San Juan/Laventille 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 San Juan/Laventille?
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 12 chefs available in San Juan/Laventille. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in San Juan/Laventille 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 San Juan/Laventille?
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 San Juan/Laventille each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In San Juan/Laventille, 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 San Juan/Laventille.
Cost of a private chef in San Juan/Laventille
The cost of hiring a private chef in San Juan/Laventille 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 San Juan/Laventille
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 San Juan/Laventille? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in San Juan/Laventille, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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