Private Chef in Zaraza
Rent one of our 16 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Zaraza
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Zaraza in May 2018, more than 16 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Zaraza and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Guárico.
Starting in 2018, 296 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Zaraza. To book your chef in Zaraza, 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 33 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,480 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.33 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 296 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Zaraza usually book menus around 4 USD per person, including 3.97 courses, sharing an average of 4.73 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 Zaraza.












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!
16 Private Chefs in Zaraza
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More than 200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.6 Chef
The guests in Zaraza have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.6.
4.32 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Zaraza received an average score of 4.32.
4.13 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.13 average score.
4.34 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Zaraza has been scored with a 4.34 on average.
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33 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Zaraza
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
N/a
Na
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
Queso frito (fried cheese) with guava sauce
Empanadas
Ceviche with plantain chips
Caprese salad
Stuffed mushrooms
Dumplings/gyoza
Baba ganoush
Charcuterie
Ensalada de mariscos (local seafood salad)
Pakoras (vegetable fritters)
Pionono (sweet plantain, cheese and beef rollups)
Noni leaf dolmades (seasoned stuffed noni leaf)
Eggplant tartare
Eggplant parmesan
Assorted sashimi
Jalapeno poppers
Croquetas
Bruschetta
Mezze platter
Garlic bread
Baked brie with fig
Falafel
Chicken skewers
Papas bravas
Chorizo al vino
Arancini
Sorullos de maiz
Crab cakes
Queso fundido
Ezquites (elote en vaso)
Classic flan (puerto rican custard)(gf)
Tres leches cake
Coconut almond tart with local fruit
Assorted cannolis
Baklava
Cheesecake (vegan option available)
Fruit sorbet
Molten (cake volcano with ice cream)
Chocolate truffles
Puerto rican rum cake
Local fruit tarts
Basque cheesecake
Queso frito (fried cheese) with guava sauce
Empanadas
Tostones (fried plantains) with mojo sauce (v)
Roasted vegetables with fresh bread spread
Ceviche with plantain chips
Bruschetta with local cheeses
Caprese salad
Carrot/zucchini spirals with rosemary sage hummus and fresh naan
Stuffed mushrooms
Samosas
Tabbouleh salad
Dumplings/gyoza
Scallop ceviche
Spiced chickpea patties
Baba ganoush
Special request
Sushi(california, spicy tuna, philadelphia, criollo, shrimp tempura, dragon, volcano, california, alaska, tiger, vegetarian
Sancocho classico (local stew)
Ensalada de mariscos (local seafood salad)
Local avocado salad (vegan)
Roasted bori-bori pumpkin skewers
Arroz con gandules (rice with pidgeon peas)
Habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans)
Batata frita (fried sweet potato)
Ensalada de coditos (elbow pasta salad)
Pakoras (vegetable fritters)
Pionono (sweet plantain, cheese and beef rollups)
Noni leaf dolmades (seasoned stuffed noni leaf)
Eggplant tartare
Coastal salad (heart of palm and wild sea greens)
Papaya salad
Lentil soup
Pumpkin chickpea curried stew
Couscous and vegetables
Grilled shrimp
Arepas
Eggplant parmesan
Assorted sashimi
Special requests
Mofongo relleno (stuffed fried plantain) (v)(gf)
Vegetable majado bowl (mashed root veggie) with toppings (vegan) (gf)
Fresh fish catch of the day (subject to seasons)
Paella traditional
Puerto rican brown butter pork chops
Caribbean curry (many variations available)
Herb-crusted cauliflower and toasted buckwheat
Jerk chicken pasta
Shrimp scampi
Pan fried gnocchi with coconut lemon sauce
Puerto rican white gumbo
Butter chicken
Lamb tikka masala
Bori goat
Fricasse de conejo (rabbit stew)
Stuffed peppers
Jollof rice (choice of meat)
Vegan meatballs
Vegan taco platter
Puerto rican teriyaki chicken
Lamb gyros puerto rican style
Customized request
Steak option (tenderloin, sirloin, ny strip, filet mignon, ribeye, porterhouse, churrasco, short ribs, prime rib)
Classic flan (puerto rican custard)(gf)
Tres leches cake
Tembleque (coconut pudding) (vegan)(gf)
Yuca tamarindo fried tiramisu (gf) (vegan)
Coconut almond tart with local fruit
Assorted cannolis
Fried dough balls
Local fruit mochi
Ice cream mochi
Sweet miso mango with coconut rice
Local chocolate brownie
Baklava
Cheesecake (vegan option available)
Matcha pudding
Fruit sorbet
Molten (cake volcano with ice cream)
Special order
Chicken or fish tacos ( served w/ salsa & guacamole )
Traditional caesar salad
Chicken enchiladas
Fish & chips ( served with fries , coleslaw & garden salad)
Tres leches cake
Mini hot chocolate pie
Falafel cake served with guacamole spread
Chickpea hummus served with / tortilla chips
Greek salade w/ balsamic vinaigrette
Catch blackened or grill served with coconut rice or garlic mash & a medley of grilled vegetables
Braised lamb shank w/ garlic mash & vegetables
Mediterranean lemon chicken w/ lemongrass & coconut rice
Lemon cake w/ vanilla icecream
Baklava ice cream sundae (served in edible baklava cup)
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 Zaraza.
What does a private chef service include in Zaraza?
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 Zaraza?
The price of renting a chef in Zaraza 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 Zaraza?
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 16 chefs available in Zaraza. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Zaraza 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 Zaraza?
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 Zaraza each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Zaraza, 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 Zaraza.
Cost of a private chef in Zaraza
The cost of hiring a private chef in Zaraza 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 Zaraza
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 Zaraza? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Zaraza, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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