Private Chef in Málaga
Rent one of our 529 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Málaga
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Málaga in April 2014, more than 529 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Málaga and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Malaga.
Starting in 2014, 27,143 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Málaga. To book your chef in Málaga, 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 11,847 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 135,791 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.55 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 27,143 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Málaga usually book menus around 78 EUR per person, including 3.38 courses, sharing an average of 3.82 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 Málaga.












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!
529 Private Chefs in Málaga
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More than 27,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.28 Chef
The guests in Málaga have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.28.
4.58 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Málaga received an average score of 4.58.
4.51 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.51 average score.
4.72 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Málaga has been scored with a 4.72 on average.
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11,847 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Málaga
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Pan cristal a la brasa con alioli y tomate rallado con orégano (llevamos nuestra mini brasa)
Tabla de embutidos y quesos seleccionados para una experiencia única
Ensaladilla rusa de gambon con sal carbón y crujiente de parmesano
Tortilla española hecha al momento con chistorra de navarra
Croquetones de carrillera con chutney de pimientos asados
Paellas al gusto (podemos hablar y elegirlas juntos✨✨)
Torrija de brioche rellena de chocolate
Rustic bread, homemade alioli, almogrote (canarian cheese spread) & olives
Tartlets, chorizo patée, pomegranate syrup & dill
Bruschettas with ibérico ham, tomato & evoo
Veggieterrenean bruschetta (roasted veggies, ricotta & pesto)
Amuse bouche. foie, blueberries, & caramelised apple
Strawberry gazpacho with radish sprouts and cilantro oil
Burrata, wild rocket, raf tomatos & pomegranate, pistacchio and mint dressing
Pink tomato "fillet" with mango, strawberries, avocado, pinenuts & fresh herbs (optional, with smoked anchovie)
Our very special garlic scampi (gambas pil pil)
Panko deep fried, crunchy king prawns & mango chutney on shisho leaf
Marinera mussels ( tomato, onion, fennel, garlic & white wine sauce)
Canarian papas arrugás (wrinkled potatoes) with red & green mojos and homemade alioli
Tropical ceviche, seabass, passion fruit & sweet potato
White asparagus, grilled, hollandaise & strawberries
Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Parmigiana! roasted aubergine, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & hazelnut pesto
Roasted mushrooms, homemade alioli foam & ibérico ham
Cocido madrileño award winning meat croquetas
Extremely tender spanish ibérico pork casserole cooked in rioja red wine
Fresh season local fish & seafood with papas arrugás and red & green mojos
Paella , your choice ;)
Bbq! argentinian cut meat & chorizos, chicken & veggie skewers, grilled corn on the cob with tajin butter
Tender sirloin, veggies from our vegetable garden & your choice sauce (pepper, romesco or cheese)
Lamb roulade, dry fruits & nuts, roasted sweet potato
Cod loin, sweet pepper creme & roasted garlic alioli
Apple or banana tatin, salty caramel & icecream
*crumble, passion fruit curd & red berries
La viña cheesecake & sour cherry coulis
Creamy tiramisú
White chocolate & mango cake
Liquid cheesecake with red fruits
Cava, mint & lemon sorbet
Birthday cake :)
Aperitivos: aceitunas premium, crema de tomate seco y almendra frita, degustación de aceite de la zona, pan de pueblo y pan crujiente de centeno
"ensalada verde", ensalada de la huerta con anchoas, tomatitos asados y queso frescos con vinagreta de mostaza
Gazpacho malagueño con guarnición de cerezas
Croquetas de gambas al ajillo
Paella valenciana, con conejo y pollo servido con alioli de azafrán
Paella de mariscos, con almejas, gamba blanca y calamar servido con alioli de su tinta
Arroz negro de sepia y alcachofas servido con alioli verde de ajo frito y perejíl fresco
Arroz meloso de carabineros y calamar con alioli de almendras
Tarta de queso payoyo con higos al carbón y jugo de naranja caramelizada
Aperitivo de mousse de centollo en pan brioche/spider crab mousse appetizer
Brochetas de tomate cherry, perlas de mozzarella y albahaca/ cherry tomato, italian mozzarella and basil leaves skewers
Bruschetta italiana con vinagre de modena y hojas de albahaca/italian bruschetta, modena vinegar and baby basil leaves
Gildas de anchoa del cantábrico y aceituna/ basque chilli pepper, cured anchovy and olive skewers
Hummus de garbanzos con sticks de zanahoria y pepino ecológicos/chickpea hummus with organic cucumber and carrot sticks
Salmorejo cordobés con taco de jamón serrano, cherry y huevo de codorniz/salmorejo with serrano ham, cherry and boiled quail eggs
Tortilla chips with guacamole mexican style/ nachos con guacamole
Tostada crujiente de escalivada de verduras y ventresca de atún/baked veggies and tuna loin on toast
Tostada crujiente con ajo, tomate y láminas de jamón serrano al estilo catalán/roast garlic on toast with tomato and serrano ham slices
Tortilla jugosa al momento y alioli de ajo confitado/spanish tasty omelette and confit garlic mayo
Bocata de calamares con mayonesa casera, rúcula y cebolla roja/ crispy squid sandwich with handmade mayo, red onion and rockets
Brioche de carrillera con toques de mayonesa picante/beef cheek sandwich wit spicy mayo
Burger "majara" with cheddar cheese and kimchi-mayo sauce/ mini hamburguesa "majara" con queso cheddar y salsa mayo-kimchi
Ensalada de tomate ecológico con cebolla roja y pepino/rustic tomato salad with red onion and cucumber
Ensaladilla rusa "la lola" con huevo frito y togarashi/olivier salad fried egg and togarashi
Ensalada malagueña de naranjas, bacalao templado y cebolleta/potato, smoked cod, orange and spring onion salad málaga style
Entrante de embutido ibérico y varios cortes de queso/ iberian cold cuts and variety of spanish cheeses
Iberian serrano ham and fried peppers sandwich/ mini bocata serrano
Bacalao gratinado con alioli suave, cama de tomate y arroz frito/grated garlic mayo cod with tomato sauce and fried rice
Cuartos traseros de pollo acompañados de patata y romero/herby chicken traybake with roasted potatoes
Fideuá de marisco con alioli suave/spanish shellfish fideua with soft garlic mayo
Huevos rotos con tacos de solomillo, pimentón y pimientos del padrón/marinated sirloin, fried eggs, french fries and padrón peppers
Paella melosa de marisco/fluffy seafood spanish paella
Pollo asado con salsa harissa y vegetales/harissa chicken traybake with veggies
Solomillo de cerdo ibérico con salsa de vino verdejo, patatas y pimientos del padrón/pork sirloin in white wine, potatoes and padrón peppers
Paella solo carnívoros/only meat eaters spanish paella
Brownie de chocolate blanco y helado de galleta maría/white chocolate brownie with cookie ice cream
Fruta de temporada con bola de helado y menta/seasonal fruit bowl with vanilla ice cream and mint
Tarta de queso con sirope de chocolate y almendra granillo/cheese cake with chocolate syrup and toasted almonds
Ensalada de temporada con productos locales, emulsión de aove arbequina y cítricos, con un toque de flor de sal
Sepia a baja temperatura con crema de queso azul curado, su tinta infusionada con vermut blanco, aceite de eneldo y albahaca fresca
Carpaccio de gambón de denia cocinado a la inversa con mayonesa de sus jugos, ponzu de bergamota y crujiente de jamón ibérico de bellota
Cocktail vermut
Cordero lechal confitado 24h con parmentier trufada, salsa de espárragos blancos ahumados y reducción de sus propios jugos
Tarta de tres quesos artesanos con ralladura de queso azul asturiano, crumble de almendras y helado de frambuesa y violeta
Chorizo criollo
Chistorra
Roasted veg ,peppers, broccoli,courgette (verduras asadas)
Bbq roasted chicken (pollo asado al carbon)
Beef ribs (tira de costilla de ternera )
Bbq beef entrail (entraña de ternera )
Bbq beef flank (vacío de ternera )
Matcha - soya milk tea
Dairy-free chocolate brownie
Amuse bouche. foie, blueberries, & caramelised apple
Rustic bread, homemade alioli, almogrote & olives
Blinis, guacamole, homecured salmon, creme fraiche, pickled onion & petals
Strawberry gazpacho with micro tender shoots and cilantro evoo
Burrata, wild rocket, raf tomatos & pomegranate, pistacchio and mint dressing
Canarian papas arrugás (wrinkled potatoes) with red & green mojos
Tropical ceviche, seabass, passion fruit & sweet potato
Our very special garlic & ginger scampi (king prawns)
Thai mussels, green curry, coconut milk & lime
Pink tomato "fillet" with mango, strawberries, avocado, pinenuts & fresh herbs (optional, with smoked anchovie)
Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Cocido madrileño meat croquetas
Marinera mussels ( tomato, onion, fennel, garlic & white wine sauce)
White asparagus, grilled, hollandaise & strawberries
Parmigiana! roasted aubergine, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella & hazelnut pesto
Extremely tender spanish ibérico pork casserole cooked in red curry
Fresh season local fish with papas arrugás and red & green mojos
Paella! your choice ;)
Bbq! argentinian cut meat & chorizos, chicken & veggie skewers, cheese garlic bread
Duck magret, mango chutney & fried gnocchis
Lamb roulade, autumn fruits & roasted sweet potato
Spaghetti frutti di mare (local seafood pasta!)
Tacos!!! pastor, costilla, carnita...with sauces & toppings!
Apple or banana tatin, salty caramel & icecream
Cava, mint & lemon sorbet
Chocolate, cardamon & salt truffles
Creamy tiramisú
La viña cheesecake & sour cherry coulis
Crumble, passion fruit curd & red berries
Decadent chocolate dessert
Aperitivos: aceitunas premium, crema de tomate seco y almendra frita, degustación de aceite de la zona, pan de pueblo y pan crujiente de centeno
Degustación de embutidos ibéricos joselito: jamón, caña de lomo, chorizo y salchichón
Gazpacho malagueño con guarnición de cerezas
"ensalada verde", ensalada de la huerta con anchoas, tomatitos asados y queso frescos con vinagreta de mostaza
Riñones al jeréz
Morcilla a la brasa con cebolla caramelizada y pimiento del piquillo
Huevos rotos con chistorra, pasas y piñones
Chicharrones de cádiz al toque de limón y pimienta
Despiece del cerdo ibérico, sus partes mas nobles y sabrosas: lagarto, presa y chuletón t-bone de cerdo de bellota
Acompañantes: patatas asadas, boniatos asados, tomates asados, pimientos del padrón fritos, alioli clásico, alioli de albahaca, salsa brava y salsa barbacoa a la miel de caña
Tocino de cielo con helado de naranja
Bocadito de chocolate y anís
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 Málaga.
What does a private chef service include in Málaga?
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 Málaga?
The price of renting a chef in Málaga 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 47 EUR to 85 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 47 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 50 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 65 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 85 EUR 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 Málaga?
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 529 chefs available in Málaga. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Málaga 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 Málaga?
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 Málaga each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Málaga, 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 Málaga.
Cost of a private chef in Málaga
The cost of hiring a private chef in Málaga 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 47 EUR to 85 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 47 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 50 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 65 EUR
For 2 people: 85 EUR.
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 Málaga!
3 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 Málaga?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Málaga: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Mediterranean, 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 Málaga!






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










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