Private Chef in Tarragona
Rent one of our 341 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Tarragona
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Tarragona in April 2014, more than 341 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Tarragona and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Tarragona.
Starting in 2014, 7,500 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Tarragona. To book your chef in Tarragona, 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 4,626 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 45,706 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.68 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 7,500 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Tarragona usually book menus around 74 EUR per person, including 3.98 courses, sharing an average of 4.24 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 Tarragona.












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!
341 Private Chefs in Tarragona
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More than 7,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.6 Chef
The guests in Tarragona have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.6.
4.61 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Tarragona received an average score of 4.61.
4.64 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.64 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Tarragona has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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4,626 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Tarragona
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Calamar andaluza
Almejas en salsa verde
Mejillones del delta del ebro, con hierbas aromaticas y verduras
Fideuà de marisco
Arroz de mar
Garbanzos con sepia y all i oli
Suquet de pescado de roca
Pescado de lonja a la matelotte
Guiso de pescado con chocolate, azafrán y almendra
Peras asadas con mantequilla, especies y creme chantilly
Chcolate, pimienta y galleta
Pastel de queso ecologico con fresa
Scallop ceviche tacos: served in crispy wonton shells with avocado crema and chili oil
Lobster and saffron samosas: golden samosas filled with lobster and saffron, accompanied by a cilantro chutney
Beetroot carpaccio with miso glaze: thinly sliced beetroot with whipped goat cheese, hazelnuts, and miso vinaigrette
Pork belly bao buns: soft steamed buns filled with slow-cooked pork belly, hoisin sauce, and pickled cucumber
Crab and coconut soup: a creamy soup with thai spices, crab meat, and a hint of lime
Smoked eggplant ravioli: handmade ravioli stuffed with smoked eggplant and ricotta, served in a dashi beurre blanc
Togarashi-spiced lamb chops: grilled lamb chops with a pomegranate reduction and roasted heirloom carrots
Miso-marinated cod with cauliflower purée: black cod marinated in miso, paired with a smooth cauliflower purée and soy-glazed greens
Wild mushroom risotto with sake: arborio rice cooked with sake, porcini mushrooms, and parmesan
Black sesame and tahini tart: with a sesame crust, tahini ganache, and orange marmalade
Passionfruit and ginger panna cotta: creamy panna cotta with a zing of ginger and passionfruit coulis
Mochi doughnuts with cardamom sugar: soft and chewy, served with a dark chocolate dipping sauce
Sopa azteca
Ceviche mexicano
Aguacates rellenos de quinoa y gambas
Tortitas hechas a mano de carnitas ( pollo ecológico, cerdo eco y ternera eco ) especiadas y punto picante
Qiesadillas
Sicronizadas
Mole poblano de pollo ecológico
Tamal de cazuela ( queso, verduras )
Conejo en salsa verde
Buñuelos de oaxaca con chocolate
Leche frita
Cocadas
Fried aubergines filled with bufala, tomato sauce, basil and parmesan gratin
Esparragos quiche with manchego cheese and leek coulis with rosemary perfume
Fillo pie with mortadella and pecorino mousse
Salad with caramelized "rullo de cabra" cheese, raisins, pears, walnuts cream, rucula and seeds
Burrata salad with olives, grilled vegetables and parsley-capers pesto and basil mayonaise
Chupito of smoked salmon, mascarpone cheese foam and herbs crumble
Tapas variadas (tortilla/ salmorejo/gambas al ajillo/ pulpo a la gallega)
Salad with homemade smoked salmón, avocado, olives and moutard vinagrette
Homemade lasagna with wild mushrooms, botifarra sausage, asparagus and cheese
Homemade blacks spaghetti with clams, cherry tomatoes, capers, olives and parsley
Homemade noodles with sautéed vegetables, brocoli pesto, pistachios and basil
Homemade ravioli filled with bread, parmesan, nutmeg, sauge and butter
Homemade cod ravioli with smoked aubergine patè and cured salmon
Homemade cannelloni with stew wildboar and bechamel
Seafood paella
Chicken and ribs paella
Vegan paella
Grilled red tuna with bittersweet onions anda raisin sauce
Grilled cod with figueres onions gratin, cinnamon, raisins, parmesan and nutmeg
Seabream roll filled with mató cheese, shrimps
Seabass with almonds
"souquet" : monkfish and shrimps stew
Beef entrecote with voronof sauce (soy, worchester, tabasco, moutard and cream)and grilled potatoes
Stew beef with rioja wine sauce and grilled potatoes
Iberic pork"secreto ibérico" with romesco sauce
Tiramisú
Dark chocolate coulant
Cheescake with strawberries
Carrot cake
Pears and cinnamon cake
Buñuelos de bacalao con miel de romero
Pasta fresca rellena de calabaza, piñones y gorgonzola
Coca de verduras ecològicas, setas , panxeta y sardina
Skordalia con setas
Pastel de tortillas con mayonesa de hierbas
Escalivada con anchoas
Cabrito de alta montaña a la matignon, ( servido con verduras de temporada y salsa matignon )
Ternera del pirineo, con salsa de miel y mostaza, ensalada de rucula y parmesano
Pollo de corral a la cazadora
Bavaroise de vainilla y fresas
Crema catalana
Brazo de gitano
Croqueta de pollo ecologico y trufa
Croqueta de espinacas, pasas y piñones
Buñuelo de bacalao con miel
Fideos a la marinera
Merluza rebozada
Sandwich de cerdo asado y queso
Carrillera de ternera ecològica con parmentier
Perdiz en escabeche citrico
Costillas de cordero lechal xisqueta a la milanesa
Crema de tomillo, con mousse de mató y melocotón
Melocoton melva
Chcocolate, fresas y bizcocho
Bocado de verdel con aguacate y vinagreta de fresa (verdel bite (mackerel or tuna) with avocado and strawberry vinaigrette)
Empanadillas de verduras y mousse de foie (vegetable dumplings and foie mousse)
“canutillos” de setas y puerro (“eclairs” of mushrooms and leek)
Copa de aguacate y manzana a la menta (avocado and apple mint glass)
Pate de pimientos morrones con tostadas (bell pepper pate with toast)
Rollitos de salmón rellenos de ensaladilla rusa o de mascarpone de pistacho (salmon rolls stuffed with russian salad or pistachio mascarpone)
“bikini” de “pate” aguacate con tomates secos/ o carne mechada con pan de brioche casero con cebolla caramellizada y queso (bikini” of avocado “pate” with dried tomatoes/or shredded meat with homemade brioche bread with caramelized onion and cheese)
Flamish tart (a tart made with handmade shortcrust pastry filled with a leek and onion confit and a bechamel sauce bound with egg and baked)
Tostada con yema de huevo curadas en soja, toast with soy-cured egg yolks
Canelón de aguacate relleno de marisco con aceite aromatizado o brandada de bacalao, avocado cannelloni stuffed with seafood with flavoured oil or cod brandade
Canapés de sushi en forma de rosquillas, sushi canapés in the shape of donuts
Sashimi de pescado con kiwis, fish sashimi with kiwis
Sashimi de atún o pez limón (según temporada) con salsa de fresa y habanero, tuna or lemonfish sashimi (depending on season) with strawberry and habanero sauce
Ensalada de pollo desmenuzado cocinado a baja temperatura, slow-cooked shredded chicken salad
Ensalada de aguacate, champiñones y queso idoazabal ahumado, avocado, mushroom and smoked idiazabal cheese salad
Zanahorias asadas con menta y vinagreta de yogur, roasted carrots with mint and yogurt vinaigrette
Quiche de salmón con base de tortilla, salmon quiche with tortilla base
Ensalada templada de setas y gambas (warm mushroom and shrimp salad)
Crema fria de aguacate con jamón (cold avocado cream with ham)
Sopa fría de melon con gambas o carpaccio de melon con jamón (cold melon soup with shrimp or melon carpaccio with ham)
Copa de crema de coliflor con nueces y pimiento de piquillo (cup of cauliflower cream with walnuts and piquillo pepper)
Habitas salteadas con crema de patata (sautéed broad beans with potato cream)
Spanakopita ( pasta filo, rellena de espinacas, quedo feta huevos, perejil (spanakopita (phyllo dough, stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, eggs, parsley)
Lentejas con pato (lentils with duck)
Huevo con crema de patata, boletos y cebolla caramelizada (egg with potato cream, mushrooms and caramelized onion)
Arroz caldoso con guisantes y langostinos (soupy rice with peas and prawns)
Arroz con coliflor al horno ( baked cauliflower rice)
Cremoso de 5 tipos de arroces (creamy 5 types of rice)
Crema de celery ( bulbo de apio), setas o calabaza y zanahoria con esencia mediterránea (a escoger la crema) con huevo a baja temperatura (cream of celery (celery bulb), mushrooms or pumpkin and carrot with mediterranean essence (you choose the cream)
Patatas rellenas de carne gratinadas o salmón con aguacate, queso freso o de cabra, con aceite infusionado de eneldo (potatoes stuffed with gratin meat or salmon with avocado, fresh or goat cheese, with dill infused oil)
Barquito crocante relleno de brandada de bacalao, crujiente de parmesano y falso tofu de almendras (crispy boat filled with cod brandade, crunchy parmesan and fake almond tofu)
Ñoquis (con opción veganos) o pasta con salsa de tomate ajos y anacardos (gnocchi (with vegan option) or pasta with tomato sauce, garlic and cashews)
Ñoquis caseros con salsa de zanahoria y calabaza a la brasa
Cous cous con verduras salteadas y pollo aromatizado, couscous with sautéed vegetables and flavoured chicken
Samosas de puerros rellenas de carne vegetal o de espinacas, leek samosas stuffed with vegetable meat or spinach
Hummus con crujiente de hummus de garbanzos con salsa de yogurt o mutabal (crispy chickpea hummus with yogurt or mutabal sauce)
Zanahorias especiadas y glaseadas sobre una cama de crema suave de coliflor con topping de pistachos, spiced and glazed carrots on a bed of smooth cauliflower cream with pistachio topping
Circunferencias de patatas horneadas y planchadas con salsa de parmesano, baked and grilled potato circles with parmesan sauce
Cilindro de pasta relleno de “ratatouille” o carne a baja temperatura con su salsa, cylinder of pasta filled with “ratatouille” or slow-cooked meat with its sauce
Ensalada templada de invierno, warm winter salad
Pimiento relleno de pasta orzo con harissa (una salsa picante), almendras ahumada a la veloute y aceite de chili, orzo pasta stuffed pepper with harissa (a spicy sauce), smoked almond veloute and chili oil
Risotto de setas a la trufa o rissotto alla milanese, mushroom risotto with truffle or risotto alla milanese
Bocaditos de brioche (casero) con queso crema a las finas hierbas y salmón fresco (crudo o cocinado), brioche bites (homemade) with cream cheese and fine herbs and fresh salmon (raw or cooked)
Fattteh libanés
Ensalada fría de noodles y sésamo, cold noodle and sesame salad
Albondigas en salsa de almendras (meatballs in almond sauce)
Carne de conejo o pollo con salsa de garrapiñadas (rabbit or chicken meat with caramelized sauce)
Chuletas de cerdo con salsa de mango (pork chops with mango sauce)
Carrillada con vino y chocolate (cheek with wine and chocolate)
Arroz con pollo caramelizado al jengibre (rice with caramelized ginger chicken)
Entrécula de ternera con pure de manzana (beef entrecula with applesauce)
Filetes rusos de pavo con cebolla caramelizada (russian turkey fillets with caramelized onion
Muslo de pollo con pure de castañas (chicken thigh with chestnut puree)
Muslos de pavo con peras (turkey legs with pears)
Rabo en salsa de boniato (tail in sweet potato sauce)
Salmonetes con salsa de pimiento (red mullet with pepper sauce)
Cazuela de bacalao, mango y gambas (cod, mango and shrimp casserole)
Lubina o gallo con salsa de pimienta verde (sea bass or rooster with green pepper sauce)
Albondigas de langostinos y merluza en salsa (shrimp and hake meatballs in sauce)
Ossobuco con salsa cocinado a fuego lento con parmentier de patatas o patatas al horno, ossobuco with sauce cooked over low heat with potato parmentier or baked potatoes
Cordero a baja temperatura, chalote caramelizada, glaseado de zanahoria baby y salsifí , crema de chirivía y reducción de salsa, slow-cooked lamb, caramelized shallot, baby carrot and salsify glaze, parsnip cream and sauce reduction
Low-temperature salmon flambéed with aromas of wood and herbs, pea pesto, plain pesto, accompanied with a parmetier potato nest filled with mushrooms or glazed carrots
Atún fresco rebozado a las pimientas con salsa de hierbas aromáticas y verduras de clorofila, fresh tuna battered with peppers, with aromatic herb sauce and chlorophyll vegetables
Pollo ahumado con col braseada con cebolla y manzana, pure de anacardos y pure de calabaza asada
Parmentier de celery y ajo, sobre glaseado de salmón al bourbon wisky, con un top de colas de gambas, reducción de salsa y crujiente de fideos chinos
Bacalao a la moselina de albahaca, salsa de guisantes y bimi
Bacalao confitado a baja temperatura con setas, salsa de ceps a la crema y patatas
Solomillo de ternera con esparragos, reducción de salsa de oporto, con parmentier de patata y cebollitas glaseadas
Solomillo de ternera con salsa café parís
Solomillo wellington con salsa, patatas y verduras relllenl de duxelle de setas con reducción de salsa
Carrot cake con frosting de queso crema
Chocolate caliente sobre “helado” de plátano y avellanas, y crumbre con avellanas y nueces estilo caramelizadas
Cheesecake con crumbre de frustos secos y coulis de frutos rojos
Crumble con bizcocho deconstruido de choco banana y bizcocho de choco banana con helado de vainilla o nata fresca
Hojas de hojaldre rellenas de crema pastelera, chocolate o nata con frutos rojos o si es chocolate con avellanas
Homemade nougat (turron) and cookie ice cream
Lemon plume cake
Pastel con especies (clavo, canela, cardamomo, jenjibre) relleno de frosting de queso a la avellana
Cinnamon roll made by me, hot, accompanied by ice cream (your choice)
Sable rellena de mermelada casera de frambuesas o fresas con una crema de almendras y frutos rojos frescos por encima
Sweet potato pie
Frasier
Tarta charlotte
Plume cake marmoleado de vainilla y chocolate
Trio de chocolates
Coulant de chocolate con helado de vainilla u otro sabor a elegir
Bonèt (un especie de flan de chocolate que se come con las galletas amaretti)
Helado de panettone de chocolate o el tradicional
La crostata es una masa con una base de pasta frolla crujiente y una mezcla de mermelada
Masa de hojaldre casera con crema de panettone de chocolate casero o panettone tradicional
Panettone de chocolate o el tradicional con helado de vainilla y chocolate caliente fundido
Croissant (casero) relleno de crema pastelera, crema catalana, chocolate, mermelada de fresa, frambuesa, melocotón... o matcha
Cheescake de te matcha
Cartocci sicilianos y contienen mucha ricota endulzada con esencia de vainilla o taronja y xocolata
Cannoli con mascarpone y pistachos o rellenos de otro sabor
Remasterización del tradicional postre pan con chocolate y aceite de oliva
Charlotte de fresas (pastelito de diferentes texturas, cremas, compota, y fresa natural) o la rosa (simula una rosa, con un interior de mousse de chocolate y frambuesa, crumble, bizcocho untuoso de chocolate, mermelada de frutos rojos, bañado en chocolate
Bocconotti (tartaleta italiana que puede ir glaseada con chocolate o con mermelada)
Tartaleta de limón, albahaca y frambuesa con merengue italiano
Sacher
Tarta de manzana con crema pastelera y masa de hojadre casera
Apple, cherry, strawberry or blueberry pie
Tiramisu paula style
Trío de bombones con praliné crujiente de avellanas
Rollitos de cardamomo com helado de vainilla casero
Rollitos de canela glaseados con helado o sin helado (a elegir)
Tigres de barcelona
Bombas de la barceloneta
Anchoas con escalivada
Quesos artesanos
Embutidos artesanos con pa amb tomàquet
Salazones de pescado
Fricandó de ternera
Pollo al ajillo
Conejo a la cazadora
Chocolate con nata y melindros
Hojaldre de frutas y crema
Moose de frutas
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 Tarragona.
What does a private chef service include in Tarragona?
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 Tarragona?
The price of renting a chef in Tarragona 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 45 EUR to 85 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 45 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 46 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 59 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 Tarragona?
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 341 chefs available in Tarragona. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Tarragona 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 Tarragona?
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 Tarragona each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Tarragona, 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 Tarragona.
Cost of a private chef in Tarragona
The cost of hiring a private chef in Tarragona 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 45 EUR to 85 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 45 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 46 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 59 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 Tarragona!
2 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 Tarragona?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Tarragona: 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 Tarragona!






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