Private Chef in Lille
Rent one of our 59 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lille
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lille in September 2017, more than 59 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lille and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in North.
Starting in 2017, 3,852 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lille. To book your chef in Lille, 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 1,181 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,381 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.64 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 3,852 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lille usually book menus around 91 EUR per person, including 3.7 courses, sharing an average of 3.69 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 Lille.












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!
59 Private Chefs in Lille
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More than 3,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.7 Chef
The guests in Lille have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.7.
4.56 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lille received an average score of 4.56.
4.41 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.41 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lille has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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1,181 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lille
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Selection of 3 cold appetizers for sharing
Selection of 2 hot appetizers for sharing
Summer truffle risotto
Half way cooked tuna medallion on a bed of smoked grilled aubergine, roquette salad and avocado
Beef tartar
Main course based fish fillet catch of the day
Main course based of chicken supreme and seasonal vegetables with truffle mashed potatoes
Main course based on veal fillet with seasonal vegetables
Lemon tart from menton revisited
Chocolate fondant chef’s way
Mini bruschetta de compoté de tomate, anchois
Taost tapenade noire
Bouquet de crevets et sauce aioli
Tartare de loup, pickles et vinaigrette pulpe abricot
Salade de calamar en persillade
Filet de mulet en écaille de pomme de terre, purée de patate douce aux épices, beurre au romarin
Risotto crémeux à l'encre de seiche, tantacule de poulpe grillée, légumes de saison
Couteaux gratinés au sabayon d'agrume et fenouilles rôtis
Tarte amande et à l'abricot
Baba aux agrumes
Crumble de pomme et quenelle de glace au citron
Green salad with goat cheese, walnuts and baked beetroot
« beef heart » tomatoes carpaccio, pesto sauce topping
Big green ceasar salad with bacon and cherry tomatoes
Smoked salmon, avocado, croutons and cherry tomatoes green salad
Greek salad horiatiki
Grilled peaches and gorgonzola salad
Beef carpaccio with fresh thyme, caviar, arugula, crushed aged parmeggiano and basil oil
Salmon carpaccio, caviar, lemon zest, chives, pepper, basil olive oil
French onion soup “au gratin”
Baby artichokes carpaccio, fresh truffle, toasted almond flakes, lemon zest, basil oil drizzle
Tuna tartar, caviar, avocado, white miso seasoning
Wild daurade ceviche royal, caviar
Spanish cold soup gazpacho with basil oil and croutones
Black angus beef steak sous vide, baked potatoes with aromatic herbs and garlic, chopped persil and red onion topped demi glace
Beef cheeks in chianti red wine (italian style stew), celery root pure, pickled red onion, red wine reduction sauce
Salmon sautéed, zucchini spaghetti, avocado puree, grainy mustard/honey/dill sauce
Madagascar tiger shrimps pasta, caviar, bisque deep sauce, gremolata topping
Beef ragu fresh pasta, parmeggiano and basil oil drizzle
Octopus, baked potatoes, cherry tomatoes, arugula, basil oil drizzle
Authentique french beef stew bourguignon
Baby artichokes fresh pasta with creamy garlic sauce
Paella
Passion fruit panna cotta
Lemon tart and charred merengue
Crème brûlée tart topped with fresh berries and mint
Banana flambé with cognac and vanilla ice-cream
Profiteroles, whipped cream, berries, liquid chocolate topping
Apple pie with ice-cream
Cream cheese and blueberries galette with salty caramel topping
Empanadas, spanish specialties created by the chef with pieces of tuna and lightly spiced
Amuses- bouche from bulgur balls (vegan recipe) with pumpkin seeds placed on mini toasts
Falafels and beetroot hummus on a tahini and lemon juice sauce
Pad thai composed with natural tofu seasoned by the chef) with fine herbs, bean sprouts, lime, chives and flat rice noodles, all cooked in a wok with sweet spices ( vegan recipe )
Eggs cocottes, a famous recipe of french gastronomy, with or without a slice of whole foie gras
Ceviche fusion food asian-peruvian style, fish ( cod or scottish salmon ), lime, tamarind, ginger, sweet potato, cucumber, mango, sesame seeds and just grilled corn
Mini asparagus wrapped in a savoury bacon and beans tenderly cooked by the chef
Aiguillettes of sétois red mullet, the chef's saffron aioli, chanterelles just seared in nyons olive oil, specially composed of basil & pine nuts
Carrot and coral lentil curry, raisins and red onion ( vegan recipe )
Gers chicken (pyrenees area) cooked with a delicious stuffing and new harvest fresh dates
Pork tenderloin with pata negra ham, niçoise focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes, chef's veal jus
Pork tenderloin from the pays basque and served with italian polenta with olive oil from the famous area "les baux de provence"
Aveyron region (famous brand ségala ) cannon of veal, stuffed with mushrooms and herbs in churned butter sauce, recipe acquired from michelin-starred chef régis marcon in saint-bonnet-le-froid village
A special "gardiane de taureau" or bull as bourguignonne from near famous camargue area, local and savage red rice
Skate wing marinated in tonka beans, romesco sauce with south korean yuzu confit, trio of mini peppers confit in lemon juice, served with camargue rice
Sea bass or sea bream cooked on skin and chorizo, porcini mushrooms at the end of cooking
Scallops, pok choy leaves from thaï food celeriac cannelloni with spinach, luberon truffle flakes
Albacore tuna just seared in satay sauce, organic sesame to top off the wok with crunchy vegetables cooked thai style
Trout with riesling ( white wine ) sauce served with vegetable and parsley flan
Locally caught john dory fillet, cooked to perfection with provençal flavors and with customer's choice of side dish
Black figs from caromb village near mount ventoux, roasted with sweet spices and red fruits from coustellet market ( for gluten free and vegan people )
Roasted bergeron apricots (3), accompanied by toasted almonds and hazelnuts
Roasted peaches with verbena, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with chestnut organic honey
Barfi ( origine inde ) sans sucre ajouté, aux figues et au miel avec une finale de crème de rose pour le côté parfum
Selection of cold and hot appetizers to share
Truffle risotto
Melon carpaccio, parma ham, baby burrata and pesto crumble
Bruschetta of marinated aubergine, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella di buffala, rocca salad and pesto vinaigrette
Pastis flamed shrimp spaghetti tomato sauce
Spaghetti al vongole
Spaghetti napolitano with fresh burrata
Escalope milanaise with spaghetti pomodoro
Rigatoni sublimed with a creamy truffle sauce
Revisited tiramisu
Assortiments de 4 pièces de dégustation salées
Velouté de petit pois et burrata au basilic
Millefeuille d’aubergine farcies à la chantilly de chèvre et caviars d’olives
Panacotta de saint félicien et fricassée de champignons truffées
Magret de canard accompagné d’un écrasé de pommes de terre et d’un confit d’oignons avec quelques légumes d’antant
Bar à l’unilateral accompagné d'une cannelloni d'asperges, un velouté de homard et une touche de caviars parisiens
Suprème de bresse farcies au caviars d'olives et sa grande ravioles de fromage de brebis menthe fraîche et légumes grillés
Gaspacho de fruits exotiques et sorbet citrons
Trio intense au chocolat noir praliné et succès aux amande
Pomme confites farcies au praliné de spéculoos et quenelles de praliné
Croustillant de filo garni de son caviar de petits pois menthe, au pesto et citron vert
Tostada de saumon à la passion et sa fleur de shiso
Rillettes de poulet au zeste de citron vert sur sa gaufrette, groseille et shizo
Carpaccio de bar et sa vinaigrette mizo poivrée au yuzu, jeune pousses
Ballottine de foie gras maison accompagnée de sa chutney de figues et figues rôties
Œuf mollet, crème d’asperges, asperges juste cuites, croûtons au beurre et copeaux de parmesan
Dos de cabillaud, cuit basse température, purée d'échalotes au citron, meli melo de legumes du moment, beurre blanc et huile de persil
Filet mignon de veau rosé, purée de carottes aux épices douce, mini carottes glacées, jus de veau
Paleron de bœuf confit 24h, mousseline de pomme de terre lutosa, mini légumes sautés et son jus de viande corsé
Sensation agrumes et estragon crumble confiture de lait, crémeux yuzu, dacquoise aux agrumes, orange sanguine brulé, gel citron estragon
Sensation vanille-poire : crumble de lait, sponge cake vanille, poire fraîche, gel poire, crème glacée vanille
Dessert chocolat caractériel : cake cacao, crémeux chocolat fumé, sablé grué de cacao, pécan caramélisé
Bouchées of tuna at sesame seed and confit of tomatoes
Verrine of candied ratatouille with fresh cheese
Salmon tartare with suprêmes of citrus fruits and fragments of pecan nut
Tataki of beef with zests of kumbawa
Bass filet snacked with virgin sauce and mousseline of sweet potatoes at coriander
Cod filet with creamy sauce at dill and green lemon and basmati rice
Choux pastry with craquelin like paris brest
Tartare of mango and red berries zests of citrus and coconut
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 Lille.
What does a private chef service include in Lille?
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 Lille?
The price of renting a chef in Lille 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 67 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 67 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 73 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 97 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 108 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 Lille?
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 59 chefs available in Lille. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lille 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 Lille?
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 Lille each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lille, 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 Lille.
Cost of a private chef in Lille
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lille 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 67 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 67 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 73 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 97 EUR
For 2 people: 108 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.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Lille?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lille: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, 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 Lille!

Want a relaxing way to dine at home?
Enjoy a Private Chef Service in comfort! Be it a romantic evening, a birthday celebration or a family get together, Take a Chef offers you a unique way to enjoy a meal. We’ll transform your home into one of the Lille's best restaurants, dedicated to providing the best quality service to you and your guests. Simply tell us your food preferences and our chefs will send you original menu ideas - all you have to do is choose your favorite. On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook and serve the meal in your home. Best of all, they’ll leave your kitchen cleaner than when they arrived!

Invite one of Lille’s best Private Chefs into your home
We work with many chefs who have experience in top restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxury hotels and more. You’ll be able to view the details of each chef’s training and experience once they send you a menu proposal. However, no matter which chef you choose, we guarantee that you’re in good hands: all of our chefs have at least a decade of experience under their belt and have been trained in top culinary schools. As soon as you receive a menu, we’ll put you in touch with the chef so that you can sort out all the details and make sure everything is to your liking!

Try something different! Try a Private Chef service in Lille
The best and most original experiences are those that surprise you from the very beginning and do not stop until the end. These are the experiences that make the best memories. This is Take a Chef’s philosophy. We offer a completely personalized service, show cooking, gastronomic advice and the chance to understand how the dishes on your menu are made. Any American, Asian or Mediterranean dishes can be showstoppers on your dining table with the expertise of one of our Private Chefs.






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










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