Private Chef in Var
Rent one of our 219 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Var
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Var in March 2017, more than 219 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Var and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Var.
Starting in 2017, 28,725 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Var. To book your chef in Var, 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 16,296 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 152,558 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.66 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 28,725 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Var usually book menus around 91 EUR per person, including 3.65 courses, sharing an average of 3.8 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 Var.












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!
219 Private Chefs in Var
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More than 28,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.44 Chef
The guests in Var have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.44.
4.68 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Var received an average score of 4.68.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Var has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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16,296 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Var
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
French onion soup “au gratin”
Baked camembert cheese with herbs de provence, garlic and crisp french baguette
Ratatouille provençale, grilled bread, dipping sauce of bell peppers
French wild mushrooms soup purée
Baby artichokes carpaccio salad, arugula greens, olives, feta cheese, lemon zest, basil oil drizzle
Wild salmon tartare, avocado, chives, basil oil dressing
Authentique french stew beef bourguignon
Sautéed salmon sous vide, green beans purée, zucchini spaghetti, basil oil
Chicken sous vide (most tender and flavorful ever) baby potatoes with rosemary and garlic, celery root purée
Lamb shanks, baby potatoes with aromatic herbs, grilled eggplants
Beef ragu fresh pasta, parmeggiano and basil oil drizzle
Sea bass or wild daurade royale fillet, aromatic herbs potatoes, avocado purée, basil oil drizzle
Bbq beef steak, grilled veggies, red smoked paprika sauce
Bbq chicken selection (brest, thighs), grilled veggies, mushrooms sauce topping
Bbq veggies selection
Crème brûlée
Lemon mentonais tart, merengue, lemon zest
Banana flambé with cognac and vanilla ice-cream, liquid chocolate topping
French apple pie with ice cream
Chocolate mousse topped with pistachio and coconut flakes
Verrine tartare de tomate et stracciatella
Caviar d aubergine sur son blinis
Verrine crevettes avocat coriandre
Foie gras poêlé sur son pain d épice , chutney pomme ananas
Tartare de saumon au fruits exotiques
Ceviche cabillaud betterave orange et herbes aromatiques
Magret de canard au miel et thym , mousseline de pomme de terre truffé , legumes rotis
Filet de boeuf poêlé , gratin de pommes de terre
Pavé de loup roti , crème beurre blanc , millefeuilles de légumes
Gambas flambées au pastis , riz pilaf , légumes du moment
Ananas rôti glace malaga
Moelleux au chocolat, farandole de fruits rouges
Pavlova aux fruits rouges
Flamed mackerel on a bed of spinach veloutée. drizzle of coffee infused olive oil and dash of lemon cream
Half way cooked tuna medallion on a bed of smoked grilled aubergine, roquette salad and avocado
The perfect egg on a duo of white and green asparagus and morel veloute
Pan seared scallops on parsnip veloute and duo of granny smith and passion fruit espuma
Barramundi filet, sweet potato puree and pearls of brocoli, chlorophyll espuma
Foie gras escalope glazed with date melasse, sweet corn wasabi purée
Tender veal filet on a truffle mushed potato and seasonal vegetables, jus reduction
Magret de canard glazed with date mélasse, purée and chips of parsnip, dark chocolate jus reduction
Supreme de pintades, parmesan creamy polenta, chips of mushroom and seasonal vegetables
Mint and dark chocolate souffle
Lemon tart revisited
Mango and passion fruit cheese cake
Eggplant and zucchini terrine, sauce vierge and basil oil, parmesan crumble
Heirloom tomatoes tartelette, burrata, mustard and basil pesto
Ricotta garden, confit tomatoes, summer vegetables, olive crumble
Sea bass tartare, olive oil emulsion, lemon gel
Cod fish aquapazza, parmesan risotto, san marzano tomatoes confit
Monkfish mediterranean style
Roasted seabass, ratatouille, salsa verde sauce and lemon glazed baby potatoes
Corn fed chicken ballotine, herb crust, parmesan gnocchi, roasted seasonal vegetables, chicken jus
Pistachio and raspberry bavarois
Mandarine and yuzu tart
My tropezienne
Tiramisu
Salad niçoise bio
Local asparagus, baby artichokes salad with baked citrus dressing
Charred broccoli, blue mold cheese, greens, croutons salad
Oysters gillardeau with sauce mignonette
Baked camembert cheese with herbs de provence, garlic and crisp french baguette
French onion soup “au gratin”
French wild mushrooms soup purée
Broccoli/spinach french soup purée
Baked butternut french style soup puree
Salmon carpaccio, caviar, lemon zest, chives, pepper, basil olive oil
Black angus beef carpaccio with fresh thyme, caviar, arugula, crushed aged pecorino truffle, basil oil, topped with caviar
Ratatouille provençale, grilled bread, dipping sauce of bell peppers
Sautéed beef fillet sous vide, green beans purée, pomme maxim, sauce demi glace
Sautéed salmon sous vide, green beans purée, zucchini spaghetti, basil oil
Authentique french stew beef bourguignon
Grilled octopus with avocado puree, compressed cucumber and cubed kiwi with baselic oil drizzle
Duck confit, broccoli salsa, concasse tomatoes, baked sweet potatoes
Grilled canon of lamb sous vide, ratatouille, baked corn purée
Lamb shanks, baby potatoes with aromatic herbs, grilled eggplants
Chicken sous vide (most tender and flavorful ever) baby potatoes with rosemary and garlic, celery root purée
Beef ragu fresh pasta, parmeggiano and basil oil drizzle
Sole fish à la meunière, blanched asparagus, baby potatoes, basil oil drizzle
Sea bass or wild daurade royale fillet, aromatic herbs potatoes, avocado purée, basil oil drizzle
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries and mint
Crème caramel topped with hazelnut praline
Lemon mentonais tart, merengue, lemon zest
French apple pie with ice cream
Banana flambé with cognac and vanilla ice-cream, liquid chocolate topping
Chocolate sponge cake, creme anglaise and liquid chocolate topping with lemon west
Salade de lentilles corail et fruits sec
Velouté de courgette et oignon crispy
Carpaccio de tomate/concombre/avocat, sauce yaourt et miel
Omelette aux champignons
Risotto de lentille noire à la crème de coco , petits legumes de saison
Aubergines en portefeuilles et brousse, éclats d'amande , sauce tomate /basilique
Salade de fruit de saison
Pomme au four, caramel beurre salé
Crêpes façon suzette au beurre et jus d'orange
Authentic panzanella salad
Antipasti (cold cuts, cheese) with fresh baked bread
« beef heart » tomatoes, burrata di buffala, pesto sauce topping
Big green salad with ceasar style dressing, bacon and cherry tomatoes
Beef carpaccio with fresh thyme, arugula, crushed aged parmeggiano and basil oil
Salmon carpaccio, lemon zest, chives, pepper, basil olive
Baby artichokes carpaccio, arugula greens, olives, feta cheese, lemon zest, basil oil drizzle
Green minestrone soup with pancetta fresh cilantro and espelette pepper
Home made pizza with prosciutto ham, cheese and arugula
Authentic minestrone soup with grilled ciabatta bread
Wild mushrooms risotto topped with parmeggiano and basil oil
Madagascar tiger prawns pasta with deep sauce and gremolata
Beef ragu fresh pasta, parmeggiano and basil oil drizzle
Beef cheeks stew in chianti red wine, celery root pure, red wine reduction sauce
Fish and seafood mix with basil/garlic/tomato sauce
Sea bass or wild daurade royale fillet, baby potatoes, avocado, basil oil drizzle
Beef steak, baby potatoes in herbs, blanched asparagus, red wine sauce
Baby artichokes french pasta with authentic italian red sauce
Wild mushrooms fresh pasta with shallots and authentic italian white sauce
Coco panna cotta chili and passion fruit
Lemon tart and charred merengue
Profiteroles, whipped cream, berries, liquid chocolate topping
Cream cheese and blueberries galette with salty caramel topping
Cheesecake with red berries sauce topping
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 Var.
What does a private chef service include in Var?
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 Var?
The price of renting a chef in Var 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 76 EUR to 108 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 76 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 75 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 100 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 Var?
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 219 chefs available in Var. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Var 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 Var?
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 Var each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Var, 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 Var.
Cost of a private chef in Var
The cost of hiring a private chef in Var 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 76 EUR to 108 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 76 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 75 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 100 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Var!
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 Var?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Var: 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 Var!






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










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