Private Chef in Melton Mowbray
Rent one of our 91 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Melton Mowbray
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Melton Mowbray in October 2016, more than 91 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Melton Mowbray and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in England.
Starting in 2016, 8,928 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Melton Mowbray. To book your chef in Melton Mowbray, 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 3,757 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 42,845 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 8,928 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Melton Mowbray usually book menus around 90 GBP per person, including 4.98 courses, sharing an average of 3.55 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 Melton Mowbray.
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!
91 Private Chefs in Melton Mowbray
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Melton Mowbray
More than 8,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.48 Chef
The guests in Melton Mowbray have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.48.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Melton Mowbray received an average score of 4.76.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Melton Mowbray has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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3,757 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Melton Mowbray
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Classic caprese salad, local heritage tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil oil. (v)
Aged jamon iberico croquettes with garlic aoli
Bbq octopus, smoked romesco sauce
Salted padron peppers, pimento espillete
Poached cod cheeks, sweetcorn puree, smoked bacon crumb
Slow cooked pork belly pintxos, honey & garlic chilli glaze
Gambas al ajillo
Aged txuleta, spanish ribeye, sweet pickled red pepper, pan jus
Slow cooked chorizo in red wine with toasted sourdough
Pan con tomato, garlic, crystal bread
Wild mushroom arancini, shaved parmesan
Arroz con leche, orange & puffed wild rice
Spanish santiago tart, coffee gelato
Spanish cheeseboard, pintos, crackers
Smoked haddock scotch egg, curry mayonaise, shaved aged parmesan
King prawn cocktail, vodka marie rose, toasted granary, pickled cucumber
Isle of white tomato & burrata salad, pickled & crispy shallot, black olive crumb,basil oil, sourdough crouton
Twice baked goats cheese with honey and pomegranate salad (v)
Tandoori salmon, lentil dahl, mint yoghurt, puri, garam masala saag aloo
16 hour braised short rib, kimchi salad, carrot puree
Costock sirloin steak, honey glazed carrots, creamy mash, garlic roasted tomato & mushroom with colsten basset stilton or green peppercorn sauce
Roast packington chicken supreme, chorizo veloute, spinach, pommes anna, peas
Pan fried tenderloin of pork, savoy cabbage, sweet potato fondant, mustard roast broccolini, crispy pancetta & cider jus
Wild mushroom risotto & aged parmesan cheese risotto with poached cackle-bean egg & white truffle(v)
Pan fried cod, poached muscles, buttery mash, champagne cream sauce, romanesco, garlic spinach
Pan fried wild scottish salmon, potato leek and gruyere dauphinoise, sweet mustard & celeriac veloute, braised celeriac
Triple chocolate & fudge brownie, miso butterscotch, whipped mascarpone, peanut brittle
Classic madagascan vanilla creme brulee, raspberry sorbet & scottish shortbread
Chocolate guinness cake to share
Local cheeseboard - colsten basset stilton, shropshire blue, yorkshire aged cheddar & tunworth cheese with artisan crackers, house chutney, grapes and celery
Trio of tomatoes, italian bruschetta, spanish majorcan , french red pepper
Padron peppers with maldon salt gf sharing patter v
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Hand picked crab , creamed leeks in white wine , chive dressing
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Pan seared king scallops, sun blushed tomatoes and salsa verde
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
Beef rendang , slow cooked 4/5 hours, beautiful sauce , onions , tomatoes, coriander, saffron rice
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
Italian mushroom risotto, with oyster mushrooms and porcini dusting
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Saffron risotto, roasted vine tomato, sautéed courgette , garnished with pea shoots
Italian venetian risotto, a medley of vegetables and beautiful stock , topped with roasted reg peppers
Chocolate brownies gf
Lemon cheesecake gf v
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Individually made black forest gateaux gf v
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Brocolli with chilli and garlic , black garlic dressing
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Italian bruschetta , diced tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, hint of garlic
Spanish majorcan tomato bread , freshly grated tomato pulp, garlic , olive oil
French red peppers, garlic croutons and tomato sambal
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
King oyster mushrooms, pan seared , topped with porcini and black garlic dressing
Butter chicken curry , rich tomato sauce , tomato and red onion salad , jasmine rice , mango chutney
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
Italian pork ribs , slow braised in white wine , tomato and a hint of chilli , fall off the bones
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
Chocolate brownies
Chocolate torte with berries and pouring cream
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Tiramisu, individual portions, classic
Tuscan fish stew , a beautiful fish stock broth , with king prawns , mussels, squid , olives and fresh basil and dill
King scallop , sliced chorizo and pea purée
King scallops with an asian goma sauce
Sizzling garlic and chilli king prawns , sticky rice , asparagus with kimchi dressing and spring onion
Hand picked crab , creamed leeks in white wine , chive dressing
Mussels in white wine cream & shallots
Paella for 2 , sharing plate , saffron rice , beautiful stock , king prawns , squid , mussels, roast red peppers, chorizo, authentic spanish style
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
King prawn risotto, butterflied king prawns , saffron risotto, herb dressing
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Pan fried spanish hake , rich tomato and garlic sauce , skinny fries
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Chocolate torte with berries and pouring cream
Citron tart with fresh berries , dusting of icing sugar
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Trio of tomatoes, italian bruschetta, spanish majorcan , french red pepper
Padron peppers with maldon salt
Pan seared king scallops, sun blushed tomatoes and salsa verde
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Tuscan fish stew , a beautiful fish stock broth , with king prawns , mussels, squid , olives and fresh basil and dill
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Organic scottish salmon , pan seared , leeks in white wine and cream sauce , roasted new potatoes
King oyster mushrooms, pan seared , topped with porcini and black garlic dressing
Iberico chorizo, king prawns and tomato with saffron rice
Pan seared free range chicken , oyster mushroom and white wine cream sauce , hint of tarragon, roasted baby new potatoes, braised carrots with thyme
Paella for 2 , sharing plate , saffron rice , beautiful stock , king prawns , squid , mussels, roast red peppers, chorizo, authentic spanish style
Sicilian lemon torte , berries and pouring cream
Chocolate brownies gf
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Individually made black forest gateaux gf v
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Tiramisu, individual portions, classic
Burrata , sliced beef tomato, italian salsa verde , olive oil
Grilled red peppers served on a dough slice with paprika & garlic
Italian bruschetta , diced tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, hint of garlic
Asparagus with quails eggs , hollandaise sauce and salsa verde
King prawn pil pil , butterflied king prawns , sizzling with garlic and chilli , toasted bread with aioli
Italian penne arrabiata, beautiful tomato and chilli and garlic. , fresh basil and garlic bread
Italian mushroom risotto, with oyster mushrooms and porcini dusting
Beautiful fillet steak , cooked to your liking , potato rostis , roasted vine tomatoes, truffle spinach, port & red wine beef jus
Beef bourguignon, slow cooked, shin of beef , in red wine , root vegetables, served with creamed mash
Italian lasagne, stunning layers of vegetables, rich tomato sauce , italian herb topping
Italian spaghetti vongole, beautiful clams in white wine. garlic , & chilli , parsley , italian classic
Spaghetti bolognaise, homemade beautiful rich ragu , accompanied by garlic bread
Chocolate brownies gf
Chocolate roulade , gf , berries and cream
Pavlova , mixed berries , strawberry and vanilla coulis , pouring cream and chocolate icing sugar
Sicilian lemon torte , berries and pouring cream
Sticky toffee pudding , caramel sauce , served warm , accompanied by custard or cream or both
Asparagus with salsa verde
Crab crostini , spring opinion , pickles
Butterflied king prawn , with chilli and garlic
Mussels in white wine cream & shallots
Beautiful aged filett of beef with roasted vine tomatoes potato rosti & red wine beef jus
Saffron risotto ,red peppers & courgettes
Chocolate torte with berries and pouring cream
Citroen tart & berries with pouring cream
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 Melton Mowbray.
What does a private chef service include in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray?
The price of renting a chef in Melton Mowbray 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 60 GBP to 134 GBP. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 60 GBP per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 64 GBP per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 89 GBP per person, and for 2 people, the price is 134 GBP 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 Melton Mowbray?
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 91 chefs available in Melton Mowbray. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Melton Mowbray, 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 Melton Mowbray.
Cost of a private chef in Melton Mowbray
The cost of hiring a private chef in Melton Mowbray 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 60 GBP to 134 GBP per person.
For 13 people or more: 60 GBP
For 7 to 12 people: 64 GBP
For 3 to 6 people: 89 GBP
For 2 people: 134 GBP.
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 Melton Mowbray?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Melton Mowbray: 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 Melton Mowbray!
Talk to our chefs in Melton Mowbray
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 Melton Mowbray? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Melton Mowbray, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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