Private Chef in Culiacán
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Culiacán
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Culiacán in April 2016, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Culiacán and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Estado de Sinaloa.
Starting in 2016, 549 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Culiacán. To book your chef in Culiacán, 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 173 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 413 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.4 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 549 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Culiacán usually book menus around 1,406 MXN per person, including 3.71 courses, sharing an average of 3.44 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 Culiacán.












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!
15 Private Chefs in Culiacán
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More than 500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4 Chef
The guests in Culiacán have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Culiacán received an average score of 5.
4 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Culiacán has been scored with a 5 on average.
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173 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Culiacán
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Shrimp and mango ceviche tostadas fresh local shrimp marinated in lime juice, tossed with mango, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. served atop crispy mini corn tostadas with a drizzle of chipotle aioli
Oaxaca cheese & truffle quesadillas: corn or flour tortillas filled with creamy oaxaca cheese and a hint of truffle oil, served with a side of roasted tomato salsa and sour cream
Mini tacos árabes with chipotle salsa: grilled pork marinated in traditional mexican adobo, served on mini pita bread with a portion of chipotle-infused sour cream
Carpaccio de betabel con queso de cabra y miel de agave (vegan adaptable); thinly sliced roasted beetroot drizzled with agave syrup, topped with crumbled goat cheese, and sprinkled with fresh herbs
Jicama & watermelon salad with tajín vinaigrette: a refreshing mix of jicama, watermelon, cucumber, and arugula, tossed in a zesty tajín-lime vinaigrette, topped with crumbled feta and fresh mint
Roasted beet & goat cheese salad with agave vinaigrette: roasted beets, arugula, and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with a light agave vinaigrette, and garnished with candied pecans and orange segments
Caldo de mariscos con hierba limón y tomillo a seafood soup with shrimp and white fish in a rich broth infused with lemongrass and thyme
Ensalada de nopales y arúgula con vinagreta de tamarindo tender cactus paddles paired with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and tamarind vinaigrette
Chipotle-glazed mahi mahi with coconut risotto: pan-seared mahi mahi fillet glazed with a smoky chipotle sauce, served over creamy coconut risotto with a side of grilled veggies
Mole chicken tacos with pineapple salsa tender grilled chicken breast, served in soft corn tortillas, drizzled with a rich mole sauce and topped with fresh pineapple salsa and crumbled cotija cheese
Costillas de res en salsa de guajillo y vino tinto beef short ribs slow-cooked in a guajillo chili and red wine reduction, served with caramelized onions and rustic mashed potatoes
Tacos de pescado al pastor grilled fish marinated in pastor spices, served in a warm tortilla with pineapple salsa
Tlacoyo de chorizo español con puré de frijol y manchego a masa tlacoyo stuffed with refried black beans, topped with spanish-style chorizo and melted manchego cheese
Coconut flan with mango coulis creamy coconut flan, topped with a tangy mango coulis and garnished with fresh berries for a tropical finish
Lime and mezcal cheesecake: a silky, no-bake cheesecake infused with the bold flavors of fresh lime and a subtle hint of mezcal
Churros con miel de agave y canela: mini churros, drizzled with agave syrup, and dusted with cinnamon sugar
Jamaica tinga tostadas – hibiscus flowers cooked in adobo sauce with avocado and vegan cream (vegan, gluten-free)
Esquites with bone marrow – corn kernels with chili piquín mayo and roasted bone marrow
Black bean and queso sopes – heirloom corn sopes with refried beans, fresco cheese, and charred salsa (vegetarian)
Chickpea and quelites ceviche – chickpeas marinated in lime juice with quelites, tomato, and serrano chili (vegan, gluten-free)
Heirloom corn tlacoyos with black beans and cactus – hand-formed masa pockets filled with black beans, topped with cactus salad and fresh cheese (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Chicharrón prensado gorditas – masa pockets stuffed with crispy pork, topped with green salsa and pickled onions
Wild mushroom broth – seasonal mushrooms in a smoky epazote-infused broth (vegan, gluten-free)
Sweet corn and poblano pepper cream – smooth corn cream with roasted poblano peppers and fresco cheese
Shrimp aguachile with cucumber and grilled pineapple – shrimp marinated in lime juice, with fresh cucumber and grilled pineapple (gluten-free)
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad – roasted beets with caramelized nuts and citrus dressing (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Wild greens and pumpkin seed salad – a mix of fresh native greens with mesquite dressing and toasted pumpkin seeds (vegan, gluten-free)
Black aguachile with mushrooms – fresh mushrooms marinated in smoky black chili aguachile with lime (vegan, gluten-free)
Seared tuna sopes with avocado purée – mini corn sopes topped with seared tuna, avocado purée, and morita chili
Talla-style fish – grilled fish fillet marinated in adobo sauce, served with wild greens salad (gluten-free)
Beef and bone marrow mole de olla – hearty beef soup with vegetables, and guajillo chili
Stuffed chile with mushrooms and greens – roasted poblano pepper filled with sautéed mushrooms and greens, served with roasted tomato sauce (vegan, gluten-free)
Chicken in peanut and pasilla chili sauce – free-range chicken in a thick peanut and pasilla chili sauce (gluten-free)
Stuffed ancho chili with seafood – ancho chili filled with sautéed shriimp, tomatoes, and herbs, topped with a light tomato broth (gluten-free)
Flan with piloncillo caramel (gluten-free)
Seasonal artisan sorbets – house-made sorbets featuring local fruits like soursop, black sapote, and tamarind
Coconut and cinnamon rice pudding – creamy rice pudding with coconut milk, spices, and a hint of lime zest (vegan, gluten-free)
Guava paste with aged cotija cheese – classic guava paste served with aged cotija cheese (gluten-free). crispy buñuelos with piloncillo syrup
-mi pampa linda- argentine empanadas made hand made dough stuffed ground beef, bell pepper, onion, olives. served w/ spicy chimichurru sauce
-calamus - crispy baby squid served with a tamarind and chipotle chile sauce
-shrimp flower- shrimp sautee in fine herbs ghee on roasted garlic cauliflower
-seasonal curricanes- catch of the day stuffed w/ seasonal vegetables. served w/ serrano chile ponzu sauce
-garden salad- seasonal green leaves, baby beet, red onion, walnuts, feta cheese. oregano & balsamic vinaigrette
- crispy- fresh green leaves, crispy bacon, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes and fennel vinaigrette
-fresh breeze- cucumber & green apple gazpacho. served w/ homemade croutons
- poblano chile cream- poblano chile, roasted potatoes, sweet corn. served w/ regional fresh chesse & crispy tortilla
-healthy and delicious-. catch of the day sautéed with thyme and chives. served with grilled seasonal vegetables and quinoa with pesto
-tender night- slow cooked short ribs in morita chile sauce with polenta cream and grilled plantain
-ravioli- homemade ravioli stuffed with chicken and vegetables roasted. served with tequila flambeed sauce
-zarandeado- zarandeado grilled shrimp accompanied by green basmati rice, seasonal vegetables and cilantro-habanero chimichurri
-laura's cake- bananas & dulce de leche cream cheese cake
-anna pavlova- traditional pavlova served with whipped cream and seasonal fruits
-chocolate lovers- chocolate ganache and berries tartlet
Lemon parfait. lemon mousse on orange crunchy cookies
Sopa de tortilla ( tortilla, crema regional, queso, chile dulce crujiente y aguacate)
Tartar de atún (atún fresco crudo, salsa de soya, aceite de sésamo, jugo de limón amarillo y crocante de arroz)
Tlacoyo de requesón (tlacoyo de maíz, requesón regional, epazote, salsa de chipotle, lechuga, queso fresco y crema)
Chile relleno de camarón y queso(chile poblano, camarón, queso panela, salsa de tomate rostizado, crema regional y brotes de cilantro)
Birria ahumada (carne de res ahumada por 10 horas, servida en caldo, cilantro, cebolla, repollo y tortillas)
Sahimi de atún (rebanadas de atún fresco, salsa negra, salsa de soya, pepino, cebolla morada y aguacate)
Lomo de cerdo (lomo de cerdo, chile chipotle, dátil, cebolla, romero y arroz a la mexicana)
Pollo rostizado (pollo orgánico, adobo de chile morita y dátil, papa a la mantequilla/ajo, ensalada de pasta y repollo)
Tacos de rib eye (rib eye a la parrilla, tortilla hecha a mano, cebolla caramelizada, guacamole, salsa mexicana y limón)
Flan casero de vainilla (flan casero de vainilla, crema batida y carmelo )
Duraznos cremosos (láminas de durazno, galletas, dulce de leche cremoso y crumbles de romero)
Tiradito de tuna fresco
Almeja chocolata tatemada (grilled)
Platón de canapés mexicanos (mini sopes, mini tlacoyos de queso y requesón, mini tacos dorados de pollo – estilo familiar)
Grill salad with berries vinaigrette (nuts, strawberries, cherry tomatoes and pear)
Tortilla soup
Crema chowder de elote y camarón
Pescado zarandeado con vegetales al grill y arroz cremoso
Braised short rib with sweet potatoes purée and mushrooms relish
- enchiladas stuffed with chicken with oaxacan black mole and red rice
Churros bañados con salsa de chocolate y dulce de leche
Chocolate browine with berries compote
Rice puding
Fish ceviche chilled fish marinated in lime juice with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and other seasonings
Guacamole with mango a tropical twist on the classic guacamole, incorporating ripe mango
Avocado and jicama salad creamy avocado and crunchy jicama with a zesty lime dressing
Nopal (cactus) salad nopalitos, or young cactus paddles, mixed with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro
Pescado zarandeado grilled whole fish, marinated in achiote and local spices.served with green salad and garlic rice
Fish tacos freshly caught fish, grilled or fried, served in a taco with slaw, salsa, and avocado
Flan
Key lime pie
Black shrimp aguachile – fresh shrimp in a black chili adobo with citrus and charred tortilla ash
Green ceviche – white fish cured in lime juice, pumpkin seeds, and cilantro
Tiradito with bitter orange – thinly sliced fresh fish cured in citrus with habanero oil
Smoky shrimp esquites – sweet corn with grilled shrimp, poblano mayo, and cotija cheese
Sinaloa-style shrimp broth – a rich shrimp and tomato-based soup with chili and spices
Cactus & grilled octopus salad – fresh nopales, grilled octopus, pepitas, and guajillo dressing
Seared tuna with guacamole & charred chili – perfect balance of creamy and spicy
Guerrero-style seafood soup – a rich, spicy broth with fish and shrimp
Garlic shrimp with watermelon salad – a bold contrast between garlic and refreshing fruit
Zarandeado-style grilled fish– charcoal-grilled with chili adobo and butter
Pumpkin seed-crusted fish fillet with avocado sauce – crunchy yet creamy
Crispy rock shrimp with mango chipotle sauce – sweet heat in every bite
Guerrero-style seafood mole – a bold, deep-flavored dish with hints of cacao
Seafood cochinita pibil with xnipec – a yucatán classic with a seafood twist
Smoked marlin tacos with chipotle mayo – a beloved pacific coast specialty
Lime sorbet with chapulín salt – refreshing with a subtle crunch
Crispy buñuelos with coffee & cinnamon cream
Vainilla ice cream with rompope sauce
Sope de chorizo regional( sope de maíz, frijoles refritos, chorizo regional, lechuga, crema, queso cotija)
Guacamole and chips( guacamole fresco, pico de gallo y chips de maíz)
Tamal de pollo en salsa verde( tamal relleno de pollo desmenuzado, salsa verde, crema agria y verdolagas frescas)
Ceviche de pescado (pescado fresco local, pepino, cebolla morada, elote rostizado, cilantro, chile jalapeño y chips)
Queso fundido(queso menonita, chorizo de cerdo, frijoles, aguacate y cilantro)
Fajitas de pollo( tiras de pechuga de pollo, pimientos rostizados, ajo, cebolla, tortilla y salsa tatemada)
Carne asada( carne asada, tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa picante y limones)
Cochinita pibil(carne de cerdo ahumada por 10 horas, marinado pibil, frijoles negros y cebolla morada curtida)
Taco de camarón crujiente (camarón crujiente, ensalada agridulce de col, mayo de habanero y tortilla hecha a mano)
Carlota de limón (galleta de vainilla, crema de limón, piel de limón y menta)
Empanada frita de mango(empanada rellena de mango local, queso fresco, canela y azúcar morena)
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 Culiacán.
What does a private chef service include in Culiacán?
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 Culiacán?
The price of renting a chef in Culiacán 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 1,103 MXN to 1,723 MXN. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 1,103 MXN per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 1,265 MXN per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,412 MXN per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,723 MXN 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 Culiacán?
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 15 chefs available in Culiacán. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Culiacán 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 Culiacán?
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 Culiacán each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Culiacán, 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 Culiacán.
Cost of a private chef in Culiacán
The cost of hiring a private chef in Culiacán 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 1,103 MXN to 1,723 MXN per person.
For 13 people or more: 1,103 MXN
For 7 to 12 people: 1,265 MXN
For 3 to 6 people: 1,412 MXN
For 2 people: 1,723 MXN.
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 Culiacán?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Culiacán: 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 Culiacán!






Talk to our chefs in Culiacán
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