Private Chef in Cozumel
Rent one of our 301 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cozumel
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cozumel in March 2016, more than 301 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cozumel and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Estado de Quintana Roo.
Starting in 2016, 40,954 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cozumel. To book your chef in Cozumel, 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 18,248 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 84,958 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.83 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 40,954 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cozumel usually book menus around 1,283 MXN per person, including 3.71 courses, sharing an average of 4.43 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 Cozumel.












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!
301 Private Chefs in Cozumel
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More than 40,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.68 Chef
The guests in Cozumel have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.68.
4.84 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cozumel received an average score of 4.84.
4.81 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.81 average score.
4.91 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cozumel has been scored with a 4.91 on average.
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18,248 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cozumel
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Ahi poke bowl
Salmon poke bowl
Watermelon poke bowl
Steamed white rice
Creamy macaroni salad
Soy braised cabbage
Huli huli chicken
Hawaiian style kalbi short ribs
Hawaiian style shrimp skewers
Guacamole with tortilla chips: mashed fresh avocados mixed with red onion, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil
Stuffed jalapeños: jalapeño pepper stuffed with cream cheese and peanuts wrapped in bacon
Street elotes: corn on the cob boiled in chicken broth topped with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, tajin and cilantro
Refried beans: mashed and sautéed beans with red onion and garlic with a topping of cotija cheese and sour cream accompanied by tortilla chips
Grilled cheese: piece of fresh grilled cheese with a topping of olive oil and cilantro accompanied with tortilla chips
Rajas poblanas: thin strips of poblano chile cooked with tender corn kernels, red onion, cilantro and cream accompanied by tortilla chips
Tostadas: fried corn tortillas with a topping of refried beans, mixed salad and the protein of your choice (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or fish) accompanied by a sauce of fresh and dried chilies
Beef tacos: handmade corn tortilla spread with avocado puree filled with pieces of grilled beef and a topping of pico de gallo accompanied by a fresh chili sauce
Chicken tacos: handmade corn tortillas spread with refried beans filled with grilled chicken breast with a topping of broccoli sprouts drizzled with chipotle mayonnaise
Shrimp tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with breaded shrimp and coleslaw slaw bathed in thousand island sauce
Fish tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, breaded fish and a topping of tartar sauce
Tortilla soup: made with a broth of tomatoes, chicken and tortillas with a topping of fried tortilla chips, sour cream and cilantro
Charro beans: red beans with bacon, cilantro, jalapeños and red onion
Golden tacos: fried rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken and a topping of fresh lettuce, fresh cheese, sour cream and cilantro accompanied by a chicken broth
Caribbean ceviche: fine cubes of fish cooked in lemon juice, red onion, cilantro, tomato, kiwi, tabasco pepper and a touch of clamato
Chicken mole: grilled chicken breast bathed in red mole accompanied by red rice and sautéed vegetables
Chicken tinga: shredded chicken breast stewed with tomato sauce, dried chili peppers and sour orange juice accompanied by mexican rice and refried beans
Chicken fajitas: thin strips of chicken breast sautéed with red onion and bell pepper strips, served with wheat flour tortillas and fresh chili sauce and rice
Beef fajitas: thin strips of skirt steak sautéed with red onion and bell pepper strips, accompanied by wheat flour tortillas and fresh chili sauce and rice
Mexican-style grilled meat: grilled ribeye cuts accompanied by nopales, roasted chives and avocados with tomato sauce and fresh chili peppers
Pork loin in green sauce: pork loin stewed in a sauce of green tomatoes and fresh chili peppers accompanied with white rice and sautéed vegetables
Frijol con puerco: black beans stewed with pork ribs accompanied with mexican rice and tortillas
Guerrero-style fish fillet: fish fillet seasoned with a red sauce and spices, grilled and accompanied by red rice and stewed vegetables
Chile relleno: roasted poblano chile stuffed with stewed ground beef and cheese, topped with a sauce of tomatoes and fresh chiles, accompanied by mashed potatoes
Enchiladas suizas: corn tortillas filled with chicken bathed in a creamy green chile sauce with a topping of sour cream and cilantro
Rice pudding
Tres leches cake
Mixed ceviche, shrimp, octopus, fish, cilantro, tomatoes , lemon
Chicken tacos dorados with fresh cheese and cream
Chicken tinga empanadas
Guacamole, tortilla chips
Pico de gallo, tortilla chips
Chicken with mole sauce and baby veggies
A la veracruzana fish with red rice
Cochinita (our famous mexican pu-lled pork): slow-baked pork leg in a banana leaf, with axiote and sour orange, accompanied by freshly made tortillas
Al pastor tacos (pork marinated with chiles and achiote, not spicy , pineapple, sauce and tortillas)
Fish tacos, cabo style with coleslaw salad and spicy mayo
Almond & pears (vanilla base, filled with rum almond cream and spiced poached pears)
3 leches cheesecake mexican dessert
Key lime pie
Berries cheesecake
Sopa de tortilla
Sopa de lima
Warm chips and mild or spicy salsa
Chicken "pastel azteca "
Chicken enchiladas with red sauce
Chicken enchildas with green sauce
Traditional flan
Lemon carlota
Warm churros with hot chocolate
Guacamole with tortilla chips: mashed fresh avocados mixed with red onion, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil
Stuffed jalapeños: jalapeño pepper stuffed with cream cheese and peanuts wrapped in bacon
Street elotes: corn on the cob boiled in chicken broth topped with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, tajin and cilantro
Refried beans: mashed and sautéed beans with red onion and garlic with a topping of cotija cheese and sour cream accompanied by tortilla chips
Grilled cheese: piece of fresh grilled cheese with a topping of olive oil and cilantro accompanied with tortilla chips
Rajas poblanas: thin strips of poblano chile cooked with tender corn kernels, red onion, cilantro and cream accompanied by tortilla chips
Tostadas: fried corn tortillas with a topping of refried beans, mixed salad and the protein of your choice (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or fish) accompanied by a sauce of fresh and dried chilies
Beef tacos: handmade corn tortilla spread with avocado puree filled with pieces of grilled beef and a topping of pico de gallo accompanied by a fresh chili sauce
Chicken tacos: handmade corn tortillas spread with refried beans filled with grilled chicken breast with a topping of broccoli sprouts drizzled with chipotle mayonnaise
Shrimp tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with breaded shrimp and coleslaw slaw bathed in thousand island sauce
Fish tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, breaded fish and a topping of tartar sauce
Tortilla soup: made with a broth of tomatoes, chicken and tortillas with a topping of fried tortilla chips, sour cream and cilantro
Charro beans: red beans with bacon, cilantro, jalapeños and red onion
Golden tacos: fried rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken and a topping of fresh lettuce, fresh cheese, sour cream and cilantro accompanied by a chicken broth
Caribbean ceviche: fine cubes of fish cooked in lemon juice, red onion, cilantro, tomato, kiwi, tabasco pepper and a touch of clamato
Chicken mole: grilled chicken breast bathed in red mole accompanied by red rice and sautéed vegetables
Chicken tinga: shredded chicken breast stewed with tomato sauce, dried chili peppers and sour orange juice accompanied by mexican rice and refried beans
Chicken fajitas: thin strips of chicken breast sautéed with red onion and bell pepper strips, served with wheat flour tortillas and fresh chili sauce and rice
Beef fajitas: thin strips of skirt steak sautéed with red onion and bell pepper strips, accompanied by wheat flour tortillas and fresh chili sauce and rice
Mexican-style grilled meat: grilled ribeye cuts accompanied by nopales, roasted chives and avocados with tomato sauce and fresh chili peppers
Pork loin in green sauce: pork loin stewed in a sauce of green tomatoes and fresh chili peppers accompanied with white rice and sautéed vegetables
Frijol con puerco: black beans stewed with pork ribs accompanied with mexican rice and tortillas
Guerrero-style fish fillet: fish fillet seasoned with a red sauce and spices, grilled and accompanied by red rice and stewed vegetables
Chile relleno: roasted poblano chile stuffed with stewed ground beef and cheese, topped with a sauce of tomatoes and fresh chiles, accompanied by mashed potatoes
Enchiladas suizas: corn tortillas filled with chicken bathed in a creamy green chile sauce with a topping of sour cream and cilantro
Tres leches cake
Rice pudding
Beet roasted salad with burrata cheese, onions, apple, honey vinagrette
Brie cheese with roasted figs , grapes, honey, arugula and pistachios
Burrata cheese and prosciutto burschetta with arugula, olives and olive oil
Caesar salad (fresh lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing and parmesan cheese)
Caprese bruschetta with pesto sauce
Greek bruschetta toasted baguette, creamy feta cheese and olives
Italian bruschetta, with cheese , tomatoes, and olive oil
Seafood bruschetta with olive oil
A la veracruzana fish with red rice
Chicken swiss enchiladas with green sauce and cheese
Cochinita (our famous mexican pu-lled pork): slow-baked pork leg in a banana leaf, with axiote and sour orange, accompanied by freshly made tortillas
Fish with butter sauce and capers with grilled vegetables
Grilled fish and octopus with cream risotto
3 leches cheesecake mexican dessert
Almond & pears (vanilla base, filled with rum almond cream and spiced poached pears)
Apple crumble with ice cream
Brownie with ice cream
Octopus carpaccio with arugula, balsamic vinagrette
Yellow fin tuna tostada (spicy mayo, caramelised onion, sesame sauce)
Seafood bruschetta with olive oil
Fried shrimps with garlic mayo
A la veracruzana fish with red rice
Grilled fish , grilled shrimp , grilled octopus with veggies
Grilled fish and octopus with cream risotto
Berries cheesecake
Almond & pears (vanilla base, filled with rum almond cream and spiced poached pears)
Apple crumble with ice cream
Brownie with ice cream
Guacamole with tortilla chips: mashed fresh avocados mixed with red onion, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil
Refried beans: mashed and sautéed beans with red onion and garlic with a topping of cotija cheese and sour cream accompanied by tortilla chips
Pico de gallo: salad of finely diced onion, tomato, cilantro and serrano chiles seasoned with lemon juice, corn oil and apple cider vinegar, accompanied by tortilla chips
Red sauce and green sauce: roasted red tomato sauce and dried chili peppers and green tomato sauce and roasted serrano chili peppers accompanied by tortilla chips
Yellowfin tuna tartare: fine cubes of raw yellowfin tuna loin seasoned with finely chopped red onion, cilantro, soy sauce, smoked sesame oil served on a bed of avocados accompanied by crackers
Caribbean ceviche: fine cubes of fish cooked in lemon juice, red onion, cilantro, tomato, kiwi, tabasco pepper and a touch of clamato
Coconut shrimp: shrimp coated in flour and coconut flakes served with a peach and chipotle sauce
Shrimp skewers: grilled shrimp skewers accompanied by sautéed vegetables
Chipotle shrimp: sautéed shrimp covered in a creamy chipotle sauce served on a bed of rice and a topping of chives
Tuna croquettes: a mixture of mashed potatoes and tuna made into breaded balls and deep fried, accompanied by a spicy garlic sauce
Shrimp tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with breaded shrimp and coleslaw slaw bathed in thousand island sauce
Fish tacos: handmade corn tortillas filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, breaded fish and a topping of tartar sauce
Peanut crusted salmon fillet: pan-seared salmon fillet with a peanut crust and tamarind sauce served on a bed of quinoa and a salad of arugula and cherry tomatoes
Guerrero-style fish fillet: fish fillet seasoned with a red sauce and spices, grilled and accompanied by red rice and stewed vegetables
Fried whole fish: fried whole fish served with green salad and rice
Shrimp and clam risotto: creamy rice with shrimp, clams and asparagus served with garlic bread
Sea & land paella: paella rice with shrimp, squid, clams, chicken and pork served with garlic bread
Pulpo a la gallega: pieces of octopus sautéed in butter, garlic and onion served on a bed of potatoes and olives sprinkled with paprika
Orange pudding with pineapple
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 Cozumel.
What does a private chef service include in Cozumel?
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 Cozumel?
The price of renting a chef in Cozumel 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 942 MXN to 1,333 MXN. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 942 MXN per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 1,056 MXN per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,192 MXN per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,333 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 Cozumel?
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 301 chefs available in Cozumel. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cozumel 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 Cozumel?
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 Cozumel each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cozumel, 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 Cozumel.
Cost of a private chef in Cozumel
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cozumel 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 942 MXN to 1,333 MXN per person.
For 13 people or more: 942 MXN
For 7 to 12 people: 1,056 MXN
For 3 to 6 people: 1,192 MXN
For 2 people: 1,333 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Cozumel!
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 Cozumel?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cozumel: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Latin American, 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 Cozumel!






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










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