Private Chef in Kaipara District
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Kaipara District
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Kaipara District in June 2018, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Kaipara District and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Kaipara District.
Starting in 2018, 722 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Kaipara District. To book your chef in Kaipara District, 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 113 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 735 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 722 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Kaipara District usually book menus around 171.1 NZD per person, including 3.7 courses, sharing an average of 3.04 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 Kaipara District.












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!
13 Private Chefs in Kaipara District
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More than 700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4 Chef
The guests in Kaipara District have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.
4 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Kaipara District received an average score of 4.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Kaipara District has been scored with a 5 on average.
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113 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Kaipara District
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!














Charcoal fired lamb kofta, curry leaves, madras, mango
Charcoal fired impossible kofta, curry leaves, madras, mango (vegetarian)
Scampi tartare, shrimp cracker, wasabi, ginger
Mushroom bao, fried tempeh, hoisin, cucumber (vegetarian)
Truffle yaki udon, pancetta, mushrooms, parmesan, 63 degree egg
House-made gnocchi, wild mushroom, parmesan cream, truffle (vegetarian)
East coast crayfish coconut bisque, green lipped mussels
Rum cured mt cook salmon, buttermilk, apple, puffed grains
Lumina slow cooked moroccan lamb, saffron risotto, raita
Crayfish miso ramen, shiitake, soft egg
Seafood laksa bisque, mussels, scampi, calamari, herbs
Tempeh miso ramen, shiitake, soft egg (vegetarian)
Caramel coconut sticky rice, hazelnut, roasted figs
Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb
Strawberry and mango lasagne
New zealand cheeseboard
Cured salmon, lemon mayonnaise, chive, shrimp cracker
Mushroom bao, fried tempeh, hoisin, cucumber, spring onion (v)
Confit duck spring roll, tamarind, mandarin
Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, clevedon tomato, black olive (v)
House-made gnocchi, wild mushroom, parmesan cream, truffle (v)
Heirloom tomato tart, fromage blanc, oregano (v)
East coast crayfish bisque, green lipped mussels, baguette
Rum cured mt cook salmon, buttermilk, apple, puffed grains
Bostock’s organic chicken, eggplant caponata, basil pesto
Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc
Lumina slow cooked moroccan lamb, saffron risotto, raita
Pan fried tofu, orange-miso glaze, apple butter, roasted onion (vg)
Poached peaches, mint nougat glace, amaretto jelly, ginger custard
Strawberry and mango lasagne
Pine nut and custard tart, spiced roast pear
Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb
Caramelised onion and blue cheese tartlet (v)
Kūmara falafel, beetroot puree, feta, quince (v)
Market raw fish, coconut, cucumber, heirloom tomato, capsicum
Lamb, kūmara and feta filo pie
Braised beef cheek, parmesan-nutmeg polenta, jus
Lumina lamb rump, saffron potato puree, caper relish, jus
Mount cook salmon, cauliflower, romesco, chive oil
Ratatouille, saffron rouille, baguette (v)
Rhubarb pavlova, orange pastry cream
New zealand cheeseboard and accompaniments
Lemon meringue tart
Steamed pudding, salted caramel, vanilla custard
Achiote chicken tostada, pico de gallo, avocado
Achiote jackfruit tostada, pico de gallo, avocado (vegetarian)
Satay chicken bao, cucumber, spring onion
Carrot arancini, sage, truffle mayo (vegetarian)
Orange-miso glazed pork, roasted onion, tahini dressing
Mount cook salmon, cauliflower, romesco, chive oil
Slow cooked beef short rib, sour cream sauce, avocado, pico de gallo
Miso roasted cauliflower, ginger broth, tofu, nz wakame (vegetarian)
Caramel coconut sticky rice, toasted coconut, pineapple
Matcha tiramisu
Pine nut and custard tart, spiced roast pear
Vegan chocolate mousse, black dorris plum, hazelnut
Market oyster, nz wakame, fresh wasabi
Scampi tartare, shrimp cracker, wasabi, pickled ginger
Salmon rillette on toast, lemon crème fraiche, chive
Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, clevedon tomato, black olive (vegetarian)
40 degree salmon, miso roasted cauliflower, ginger broth, nz wakame
East coast crayfish bisque, green lipped mussels, baguette
Smoked salmon and prawn squid ink tortellini, chilli-mussel sugo
Farro salad with feta, grapes, nam pla prik (vegetarian)
Seafood laksa bisque, green lipped mussels, scampi, calamari, fresh herbs
Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc
Mount cook salmon, almond skordalia, acili ezma, cress oil
Tempeh miso ramen, nori, shiitake mushrooms, soft egg (vegetarian)
Matcha panna cotta, dulce de leche, biscoff crumb
Caramel coconut sticky rice, hazelnut, roasted figs
Rhubarb pavlova, orange pastry cream
New zealand cheeseboard
House-made focaccia with kalamata olives (vegetarian)
Semi-dried tomato crostini, whipped chèvre, tapenade (v)
Mezze platter | marinated olives and feta (v)
Fresh fig, prosciutto, aged balsamic
Porcini and parma ham lasagne, truffle oil
Spinach ravioli filled with smoked mozzarella, fresh tomato sugo (vegetarian)
Lumina lamb rump, eggplant caponata, saffron rouille, jus
Market fish, saffron and clam risotto
Tiramisu
Baklava | a familiar classic
Lemon meringue tart
Pine nut and custard tart, roasted pear
Char sui chicken in spring onion pancakes
Korean fried chicken skewer, blood orange mayo & kimchi
Empanadas of mushrooms, corn & blue cheese w roasted tomato chipotle salsa
Giant prawns with mango avocado salsa
Duck tacos, salsa de arbol, avocado, pomegranate
Lobster rolls, brioche bun, paprika lemon aioli
Smoked kahawai dumplings with spiced cherry sauce
Bacon wrapped scallops with green onion sauce
Buckwheat blini, gin & beetroot cured salmon, wasabi cream fraiche, pickled cucumber
Vintage cheddar gougeres, honey truffle mayo
Bbq pulled pork slider, apple mint slaw, pickles, southern mayo
Prawn or tempeh rice paper roll, avocado, nashi, herbs, spicy peanut dipping sauce
Cheese burger slider, wagyu beef, onion jam, truffle mascarpone, rocket
Crisp soft shell crab sushi nori maki roll, shiso, yuzu mayo
Fried tamarind chicken in pandanas leaves, makrut lime & coconut sauce
Duck liver pate, peppered pears & baguette
Prawn ceviche with saffron and white truffle vinaigrette
Pink grapefruit, prawn and coconut spoons
Salt cod & potato cazuela with baguette toast points
Chèvre cheesecake with red onion confit, crisp marjoram
Marinated & grilled octopus & caramelised mango skewers w makrut lime tzatziki
Jamon serrano on crispy polenta with olive relish
Parmesan crisps with goat cheese mousse, pickled cherries
Tortilla de espanol - spanish potato & onion tortilla with romesco sauce
Baby gem lettuce cups with prawn, sticky caramel, peanuts & blood oranges
Panfried dumplings w pork, watercress & water chestnuts, chilli caramel sauce
Caponata mushroom caps grilled and served with green goddess sauce
Selection of artisanal cheeses with homemade quince paste, fresh & dried fruits and nuts
Selection of traditional mexican salsas and corn tostadas
Selection of homemade dips and crudités and crostini
Selection of macarons, mini tarts and chocolate truffles
Chocolate & fruit grazing platters
Artisanal cheese board w dried fruits, chocolates, nuts and preserves
Alfajores - dulce de leche sandwich cookies
Black sticky rice and mango parcels, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled, lime sabayon, kaffir granita
Canelle de bourdeax w chocolate orange sauce, candied mandarin segments, orange blossom creme
Little pavlovas - torched meringue with poached rhubarb, toasted white chocolate, fresh cream manuka honeycomb
Mini meringues, seasonal fruit, chocolate dust
Mezze platter | keftedes (greek meatballs)
Mezze platter | melitzanosalata (eggplant salad)
Wairiri buffalo mozzarella toast, clevedon tomato, black olive (v)
Lamb, kūmara and feta filo pie
Lemon risotto with chilli prawns and gremolata
Goats curd agnolotti, hazelnut, brown butter, sage (vegetarian)
Heirloom tomato tart, fromage blanc, oregano (v)
Oxtail croquettes, truffle mayo, parmesan
Herb crusted lumina lamb rack, carrot purée, green olive relish, goats curd, jus
Market fish, ratatouille, chervil beurre blanc
Bostock’s organic chicken, eggplant caponata, basil pesto
Ratatouille, saffron rouille, baguette (v)
Baklava cheesecake, honey comb, pistachio crumb
Poached peaches, mint nougat glace, amaretto jelly, ginger custard
Strawberry and mango lasagne
Saffron-poached pears, burnt honey cream, liquid puff pastry
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 Kaipara District.
What does a private chef service include in Kaipara District?
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 Kaipara District?
The price of renting a chef in Kaipara District 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 142 NZD to 236 NZD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 142 NZD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 141 NZD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 182 NZD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 236 NZD 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 Kaipara District?
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 13 chefs available in Kaipara District. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Kaipara District 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 Kaipara District?
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 Kaipara District each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Kaipara District, 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 Kaipara District.
Cost of a private chef in Kaipara District
The cost of hiring a private chef in Kaipara District 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 142 NZD to 236 NZD per person.
For 13 people or more: 142 NZD
For 7 to 12 people: 141 NZD
For 3 to 6 people: 182 NZD
For 2 people: 236 NZD.
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 Kaipara District?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Kaipara District: 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 Kaipara District!






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










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