Private Chef in Pattaya
Rent one of our 18 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Pattaya
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Pattaya in April 2018, more than 18 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Pattaya and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Changwat Chon Buri.
Starting in 2018, 2,868 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Pattaya. To book your chef in Pattaya, 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 155 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,148 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 5 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,868 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Pattaya usually book menus around 2,726 THB per person, including 3.17 courses, sharing an average of 3.9 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 Pattaya.
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!
18 Private Chefs in Pattaya
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More than 2,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
5 Chef
The guests in Pattaya have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 5.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Pattaya received an average score of 5.
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 Pattaya has been scored with a 5 on average.
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155 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Pattaya
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
"involtini di melanzane", baked eggplant rolls stuffed with parma and mozzarella cheese
"fritto misto" , squids, prawns and fish fried with zucchini and carrots, served with fresh salad
Fried meatballs, our grandma's recipe, with sunday slow-cooked 30 hours fresh tomatoes sauce
Fresh salad with oil and lemon vinaigrette
“linguine faella brand, all’astice e pomodorino fresco” lobster linguine pasta with fresh cherry tomato sauce and parsley
"rigatoni al ragù" slow-cooked 30 hrs "traditional neapolitan meet ragout", rigatoni pasta, home-madericotta cheese. family recipe
Neapolitan style polpettone meatloaf, from family recipe. it has been my most appreciated and loved main since our opening in 2015
“branzino agli agrumi ed anetto, in cartoccio” citrus marinated seabass, baked in a cartouche, orange homemade cream, fennel salad
Tomato and potato crusted wild seabass, thyme scented, signature lemon vinaigrette asparagus salad
Prime roast beef roll ribeye "lardellato" ( an old way to prepare the meats and enrich them before marinating them for 24 hrs and then baking), stuffed with pancetta, signature (secret) herb dressing, dill, pine nuts, and raisins. baked till caramelized
Traditional panettone, artisan gelato stuffed served with signature tiramisu' cream
"tuna and peach tartar" created duting a trip in palermo, one morning in a villa with seaview in the district of 'sferracavallo", invited by the noble family burgio of palermo
"spaghetti faella al nero di seppia, ricotta originale siciliana" spaghetti fella brand (#1 in the world) with black ink fish sauce, the original 8 hours cooked sicilian recipe, taught to me by a calabrian chef in the most famous sicilian restaurant in ro
"rotolo di melanzane e maiale alla palermitana" eggplant roll "palermo style" stuffed with pork and more, double cooked and served with cherry tomato and mint concassé'
"cannoli siciliani freschi con ricotta fatta in casa" fresh made legendary sicilian cannolis with "homemade ricotta" cream,
"crostini di alici alla romana con mozzarella" sardines and fresh mozzarella cheese sourdough bruschetta roman style
"insalata riccia olive e pomodorini" curly endive salad, with cherry tomatoes, olives dressing
"rigatoni con coda alla vaccinara" rigatoni pasta with 6 hours slow cooked ox tail meat ragout, the most traditional tomatoes pasta sauce from rome. served with the ox tail, pine nuts and all original ingredients
"trippa e fagioli" stewed roman style trip with borlotti beans and mint
"porchetta" traditional roman style to cook a stuffed pork, signature herbs marinated , crispy skin
"tiramisu classic ricetta del bar pompi" the most famous tiramisu in rome, made by the "bar pompi" in san giovanni district
"bollito di manzo sfilacciato con salsa di verdure all'aceto fatto in casa" 6 hours, slow cooked pulled beef served with carrots and onion, homemade vinegar, vinaigrette
"rigatoni alla genovese napoletana" rigatoni pasta with 8 hours slow cooked "beef white ragout" (no tomato), served with parmesan and home grown "curly giant neapolitan" basil cream (seeds are from naples)
"bistecca del macellaio alla griglia, marinata min 2 settimane in olio d'oliva ed erbe di macchia mediterranea" grilled butcher cut steak, marinated min 2 weeks in mediterranean bush herbs marinated " lemon and olive oil, salad
"finto sanquinaccio di cioccolata con pasta maltagliata al forno originally made with pork blood (until forbidden by lawt in 1970s) this fruity chocolate cream served with crunchy oven baked stripes of pastry, it is the best way to finish up a "meat theme
Caviar burrata, capri salad sorbet, italian basil coulis
Fresh made chitarra spaghetti, cacio e pepe sauce, white truffle oil, orange zest
Fresh made "lasagna di mare", seafood lasagna, sea urchin emulsion
Tomato and potato crusted wild seabass, thyme scented, signature lemon vinaigrette asparagus salad
Roasted rib eye beef roll, stuffed with pancetta and signature herbs, homemade apricot bbq sauce
Barolo poached pears, white chocolate and mint sauce, balsamic reduction
Signature tiramisu experience, pistachio, salted banoffee,
Sautee di cozze e vongole, seafood sauteed soup, home made bread crouton. sorrento riviera style
Potatoes cream granma style
Fresh salad with oil and lemon
"involtini di melanzane" egplant rolls stuffed with parma and mozzarella cheese
Meatballs with sunday slow-cooked 30 hours fresh tomatoes sauce
Fresh made "lasagna della domenica" , slow cooked 30 hours ragout with pork and beef filet , baked mozzarella and parmesan cheese
"rigatoni al ragù" slow-cooked 30 hrs "traditional neapolitan meet ragout", rigatoni pasta, home-madericotta cheese. family recipe
"spaghetti alle vongole" , spaghetti with clams , castellammare style
"pennette alla norma" , pasta with eggplant and fresh made ricotta cheese baked with smoked mozzarella
"fritto misto" , squids, shrimps and anchovies fried with zucchini and carrots
" a' braciol" , beef rolls stuffed with garlic parsil raisins in slow cooked tomato sauce
"pollo alla ischitana" , chicken cooked in curred meats traditional fresh tomato sauce
"branzino al sale" seabass cooked in a salt crust
Torta caprese all amalfitana, limone, mandorle e cioccolato bianco .amalfy style caprese cake, almonds, white chocolate, lemon , gluten free
"tiramisù" tiramisu is a classic italian dessert that has become popular worldwide
"pizza crema e amarena" is a classic italian dessert that combines a creamy custard base with a sweet and tart topping of amarena cherries. this unique dessert is a beloved treat in italy
"zeppola al forno" also known as baked zeppole, is a beloved italian pastry that originates from the campania region. these fried dough balls are a popular treat, especially during the feast of saint joseph on march 19th
Edamame with sea salt: steamed edamame sprinkled with sea salt
Tamago nigiri: sweet japanese omelette served over sushi rice
Mini tuna tartare: finely diced tuna mixed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions, served in a spoon
Cucumber and crab stick rolls: fresh cucumber slices wrapped around crab sticks and avocado, drizzled with a light ponzu sauce
Chawanmushi: savory egg custard with shrimp and mushrooms
Nasu dengaku bites: grilled eggplant topped with a miso glaze
Miso soup: traditional japanese soup with tofu, seaweed, and green onions
Seaweed salad: a refreshing salad made with assorted seaweed, sesame seeds, and a tangy vinaigrette
Chicken karaage: crispy japanese fried chicken served with a wedge of lemon and a side of mayo
Gyoza: pan-fried dumplings filled with a mixture of pork and vegetables, served with a dipping sauce
Salmon sashimi salad: thin slices of salmon sashimi served over mixed greens with a sesame-soy dressing
Agedashi tofu: lightly fried tofu served in a warm broth with grated daikon and green onions
Teriyaki chicken: grilled chicken glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce, served with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables
Beef sukiyaki: thinly sliced beef cooked in a sweet soy sauce broth with vegetables and tofu, served with a raw egg for dipping
Tempura udon: udon noodles in a light broth, topped with assorted tempura
Salmon teriyaki: grilled salmon fillet with a sweet teriyaki glaze, served with steamed rice and pickled vegetables
Vegetable yakisoba: stir-fried noodles with assorted vegetables and a savory sauce
Chicken katsu curry: breaded and fried chicken cutlet served with japanese curry and rice
Matcha green tea ice cream: creamy green tea-flavored ice cream
Mochi ice cream: soft mochi filled with various flavors of ice cream (e.g., mango, green tea, vanilla)
Dorayaki: japanese pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste
Black sesame pudding: creamy pudding with a rich black sesame flavor
Yuzu sorbet: refreshing sorbet made with yuzu citrus
Taiyaki: fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet red bean paste
Mini falafel bites: crispy falafel served with a tangy yogurt sauce
Prosciutto-wrapped papaya: sweet papaya wrapped in savory prosciutto (or local cured ham)
Roasted red pepper hummus: creamy hummus made with local chickpeas and roasted red peppers, served with vegetable sticks
Marinated olives and local cheese: a mix of marinated olives and a mild local cheese with herbs
Shrimp skewers: grilled shrimp skewers with a garlic and herb marinade
Cucumber cups with feta and herbs: fresh cucumber cups filled with a mixture of local cheese and herbs
Thai greek salad: a fresh salad with local tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and a local mild cheese
Caprese salad: slices of ripe tomatoes, local mozzarella, and thai basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Spinach and feta spring rolls: spring rolls filled with spinach and a local cheese similar to feta
Tabbouleh salad: a refreshing salad made with local grains, parsley, tomatoes, and mint
Stuffed bell peppers: bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of rice, local vegetables, and herbs
Mussels in coconut wine sauce: steamed mussels cooked in a white wine and coconut milk sauce
Beef moussaka: a traditional greek dish with layers of eggplant, minced beef (or local meat), and béchamel sauce
Seafood paella: a classic spanish rice dish with saffron (or local spices), shrimp, mussels, and local seafood
Chicken tagine: moroccan spiced chicken with apricots and almonds, served with couscous (or local grains)
Grilled fish with lemon and herbs: whole grilled local fish with lemon and herbs, served with a side of roasted local vegetables
Pasta primavera: fresh pasta tossed with a medley of seasonal local vegetables and a light olive oil sauce
Beef kofta with yogurt sauce: grilled beef kofta skewers served with a cooling local yogurt sauce and flatbread
Baklava with coconut ice cream: layers of phyllo pastry, honey, and nuts, served with a scoop of coconut ice cream
Ricotta and honey cheesecake: a light cheesecake flavored with ricotta and drizzled with local honey
Lemongrass panna cotta: creamy panna cotta infused with lemongrass and served with a tropical fruit compote
Chocolate and mango tart: a rich chocolate tart with a layer of mango jam, topped with whipped 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 Pattaya.
What does a private chef service include in Pattaya?
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 Pattaya?
The price of renting a chef in Pattaya 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 1,978 THB to 3,285 THB. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 1,978 THB per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 2,342 THB per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 2,896 THB per person, and for 2 people, the price is 3,285 THB 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 Pattaya?
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 18 chefs available in Pattaya. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Pattaya 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 Pattaya?
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 Pattaya each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Pattaya, 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 Pattaya.
Cost of a private chef in Pattaya
The cost of hiring a private chef in Pattaya 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 1,978 THB to 3,285 THB per person.
For 13 people or more: 1,978 THB
For 7 to 12 people: 2,342 THB
For 3 to 6 people: 2,896 THB
For 2 people: 3,285 THB.
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 Pattaya?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Pattaya: 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 Pattaya!
Talk to our chefs in Pattaya
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 Pattaya? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Pattaya, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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