Private Chef
Enjoy a customized culinary experience with a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home.
Enjoy the experience
There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.
Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Top private chefs
We've curated the largest chefs portfolio worldwide, so you can have access to talented chefs with a passion for food and hospitality.
More than 709600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in the United States have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.76 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in the United States received an average score of 4.76.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in the United States has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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328267 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in the United States
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Amuse - meringue crisp, kumquat pearls, spring greens
Smoked kanpachi - stone fruit aguachile, sesame tuille, chamomile oil, purslane
Agnolotti - beurre blanc, nduja, sorrel oil, charred squash, ricotta, squash blossoms
Surf n turf - wagyu, xo béarnaise, crab croquette, black garlic
Strawberry ganache - caramelized white chocolate, amaretto sponge, thai basil
Burrata, honeydew, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic reduction
Roasted cauliflower, calabrian butter
Tomato basil tarte
Charred octopus, romesco sauce, roasted potato
Gnocchi, truffle fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Pappardelle bolognese
Spaghetti, roasted garlic, tomato, basil
Branzino, calabrian butter, herb salad, roasted vegetables
Chicken cacciatore, peppers, onions, chicken jus, creamy polenta
Pan seared halibut, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Porcini dusted hanger steak, garlic fennel puree, roasted broccolini, italian salsa verde
Short rib, parmesan potato puree, crispy onion
Bomboloni, dulce de leche, berry jam, chocolate
Bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Slider station: mini vegetarian sliders alongside meat options
Assortment of sushi rolls
Caprese skewers: skewer cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves for a simple yet elegant appetizer. drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor
Taco bar: set up a taco bar with options like seasoned black beans, grilled vegetables, tofu or tempeh, salsa, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and tortillas
Vegetarian spring rolls: ( serve with a side of peanut or hoisin dipping sauce
Spinach and feta spanakopita triangles: flaky phyllo pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, onions, and herbs
Mediterranean mezze platter: arrange a variety of small plates including hummus, tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, olives, falafel, pita bread, and roasted vegetables. for vegetarians, you can focus more on the veggie options like hummus, falafel, and roasted vegetables
Egetarian bruschetta: sliced baguette topped with a variety of toppings such as diced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, or olive tapenade
Falafel with tahini sauce: crispy chickpea falafel served with a creamy tahini sauce and a side of tabbouleh salad
Vegetarian samosas: crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and onions, served with mint chutney or tamarind sauce
Vegetable tempura: assorted vegetables such as bell peppers, sweet potatoes, zucchini, and broccoli battered and fried until crispy, served with tempura dipping sauce
Quinoa salad cups: mini cups filled with a refreshing quinoa salad mixed with diced vegetables, herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette
Patatas bravas (spain): crispy fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce and aioli
Gyoza (japan): pan-fried dumplings filled with ground meat or vegetables, served with a soy-based dipping sauce
Empanadas ( chicken / beef)
Spanish croquettes with garlic aioli
Baked mini lasganae
Chicken satay skewers: grilled chicken skewers marinated in a blend of coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, and spices, served with peanut sauce for dipping
Chicken quesadillas: flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, cheese, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, served with salsa and sour cream
Apple tartlets with caramel sauce
Caramel flan with caramel sauce
Coconut and passion fruit panna cotta:
Cheese cake chocolate / flavors
Crab cakes, fresh herbs, charred lemon, chipotle aioli
Grilled shrimp cocktail, citrus cocktail sauce
Hamachi crudo, pickled fresno, avocado
Charred octopus, romesco sauce, roasted potato
Fish ceviche, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy plantains
Mussels, calabrian tomato sauce, crunchy sourdough
Tuna poke
Cioppino, tomato brodo , toasted baguette
Crispy salmon, honey glazed carrots, creamy leeks
Pan seared halibut, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Seared scallops, corn puree, pickled peppers
Bomboloni, dulce de leche, berry jam, chocolate
Creme brûlée
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Focaccia gremolata, sardine
Carpaccio octopus, arugula, lemon oil
Tuna tomato, crouton, anchovy sabayon
Puntarelle anchovy, egg, pickled pepper, cauliflower, nocellara
Fritto misto squid, shrimp, fennel, lemon, squid ink aioli
Lorighitas mussels, fennel,
Pizza fried dough, anchovies, lemon
Mackeral fillet beetroot ezme, cumin emulsion herb oil
Sea bass creme patis, zucchini
Squid walnut pesto, asparagus
Blue crab celery, white asparagus
Peekytoe crab black trumpet, vin jaune
Tuna onion, tomato, amaranth
Tagliatelle seafood ragu, toasted crumbs, herbs
Bombolini seasonal jam, cream, zucchero
Vanilla and nasturtium ice cream, panade and candied nasturtium
Chocolate tart hazelnut cremeux, flaky salt, praline feuilletine
Ice cream mascarpone, grappa currants
Panna cotta grape granita, burnt caramel, buckwheat crumble
Roasted kale & broccolini salad with quinoa, butternut hummus, dukkah crumb, poached egg
Slow roasted victorian pork belly, chilli caramel, heirloom carrot, pear salad
New season slow roasted & fresh tomatoes salad, pickled shallots, italian stracciatella cheese, herb oil, toasted herbed focaccia
Fresh made toasted pretzel, topped with avocado salad, whipped ricotta, poached egg, lime dressing, seed cracke
Roasted branzino, saffron cauliflower rice, apple and shallot vinaigrette
Special housemade beef pastrami, potato hash, charred cabbage, smoked crema, roasted mushrooms, pickled shallots
Roasted harissa lamb shoulder, crushed green peas, potato rosti, mint labneh
Spicy truffle fried chicken, potato salad, paprika and black garlic cream, pickles, steamed bao bun
Fresh fruit board with mix of chef choice baby dessserts
Tiramisu french toast, espresso & bourbon whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, strawberries, chocolate soil & candied orange
Chia, flax & almond granola, whipped coconut yoghurt, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, summer berries
Lobster mushroom - butter basted, xo vinaigrette, crab, grilled greens
Grape - blue cheese posset, grape tartare, pickled mustard seed, chamomile oil
Short rib - short rib bread pudding, cherry demi, brown butter aioli, kumquat, basil
Cornish hen - roulade, squash fritter, fennel jam, chicken glace, squash blossom
Scallop - chorizo vinaigrette, corn veloute, charred baby corn, smoked tomato jam, heirloom tomatoes, radish, crispy shallot
Plum - pie crust, orange curd, plum compote, amaretto meringue
Mango - white chocolate blondie, mango gel, lime leaf anglaise, coconut macadamia crumb
Watermelon salad - calabrian chili vinaigrette, heirloom tomatoes, pangrattato, roasted peppers, mint, basil, goat cheese
Citrus possets "custards" - almond streusel, kumquat, basil
Market frittata - spring vegetables, arugula chimichurri, whipped ricotta
Hot chicken and waffles - buckwheat waffle, hot honey, compound butter, pickle jam
Sticky buns - miso caramel, gingered cream cheese frosting, chamomile
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.
About us
Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.
TECHNOLOGY
We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.
FOOD
We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.
HOSPITALITY
We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.
Trusted by industry leaders
With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.
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