Private chef in Dallas
Rent one of our 278+ private chefs in Dallas, TX, and boost your next celebration. Chat with chefs and craft a personalized menu.





















Hire a personal chef in Dallas
Have a taste of Dallas's food scene with our experienced personal chefs. Bring to your table the talent and service of the best restaurants in a city that mixes Southern hospitality with a Texas spice.
Over 36,644 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Dallas since 2017. With Take A Chef, booking a personal chef is a piece of cake. We have your back for any kind of occasion, from birthdays to friend gatherings, including weddings and corporate events.
Find a personal chef in Dallas to meet your tastes and fit your budget. Let them create a tailored experience while you become the best host in the comfort of your own home.












How it works
Customize your order
Tell us about your perfect menu: cuisine type, preferences, and any dietary needs.
Receive proposals
Our chefs will personalize menus just for you.
Chat with chefs
Talk to our private chefs until you find your perfect match.
Book your experience
Happy with your choice? Then finish booking and put it on your calendar!
Enjoy!
Talk to your guests and get ready for this incredible experience.
278 private chefs in Dallas
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Over 36,600 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Dallas
4.5 Chef
Guests in Dallas have scored their private chef experience with a 4.5.
4.73 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Dallas have received a solid 4.73.
4.72 Presentation
More than tasty, the presentation of our chefs' dishes is also stunning, earning a score of 4.72 in Dallas.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Dallas has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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More than 10,226 menus crafted by our private chefs in Dallas
Rent a chef for your home in Dallas. The menu is totally yours.








Honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb butter croissants
Baked spinach dip with baked crostinis
Korean bbq chicken egg rolls
Bacon wrapped shrimp
Caesar cobb salad with cucumber, tomato, egg, red onion, parmesan, crouton
4 cheese creole penne pasta & fresh garlic bread with blackened chicken, sautéed shrimp, or seared steak (vegetarian option: vegan italian sausage, fried "chicken", seared "steak"
Fried salmon served with sweet potato soufflé & broccolini
Creamy tuscan chicken with spiced golden rice & sautéed spinach
Smoked turkey with wild rice pilaf and sautéed cabbage
Fried fish & smoked gouda grits
Fried chicken & waffles
Hot honey fried chicken tacos (topped with smoky cole slaw & cilantro) served with mexican street corn
Peach cobbler churro egg rolls
Fresh strawberry banana pudding
Caramel pecan french toast sundae
Spiced peach cobbler cake
Korean bbq chicken egg rolls
Bang bang shrimp served on cole slaw & cilantro
Chicken lettuce wraps
Smoked turkey & collard greens dip
House cobb salad with dressing of choice
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb cheddar biscuits
Pepper steak & gravy with rice pilaf and southern style cabbage
Creamy tuscan chicken with spiced golden rice & sautéed broccoli
Four-cheese shrimp creole pasta with shrimp, shiitake, spinach, tomatoes, fresh herbs
Honey glazed salmon with roasted brussel sprouts and four-cheese mac
Braised chicken with bacon & mushroom risotto, creamed spinach
Apple cobbler & vanilla ice cream
Peach cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie & ice cream
Honey butter cornbread
Fresh honey butter croissants
Garlic & herb butter croissants
Caesar cobb salad with cucumber, tomato, egg, red onion, parmesan, crouton
Italian caesar house salad
Berry spinach salad (dressing of choice)
Smoked macaroni balls with hot honey sauce
Creole philly cheesesteak egg rolls
Glazed salmon bites with sauce of choice (honey, honey lemon pepper, teriyaki, bbq)
Fried green tomatoes with chipotle remoulade sauce
Bbq pulled chicken bruschetta with creamy coleslaw and a drizzle of bbq sauce
Creole salmon served with seafood perlou & sautéed green beans
Baked turkey wings with garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed cabbage medley
Blackened catfish with cajun rice pilaf and sautéed green beans
Fried chicken breast paired with smoked cheese mac, sweet potato mash, southern collard greens
Bbq lamb chops with butternut squash mash, sauteed broccolini
Fresh strawberry banana pudding
Peach cobbler egg rolls
Spiced apple cobbler cake
Warm salted caramel brownie skillet & ice cream
Extravagant charcuterie board w imported meats, cheeses, crackers, breadsticks, dips, jams and fruit
Assorted appetizer board (customized) - examples: mini quiches, fresh tomatoes brushcetta, olive tapanade, brie w nuts & honey, spicy shrimp cocktail, etc
Assorted tea sandwiches - cucumber, pimento & cheese and smoked chicken salad
Chicken liver pâté and roasted tomato pissaladière w crackers and breadsticks
Classic greek salad with freshly made greek vinaigrette
Classic italian salad w freshly made aged balsamic vinaigrette
Slow braised beef short ribs with mushroom pan sauce and herbed polenta and garlic broccoli
Apple cider barbecue pork ribs, dirty rice with braised collard greens, applewood smoked bacon and southern biscuits
Boursin stuffed chicken wrapped in prosciutto and green beans almandine and crème freshe polenta
Roasted rack of lamb w mint sauce and glazed carrots and parmesan risotto
Salmon rockefeller w lemon capellini and shaved brussels
Assorted mochi w crème & berries
Vanilla poached pears w coconut crème and berries
Assorted mini cheesecakes
Decadent coffee gelato w berries and crème & indulgent espresso cookie macarons
Fresh caprese salad
Classic bruschetta crositini
Smoked salsiccia bruschetta
Italian caesar house salad
Garlic & herb croissants
Fresh garlic bread
House cobb salad with dressing of choice
Burrata e pomodorini
Italian stuffed meatballs & marinara
Spinach & smoked salsiccia stuffed mushrooms
Eggplant parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni (spinach, portobello, peppers) with garlic bread
Chicken parmigiana & rigatoni (can add spinach, mushrooms, peppers) (vegetarian; eggplant parmesan)
Herb crusted chicken paired with bacon & mushroom risotto and sautéed spinach
Chimichurri steak with parmesan risotto & roasted asparagus
Glazed salmon with greek cherry tomato pasta with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, and garlic bread (v: roasted eggplant)
Creamy tuscan salmon served with spiced golden rice & creamed spinach
Shrimp alla vodka pasta - creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp & italian sausage (vegetarian & vegan option available)
Lasagna alla bolognese
Chocolate chip cannoli
Chocolate dipped pistachio cannoli
Chocolate mousse with fresh berries & whipped cream
Apple cobbler cake
Peach cobbler cake
Lemon olive oil cake
Miso soup w salt & pepper edamame
Asian cocktail shrimp wontons (crowd favorite!)
Shrimp balls w asian dipping sauce
Asian chicken salad w peanut ginger dressing
Asian appetizer board - egg rolls, dumplings, sesame seaweed salad, edamame, spicy wasabi mixed nuts, etc
Japanese salad w ginger dressing
Assorted sushi rolls & onigiri with sesame bok choy and garlic noodles
Teriyaki salmon w scallions & udon noodles
Katsudon (pork cutlet and egg rice bowl) w fresh sautéed vegetables
Teriyaki chicken w bok choy and snap peas and bean shoots
Japanese hotteok
Japanese cheesecake
Fresh caprese salad
Classic bruschetta crostini
Smoked salsiccia bruschetta
Italian caesar house salad
Caesar wedge salad
Garlic & herb croissants
Tuscan salmon medallions
Italian stuffed meatballs & marinara
Zuppa toscana soup
Butternut squash soup
Eggplant parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni (spinach, portobello, peppers) with garlic bread
Chicken parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni (spinach, portobello, peppers)
Herb crusted chicken paired with bacon & mushroom risotto and sautéed spinach
Chimichurri steak with parmesan risotto & roasted asparagus
Glazed salmon with greek cherry tomato pasta with fresh herbs, seasonal vegetables, and garlic bread (v: roasted eggplant)
Creamy tuscan shrimp served with spiced golden rice & creamed spinach
Shrimp alla vodka pasta - creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp & italian sausage (vegetarian & vegan option available)
Lasagna alla bolognese
Pesto alfredo chicken lasagna
Chocolate chip cannoli
Classic chocolate mousse
Lemon olive oil cake
Peach cobbler cake
Antipasti charcuterie board including imported meats, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, dips and vegetables
Assorted appetizers
Crudité skewers with fruits, vegetables, cheeses & dips and crackers
Creamy tomato basil soup w arancini
Caprese salad w tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzerella and balsamic reduction
Classic french nicoise salad
Shrimp scampi skewers over italian salad w balsamic vinaigrette
Zesty italian salad with bread basket
Tender pork marsala w garlic butter noodles and steamed broccolini
Italian beef short ribs and mushrooms in red wine reduction w roasted garlic mashed potatoes and smoky green beans
Mediterranean roasted rack of lamb w mint sauce and glazed carrots and parmesan risotto
Assorted steak preparations w sauces, potatoes au gratin and garlic broccolini
Decadent coffee gelato w berries and crème & indulgent espresso cookie macarons
Apple pie trifle w fresh whipped creme
Creamy caramel flan w fruit
Personalize your menu
With our Dallas chefs for hire, you can create a custom menu for yourself and your guests. Submit your request and get menu proposals in minutes. No committment at all.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Dallas.
What's included in a private chef service in Dallas?
A private chef experience in Dallas includes planning the menu, buying the food, cooking at your place, serving the meals, and cleaning up afterward. Tableware and glassware are not included. Tipping is up to you.
How much does a private chef in Dallas cost?
The cost of a personal chef in Dallas varies with group size. Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 116 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, the average is 121 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, it's 127 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 143 USD per person. Remember that prices vary based on the season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I rent a personal chef in Dallas, TX?
To book a private chef in Dallas, select your date and guest count and share your food preferences, intolerances, and kitchen details. You'll quickly get four customized menus to check, along with chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos. Chat directly with the chefs for any changes or questions. Select your chef and menu, complete the booking online, and receive the chef's contact information to finalize details.
How can I find a personal chef in Dallas?
There are 278 available chefs in Dallas. If you're in Dallas, the personal chef service is just what you need. Simply fill out a form, and you'll receive menu suggestions from the top 4 chefs available for your chosen date. You can then review their profiles and choose your favorite.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Dallas?
There's no set limit on the number of people. Personal chef services are usually for smaller gatherings with friends or family, often in cozy homes. While there's no hard and fast rule, groups typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, a private chef always crafts the menu in the comfort of your home, ensuring a truly personalized experience. However, depending on the complexity or equipment demands of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home.
Can I cook along with the private chef?
Definitely! There's always someone at the table who's passionate about food and eager to spend time with the chef. You can learn cooking tips, hear insider insights, and enjoy the unique experience of watching the chef prepare your meal right in front of you.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are a priority of professional cooking. You'll taste the freshest ingredients in your home with a personal chef in Dallas. After customizing your menu, the chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the scheduled date.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included with your booking by default. But you can always talk with your chef about ways to accommodate drinks as an "extra" on the menu proposals for the occasion.
How much should I tip my private chef in Dallas?
You are free to decide the tip appropriate for your personal chef and their service. But if you would like to know, based on the tips of 36,644 guests in Dallas, TX, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about in-home chefs in Dallas
Learn more about our personal chefs in Dallas and their services.
With an average age of 45, our private chefs in Dallas, TX, offer extensive culinary knowledge.
53% of our chefs are women
Just 6 hours from request to menu
Our first private chef service in Dallas was in 2017-03-17.
23.7% of our private chef services in Dallas include kids.
A single client has booked the same private chef in Dallas 8 times.
26% increase in the number of Private Chef bookings in Dallas in the last year
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 4 languages
More than 57.2% of guests hire a private chef in Dallas more than once
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 6 days.
We've shared over 2,582 pictures capturing the Dallas personal chef experience.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef.
How much does an in-home chef cost in Dallas, TX?
The price for a private chef experience in Dallas varies based on the number of guests. Booking prices range from 116 USD to 143 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 116 USD, for 7 to 12 people: 121 USD, for 3 to 6 people: 127 USD, for 2 people: 143 USD.
Remember, every destination is different, and prices fluctuate with the seasons. Refer to the chart below to check the typical prices our private chefs in Dallas charge each month.
How many in-home chef services are booked in Dallas each month?
Private chef reservations may vary seasonally depending on the destination. To view monthly fluctuations of in-home chefs in Dallas, TX, check this table.
Hiring a private chef in Dallas, TX, is ideal at any time, but prices can change due to demand. If you're looking for a private chef for a dinner party in Dallas, we highly recommend you book early to secure your reservation. Rent a chef for your home in Dallas now!
How many personal chefs sign up in Dallas each month?
We've been in the private chef scene in Dallas for many years and have gained the trust of many in-home chefs in Dallas who have and continue to join us every month.
We add 2 new personal chefs each month as ambassadors, so you can taste the best in your home with a chef from Dallas. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Dallas?
Our six main types of cuisine in Dallas are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American.
However, the most requested are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus, where you let our in-home chefs in Dallas design a menu for you!
Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, considering dietary restrictions and proposing fusion options.Submit your request today to explore a world of culinary delights with our personal chefs.

Treat you to a private chef at your home in Dallas
Are you open to exciting flavors? You can try them with an in-home chef from Dallas!
Take a Chef offers an exclusive dining experience tailored to your preferences, whether holiday parties, company parties, or any other events. Craving a BBQ in Dallas with a private chef for a dinner party? You got it! Want something a little more unconventional, like a private sushi chef in Dallas? We can make that happen too!
On the day of the service, your chosen chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your home. Besides, our private chefs will leave your kitchen leave your kitchen sparkling clean!

Unlock Dallas's culinary secrets with a private chef
Every one of our private chefs has been trained in leading culinary schools and has years of experience in Dallas's best restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Explore our more than 278 personal chefs available in Dallas; we are confident that we can connect you with the perfect chef for you.
Any chef you select can make your menu work, considering food allergies, vegan options, and even healthy but tasty alternatives for those who want to keep taking care of themselves.

Your house, the city's best restaurant
With Take a Chef, you can always have a taste of Dallas. Whether you're a fan of authentic Texan BBQ, gourmet Tex-Mex, or contemporary Southern cuisine, our in-home chefs in Dallas can create a customized menu just for you.
Do you need a private chef for a dinner party in Dallas? We have your back! From farm-to-table freshness to innovative culinary techniques, they'll ensure a memorable dining experience that reflects the heart and soul of Dallas.






Explore Dallas with a personal chef
Each chef brings a dash of Texas flavor and a world of expertise to your table, ensuring a magic dining experience in the heart of Dallas. Let them approach your event and ideal meal with their particular taste and personalize every detail you want. Savor the energy of Dallas with a private chef for an unforgettable occasion.









