Private Chef in Scottsdale
Rent one of our 279 personal Chefs in Scottsdale. Chat, customize your menu, and join 29,876 happy customers with our Private Chef experience.
Hire a personal Chef in Scottsdale
Enjoy the unique flavors of the desert with our private chefs in Scottsdale. If you want to level up your special occasions, the private chef service in Scottsdale, AZ, is for you.
Since 2017, Take a Chef has provided over 29,876 guests with a chef at their Scottsdale homes. From dinner parties to birthday celebrations, our private chefs have your special nights covered.
Try something unique that fits your budget. Find a personal chef in Scottsdale, AZ, that suits your taste, and let them create moments you and your guests will never forget.
How it works
Submit your request
Tell us everything about your perfect meal, date, and budget. No commitment!
Chat with Chefs
Chat with private Chefs and get proposals until you find the right one.
Craft your menu
Customize it all! from the number of courses to the ingredients in your meals.
Book your Chef
With the right Chef and menu, complete your request and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Welcome your Chef and relax! Enjoy great company and delicious meals from your kitchen.
279 private Chefs in Scottsdale
Learn more about our best private Chefs in Scottsdale
Over 29,800 guests enjoyed the experience of a personal chef in Scottsdale
4.67 Chef
Guests have scored their experience with their private Chef in Scottsdale with a 4.67.
4.8 Food quality
The menus from our private Chefs in Scottsdale hold a strong 4.8.
4.77 Presentation
Beyond flavor, the presentation of dishes by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale scored 4.77.
4.84 Cleanup
With our emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup earned a 4.84.
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19,100 menus customized by our personal Chefs in Scottsdale
Hire a Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, to boost your special occasions.
Tortilla soup
Cacao and shrimp aguachile
Tuna tostada
Chip bar with guacamole, roasted tomato salsa, and salsa verde
Duck carnitas tacos
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Filet mignon served with poblano sauce and mexican street corn
Chicken enchiladas suizas
Pipian salmon with fresh vegetable salad
Camarones zarandeados (adobo marinated grilled shrimp)
Dulce de leche creme brulee
Fresas, coco y palanqueta
Tres leches cake
Flan
Bomba de chorizo y alioli de chipotle - crispy, golden croquettes of creamy mashed potato and chorizo, paired with a smoky chipotle aioli and a delicate salad of heirloom greens
Taco de camarones con frijoles gigantes - a tender shrimp taco filled with creamy gigante beans, briny olives, and a sprinkle of rich manchego cheese
Pinchos morunos de lomo de cerdo - juicy pork tenderloin skewers marinated in a fragrant blend of ras el hanout, grilled to perfection, and served with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce
Vieiras al ajolli - perfectly seared sea scallops, drizzled with rich beurre noisette and accompanied by a smoky, vibrant romesco sauce
Bife de hígado y chimichurri - juicy hanger steak, perfectly grilled and served with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, tender braised radishes, and a silky yukon gold purée
Risotto español con pollo - a creamy spanish-inspired risotto, featuring tender chicken, infused with the deep umami of black garlic oil, and garnished with vibrant cherry tomatoes
Camarones al ajo y limón con capellini - succulent lemon-garlic shrimp served over delicate capellini, drizzled with a rich pepper and wine reduction, and topped with a fresh sprinkle of micro radish
Crème brûlée de dulce de leche - silky dulce de leche crème brûlée with a perfectly caramelized top, adorned with a crisp churro crumble and vibrant raspberry coulis
Flan de naranja - a velvety orange-flavored flan, topped with a luscious caramel sauce and finished with a delicate almond crumble
Tarta de vainilla - a tender vanilla bean cake paired with a fragrant pear compote, drizzled with rich dark chocolate ganache
Street corn || mayonnaise | cotija cheese | lime juice | chili powder
Corn & pepperjack fritters || chipotle-tomato jam | queso freso
Mini navajo tacos || black bean chili | iceberg | tomatoes | olives | cheese | sour cream
Queso fundido || three cheese bland | spiced ground beef | hatch chilis | corn tortilla chips
Prickly pear & arugula || goat cheese | roasted almonds | raspberry vinaigrette
Jalapeño caesar || romaine | baby tomatoes | cotija | toasted pepitas | roasted corn
Spicy romanie || ancho ranch | corn | tortilla strips | queso fresco | pickled onions | tomatoes
Southwest wedge || bacon | tomatoes | corn | pickled onions | cilantro-buttermilk dressing
Stuffed pork loin || chorizo stuffing | apricot-chili glaze | sweet potato mash | julienne squash
Roasted chile chicken || green chilis | smoked bacon | sweet corn & cotija cheese | roasted red
Stuffed chicken || prosciutto | chihuahua cheese | black mole | rice cake | roasted asparagus
Grilled pork tenderloin || apricot-chipotle glaze | chihuahua potato mash | roasted brussel sprouts
Grilled salmon || mango-chipotle bbq | black bean-corn relish | roasted potatoes |green beans
Sonoran bread pudding || apricots | pecans | raisins | cinnamon | mezcal cream | ice cream
Mexican chocolate lava cake || triple berry compote | hibiscus whipped cream
Tres leches cake || peach & pecan filling | fresh berries
Hibiscus creme brûlée || fresh berries | whipped cream | mint
Churros & ice cream || berries | chocolate sauce
Prosciutto, arugula, and tomato bruschetta
Carpaccio di zucchine ai capperi, limone e menta
Penne puttanesca
Pea, lemon, and parmesan risotto
Linguine al tartufo
Bucatini bolognese
Venetian shrimp with polenta
Tuscan salmon with risotto
Chicken with pesto sauce, white rice, and seasonal sautéed vegetables
Lasagna della nonna (vegetarian available)
Tiramisu
Lemon tiramisu
Orange cardamom olive oil cake
Antipasto pick || salami | roasted pepper | mozzarella pearl | pepperoncini | olive | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || fresh tomatoes | basil | garlic | balsamic reduction | mozzarella
Caramelized shallot tartlet || gorgonzola cheese | thyme | balsamic reduction
Warm spinach dip || spinach | artichokes | three cheese blend | toasted baguette
Portobello puffs || grilled mushrooms | roma tomatoes | goat cheese | puff pastry
Caesar salad || crisp romaine | garlic croutons | parmesan cheese | creamy caesar dressing
Insalata verdi || field greens | artichoke hearts | roasted red peppers | red onion | croutons | balsamic
Mista || arugula | pecorino cheese | toasted almonds | raspberries | white balsamic
Cacio e pepe || tagliolini | black pepper | grated pecorino | sliced basil marinated chicken
Bucatini pomodoro || san marzano tomato sauce | sliced chicken parmesan | sautéed green beans
Lasagna di napoli || ground beef & pork | san marzano tomato sauce | basil | 3 cheese blend | sautéed green beans
Seared pork tenderloin || red wine & garlic reduction | parmesan and black pepper mashed potatoes | roasted brussel sprouts
Chicken marsala || chicken breast | mushroom-marsala demi | rosemary potatoes | green beans
Menton chicken || artichokes | sun-dried tomatoes | mushrooms | white wine | roasted potatoes | vegetables primavera
Chicken piccata || lemon-caper sauce | roasted potatoes | parmesan dusted broccoli
Pesto salmon en croute || phyllo | red pepper coulis | romano cheese risotto | roasted carrots
Cioccolato lava cake || berry compote | mint
Chocolate dipped cannoli || ricotta filling | chocolate chips | whipped cream
Tiramisu de la nona || mascarpone | coffee liqueur | cacao |fresh berries | whipped cream
Strawberry cheesecake || whipped cream
Vanilla creme brûlée || whipped cream | berries
Capellini e capesante - anchor seared sea scallops atop a nest of capellini tossed in brown butter, finished with a velvety lyonnaise beurre blanc
Risotto al pomodoro bruciato - creamy risotto infused with blistered tomatoes, earthy oyster mushrooms, and pecorino romano
Caprese del bastione - a refined take on the classic caprese salad, featuring goat cheese, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, and a fragrant basil vinaigrette
Siciliana lobster bisque - lobster bisque infused with sicilian flavors, enhanced by truffle oil and served with crispy grilled sourdough
Filet di manzo con purè di yukon - prime new york strip atop velvety yukon and goat cheese purée, drizzled with rich bordelaise sauce, and smoky charred kale
Chicken cacciatore, root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, romano
Vongole al vino bianco - sweet clams in a delicate white wine and garlic sauce, paired with tender orzo and vibrant heirloom greens
Tiramisu panna cotta - a decadent twist on tiramisu, featuring velvety panna cotta, smooth vanilla mascarpone, and a rich salted dark chocolate ganache
Cannoli siciliani - crisp sicilian cannoli filled with blood orange-infused mascarpone, served with rich chocolate sauce and crushed pistachios
Torta caprese con nocciole candite - a decadent chocolate cake, paired with a rich dark chocolate ganache, amaretto cherry coulis and finished with crispy candied hazelnuts
Caesar salad
Spinach and artichoke dip with home chips
Pesto deviled eggs
Macaroni and cheese with panko crust
Southwest quesadilla
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers
Cajun shrimp pasta
Blackened mahi-mahi with cheese risotto
All-american cheeseburger
Blackened chicken with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Creamy salmon pasta with charred broccoli
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Southern-style peach cobbler
Seasonal sorbet with homemade crumble
Spinach & artichoke dip || roasted artichokes | four cheese mix | toasted baguette
Burrata & prosciutto || tomato-chipotle jam | arugula | ciabatta toast
Maple brined pork belly || white bean puree | shiitake mushrooms | shishito peppers | asiago
Fried calamari || green onions | sweet peppers | sriracha aioli
Ahi tuna poke || cucumber | red onion | edamame | green onion | nori | wonton
Pistachio ricotta bruschetta || ciabatta | honey | arugula
Tomato vierge bruschetta || tomato | basil | garlic | mozzarella pearls | balsamic reduction
Shrimp & avocado || tomato | avocado | cucumber | green onion | lime vinaigrette
Chopped iceberg smoked bacon | gorgonzola | artichoke | roasted red peppers | balsamic
House salad || mixed greens | tomatoes | pecans | grilled baguette | asparagus | bleu cheese
Classic caesar salad romaine | tomatoes | parmesan | croutons | creamy caesar dressing
Wedge salad bacon | tomatoes | blue cheese crumbles | pickled onions | buttermilk dressing
Smoked double bone pork chop tart cherry-red wine compote | yukon potato puree | sautéed broccolini
Pork porterhouse apple-ginger chutney | sweet potato puree | balsamic glazed broccolini
Stuffed chicken breast herb marinade | prosciutto | buffalo mozzarella | red pepper coulis | pesto roasted baby potatoes | butternut squash
Half roasted chicken chimichurri | roasted fingerling potatoes | sautéed green beans
Risotto from the sea scallops | shrimp | calamari | mussels | roasted red pepper stock | grilled carrots | peas
Seared sea bass shiitake mushroom & tomato ragout | chive tossed capellini | kalamata olives
Grilled flank steak red wine demi | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | julienne vegetables
Grilled new york strip herb-beer marinade | espresso rub | whiskey demi | smoked gouda twice-baked potato | mushroom trio
Chocolate mousse cake dark rum | chocolate ganache
Cherry upside down bread pudding chocolate chips | cinnamon
Skillet chocolate chip cookie vanilla ice cream | salted caramel sauce
Espresso shot crème brûlée whipped cream | berries
Chocolate temptation cake chocolate cream | hazelnut cream
Create your menu
Planning a special event but not sure what to serve? Let our personal Chefs help you create the perfect occasion.
Frequently asked questions
Check below the frequently asked questions about our private Chefs in Scottsdale, Arizona
What does a private Chef service include in Scottsdale?
The personal Chef services in Scottsdale include designing a menu, acquiring ingredients, arranging pre-service setup, cooking on-site, providing table service, and conducting post-event kitchen and space cleaning. Tableware and glassware are not included, and gratuity is left to the guests' discretion.
How much does a personal Chef cost in Scottsdale?
The cost of a private Chef in Scottsdale varies from 99 USD to 145 USD per person, depending on the group size. Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 99 USD per person. For 7 to 12 people, the average is 107 USD USD per person, and for 3 to 6 people, it's 116 USD per person. On average, for 2 guests, the rate for a Private Chef in Scottsdale is 145 USD per person. It's essential to note that pricing may vary seasonally and is influenced by the destination. Last-minute bookings for a personal chef in Scottsdale, AZ, may also incur price fluctuations.
How can I hire a private Chef in Scottsdale?
To rent a Chef in Scottsdale, select a date, specify guests, and share food preferences and kitchen details. Within hours, you'll get four customized menus and will be able to view chef profiles, reviews, and dish images.
Talk directly with Chefs, make menu changes, and finalize your reservation on the website. Upon confirmation, receive the chef's contact for additional details. Finally, enjoy your personal chef in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How can I find a private Chef in Scottsdale?
If you're looking for a private Chef in Scottsdale, Arizona, we have 279 professionals available. To discover the best Chef, simply fill out the form. The top 4 local Chefs available on your chosen date will send their menu proposals. Before you hire a personal Chef in Scottsdale, you can thoroughly review their professional profiles and select the chef/proposal that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private Chef experience in Scottsdale?
No, there is no set maximum for a private Chef experience in Scottsdale, but it's typically designed for intimate gatherings with friends or family in homes with limited space. While there's no strict limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private Chef cook at my house?
As part of the personal Chef service and experience, yes, the Chef of your selection will prepare the menu at your home with freshly bought ingredients and their main cooking tools. If any part of it requires complex work or specific tools, your private Chef in Scottsdale may prepare a couple of things ahead of time.
Can I cook along with the personal Chef?
You totally should! At every table, there is always someone who loves food and wants to share some time with the Chef, learn some craft tricks, and even hear the step-by-step for each dish on the menu. It's your house; take the chance to feel like a Chef for a night!
Are the ingredients for a private Chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are one of the priorities of professional cooking. Every one of our private Chefs in Scottsdale is dedicated to the same service standards as a restaurant but with the advantage of personalized treatment for you and your guests. After customizing your menu, the Chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the date you schedule.
Are drinks included in a private Chef service?
Drinks are not included with your booking by default. But you can always discuss with your personal Chef ways to accommodate drinks as an "extra" on the menu proposals for the night.
How much should I tip a private Chef in Scottsdale?
You are entirely free to decide on the tip you consider appropriate for your personal Chef and their service. But if you would like to know, based on the tips of nearly 29,876 guests in Scottsdale City, tips are 14.72% of the total bill, on average.
Key information about private Chefs in Scottsdale
Learn more about our personal Chefs in Scottsdale
With an average age of 44, our Scottsdale personal Chefs offer culinary expertise.
58% of our available personal Chefs are women
Just 4 hours from sending your request to get your first proposal
Our first private Chef service in Scottsdale was in 2017-03-17.
21.7% of our private Chef services in Scottsdale include kids.
A single client has booked the same private Chef in Scottsdale 19 times.
50% increase in the number of private Chef bookings in Scottsdale in the last year
Our personal Chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages
More than 59.2% of guests hire a private Chef in Scottsdale more than once
Average multiple services hire a Chef in Scottsdale for 8 days
We uploaded over 3,510 pictures of our Scottsdale personal Chef experience.
On average, it takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal Chef.
How many private Chef services are booked in Scottsdale each month?
Personal Chef reservations vary depending on the location and season. In popular tourist destinations like Scottsdale, the demand for private Chefs may differ monthly.
Any month is a great time to enjoy a private Chef in the comfort of your home. However, last-minute reservations may come at a higher price. Step ahead and book a Chef at home now for your next important date.
How much does it cost to hire a private Chef in Scottsdale?
Depending on the number of guests, booking prices range from 99 USD to 145 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 99 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 107 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 116 USD
For 2 people: 145 USD
Private Chef price and rates in Scottsdale, Arizona, can vary greatly depending on the season and month. Check out this chart to see the average pricing differences.
How many private Chefs sign up in Scottsdale each month?
We've been in the private Chef scene in Scottsdale for years, and our team of professional Chefs continues to grow every month.
We add up to 2 new personal Chefs each month as ambassadors. Our team reviews their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new Chefs to meet.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Scottsdale?
Our main six types of cuisine in Scottsdale are:
Mediterranean
Italian
French
Japanese
Mexican
Latin American
However, the most requested in Scottsdale are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus! Let our Scottsdale Chefs design a menu just for you!
Our private Chefs create personalized menus for each request, taking into account dietary restrictions and proposing fusion options. Submit your request to explore thrilling culinary possibilities crafted by our personal Chefs.
Try a unique experience with a Scottsdale private chef
Enjoy a private Chef Service in the comfort of your home. If you're considering a private Chef in Scottsdale for a bachelor party, a dinner party, or any other event, we can ensure the perfect Scottsdale Chef in a few clicks.
Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town so you can focus on connecting with your guests.
Our private Chefs in Scottsdale will blow you away
Our private Chefs in Scottsdale are ready to impress you. Not sure what you want? Ask for sample menus to discover the possibilities! Our chefs are always attentive to any food allergies or dietary needs.
This is your chance to upgrade your private dinner experience with a personalized multi-course meal prepared to your liking.
A Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, is a great idea
Hire a private Chef in Scottsdale for a unique experience. You own the menu planning and can specify dietary needs while our Chefs do the rest. Embark on this experience thousands of guests highly recommend!
Scottsdale, AZ, has a private Chef to suit every taste. What's yours?
Meet our personal Chefs in Scottsdale, AZ
Each private Chef in Scottsdale, AZ, brings their own style to the kitchen. Share the specifics of your event, and chat with the best private Chefs in Scottsdale. Personalize every aspect of your dining experience and ensure everyone enjoys a taste of the good life in The West’s Most Western Town.