Private Chef in Amherst Center
Rent one of our 38 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Amherst Center
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Amherst Center in October 2016, more than 38 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Amherst Center and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Hampshire County.
Starting in 2016, 32,412 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Amherst Center. To book your chef in Amherst Center, 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 8,864 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 91,807 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.76 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 32,412 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Amherst Center usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 4.48 courses, sharing an average of 3.39 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 Amherst Center.












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!
38 Private Chefs in Amherst Center
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More than 32,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.66 Chef
The guests in Amherst Center have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.66.
4.8 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Amherst Center received an average score of 4.8.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Amherst Center has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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8,864 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Amherst Center
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Baby arugula salad - toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, brioche croutons, raspberry vinaigrette
Bitter green salad - frisee, grapefruit supremes, pine nuts, lardons
Romaine salad - shaved radish, red onion, brioche cruton, green goddess vinaigrette
Roasted delicata squash - pomegranate seed, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas (seasonal)
Preserved beet salad - roquefort cheese, pistachio gremolata, frisee, raspberry vinaigrette (seasonal)
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil (seasonal)
Heirloom tomato soup -parmesan crisp
Wild mushroom soup - fresh dill, sour cream, crispy shallot
French onion soup - gruyere, brioche, parmesan, chives (seasonal)
Butternut squash soup - cardamom crème fraiche, pistachio oil, toasted pine nuts (seasonal)
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold, bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro (seasonal)
Vichyssoise - yukon gold potatoes, fried leeks, micro chives (seasonal)
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Pork rillette - served with pickled veg, whole grain mustard and toasted bread
Arancini - fontina, fresh herbs, arborio rice – spicy tomatillo sauce
Braised beet risotto - crumbled goat cheese, crispy onion, malt vinegar
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Roasted heirloom carrots - za’atar spice, garlic hummus, crisp chickpeas, baby kale
Charred broccolini - herbed labneh, sumac, toasted sesame, calabrian chili oil
Roasted brussels sprouts - sesame soy caramel, pickled apple, scallion, shaved red chili
Ricotta gnocchi - roasted butternut squash, baby spinach, maitake mushrooms, parmesan brodo
Fettuccine funghi e timo - roasted local mushrooms, thyme, cream, grana padando
Handmade linguini - spring peas, pancetta, hen of the woods mushroom, parmesan brodo
Linguini bolognese - ground beef, pork, and veal. braised with fresh herbs and san marzano tomatoes
Roasted cod loin - panko crusted, potato puree, chanterelle mushrooms, bull's blood, cabernet butter
Pan seared salmon - farro, heirloom carrots, frisee, beet vinaigrette
Statler chicken breast - heirloom corn grits, roasted carrots, cipollini onions, rosemary pan jus
Confit leg of duck - warm fingerling potato salad, sautéed spinach, torched orange vinaigrette
24 hour braised short rib - yukon potato puree, haricot vert, port demi glace
All dark chocolate mousse cake - chocolate highlights
Creme brulée - seasonally inspired
Espresso mousse cake - tiramisu inspired
Parisian style cheesecake - seasonal fruit gelee
Flourless chocolate tart - seasonal fruit
Tbd - seasonal selections available
Charred carrots, carrot top aioli, carrot top salsa verde
Cauliflower fritto, honey miso aioli
Leeks vinaigrette; hazelnuts, currants, whole grain mustard
Grilled eggplant, herby yogurt, crispy shallots
Chilled pea soup, creme fraiche, mint and tarragon
Yellow tomato gazpacho, salted yogurt, almonds, green grapes
Peak summer tomatoes, tomato leaf vinaigrette, pecorino
Summer squash, brown butter, hazelnuts, feta
Chicories, citrus anchovy vinaigrette, capers, pistachios
Pea salad; snap, snow, and fresh peas, lemon vinaigrette
Polenta, roasted cherry tomatoes, summer corn
Roasted radishes, brown butter agrodolce
Warm marinated peppers, whipped feta, basil oil
Pan roasted branzino, salsa verde, warm potatoes
Grilled lamb chops, charred scallion vinaigrette, pomme puree
Chicken milanese, whipped ricotta, charred lemon, herb salad
Pork tenderloin, garlic scape chimichurri, pea shoots
Duck breast, mustard pan sauce, currant compote
Grilled strip steak, pea puree, basil mint pistou
Seared steelhead trout, spring greens risotto
Sticky (brown) butter-scotch cake, macerated blackberries
Melon granita, whipped cream, basil oil
Dark chocolate budino, fresh cherries, pistachio crumble
Raspberry curd tart, cornmeal crust
Mini pavlova, mascarpone whipped cream, fresh berries
Olive oil cake, blackberry jam, soft whipped cream
Warm spinach and feta tart with sweet-and-salty preserved lemon
Oven-roasted cauliflower and ricotta toast with spicy hot honey
Savory bacon-wrapped dates with local maple syrup and smoky chipotle
Roasted chioga beets, wild arugula, local honey lavender chevre, champagne vinaigrette, candied hazelnuts
Honeynut squash soup, calabrian chile, creme fraiche, local birch syrup, crispy sage
Frisee, pickled shallots, herbs, warm bacon vinaigrette
Potato leek soup, black truffle salt
Roasted snowdance farms heritage chicken with crispy herbed-citrus skin, duckfat butterball potatoes, roasted carrots with sumac and orange-blossom honey, 48 hour chicken jus
Fresh locally-sourced market fish, celery root, fennel, cara-cara with a sancerre buerre blanc
Locally-sourced shellfish bouillabaisse with crusty ciabatta
Apple cider brined local pork chop with fuji apples, red frill mustard greens, and vidalia onion
Roasted cauliflower steak with zatar-spiced whipped greek yogurt, almonds, and plumped golden raisins
Local new york strip steak with rainbow swiss chard and whipped potatoes
Homemade tagliatelle with wild mushroom ragu and marinated truffle
Grandma's fried chicken with homemade half-sour pickles and homestyle mashed potatoes
Fruition chocolate pots de creme, ronnybrook farms whipped cream
Hudson baby bourbon whiskey-soaked bread alone sourdough pudding, salty caramel
Brown butter apple crisp, handmade vanilla ice cream
Maryland lump crab cakes with salad greens
Classic shrimp cocktail
Caesar salad
Bistecca alla fiorentina: grilled 100% local grass-fed porterhouse steak
Blue cheese twice-baked potato: a flavorful potato dish with blue cheese
Creamed spinach
Crème brûlée with mixed berry compote
Crudites with beet/tahini dip, chickpea hummus, baba ganouj
Spanakopita (greek spinach pie)
Leek, potato, and cannellini bean soup
Horiatiki salad (greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, radishes and feta cheese)
Moroccan fish with toasted spices, lemon and olives
Tunisian grilled peppers and tomatoes over couscous
Zucchini stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and minced dried apricots
Sicilian whole orange cake
Homemade pistachio gelato
Grazing board-- assorted cheeses and cured meats, wine jams, honey, berries, hummus
Caprese bites-- cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mini mozzarella, olive oil, sea salt
Bruléed brie (brie with torched brown sugar) with strawberries, crushed pistachios, and berry balsamic
Drunken mussels-- fresh mussels in garlic, shallots, bottle of crisp white wine, red pepper, and parsley served with crusty grilled bread
Citrus marinated scallop risotto-- off the dock scallops marinated in citrus, garlic, and olive oil and seared over brown butter risotto
Limoncello shrimp-- shrimp marinated in garlic, thyme, and limoncello with buttery orzo, baby greens, and blistered cherry tomatoes
Bruschetta chicken-- seared herbed chicken breasts topped with garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze over baby spinach
Roasted cider chicken-- crispy skinned chicken thighs roasted with local apple cider, lemon thyme, onions, and garlic served with duck fat potatoes and snow peas
Burrata pesto pasta-- fresh basil pesto (pine nuts, lemon, basil, olive oil, parmesan) over farfalle with burrata, micro-greens, and sea salt
Caramelized onion flatbread-- crisp flatbread with ricotta, buttery caramelized onions, micro-arugula, balsamic, pancetta, and sea salt
Chocolate mouse-- dark chocolate mousse, berries, mint
Creme brulée cheesecake-- vanilla cream cheesecake topped with crackly burnt sugar
Nutella doughnuts-- soft baked chocolate nutella doughnuts dipped in ganache with flakey sea salt
Mini red velvet bundt cakes with cream cheese frosting and chocolate shavings
Farmers market salad with farmers cheese & lemon honey shallot vinaigrette
Clam or portuguese chorizo oyster chowder
Steamer clams, mussels, linguica or hot italian sausage, gold potatoes, sweet corn, fried garlic dipping butter, herbs
Strawberry biscuit shortcake & chantilly cream
Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Baby arugula salad - toasted pecans, crumbled goat cheese, brioche croutons, raspberry vinaigrette
Bitter green salad - frisee, grapefruit, pine nuts, lardons
Romaine salad – shaved radish, red onion, green goddess dressing
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil (seasonal)
Roasted delicata squash - pomegranate seed, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pepitas (seasonal)
Preserved beet salad - roquefort cheese, pistachio gremolata, frisee, raspberry vinaigrette (seasonal)
Heirloom tomato soup -parmesan crisp
Wild mushroom soup - fresh dill, sour cream, crispy shallot
Vichyssoise - yukon gold potatoes, fried leeks, micro chives (seasonal)
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold, bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro (seasonal)
Butternut squash soup - cardamom crème fraiche, pistachio oil, toasted pine nuts (seasonal)
French onion soup - gruyere, brioche, micro chives (seasonal)
Roasted heirloom carrots - za’atar spice, garlic hummus, crisp chickpeas, baby kale
Charred broccolini - herbed labneh, sumac, toasted sesame, calabrian chili oil
Roasted brussels sprouts - sesame soy caramel, pickled apple, scallion, shaved red chili
Pork rillette - pickled mustard seed, creme fraiche, grated horseradish, fresh herbs
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Bluefin tuna tartare - sesame soy caramel, avocado mousse, togarashi wontons
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Braised beet risotto - crumbled goat cheese, crispy onion, malt vinegar
Arancini - fontina, fresh herbs, arborio rice – spicy tomatillo sauce
Ricotta gnocchi - roasted butternut squash, baby spinach, maitake mushrooms, parmesan brodo
Fettuccine funghi e timo - roasted local mushrooms, thyme, cream, grana padando
Handmade linguini - spring peas, pancetta, hen of the woods mushroom, parmesan brodo
Linguini bolognese - ground beef, pork, and veal. braised with fresh herbs and san marzano tomatoes
Pan seared salmon - farro, heirloom carrots, frisee, beet vinaigrette
Roasted black cod - white miso, bok choy, sushi rice, furikake dashi
Statler chicken breast - heirloom corn grits, roasted carrots, cipollini onions, rosemary pan jus
Confit leg of duck - warm fingerling potato salad, sautéed spinach, torched orange vinaigrette
24 hour braised short rib - yukon potato puree, haricot vert, port demi glace
All dark chocolate mousse cake - chocolate highlights
Espresso mousse cake - tiramisu inspired
Parisian style cheesecake - seasonal fruit gelee
Crème brulee - citrus egg custard, fresh fruit, demerara sugar crust
Flourless chocolate tart - seasonal fruit
Tbd - seasonal selection
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 Amherst Center.
What does a private chef service include in Amherst Center?
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 Amherst Center?
The price of renting a chef in Amherst Center 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 106 USD to 151 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 106 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 101 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 118 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 151 USD 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 Amherst Center?
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 38 chefs available in Amherst Center. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Amherst Center 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 Amherst Center?
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 Amherst Center each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Amherst Center, 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 Amherst Center.
Cost of a private chef in Amherst Center
The cost of hiring a private chef in Amherst Center 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 106 USD to 151 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 106 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 101 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 118 USD
For 2 people: 151 USD.
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 Amherst Center?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Amherst Center: 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 Amherst Center!






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









