Private Chef in Carefree
Rent one of our 237 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Carefree
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Carefree in March 2017, more than 237 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Carefree and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Maricopa County.
Starting in 2017, 48,743 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Carefree. To book your chef in Carefree, 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 20,518 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 169,714 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 48,743 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Carefree usually book menus around 159 USD per person, including 3.95 courses, sharing an average of 4.44 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 Carefree.












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!
237 Private Chefs in Carefree
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More than 48,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.68 Chef
The guests in Carefree have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.68.
4.82 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Carefree received an average score of 4.82.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.86 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Carefree has been scored with a 4.86 on average.
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20,518 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Carefree
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Ebi no tempura soba, miso emulsion - crispy tiger prawns served atop a delicate bed of soba noodles, accompanied by a silky miso emulsion
Yakitori tori & teriyaki-kasu peanut sauce - ucculent grilled chicken skewers, brushed with a delicate teriyaki-kasu peanut glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds (goma) and finely sliced green onions (negi)
Shiitake gyoza & pickled karashi mizuna - crisp, golden-brown shiitake mushroom gyoza served with a tangy ponzu dipping sauce, complemented by the delicate bite of pickled mustard greens (karashi mizuna)
Nimono daikon, gochujang & micro wasabi - delicately braised daikon in a shiitake dashi broth, subtly spiced with gochujang and finished with a touch of micro wasabi
Kabocha miso shiru - silky kabocha squash miso soup, enriched with the umami of roasted nori and a hint of toasted sesame oil
Kappa avocado salad & toasted goma - a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad, garnished with toasted sesame seeds (goma) and dressed in a delicate mirin vinaigrette
Sāmon, kabocha oroshi & miso-sesame jōsu - perfectly seared faroe island salmon, accompanied by a velvety kabocha purée (oroshi) and finished with a glossy miso-sesame glaze (jōsu)
Tonkatsu, karei & tsukemono daikon - crispy breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu), served with a rich, velvety japanese curry, accompanied by tangy pickled daikon (tsukemono) and vibrant heirloom mizuna greens
Tantanmen ramen, buta-kara sirloin & naruto - rich, spicy tantanmen ramen served with perfectly seared sirloin steak, tender spinach, and classic naruto swirl
Matcha crème brûlée, shiro choco ganache & goma crumble - a velvety matcha-infused crème brûlée with a perfectly caramelized top, accompanied by a rich white chocolate ganache and a crisp sesame crumble
Mitsu keki, citrus coulis & arare almond - a delicate honey-infused cake, paired with a vibrant citrus coulis and finished with crisp, candied almonds
Tomato basil bruschetta
Shrimp ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, sweet pepper, mango, red onion and parsley
Caprese salad - fresh sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction
Fresh tomato and goat cheese strata with herbed oil and walnuts
Parmesan arancini over marinara sauce
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Arugula and cantaloupe salad with red onion, walnut and lemon vinaigrette
Balsamic roasted beets salad with goat cheese, roasted almonds, baby arugula and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, topped with parmesan cheese
The ultimate surf and turf – juicy, rosemary-flavored filet mignon and garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Mozzarella stuffed meatballs over creamy tomato risotto with pesto and crispy basil
Crispy chicken spaghetti milanese with arugula and parmesan
Parmesan-crusted halibut in crazy water with zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, calamata olives & orzo
Chicken parmesan with mozzarella and provolone, fresh tomato sauce over creamy polenta
Flank steak roulade with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, finished with tomato glace over creamy polenta
Halibut alla diavola with tomato & kalamata olives sauce over lemon-parsley couscous
Rib-eye steak alla fiorentina, skewered potatoes and honey baste and grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Torta caprese – chocolate and almond cake with fresh berries sauce (gluten free)
Vanilla rum panna cotta with salted caramel (gluten free)
Orange olive oil cake
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
Asparagus in parmigiana sauce// asparragus, creamy cheese sauce
Carpaccio di manzo// thin slices of raw beef filet, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, balsamic reduction
Burrata capresse// burrata cheese, sliced tomato, basil, olive oil
Duck tortellini in creamy sauce// fresh pasta stuffed with duck confit in alfredo sauce
Fritto misto// seafood mix fried with tomato sauce
Focaccia margherita// homemade bread, tomato and mozzarela cheese
Saltimbocca// beef filet, sage, prosciutto, vegetables
Chicken piccata// butter, lemon, capper
Sicilian style fish// catch of the day, olives, cappers, tomato, fine herbs
Pistachio cannoli
Tiramisu
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
Bomba de chorizo y alioli de chipotle
Bruschetta - fresh sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, fig balsamic
Pinchos morunos de lomo de cerdo
Arancini di mozzarella e scalogno - golden-fried risotto balls filled with melted mozzarella, caramelized shallots, and parmesan, served with a rich, smoky romesco sauce
Pollo alla cacciatora - slow-braised chicken in a rich cacciatore sauce, served with a silky root vegetable purée, red pepper gravy, and flakes of aged romano
Risotto español - a creamy spanish-inspired risotto, featuring wild mushrooms, infused with the deep umami of black garlic oil, and garnished with vibrant cherry tomatoes
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
Crème brûlée de dulce de leche
Gâteau au chocolat - decadent chocolate cake, a delicate pistachio crumble, and a cloud of vanilla chantilly cream
Tarta de vainilla - a tender vanilla bean cake paired with a fragrant pear compote, drizzled with rich dark chocolate ganache
Tortilla soup
Hearts of palm ceviche
Cacao and shrimp aguachile
Tuna tostada
Octopus with salsa macha
Chip bar with guacamole, roasted tomato salsa, and salsa verde
Aguachile de callo (scallops aguachile)
Octopus taco
Duck carnitas taco
Rajas y elote taco
Mexican stuffed pepper taco
Poblano chicken enchiladas (my way)
Filet mignon served with poblano sauce and mexican street corn
Short rib with sweet mole and guava/sweet potato puree
Pipian salmon with fresh vegetable salad
Camarones zarandeados (adobo marinated grilled shrimp)
Chicken with corn and nopales salad
Dulce de leche creme brulee
Fresas, coco y palanqueta
Tres leches cake
Flan
Ahi tuna crudo || blackened rare tuna | fresno peppers | radish | honey-citrus vinaigrette
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
Grilled chicken empanadas || mole | panela cheese
Pork tostaditas || mezcal braised pulled pork | pickled red onion | quest fresco | avocado
Chipotle bbq ribs || jicama & pineapple slaw
Shrimp & polenta || cilantro-mesquite marinade | chihuahua cheese | pico de gallo
Fried calamari || sweet peppers | green onions | roasted poblano aioli
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
Seared black cod || corn cream | az honey | bacon | fingerling potatoes | asparagus
Stuffed pork loin || chorizo stuffing | apricot-chili glaze | sweet potato mash | julienne squash
Stuffed chicken || prosciutto | chihuahua cheese | black mole | rice cake | roasted asparagus
Grilled salmon || mango-chipotle bbq | black bean-corn relish | roasted potatoes |green beans
Roasted chile chicken || green chilis | smoked bacon | sweet corn & cotija cheese | roasted red potatoes | sautéed green beans
Pork shank green pozole || hominy | radish | cabbage | avocado | corn chips
Seared sea bass || roasted poblano chimichurri | smashed fingerlings & chorizo | broccolini
New york strip || guajillo puree | cotija mashed potatoes | charred brussel sprouts
Grilled ribeye || espresso-chile rub | mulato demi | roasted baby potatoes | sautéed mushrooms
Mesquite dusted filet || queso fundido | poblano-cotijta risotto | baby carrots | cilantro oil
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
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 Carefree.
What does a private chef service include in Carefree?
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 Carefree?
The price of renting a chef in Carefree 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 99 USD to 145 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 99 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 107 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 116 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 145 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 Carefree?
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 237 chefs available in Carefree. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Carefree 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 Carefree?
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 Carefree each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Carefree, 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 Carefree.
Cost of a private chef in Carefree
The cost of hiring a private chef in Carefree 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 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.
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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Carefree!
2 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Carefree?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Carefree: 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 Carefree!

Experience the top cuisine through the senses
Want to give your partner a special romantic surprise? Want to enjoy a dinner with friends and fancy trying something different? Or maybe you want to organise a lovely meal for the whole family to celebrate that special occasion without anyone having to cook? Take a Chef allows you to transform your home into one of the best restaurants in town. The only difference is that the entire experience is built around you and your guests. Select the type of cuisine, choose the dates and enjoy the experience!

What is a Private Chef service in Carefree Arizona?
The experience begins when you order a menu from Take a Chef. From that moment on, you become the protagonist of an event in which you decide what you want to eat and when you want to eat. Our Private Chefs at Carefree Arizona will analyze your request and send you their proposals to adapt it to your tastes and close your menu definitively. On the day of the event, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at home, carry out the table service and leave everything clean before leaving, so that you can enjoy.

Experience culinary perfection
All of our chefs have at least ten years’ worth of experience in the industry and have graduated from the best cooking schools. So our goal is to find the perfect chef for you and to make this the best dining experience. With over 40 chefs in Carefree Arizona, we know we can find the right match for you! Once you receive menu proposals, you’ll be able to view the professional profiles of each chef who has contacted you and choose the one that suits you. At this point you’ll also be able to contact them directly through our messaging service to make sure that every detail is to your liking.






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









