Private Chef in Columbus
Book one of our over 0 personal Chefs in Columbus. Personalize your menu and live a restaurant-level dining experience for less than you think.





















Hire a private Chef in Columbus
Over 16,030 guests have welcomed our private Chefs in Columbus, Ohio, into their homes since December. Customize every detail of your experience and find out what they have loved about our personal Chef services.
Enjoy classical farm-to-table Midwestern meals, or be bold and try new flavors to expand your palate. Maybe Ethiopian? or Caribbean? You decide! With our in-home Chefs in Columbus, Ohio, giving your guests an unforgettable celebration has never been easier.
Get menu quotes designed by our personal Chefs, visit their profiles, and chat directly with them until you find the right one for your dinner party or celebration. Find what our over 46 private Chefs in Columbus can do with a wallet-friendly budget.












How it works
Submit your request
Describe your desired menu: type of cuisine, meal preferences, and any dietary restrictions.
Craft your menu
Receive proposals and chat with personal Chefs until you find the perfect one for you.
Craft your menu
Create your perfect meal: type of cuisine, number of courses, and any dietary restrictions.
Book your experience
Once you're satisfied with your Chef and menu, close the deal with your payment.
Enjoy the experience!
Send the invites and put your decorations up. Your private Chef experience is around the corner.
46 personal Chefs in Columbus
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More than 16,000 guests have enjoyed a Take a Chef experience
4.76 Chef
Guests like you have given our private Chefs in Columbus a 4.76 score.
4.86 Food quality
Private Chefs in Columbus have earned a 4.86 for their menus.
4.83 Presentation
Our Chefs understand that looks are just as important as flavor. Dish presentation in Columbus scored 4.83.
4.86 Cleaningness
With an emphasis on tidiness, post-event cleanup by our private Chefs earned a 4.86.
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%number _of_sent_proposals% menus customized by our private Chefs in Columbus, Ohio
Instead of struggling to find a reservation for you and all your guests, take the party home and get restaurant-level service for a surprising price.








Acorn squash with hot honey and pepitas
Andouille sausage over stone fruit hash
Melon trio with prosciutto and mozzarella finished with balsamic reduction
Minestrone
Melon trio with prosciutto and mozzarella finished with honey vinegarette
Ensalata ricotta with sundried tomatoes, pesto and artichoke hearts
Porterhouse porkchop pan seared over israeli couscous and creamy mushroom and parmesan garlic sauce
Quattro fromage risotto topped with butter poached shrimp and finished with pea shoot micro greens
Lobster ravioli in a creamy squash sauce with arugala microgreens
Oven roasted chicken over a root veggie hash with a brown butter sage sauce
Tiramisu
Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction
Meatballs with sun dried tomato marinara finished parmesan and basil
Bruschetta with burrata and balsamic reduction
Breaded calamari with marinara
Caesar salad
Insalata ricotta with artichoke hearts and tomato pesto
Beef and sausage ragu over pappardelle
Beef braciole with oven roasted tomatoes and marinara over homemade pasta
Angel hair pasta with pesto topped with chicken mushroom and artichoke hearts
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Breaded shrimp finished with butter and garlic
Pan seared sea scallop over fire roasted corn puree
Caesar salad
Arugula and spinach blend topped with fig and goat cheese with vinegerette
Herb roasted branzino fish over jasmine rice with buerre blanc sauce
Crab cakes over rosemary parmesan fries with hollandaise
Lemon tart with fresh berries
Crab claws with french bread
Shrimp and grit shooters
Braised pork belly with spiced apple chutney
Crab cakes with lemon caper cream
Shaved zucchini salad with italian vinaigrette
Spinach salad with plum vinaigrette
Seared chicken breast with herbed pasta
Blackened cod with roasted vegetable ragu
Lamb chops with roasted carrots and whipped mint feta
Sweet potato cheesecake with praline sauce
Panna cotta
Red wine poached pear with cookie crumble and red wine caramel
Andouille sausage over stone fruit hash
Sweet and spicy smoked salmon over avocado mousse on crostini
Stuffed artichoke heart
Hearts of palm salad
Insalata ricotta with artichoke hearts and tomato pesto
Chopped salad
Panko crusted chicken breast cutlet with prosciutto and sundried tomato pesto finished with burrata served over quattro cheese risotto
Bacon wrapped filet topped with crab in a garlic confit and herb lardon compound butter over garlic mashed potatoes served with asparagus and finished hollandaise sauce
Branzini with caper butter served with papas bravas in a smokey aioli
Spiced apple and bourbon glazed porterhouse pork chop over root vegetables finished in brown butter
Lemon tart with fresh berries
Chocolate brownie a la mode
Chocolate mousse with berries and chantilly cream
Blini with smoked salmon and dill crema
Pan seared sea scallop over fire roasted corn puree
Oysters rockefeller
Breaded jumbo shrimp with garlic and herb butter
Hearts of palm salad
Roasted beets and goat cheese on argula and spinach salad finished with citrus vinaigrette
Spinach and arugula blend topped with fresh berries and toasted pecans with a poppyseed lemon vinaigrette
Bacon wrapped filet topped with crab in a garlic confit and herb lardon compound butter over garlic mashed potatoes served with asparagus and finished hollandaise sauce
Cowboy rib eye with lobster mac n cheese
Lemon tart with fresh berries
Cheesecake with salted caramel or strawberry reduction
Crème brûlée
• burrata with tomato, basil, and prosciutto
• grilled asparagus salad with tomato & aged balsamic reduction
• charcuterie board
• fig and goat cheese ravioli in brown butter sauce
• grilled romaine salad with lemon dill vinaigrette
• roasted butternut squash soup with seared brown sugar chicken bites
• lemon chicken with roasted potatoes & garlicky green beans
• lamb lollipops with roasted carrots & mint whipped feta
• mediterranean shrimp
• panna cotta
• apple tart
• red wine poached pear with cookie crumble & wine caramel
Otoro sashimi
Oyster rockefeller
Lion’s mane crab cakes
Baked scallops
Salmon rillettes
Garlic steak bites with herb goat cheese potatoes
Loup en croûte
Blackened cod w/ roasted vegetable ragu
• ribeye steak with red wine sauce and roasted vegetable mash
Red wine poached pear with cookie crumble and red wine caramel
Basil and goat cheese peach cobbler (individual serving)
Creme brulee
Your home, your menu
An in-home Chef in Columbus, Ohio, will take your preferences and craft a menu that suits your needs. Get proposals and customize them until they're perfect for you.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most frequently asked questions about our private Chefs in Columbus.
What does a private Chef service include in Columbus?
When you book a private Chef service in Columbus, our Chefs will take care of everything from menu planning and grocery shopping to cooking and serving the table at your home. Post-experience clean-up is also included. Chefs might prepare a mise en place before they arrive to ensure a seamless cooking experience. Tableware and glassware are not part of your booking. Tipping is for each guest to decide.
How much does a private Chef cost in Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio, personal Chef services cost can vary depending on group size. For groups of 13 or more guests, the average price is 110 USD per person. The average rate for 7 to 10 people is 108 USD per guest; for groups of 3 to 6 people, 123 USD per person. And for couples, the average price is 135 USD per person. Prices may vary due to season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How can I hire a private Chef in Columbus?
To book your private Chef in Columbus, start by picking the date and number of guests for your experience. Then, share your food preferences, allergies, and a few kitchen details. You will get three customized quotes in minutes from our top Chefs available on the day of your event. Check their profiles, along with photos of their dishes. Chat with them about any changes or questions. Pick your preferred Chef and menu, and finish your booking with your payment to get your Chef's contact information.
How can I find a private Chef in Columbus?
If you're looking for a private Chef in Columbus, Ohio, we have 46 professionals available for your event. Fill out your request to connect with our Chefs and find the perfect match for the experience you have in mind. The top 3 local Chefs available on your chosen date will send you their menu proposals within hours. Before hiring a personal Chef in Columbus, take a moment to visit their profiles and choose the Chef who best suits your needs.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private Chef experience in Columbus?
No, there is no set maximum number of guests for a private Chef experience in Columbus. However, our services are typically for intimate gatherings with friends or family at homes with limited space for cooking and sitting. So, even though there's not a strict limit, groups generally don't exceed 15 people.
Does the private Chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your experience, the private Chef you pick will go grocery shopping for fresh ingredients and prepare the menu you crafted right in your kitchen. If any part of the meal requires complex work or specific tools, your private Chef in Seattle may prepare a few things before arriving at your place.
Can I cook along with the personal Chef?
We highly recommend it! This can be an interactive experience if you want it to be. Make the most out of your Chef service by asking questions to your Chef, and even picking up new tricks for your own cooking!
Are the ingredients for a private Chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are one of the top priorities of professional cooking. Each of our private Chefs in Columbus is committed to providing you and your guests with the same food quality and service standards you would get at any restaurant, but with the advantage of personalized treatment and for a fraction of the price. After customizing your menu, the Chef will purchase what they need to make it come true.
Are drinks included in a private Chef service?
No, drinks are not part of your private Chef experience, but you can add beverages to match your meal as an "extra" when planning your menu with your Chef.
How much should I tip a private Chef in Columbus?
Each guest can choose how much to tip their private Chef. On average, based on tips given by 16,030 guests in Columbus, tips usually are 14,72% of the total cost of the private Chef experience.
Key information about private Chefs in Columbus
Learn more about the private Chef experience in Columbus
Our Columbus personal Chefs have an average age of 42, that's a lot of experience!
49% of our Columbus private chefs are women.
Just 6 hours to receive your first menu proposals.
Our first personal Chef experience in Columbus was booked on 2017-12-20.
18.8% of our private Chef services offer kids' menus.
One guest has booked the same private Chef in Denver 11 times.
Private Chef service requests have increased by 49% in the last 12 months.
Our personal Chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
More than 56.8% of our guests hire a private Chef in Columbus more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a Chef for 3 days in Columbus.
304 pictures from Columbus's personal Chef experiences have been uploaded to the site.
It takes 2 days from submitting your request to booking a personal Chef.
How many private Chef services are booked in Columbus each month?
Personal Chef reservations vary depending on the location and season. Destinations like Columbus have a demand for private Chefs that may differ monthly. The chart above shows more.
Hiring a private Chef in Columbus is a great idea for holiday parties, birthday celebrations, or spending quality time with friends and family. However, remember that prices can go up with demand. We suggest booking early, so secure your Chef now!
How much does a private Chef cost in Columbus?
The number of guests at your table modifies the cost of your private Chef experience in Columbus. On average:
- 13 or more people bookings go for 110 USD
- 7 to 12 people bookings go for 108 USD
- 3 to 6 people bookings go for 123 USD
- 2 people bookings go for 135 USD
In addition to group size, seasonality can influence the cost of your personal Chef service in Columbus. Check the chart above for details on prices month to month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Columbus?
The top six types of cuisine in Columbus are:
1. Mediterranean
2. Italian
3. French
4. Japanese
5. Mexican
6. Latin American
The single most requested in all of Columbus are Surprise cuisine menus. You can trust our Chefs to design a menu just for you!
Our personal Chefs customize their menu proposals to accommodate dietary needs and food allergies and offer innovative options. Submit your request to experience the unique culinary creations our Chefs can craft for you.

Increased comfort, reduced cost
With just a fraction of what a restaurant bill would cost, you can bring one of our private Chefs into your home to cook up a menu to satisfy all your cravings. You can join them in the cooking and feel like you're part of an interactive show, or give them space and let them surprise you with the final product while you host the party of the year in your home. The beauty of hiring a personal Chef in Columbus is that you can decide what goes on the menu and how you enjoy it!
With just a few clicks, you can submit your request and start getting menu proposals from our three top-ranked Chefs available on the day of your event. There is no commitment until you choose who will be your Chef and have a menu you're happy with.

A private Chef for every occassion
With %total_registered_chef% personal Chefs in Columbus, we are certain that you can find one with the skills to make your dream meal a reality.
Is your event a formal reunion? Get yourself a Chef with a similar background. Are you inviting a large group? Ask your personal Chef what they can do with your budget. Holiday parties, family gatherings, and even Fourth of July celebrations are perfect opportunities to treat yourself and your guests to the private Chef experience.

Turn your home into a restaurant
Take a Chef is more than just a private Chef agency. We're passionate about giving you the freedom to connect with loved ones while your favorite dishes are prepared in your kitchen. Our Chefs even take care of cleaning up before your service is done. Relax and enjoy an interactive cooking experience in the comfort of your home.






Meet our personal chefs in Columbus, Ohio
Each private Chef in Columbus brings their personal touch to your celebration. Share the details of your event with our Chefs and get their ideas for a menu that fits your taste and budget.









