Private Chef in Derby
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Derby
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Derby in October 2020, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Derby and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Sedgwick County.
Starting in 2020, 2,628 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Derby. To book your chef in Derby, 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 202 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,311 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.33 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,628 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Derby usually book menus around 175 USD per person, including 4.66 courses, sharing an average of 3.37 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 Derby.












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!
15 Private Chefs in Derby
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More than 2,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.2 Chef
The guests in Derby have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.2.
4.23 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Derby received an average score of 4.23.
4.52 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.52 average score.
4.54 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Derby has been scored with a 4.54 on average.
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202 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Derby
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Nori wrapped tuna tempura- red caviar, chives, wasabi creme, siracha, asian slaw
Grilled king trumpet mushroom w/sherry vinaigrette, chives and hazelnuts
Szechuan dan dan noodles w/ground pork (spicy)
Kickass guacamole w/pomegranate, radish and fresh chips
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Amuse bouche tbd. this is on me, pls choose 2 other dishes
Grilled octopus, crushed fingerling potatoes, mirepoix vegetables, basil oil, tomato oil
Arancini stuffed w/butternut squash and goat cheese w/san marzano marinara
Salmon tartare- ginger, tobiko, avocado, jalapeno, crisp won ton skins
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Thai grilled chicken skewer, tamarind-red curry-coconut sauce
Sesame seared halloumi cheese w/aleppo pepper and warmed greek honey
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, manouri cheese
Tortilla española- caramelized onions, potatoes, spicy chorizo
Spanakopita- spinach, feta, phyllo
Composed salad of mango, avocado, snow crab, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Heirloom tomatoes caprese, grilled burrata and radicchio, basil, xvoo, saba, sea salt
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives or lobster bisque w/cognac
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Grilled asparagus, roasted beet, course herbed bread crumbs, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
Green goddess wedge, bacon lardons, pickled red onion, roasted peppers
Soft lettuces, micro greens, grilled asparagus, oil cured olives, charred shallots, scallions, radish, manouri cheese ranch dressing
Bacon-green apple- roasted shallot crusted salmon, mashed potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Surf and turf w/sliced tenderloin and scampi, smashed redskins, grilled asparagus
Chicken saltimbocca- stuffed w/parma prosciutto, sage and smoked mozzarella over angelhair
Snapper st. martin w/lemon, bananas and almonds, tomato couscous
Seared tuscan steak (or tuna) over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Fire roasted pequillo pepper stuffed w/duck, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts w/verde sauce and black beans and rice
Slow braised lamb ragout w/mirepoix vegetables and olives over buttered noodles
Pork au poivre- sous vide pork tenderloin w/roquefort potatoes, carrots vichy, green peppercorn sauce
Steak pizzaiola w/mushrooms, peppers, tomato and oregano over grilled ciabatta w/mozzarella
Zabaglione made to order, served warm over macerated fruits w/mint
Old fashion banana pudding w/nilla wafers
Toasted coconut mochi cake, matcha whipped cream
Bittersweet chocolate torte, hazelnut whipped cream
Creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Peanut butter pie w/chocolate sauce
Passionfruit mousse, mandarin tapioca
I make meyer limoncello and would be glad to pour you and iced shot with dessert (on me)
Cajun shrimp & grits spoons 🍤🌽
Blue crab cake with red pepper aioli 🦀🌶️
Cheese & tomahawk ribeye board 🧀🥩
Gulf lobster bisque 🦞🥄
Chipotle lamb chop with salsa 🐑🌿
Creole paella with shrimp, mussels & andouille sausage 🥘🦐
New york strip with herb mashed potatoes & asparagus 🥩🥔
Crispy red snapper veracruz with asparagus risotto 🐟🍚
Crawfish etouffee with smoked gouda grits 🦞🧀
Passion fruit & peach panna cotta with blueberry syrup 🍑🫐
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream 🍫🍦
Coconut crème brûlée 🥥🍮
Caprese bruschetta – fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes on crisp bread with balsamic drizzle 🍅🥖
Charcuterie (3 meats + 3 cheeses + fruit + nuts) – a well-balanced selection of flavors 🧀🥩
Beef tartare – a classic, finely minced and seasoned beef tartare served with grilled bread 🥩
Roast butternut squash soup – velvety, roasted butternut squash soup with seasonal spices 🎃
Seasonal salad (basil vinaigrette, seasonal fruit, greens, dressing made in person) – fresh and bright with a house-made vinaigrette 🥗
Guest menu – a chef’s selection tailored to the season 🍽️
Stealhead trout with risotto & brussels – a lightly seared trout with creamy risotto and crisp brussels sprouts 🐟
Prime ribeye with risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a robust, flavorful ribeye with rich accompaniments 🥩
Seared rack of lamb (2) with mushroom risotto, brussels & butter braised carrots – a tender lamb dish with aromatic mushroom risotto 🍖
Captain morgan apples (no alcohol) – a warm spiced apple dish 🍏
Chocolate lava cake – a gooey, rich chocolate dessert 🍫🔥
Crème brûlée – a smooth vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar top 🍮
Fresh caprese salad
Classic bruschetta crostini
Caesar chopped salad
Garlic & herb croissants
Smoked salsiccia bruschetta
Chicken parmigiana & garlic cream rigatoni with spinach, portobello, peppers
Shrimp alla vodka pasta with creamy red sauce rigatoni pasta, shallots, garlic, spinach, marinated shrimp & italian sausage
Seared sirloin with parmesan risotto & sautéed spinach
Chicken marsala with rice pilaf & roasted lemon butter asparagus
Tuscan salmon with whipped potato mash & roasted broccolini
Chocolate chip cannoli
Peach cobbler cake
Lemon olive oil cake
Grilled polenta w/escarole and white beans
Parma prosciutto parcel w/arugula, fig, lemon and goat cheese
Steamed artichoke leaves, chive creme friache, lemon zest, caviar
Frutti di mare- shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari w/salsa verde
Risotto rosso- roasted red pepper, grilled radicchio, red vermouth, asparagus, corn, smoked mozzarella
Arancini stuffed w/butternut squash and goat cheese w/san marzano marinara
Creamy polenta w/truffles, porcini, exotic mushrooms and asiago
Bruschetta of seared fava beans, aged parm, shallots, dry chile flake, lemon zest, xvoo
Baked clams oreganata
3 cheese spicy lasagna w/italian sausage
Amuse bouche- gorgonzola crouton w/sliced apple and truffle let's start w/this and choose 2 other dishes
Asst salumi's and cheeses w/garni platter
Cauliflower puttanesca- oil cured olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, calabrian chile, basil
Multiple greens, orange, fennel, manuri cheese, charred knob onion, sunflower seeds, balsamic-mustard vinaigrette
Wedge salad w/bacon lardons, oven-dried tomato, roasted peppers, warm polenta croutons, green goddess dressing
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives
Composed salad of mango, avocado, grilled asparagus, avocado, hearts of palm, toasted pine nut vinaigrette
Antipasto salad- roasted peppers, olives, crispy artichoke, genoa salami, scallions, provolone, herbed croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Slow roasted lamb ragu over creamy polenta
Shrimp stuffed w/crab imperial w/grilled asparagus, basmati rice pilaf w/lobster sauce
Seared tuscan steak (or tuna) over arugula w/ dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Chicken saltimbocca- stuffed w/parma prosciutto, sage and smoked mozzarella over angelhair
Whitefish w/ farro, tomato concassé, tarragon, anchovies, black olives, fingerling potatoes and lemon
Grilled swordfish w/tomato-orange-caper sauce, grilled zucchini, rice pilaf w/toasted vermicelli
Grilled brined pork chop, spicy calabrese peppers, roasted broccoli, linguine aglio y olio
Steak pizzaiola w/mushrooms, peppers, tomato and oregano over grilled ciabatta w/mozzarella
Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/raspberry coulis
Tiramisu w/espresso, mascarpone and cocoa
Bittersweet chocolate-orange-kahlua mousse w/asst garni
Banana budino w/torched granola crust
Granny smith apples flambéed in sambuca and cinnamon w/vanilla bean ice cream
Pignoli cookies w/nutella milkshake
Spaghetti à la tajarin with tiger prawns, conserved tomato and smoked eggplant
Classic scarpinocc
Braised hen agnolotti , finished with aged balsamic, parmigiano-reggiano and preserved critus
Enoki mushroom caramelle with miso mushroom ragu, almond crumb, asiago cheese
Potato & pancetta culurgiones, bacon dust, white wine creme fraiche sauce, fresh chives
Black garlic garganelli with andouille sausage and truffle bolognese, garlic chive pesto
Amaretto-spiked affogato
Amuse bouche tbd. this is on me, pls choose 2 other dishes
Dukkah lavosh- preserved lemon, crispy artichoke, roasted tomatoes, avocado, manouri cheese
Hummus and baba ganouj w/warm pita and crudités
Bleu d'auvergne crouton w/sliced apple and truffle
Creamy morels on brioche toast
Canapé of fava beans, lemon zest, dry chile, shallots and boursin
Assiette d'mar- asst chilled shellfish, xvoo, lemon, maldon, cracked black pepper,
Steamed artichoke leaves, chive creme friache, lemon zest, caviar
Grilled lamb chop over fennel-artichoke-leek fritter w/roasted pepper aioli
Sesame seared halloumi cheese w/aleppo pepper and warmed greek honey
Tortilla española- caramelized onions, potatoes, spicy chorizo
Beef tartare- capers, mustard, shallots, toast points
Risotto rosso- roasted red pepper, grilled radicchio, red vermouth, asparagus, corn, smoked mozzarella
Pissaladière- flatbread w/caramelized onions, anchovies and olives
Fattoush- chopped salad of watercress, purslane, romain, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, fried pita chips, lemon vinaigrette
Greek salad w/peppers, olives, tomato, onions, feta, lemon-oregano dressing
Grilled stuffed portobella caprese- heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil, saba
Baked chevre, soft lettuces, olive tapanade, braised fennel, lemon-dijon vinaigrette
Warm poached leeks a la grecque w/tomato, olives, goat cheese, parsley, lemon, oregano
Grilled asparagus, roasted beet, course herbed bread crumbs, raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
Garlic studded roasted broccoli crown w/romesco sauce
Greek braised lamb over lemon-spinach orzo pilaf w/feta and garbanzos
Greek style lemon-oregano chicken, 10 vegetable orzo pilaf w/ginger, mint and asiago
Baked sea bass wrapped in lettuce and herbs served over basmati rice pilaf, basil-orange sauce
Seared tuscan steak (or tuna) over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Medallions of veal, homemade tagliatelle, morel cream sauce
Couscous w/ braised vegs (fennel, parsnip, rutabaga, celery, kohlrabi, zucchini, savoy cabbage, diakon radish, butternut squash)
Coulibiac of salmon in puff pastry stuffed w/shrimp mousse and spinach w/pernod w/lobster sauce
Gambas ajillo- head/shell on roasted shrimp w/fried shallots, garlic and peppers, basmati pilaf
Pork au poivre- sous vide pork tenderloin w/roquefort potatoes, carrots vichy, green peppercorn sauce
Sabayon made to order and served warm w/pernod macerated fruit
I make meyer limoncello and would be glad to pour you and iced shot with dessert (on me)
Poached apricots w/vanilla-bourbon labne and pistachios
Griddled chocolate brioche, orange, rosewater, cinnamon, whipped cream
Creme friache cheesecake w/graham cracker crust and strawberry coulis
Blackberry clafoutis
Flan w/raspberries
Prawn fennel and blood orange tartare with garlic crisp
Paw paw (papaya) salad with green beans, dried shrimp and lemon and parsley vinaigrette
Enoki mushroom agnolotti pasta with miso mushroom ragu, and truffle butter sauce
Four cheese croquette with smoked carrot and red pepper creme sauce
Oven roasted island salmon with crispy polenta cake and spring onion bisque
Green goddess marinated prawn with tempura eggplant and harissa butter aioli
Pan seared red snapper with pineapple chermoula and savory fried zeppole
Blackberry & pistachio pavlova
Banana & limoncello bread pudding with praline crumb and lemon gelato
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 Derby.
What does a private chef service include in Derby?
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 Derby?
The price of renting a chef in Derby 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 162 USD to 173 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 162 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 124 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 161 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 173 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 Derby?
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 15 chefs available in Derby. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Derby 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 Derby?
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 Derby each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Derby, 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 Derby.
Cost of a private chef in Derby
The cost of hiring a private chef in Derby 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 162 USD to 173 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 162 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 124 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 161 USD
For 2 people: 173 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 Derby?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Derby: 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 Derby!






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









