Private Chef in Encino
Rent one of our 718 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Encino
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Encino in March 2017, more than 718 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Encino and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Los Angeles County.
Starting in 2017, 38,263 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Encino. To book your chef in Encino, 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 21,984 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 301,920 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.73 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 38,263 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Encino usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 4.7 courses, sharing an average of 3.89 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 Encino.












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!
718 Private Chefs in Encino
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More than 38,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.61 Chef
The guests in Encino have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.61.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Encino received an average score of 4.74.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Encino has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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21,984 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Encino
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Hummus with pita bread (creamy chickpea dip served with warm pita bread and a drizzle of olive oil)
Crostini with gorgonzola, caramelized onions, and fig jam (crispy toasted baguette slices topped with creamy gorgonzola cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and a dollop of rich fig jam)
Feta and watermelon bites (sweet watermelon cubes paired with tangy feta cheese, finished with a sprinkle of mint and a drizzle of olive oil)
Roasted red pepper hummus (a smoky twist on classic hummus, served with vegetable crudités and pita chips)
Caprese skewers (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil)
Marinated olives (a mix of green and black olives marinated with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme)
Greek salad (fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinagear)
Gyros (tender, marinated meat, slow-roasted to perfection and thinly sliced, served in warm, fluffy pita bread. topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and a dollop of creamy tzatziki sauce)
Musakkah (layers of tender, roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and a rich, spiced tomato sauce)
Baked feta with tomatoes and olives (feta cheese baked with juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, and herbs)
Grilled chicken skewers (marinated chicken in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, served with a side of rice pilaf)
Beef kebabs (skewers of tender beef grilled with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, served with a side of couscous and a side of yogurt)
Falafel plate (served with pilaf rice, creamy hummus, zesty tabbouleh, fresh garden salad, tangy pickles, and warm pita bread)
Salmon kabob (served with fragrant basmati rice, a crisp garden salad, and warm pita bread)
Creamed shrimp with leeks and moroccan couscous (tender shrimp simmered in a rich, heavy creamy leek sauce, infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of white wine)
Honey yogurt with nuts (greek yogurt topped with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of crushed walnuts or almonds)
Baklava (layers of phyllo dough filled with nuts and drenched in honey and syrup)
Olive oil brownies and greek yogurt (made with rich olive oil served with creamy greek yogurt)
Turkish delight (gelatinous candies flavored with rose water, citrus and nuts
Fresh chips and guacamole classic style with house salsas from scratch
Salad corte madera with avocado, tomato, cured olives, napa cabbage, grilled cebollita and house dressing
Authentic sofrito black beans with jasmine rice
Grilled herbed sweet peppers and cebollitas
Real deal thin sliced beef tri tip roast coastal style with salsa cruda
Citrus marinated free range chicken grilled a la plancha
Striped sea bass la paz - with garlic, oregano, myer lemon, jalapeños and olive oil
Bananas foster bread pudding with creme fraiche and berries
Curry chicken skewers on yogurt mint sauce , toasted pita
Fried green tomatoes -and spicy yogurt sauce
Hummus trio crudité - seasonal veggies , and spicy, traditional and roasted tomato hummus
Assorted flats breads basket - lavash, pita, naan, and tandoori bake flat breads. olive tapenade, roasted hummus spread, and herbed butter
Mediterranean salad- butter lettuce , cherry tomatoes, olives, feta , cucumber , fig crostini , lemon vinaigrette
Mediterranean pasta salad basil, sundry tomatoes, kalamata, basil, feta, reg tom, cucumbers
Caprese salad - tomatoes , mozzarella , fresh basil, balsamic reduction
Avocado primavera - avocado stuffed with peas, corn, bell pepper , radish, aioli
Lamb seco & vermichelli persian pilaf rice - green lamb stew , served with baby potatoes, carrots over mediterranean basmati pilaf rice
Roasted lamb ribs - roasted potatoes , roasted carrots glazed, cous cous
Herb crusted salmon + roasted peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Branzino over roasted potatoes
Chicken kebabs
Beef kebabs
Pistachio baklava
Crema volteada - creme caramel
Lemon meringue tart
Alfajores strawberry shortcake- short bread cookies with dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and vanilla ice cream
(included) amuse bouche ~ chef curated seasonal dish
Seasonal harvest salad ~ citrus supremes, shaved rainbow carrots, candied pistachios, whipped goat cheese, champagne and vanilla bean vinaigrette
Cauliflower & truffle ~ black truffle oil, crispy pancetta crumble, pickled golden raisins, toasted pine nuts
Smoked lobster bisque ~ heirloom tomato confit, butter-poached lobster tail, basil crème fraîche, parmigiano-reggiano tuile
Ricotta & spinach agnolotti ~ brown butter emulsion, crispy sage, preserved lemon, and toasted hazelnuts
Short rib tagliatelle ~ black garlic butter, 24-month-aged parmesan foam, wild mushroom ragout
Chicken roulade ~ stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and burrata; served with roasted garlic velouté and crispy shallots
Salmon sous vide ~ sweet corn purée, charred scallions, preserved lemon, and smoked almond dust
Ny strip ~ black garlic marinated and charred, celeriac mousseline, roasted rainbow carrots, red wine bordelaise, bone marrow butter
Duck breast ~ blackberry-port gastrique, celery root and parsnip purée, roasted brussels sprout petals, and pistachio dust
Valrhona chocolate fondant ~ salted caramel gelato, espresso anglaise, gold-dusted cocoa nibs, hazelnut brittle
Citrus olive oil cake ~ lemon curd, honey-roasted seasonal fruit, mascarpone cream, and almond crumble
Crepe cake - berry crepe cake, white chocolate and rose petal filling, seasonal berries, berry coulis, chantilly, 24k gold
(optional) luxury experience package per guest: includes all tableware such as chargers, plates, silverware, water and wine glasses, linen napkins and napkin rings, custom printed menus
Assorted cheese & charcuterie platter
Shrimp salad: shaved baby romain, parmesan cheese, pumpkin seeds, corn, mayer lemon vinaigrette
Salami salad: wild arugula, garbanzo beans, white beans, parmesan cheese, pesto vinaigrette
Pan seared angus beef new york steak: colored cauliflower, potato scallops, wild mushrooms ragout, pan glazed sauce
Jumbo shrimp scampi: linguini pasta, baby heirloom tomato, parmesan cream
Surf & turf: chicken & scallops, saffron risotto, green beans, baby heirloom tomato, shaved cauliflower & orange brown butter sauce
Chocolate chocolate mousse cake: berries, berries coulis, walnut dust
Cheese cake : berries coulis & strawberries
Bruschetta al pomodoro (grilled bread rubbed with garlic, topped with diced fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil)
Bacalhau fritters (crispy, golden fritters made with salted cod (bacalhau), blended with fresh herbs, potatoes, and a touch of seasoning)
Zucchini tartare (vegan) (a light and refreshing dish featuring finely diced raw zucchini, seasoned with fresh herbs like mint and basil, a squeeze of lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil)
Bread and chimichurri (fresh, crusty bread served with a vibrant, tangy chimichurri sauce made from parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and spices)
Mushrooms crostini (crisp toasted baguette slices topped with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs, drizzled with olive oil)
Ratatouille (layers of vibrant zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and tomatoes, slow-cooked with fragrant herbs and olive oil)
Acarajé (a traditional brazilian delicacy, acarajé features crispy, golden fritters made from black-eyed peas, deep-fried to perfection, filled with a savory mixture of shrimp, vatapá (a creamy, spiced coconut paste), and tangy acarajé sauce)
Brussels sprouts with balsamic and bacon (tender brussels sprouts roasted to perfection and drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, complemented by crispy bacon pieces)
Ceviche (peru) (a vibrant and refreshing ceviche featuring tender cubes of white fish marinated in fresh lime juice, spiced with a hint of chili, and tossed with juicy mango and creamy avocado, served with velvety sweet potato slices and tender corn)
Insalata caprese invernale (a cozy winter rendition of the caprese salad, featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and a vibrant basil pesto)
Shrimp and fish moqueca (a rich and aromatic brazilian seafood stew made with tender shrimp and flaky fish simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and a hint of dendê oil, infused with fresh cilantro and a touch of l
Alfredo pasta (fettuccine pasta tossed in a velvety sauce of butter, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream)
Leek, hearts of palm, mushrooms cream and moroccan couscous
Vegan stroganoff with rice and potato sticks
Eggplant parmigiana with fresh marinara pasta (layers of tender, breaded eggplant baked with melted mozzarella and parmesan, served alongside al dente pasta tossed in a vibrant, house-made marinara sauce)
Chicken parmigiana with fresh marinara pasta (crispy breaded chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, served over a bed of al dente pasta tossed in a rich, house-made marinara sauce)
Chia pudding coconut strawberry (a creamy and refreshing chia pudding made with coconut milk, topped with fresh, juicy strawberries)
Mango frozen chestnuts (frozen mango sorbet paired with the rich, nutty flavor of roasted chestnuts)
Passion fruit mousse (a light and airy mousse made with the vibrant, tangy flavors of passion fruit)
Peanut pie (torta de paçoca) (a delicious brazilian-inspired dessert made with crushed peanuts, sugar, and a hint of salt, all wrapped in a buttery, flaky crust)
Chocolate mousse (a velvety, rich chocolate mousse made with the finest dark chocolate, offering a smooth, airy texture that melts in your mouth)
Brazilian carrot cake with chocolate sauce (brazilian-style carrot cake, topped with a decadent, smooth chocolate sauce that complements the cake’s richness)
Mini tostadas with shrimp guacamole & tajin
Chips and queso dip
Elote salad with queso fresco and cilantro lime dressing
Tortilla soup with avocado créma, fire roasted corn, queso fresco and crispy tortilla strips
Jalapeno corn chowder
Gazpacho shrimp cocktail
Braised “mole” short-rib with sweet corn polenta, pickled red onion, crispy plantains, glazed carrots
Crispy shrimp tostada enchilada stack with ancho chile sauce, avocado salsa, cilantro and lime
Achiote marinated flank steak with black beans, cilantro lime rice and warm tortillas
Braised chicken mole with anasazi beans, cilantro lime rice, corn tortillas
Cinnamon crème brûlée with churros
Tres leche cake
Dolce de leche cheese cake
Ahí tuna causa - peruvian potato salad and ahi tuna
Ahí tuna sashimi
Asian octopus carpaccio - asian sauce , thinly sliced octopus cooked with panca chili
Scallop aguachile - lemon marinated scallops , artisanal chiles , cucumber, tortilla crisp
Scallops on the half shell
Assorted sushi rolls - tuna , salmon, avocado , soy y tuna
Santa fe local tiger shrimp tostada - avocado mouse , pickle radish , picked carrot, micro greens on corn tostada
California ahi tuna poke on wonton chip - avocado , cucumbers, onions and jalapeño - dragon fruit cream
Salmon tartar
Salmón carpaccio
Moules marinières -sailor-style mussels recipe. and french baguette
Nikkei peruvian fish crudo -pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Peruvian fish crudo -pacific halibut , aji amarillo cream , toasted wontons, avocado cream
Ahí tuna katsu - jasmin rice, asian slaw
Seared scallops & risotto - seared scallops , caviar, beet lemon grass -coconut risotto
Shrimp fried rice
Shrimp saltado
Branzino over roasted potatoes
Coho salmon oven-roasted wild salmon with chervil kumquat pesto
Herb crusted salmon + roasted peruvian blue potatoes + rocoto sweet bell pepper puree + cilantro mole
Seared ahi tuna - wasabi mashed potatoes , sautee -mirin alii , maitake and enoki mushrooms, soya glaze
Halibut meunière
Alfajores strawberry shortcake- short bread cookies with dulce de leche filling , strawberry sauce , and vanilla ice cream
Assorted macarons
Chocolate cover strawberries
Churros & ice cream sundaes- berry compote , dulce de leche, hot chocolate
Luscious chocolate cake
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 Encino.
What does a private chef service include in Encino?
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 Encino?
The price of renting a chef in Encino 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 107 USD to 139 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 107 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 111 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 113 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 139 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 Encino?
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 718 chefs available in Encino. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Encino 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 Encino?
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 Encino each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Encino, 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 Encino.
Cost of a private chef in Encino
The cost of hiring a private chef in Encino 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 107 USD to 139 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 107 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 111 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 113 USD
For 2 people: 139 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 Encino!
7 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 Encino?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Encino: 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 Encino!






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









