Private Chef in Grants Pass
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Grants Pass
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Grants Pass in November 2019, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Grants Pass and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Oregon.
Starting in 2019, 7,088 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Grants Pass. To book your chef in Grants Pass, 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 1,507 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 11,012 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.63 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 7,088 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Grants Pass usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 3.9 courses, sharing an average of 3.95 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 Grants Pass.












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!
12 Private Chefs in Grants Pass
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More than 7,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.46 Chef
The guests in Grants Pass have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Grants Pass received an average score of 4.67.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.67 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Grants Pass has been scored with a 4.67 on average.
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1,507 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Grants Pass
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Heirloom tomato salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou
Farm lettuces with marinated onions and smashed cucumbers, sheep's milk feta & herb dressing
Kale & romaine ceasar salad with toasted brioche, white anchovies, parmesan & cured egg yolk
Asparagus arancini, carnaroli rice, fontina cheese wild leek flowers, fried crispy served with minted pistou & preserved lemon
Fried agnolotti filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
Artisan pizzas, various toppings and sauces, i make the dough from scratch then & toss & cook on site a pizza oven is a huge plus but i can cook out of a home oven as well
Risotto with oak roasted wild mushrooms, shallot & garlic confit, carnaroli rice, with parmesan foam & chive oil
Spaghetti alla carbonara, english peas, sous vide egg, pecorino romano & estero gold reserve with black peppercorn butter & lardons
"cacio e pepe" fresh handmade pasta, pecorino romano, lampong black peppercorn toasted in cultured butter
Potato gnocchi, miners lettuce, asparagus, green garlic, garden herbs & toasted black peppercorn butter
"os a moelle" roasted grass fed bone marrow with roasted figs, shallot & pomegranate, local bread & sauce bordelaise
Bluefin tuna crudo, extra virgin olive oil, preserved lemon & an umami nage
Bistecca alla fiorentina, dry aged porterhouse, creamy polenta, roasted vegetables and toasted coriander chimichurri
Artisan pizzas, various classic and seasonal toppings and sauces, any decent home oven will work but an outdoor pizza oven would be a bonus
Oso bucco, braised veal or lamb shank, with roasted mushroom jus and preserved lemon gremolata with creamy polenta
Veal saltimbocca, veal and prosciutto layered with sage and sauteed in lemon caper brown butter served with potato skordalia & tomato confit
Chicken piccata, pounded chicken sauteed with lemons & capers served with mashed potatoes & tomato confit
Fillet of branzino, with tomato confit, nicoise olvies, braised fennel & preserved lemon/white wine broth with olive oil potato puree
Chicken marsala, sauteed with local mushrooms & cipollini onions dry marsala wine served with lacinato kale & young potato ragout
Oak roasted mushroom lasagna, with a fungi bechamel, gruyere & parmesan layered with mushroom duxelle served with walnut/kale pistou & greens
Creme fraiche panna cotta with citrus and cultured butter sables
Caramelized meyer lemon tart with aged balsamic and lavender mousse
Grand mariner dark chocolate truffles with warm toasted italian meringue & crispy spiced brown butter lace dentelle
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse, with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Dark chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse with rum & tonka bean buttercream & sea salt caramel
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Italian tartine appetizers (bread slices topped with caramelized onion, fig and proscuitto, blue cheese/ricotta with candied orange, eggplant caponata with anchovies, etc)
Arranchini with marinara dip
Grilled crostini rubbed with garlic with fresh tomato, burrata cheese and basil
Ahi or hamachi crudo in spoons
Antipasto bites with fresh tortellini
Caesar salad with grilled radicchio and home-made croutons
Mixed greens with frizzee, grilled radiccio and oregano-infused vinaigrette
Tomato/basil/mozzerella caprese salad
Panzanella salad (italian bread salad)
Chicken picatta or marsala with polenta or risotto with vegetable
Or grilled ribeye sliced and served tuscan style with rosemary smashed new potatoes and vegetable
Osso bucco with mashed potatoes (or creamy polenta) and vegetable
Salmon picatta with fettuchini alfredo
Seared seabass with lemon browned butter sauce, mushroom risotto and vegetable
Vanilla panna cotta with berries
Tiramisu
Granita with amaretti cookies
Authentic italian rice pudding with berries
Blistered heirloom peppers, citrus & sea salt with creamy labneh dipping sauce
Local seafood ceviche, local citrus, shaved fennel & pickled fresno chilie
Tortilla soup with roasted chicken, creme fresca, cilantro, tortilla strips & charred avocado
Grilled chicken street tacos, chiuacle amarillo mole with pico de gallo & crema fresca,
Nachos, carnitas, queso oaxaca & black beans with pico de gallo, gruacamole & crema fresca
Mexican prawn cocktail wild gulf prawns, spicy cocktail sauce, local grapefruit & avocado with tajin salt rim
Frenchmen on vacation steak tartare, red onion, cilantro, toasted coriander, jalapeno, with cured egg yolk, diablo salsa served on tortilla chips
Roasted poblano chile relleno, stuffed with queso oaxaca, egg white batter and pan fried with avocado, tomatillo & cucumber salsa
Grilled corn on the cobb "elote style", chipotle aioli, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime & sea salt (available on the cob or as a charred corn salad)
"coppa" cubano sandwhich bites, local pork collar, marinated & cooked sous vide finished on "la plancha" with toasted sourdough, gruyere, dijon, prosciutto, kosher pickles
Fish tacos fried local fish with jalapeno cilantro slaw, pickled onions & crema
Quesadilla queso oaxaca, roasted onions & jalapenos, salsa verde & dehydrated lime / herb salad
Skirt steak "arrachera", roasted chile poblano relleno, grilled spring onions & tomatillo/cucumber salsa
Carnitas, served with mexican grits & salsa verde
Chicken enchiladas with mole rojo, braised onions & queso oxaca & ancho bechamel, with cotija, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce & crema fresca
Pan roasted market fish with chiuacle amarillo chile mole, cilantro/coconut risotto & herb salad
Whole spatch-cocked chickens cooked "in the sauce" ( either salsa verde or "mole rojo de guerro" ) served with toasted coriander/citrus rice pilaf and warm tortillas
Burnt cinnamon caramel flan, with salted butter cookies
Dark chocolate & ancho chile truffles with warm toasted meringue
Brown butter churros with cinnamon & sugar served with a chocolate dipping sauce
A variety of argentinian empanadas (some vegetarian)
Homemade guacamole with fresh fried tortilla chips
Hot queso dip
Shrimp croquettes
Mexican caesar salad with lime, cotija cheese and tortilla strips
Mexican meatball soup
Or grilled mahi mahi with pineapple salsa
Chicken cheese enchilada verdes with black beans and spanish rice
Grilled lime steak asada with grilled peppers and rice
Chile relleno casserole
Brazilian flan with caramel
Fried bananas with toasted coconut ice cream
Argentina chocotorta
"os a moelle" roasted local bone marrow with local bread & sauce bordelaise
Oysters “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto breadcrumbs
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars, ishiri & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Seasonal flatbread handmade dough, tomato reduction, guanciale, parmesan & fresh arugula (example)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & sage blossom shrub
Farm lettuces with marinated onions & market spring vegetables with sheep's milk feta & preserved lemon and garden herb vinaigrette
Charcuterie & cheese board display bacon wrapped country pate, foie blond liver mousse & salumi with local cheese selections served with mustard, local fruit, pickled vegetables & other accouterments with crostini & gougeres (counts as both selections)
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms, crimini caps, roasted with a chanterelle, allium & goat cheese filling served with local greens
Gougeres with smoked salmon handmade fromage blanc, red onion, caper and local greens
Asparagus arancini, carnaroli rice, fontina cheese wild leek flowers, fried crispy served with minted pistou & preserved lemon
Romaine & kale caesar salad with coddled egg caesar dressing, anchovy, cured egg yolk, torn country batard crutons & shaved parmesan
Heirloom tomato & stone fruit salad with aged vinegars & extra virgin olive oil with fresh cheese and mixed basil pistou & preserved lemon (late june-oct)
Bluefin tuna tartare, cucumber, avocado, fennel, with herb & avocado mousse, shoyu & extra virgin olive oil with dehydrated citrus chips
Fried agnolotti pasta, filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
Farmer's market spring risotto, english peas, asparagus & sweet corn with carnaroli rice, parmesan & garden herb pistou
Seared scallops with citrus & fennel blossom gastrique, celeriac puree, preserved lemon/herb salad & cured trout roe
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, roasted hazlenut & kale pistou (vegan)
Moules marinière, mediterranean mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots, fines herbs & white wine served with aioli & grilled bread
Blistered asparagus filled agnolotti del plin pasta pistou of garden herbs, walnut, garlic confit & wilted farm greens with black peppercorn, extra virgin olive oil & shaved pecorino romano
Red kuri squash angolotti de plin pasta, with estero gold reserve cheese, sage & peppercorn brown butter, pistou & wilted farm greens
Cacio e pepe, fresh handmade semolina & cocoa pastas with pecorino romano, cultured butter & toasted black peppercorn (pasta made on site)
Sous vide & charred pork belly, caramelized stone fruit glaze with aged banyuls vinegar & pickled mustard seed mostarda
Oak roasted mushroom salad, black vinegar, walnut & shallot confit with salt blanched lacinato kale & wild allium blossom shrub
Pan roasted local black cod, with creme fraiche potatoes, salt spring island mussels & preserved meyer lemon nage, with grilled baguette
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, jambon de bayonne & crispy puff pastry ($25 per person suppplement)
Handmade falafel with citrus labneh, heirloom cucumber salad salad with mixed mints & basils, marinated onions, tomatoes & preserved lemon
Quinoa & blistered asparagus salad with roasted walnuts, citrus vinaigrette, garden herbs & extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
Cote du boeuf, bone in ribeye, with citrus, allium, potato skordalia & blistered asparagus with aerated bearnaise
Pan roasted halibut, lemon & picholine olive oil potato puree, blistered asparagus, pickled fennel & herb salad, preserved lemon & pastis emulsion
Liberty farms sous-vide “peking” duck daikon & carrot salad with salted fennel with roasted wild mushroom, shallot & cabbage with an ishiri shoyu & hoisin gastrique served with mandarin crepes
Local pork collar, spice rubbed, sous vide & seared, glazed with a prune & red wine mostarda, roasted heirloom carrots & garden greens
Buttermilk fried chicken, brined & cooked sous-vide before frying to crispy perfection, served with belgian candy cap liege waffles, cultured butter with maldon sea salt & maple syrup
Snake river farms wagyu steak, citrus & garlic potato skordalia, with blistered asparagus & roulette peppers with a preserved lemon & herb chermoula with smoked sea salt
Seared salmon with warm spring vegetable & roasted mushroom salad with balsamic brown butter
Spanish mackerel (whole fish butchered on site) pan seared & finished in a tomato braise with salt spring island mussels & grilled baguette
Bryan flannery prime beef zabouton, with wild mushroom & spring greens served with a umami salsa verde & celeriac soubise
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar", gianduja & chocolate mousse layers with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with dark chocolate ganache, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Meyer lemon cheesecake, biscoff & muscovado sugar crust, with meyer lemon curd & toasted italian meringue
Saddened chocolate cake with candy cap ice cream, salted caramel, chantilly creme & cinnamon
Mezze platter (hummus, baba ganouj, pita bread, muhammara dip, marinated feta and olives)
Fresh baked spanikopita
Lamb kefta with morocccan tomato sauce and feta
Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves)
Fresh tomato salad with persian cucumbers, red onion and herb vinaigrette
Crushed kale with quinoa, feta and lemon vinaigrette
Lebanese tabbouleh salad
Chicken schwarma with pearled cous cous and grilled vegetables with tahini sauce
Marinated lamb kabobs with tzatziki, saffron rice and vegetable
"impossible" moroccan meatballs with spicy tomato sauce. (vegan) with saffron rice and vegetable
Baklava with coconut ice cream
Coconut flan
Ghoriba, middle eastern almond cookies with tea
Meskouta, or moroccan lemon cake with lavender ice cream
Arancini with havarti and prosciutto
Composed italian wedding soup
Arancini stuffed with jamon andhavarti cheese
Duck confit tortellini
Mushroom risotto with hazelnut and porcini cream
Classic lasagna
Duck, roasted eggplant
Braised chicken
Chocolate ganache, strawberry, olive oil
Chocolate mousse, chai ice cream
Warm bruschetta with butternut squash puree, goat cheese, toasted pecans, maple glaze
Classic shrimp cocktail served with spicy sweet chili cocktail sauce
Ahi crudo with caviar, capers, lemon zest, olive oil, cucumber rounds
Lamb and pistachio meatballs with labneh cheese dipping sauce and sumac
Chili roasted cauliflower mini tostadas with guacamole and spicy slaw
Caramelized onion stuffed mushrooms with herbed chicken sausage, melted blue cheese, charred tomato sauce
Burrata salad roasted tomatoes and sweet onions, wild arugula - pea shoots - basil roasted shallot balsamic reduction toasted sunflower seeds
Classic wedge salad with blue cheese, bacon, sweet tomatoes and pickled onions
Country salad, arugula, haricot vert, roasted beets, shaved persimmon, toasted walnuts, ranch egg, browned butter sherry dijon vinaigrette
Grilled flank steak "tagliata" with napa valley herb chimichurri sauce, marble potatoes, and vegetable succotash
Roasted za'atar airline chicken breast, toasted freekeh pilaf with zatar cauliflower and garlic cilantro yogurt sauce
Seared loch duart salmon cauliflower puree wild mix of california mushrooms, roasted potatoes, spinach, citrus sauce
Duck leg confit with braised swiss chard, roasted carrots, white bean puree, marble potatoes
Apple galette with straus vanilla ice cream
Bananas foster with strauss vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Honey walnut cake with vanilla cream and honeycomb ouzo whipped cream
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 Grants Pass.
What does a private chef service include in Grants Pass?
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 Grants Pass?
The price of renting a chef in Grants Pass 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 139 USD to 173 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 139 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 133 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 Grants Pass?
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 12 chefs available in Grants Pass. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass?
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 Grants Pass each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass.
Cost of a private chef in Grants Pass
The cost of hiring a private chef in Grants Pass 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 139 USD to 173 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 139 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 133 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 Grants Pass?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Grants Pass: 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 Grants Pass!






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









