Private Chef in Homewood
Rent one of our 39 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Homewood
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Homewood in July 2017, more than 39 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Homewood and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Jefferson County.
Starting in 2017, 6,021 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Homewood. To book your chef in Homewood, 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 885 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,893 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.64 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 6,021 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Homewood usually book menus around 176 USD per person, including 4.08 courses, sharing an average of 4.89 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 Homewood.












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!
39 Private Chefs in Homewood
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More than 6,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Homewood have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.6 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Homewood received an average score of 4.6.
4.55 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.55 average score.
4.8 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Homewood has been scored with a 4.8 on average.
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885 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Homewood
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Blackened shrimp with remoulade
Lobster - avocado cocktail
Crab and avocado toasts with a citrus aioli
Oysters rockefeller
Spinach salad with a warm prosciutto dressing
Chilled potato and leek soup
Fresh mixed greens salad with raspberry vinaigrette
Lobster thermidor served with a portobello and goat cheese polenta and prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Pan seared sea scallops with a cilantro lime cream, herbed long grain & wild rice cake and roasted broccolini
Seared tenderloin medallions with a portabella demi glaze, pan roasted butternut squash and lemon garlic asparagus
Seared gulf grouper with creamy crab sauce with a portobello risotto and sauteed harcourt with shallots and lemon
Honey rosemary lamb chops with herbed pearled cous cous and orange glazed baby carrots & radishes
Dark chocolate mousse
White chocolate & raspberry tart in phylo
Espresso creme brulee
Strawberry panna cotta with chocolate ganache
Blackened shrimp with remoulade
Classic shrimp cocktail
Oysters on the half shell
Zuppa di mussels
Classic ceasar salad
Fresh mixed greens salad with a sundried tomato vinaigrette
Blackened mahi mahi with avocado lime drizzle, served with jasmine rice and pan roasted brussel sprouts
Fresh flounder with a lemon cream and served with roasted butternut squash and lemon garlic asparagus
Pan seared golden corvina with a dill cream, served with garlic smashed redskins and roasted broccoli
Gulf white shrimp with peppers onions over an herbed orzo
Key lime pie
Fresh berries and cream
Dark chocolate tart
**butternut squash soup**: a creamy and smooth soup with roasted butternut squash, apple, and a hint of cinnamon
*matzo ball soup**: traditional chicken broth with fluffy matzo balls and fresh dill
Creamy tomato basil soup
French onion soup with a cheesy crouton
Miso soup • ingredients: miso paste, dashi stock, tofu, seaweed, green onions. • preparation: simmer dashi stock, add miso paste, and stir until dissolved. add cubed tofu, seaweed, and sliced green onions
Thai coconut curry soup • coconut milk base with red curry paste • shrimp, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots • garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
Sopa de tortilla (tortilla soup)a rich, flavorful broth with shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, and a sprinkle of queso fresco
• harvest salad mixed greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with a tableside twist—fresh anchovy dressing and parmesan crisp
Caprese salad - slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze
Winter greens salad with arugula, kale, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and goat cheese, dressed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette
Wedge salad: crisp iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and a sprinkle of chives
Sweet potato and pecan salad roasted sweet potato cubes, candied pecans, and goat cheese, served over a bed of baby arugula with a maple vinaigrette dressing—light, warm, and flavorful
Spinach and strawberry salad • ingredients: baby spinach, fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, red onions, crumbled goat cheese. • dressing: balsamic vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper)
Smoked chicken and roasted beet salad thinly sliced smoked chicken breast, roasted beets, and mixed greens with a tangy mustard vinaigrette, garnished with crispy bacon and goat cheese crumbles
Pear and arugula salad • peppery arugula with sliced poached pears, gorgonzola crumbles, candied walnuts, and a honey-balsamic dressing. • optional protein add-on: grilled chicken or seared shrimp for a more substantial offering
**braised beef brisket**: slow-cooked brisket in a savory tomato and red wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
**herb-crusted salmon**: baked salmon fillet with a crust of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and garlic, served with roasted baby potatoes
• filet mignon with red wine reduction: tender filet mignon cooked to perfection, served with a rich red wine reduction sauce
Herb-roasted chicken: lemon, garlic, and thyme marinade, served family-style (gf, shellfish-free)
Grilled lemon herb salmon • salmon fillets marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs
Tennessee pork tenderloin with sweet potato mash ingredients: • pork tenderloin (locally sourced) • sweet potatoes • brown sugar • butter • local bourbon glaze
Ramen** (miso or soy-based broth, topped with sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, and vegetables
Chicken marsala: pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich marsala wine sauce (with mushroom-free option)
Italian chicken cacciatore ingredients: chicken thighs or breasts, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms, olives, capers, white wine, olive oil
Grilled octopus salad • grilled octopus with mixed greens • cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives • dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs
Lasagna alla bolognese - layers of pasta with rich bolognese sauce, béchamel, and parmesan
Pasta al pomodoro: handmade spaghetti with a simple tomato-basil sauce (seafood/mushroom-free)
Penne all’arrabbiata - penne pasta in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and chili flakes
Tagliatelle al pesto - tagliatelle pasta with a fresh basil pesto sauce
Truffle tagliatelle house-made egg pasta coated in a velvety black truffle butter sauce, topped with freshly shaved truffles and parmesan reggiano
Ribeye steak with cowboy butter and mashed potatoes
Filet mignon with rosemary roasted potatoes side of asparagus
Pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce : side dishes: garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus
Pan-seared halibut with mango salsa • halibut fillets pan-seared to perfection • topped with fresh mango salsa (mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice) • served with a side of coconut rice and sautéed green beans
Beef wellington: tender beef fillet wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles and truffle demi-glace
**chocolate mousse**: a rich, dairy-free chocolate mousse topped with fresh berries
**almond flour cake**: a moist and tender cake made with almond flour, drizzled with a citrus glaze
• tres leches cake • a moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and a
• strawberry cheesecake: a classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and a strawberry glaze
Baked alaska: a retro showstopper with sponge cake, ice cream, and flambéed meringue
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream
Creme brûlée
Panna cotta - creamy dessert topped with a berry sauce or caramel
Vanilla bean crème brûlée silky custard with a caramelized sugar crust, served with fresh berries
French onion soup | everything bagel crouton | melted gruyere
Crab cake mini | dilly lime shallot vinaigrette | cherry tomatoes | seared shrimp
Pimento cheese arancini | spicy tomato sauce | pickled jalapeños
Whipped feta | pistachios | hot honey | crostinis | cucumbers
Chorizo and manchego stuffed mushrooms | brown butter herbed breadcrumbs
Charcuterie board | fruit | nuts | seasonal jam | crackers
Smashed potato and arugula | slivered almonds | fresh mozzarella cheese | maple dijon viniagrette
Roasted beet and shallot | feta cheese | toasted walnuts | honey balsamic
Classic caesar | cucumber | fresh herbs | shaved parmesan
Filet with herb butter | seared shrimp with caper cream sauce | lemon roasted broccolini | twice baked potato mash
Filet topped with bacon mushroom butter | 3 cheese cavatapi mac with potato chip crunch | balsamic garlic green beans
Flourless chocolate cake | cream cheese dessert cream | fresh seasonal berries
Vanilla bean pot de creme | lavender cookie
Maple bourbon banana pudding cake | icecream drizzle
Greek meatball | roasted red pepper sauce
Dip trio | greek goddess dip | lemon and roasted garlic hummus | whipped feta with balsamic tomatoes | pita chips | crudités
Classic greek salad
Marinated and grilled greek chicken breast | cucumber and tomato salad | fluffy coconut rice | dilly tzatziki sauce | grilled squash and peppers | smashed spiced potatoes | grilled pita
Slow braised greek shredded beef | cucumber and tomato salad | fluffy coconut rice | dilly tzatziki sauce | grilled squash and peppers | smashed spiced potatoes | grilled pita
Vanilla bean pot de crème | baklava
Orange and almond cake | caramel gelato | fresh basil
The poor man's lux truffle ham and cheese baguette
Heaven sake beef tartare w/cured egg yolk, shaved truffle & caviar
Tomato and goat cheese tarlet
French onion soup w/ roasted garlic and peppercorn spread on toasted baguette
Spinach and cheddar souffle
Nicoise salad w/ pan seared tuna
Crispy potato pave w/ citrus beurre blanc and fennel & asparagus tips
Classic coq au vin w/ brown butter mashed potato
Duck à l'orange w/ cous cous, carrot puree & fresh herbs
Steak au poivre w/ crisp fingerling potatoes and charred broccolini
Bouillabaise risotto w/ rock shrimp
Rum infused creme brulee
Bone marrow creme brulee w/ thyme infused cookie
Mocha pot de creme w/ toasted pistachio
Apple tarte tatin
Strawberry cream puffs w/ orange & strawberry cream
Flourless chocolate cake w/ orange chantilly cream
Nyc deli bacon egg and cheese minis
Chorizo and roasted corn hush puppies w/chipotle lime crema
Avocado toast w/ pickled red onion, poached egg, topped w/evoo & aleppo pepper dust
Smoked salmon on toast w/ lemon pepper mousse, crispy capers and pickled red onion
Greek yogurt w/ orange ginger sauce, granola and raspberries
Berry bowl tossed in mint and honey
Parmesan garlic tater tots
Crispy honey garlic brussel sprouts
Kale caesar salad w/ miso caesar dressing, shaved parm, toasted peppered bread crumbs and crispy capers
Brioche french toast w/ frosted flake crust, bourbon whipped cream, fresh berry compote
Lemon cornmeal ricotta pancakes
Carrot cake waffles w/ cinnamon bourbon whipped cream
Strawberry short cake waffles w/ lemon whipped cream
Apple cobbler french toast
Fried catfish w/ citrus sweet heat sauce w/ grits
Sriracha honey fried chicken
Lobster benedict w/ poached eggs, baby spinach, lemon hollandaise sauce, mixed greens
Skirt steak w/ chimichurri sauce, truffle eggs and potato hash
Cajun style shrimp w/ cheddar grits & tomato basil sauce
Crab benedict w/poached eggs, baby spinach, lemon hollandaise sauce, mixed greens
Hawaiian braised oxtail w/ sweet potato grits and oxtail jus
Shrimp etoufee w/ sweet potato grits and crispy onions
Deconstructed strawberry shortcake w/ lemon whipped cream, drunken berry coulis,shortbread and fresh strawberries
Sweet potato basque cheesecake w/ cinnamon whipped cream and pecan crumble
Red velvet beignets w/ whipped cream cheese frosting and mini chocolate chips
Spicy beet tartare & guacamole, sriracha aioli & wasabi aioli w/ crispy nouri cracklin’
Sweet and spicy quinoa meatballs w/curry pickled red onions & carrots, toasted pine nuts and smoked vegan yogurt
Spaghetti w/ creamy caramelized butternut squash sauce, sundried tomato and sage dust
Jerk mushroom ravioli w/ curry cream sauce, shallot herb gremolata & scallion parsley oil
Pistachio cheesecake w/brandied cherries & shaved white chocolate
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 Homewood.
What does a private chef service include in Homewood?
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 Homewood?
The price of renting a chef in Homewood 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 150 USD to 162 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 150 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 147 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 159 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 162 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 Homewood?
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 39 chefs available in Homewood. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Homewood 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 Homewood?
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 Homewood each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Homewood, 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 Homewood.
Cost of a private chef in Homewood
The cost of hiring a private chef in Homewood 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 150 USD to 162 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 150 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 147 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 159 USD
For 2 people: 162 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 Homewood?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Homewood: 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 Homewood!






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









