Private chef in Houston
Catch one of our 236 private chefs in Houston and customize your experience to taste and budget.
Hire a Personal Chef in Houston
In 2017, we signed up our first private chef in Houston. Since then, more than 236 private chefs have joined Take a Chef to bring their passion into our guests' homes.
We've delighted nearly 15,893 guests with fine dining experiences right in their homes.
Chat with Houston personal chefs and get their proposals for your ideal menu. Customize for every detail, from food allergies to budget, and turn your home into the best restaurant in Harris County.
How it works
Submit your request
Tell us everything about your perfect meal, date, and budget. No commitment at all.
Chat with chefs
Talk to private chefs and get proposals until you find the right one.
Craft your menu
Customize it all! from the number of course meals to the ingredients in your meals.
Book your chef
With the right chef and menu, complete your request and mark your calendar!
Live the experience
Welcome your chef and relax! Enjoy great company and delicious meals from your kitchen.
Find the right chef for you
Meet private chefs who can make your dream meal come true.
236 Private Chefs in Houston
Submit your request and start chatting with sifted personal chefs in minutes.
Join over 15,800 guests who have enjoyed a Take a Chef experience
4.6 Chef
Folks in Houston have scored the private chef experience with a 4.6.
4.81 Food quality
Customized and sample menus from our private chefs hold a 4.81 score.
4.75 Presentation
Our personal chefs get that taste begins with looks. Their dishes have received a 4.75.
4.75 Cleaningness
Post-service cleanup by our personal chefs has been given a 4.75 by guests in Houston.
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Over 9,606 personalized menus crafted by private chefs in Houston
Your menu is what makes it an experience. Tell your personal chef what you want!
Baked brie & raspberry jam with toasted pumpernickel bread
Brioche with whipped honey butter
Burrata & tomato pesto with focaccia and fresh basil
Fig jam & burrata on rosemary fococcia
Warm goat cheese, confit tomato and red pepper jam, garlic naan
Bruschetta trio: seasonal
Fettunta: sourdough bread, garlic spread and blistered tomatoes
Butternut squash soup
Carrot ginger soup
Fennel chicken soup
Asparagus pistachio & prosciutto salad with white balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted beet salad with walnut spread and champagne vinaigrette
Strawberry feta arugula with champagne vinaigrette
Green goddess salad shaved brussels with dino kale orange segments dried cranberries spiced pecans shaved pecorino and cantaloupe goddess dressing
Duckfat hashbrowns with truffle creme fraiche
Brussel sprouts with blackberries in balsamic vinaigrette
Heirloom tomato salad tossed in tepache vinaigrette served with honey ricotta
Veggie tempura with truffle yuzu aioli
Arancini: fried risotto
Fried calamari with marinara
Fried ratatouille with truffle aioli
Eggplant meatballs in red sauce
Steakhouse crabcakes, cilantro lime aioli
Steakhouse meatballs in hearty sauce, toasted bread
Grilled oysters: chimichurri and chipotle butter
Blackened scallops: basil pesto and orange segments
Scratch made beef ravioli veal red sauce
Scratch made cheese tortellini with cream sauce
Scratch made lobster in tomato pesto
Scratch made potato tortelli: with lamb ragout
Clam linguini with briccoli rabe
Spiced shrimp skewers with couscous
Pistachio crusted lamb chops with polenta and blubrrry balsamic glaze
10oz pork ribeye with brown butter grapes
Lemon herb airline chicken breast. pan seared and smothered in a morita and poblano cream sauce. served with crispy fingerling potatoes and a pumpkin seed pesto aioli
Roasted flounder burnt leeks with white beans
Rainbow trout: stewed greens, pumpkin seed pesto
Seabass with broccolini and sunchoke puree
Almond crusted doversole lemon gremolata
8oz filet mignon roasted vegetable, potatoes
10oz ny strip roasted vegetables and whipped potatoes
16oz ribeye with gorgonzola dolce served with truffle mac n cheese
Branizini zarandeado
Grand manier carrot cake with orange cream cheese mousse spiced pecans and caramel sauce
Mexican chocolate cake cardamom whip cream
Lavender cardamom cheesecake
Chocolate bag (individual bags) filled with pound cake, fruit and cardamom whipped cream
Matcha swiss roll red berry coulis
Tiramisu
Matcha creme puff
Pistachio creme brulee
Burrata & tomato pesto with focaccia and fresh basil
Figs & burrata with crusty sour dough
Crispy ciabatta with balsamic glaze and honey butter
Fettunta: sourdough bread, garlic spread and blistered tomatoes
Warm goat cheese, confit tomato and red pepper jam, garlic naan
Baked brie & raspberry jam with toasted pumpernickel bread
Arancini: fried risotto
Fried calamari with marinara
Fried ratatouille with truffle aioli
Veggie tempura with truffle yuzu aioli
Asparagus pistachio & prosciutto salad with white balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted beet salad with walnut spread and champagne vinaigrette
Green goddess salad shaved brussels with dino kale orange segments dried cranberries spiced pecans shaved pecorino and cantaloupe goddess dressing
Brussel sprouts with blackberries in balsamic vinaigrette
Barbietole: beets in aged balsamic
Eggplant meatballs in red sauce
Burntleeks with artichoke with almond ricotta
Bruschetta trio: seasonal
Cauliflower steak in almond cream sauce with spiced pinenuts
Fried eggplant with crushed olive aioli
Steakhouse meatballs in hearty sauce, toasted bread
Steakhouse crabcakes, cilantro lime aioli
Blackened scallops: basil pesto and orange segments
Grilled oysters: chimichurri and chipotle butter
Crudo: mkt
Carrot ginger soup
Fennel chicken soup
Butternut squash soup
Duckfat hashbrowns with truffle creme fraiche
Almond crusted doversole lemon gremolata
Rainbow trout: stewed greens, pumpkin seed pesto
Baked cod with zaatar roasted vegetables
Branizini zarandeado
Clam linguini with briccoli rabe
Spiced shrimp skewers with couscous
Pistachio crusted lamb chops with polenta and blubrrry balsamic glaze
10oz pork ribeye with brown butter grapes
8oz filet mignon roasted vegetable, potatoes
10oz ny strip roasted vegetables and whipped potatoes
Scratch made beef ravioli veal red sauce
Scratch made lobster in tomato pesto
Scratch made cheese tortellini with red sauce
Scratch made potato tortelli: with lamb ragout
Strawberry feta arugula with champagne vinaigrette
16oz ribeye with gorgonzola dolce served with truffle mac n cheese
Lavender cardamom cheesecake
Snow-white swiss roll
Pistachio creme brulee
Chocolate bag (individual bags) filled with pound cake, fruit and cardamom whipped cream
Mexican chocolate cake cardamom whip cream
Owen: mushroom noodle soup
Osumashi: japanese clear soup
Ramen: tonkotsu - pork bone broth, soy blend, chashu pork, ajitama egg, nori pper
Spicy edamame
Bao trío: pork, shrimp, mushroom
Veggie tempura with truffle yuzu aioli
Crudo: mkt
Tsukuri: raw course: mkt (nigiri/sashimi)
Makimono: mkt
A5 wagyu hot rock cucumber and seaweed salad
Cod matsukasa yaki
Katsudon bento: spring roll, salad, cucumber, daikon roll
Tuna tataki with soy yuzu dressing and tobiko
Roast yuzu chicken with japanese slaw
Japanese lavender cheese cake
Lime icebox custard with poki crumble
Purin: custard with brown sugar caramel
Matcha creme puff
Matcha swiss roll
Dango: sweet rice dumpling
Owen: mushroom noodle soup
Osumashi: japanese clear soup
Bao: pork and mushroom
Gyoza trio: vegan, pork, chicken
Veggie tempura
Truffle edamame dumplings
Spicy edamame
Tsukuri: raw course ; yellowtail, tuna, fresh and smoked salmón, (nigiri,sashimi, mixed)
Sushi maki: tuna, dragon roll, salmon roll, crispy roll
Sushi: daikon rolls
Sushi: seaweed and cucumber rolls
A5 wagyu with cucumber and seaweed salad
Tuna tataki with soy yuzu dressing and tobiko
Ramen: tonkotsu - pork bone broth, soy blend, chashu pork, ajitama egg, nori pper
Srimp tempura bento: spring roll, salad, cucumber, daikon roll
Japanese lavender cheese cake
Lime icebox custard with poki crumble
Dango: sweet rice dumpling
Matcha swiss roll
Matcha creme puff
Purin: japanese custard with brown sugar caramel
Seasonal minestrone soup
House italian garden salad
Roasted vegetable platter with balsamic glaze and herbs
Antipasto meats and cheeses
Caprese skewers
Assorted finger sandwiches
Eggplant caponata
Italian sausage and peppers
Stuffed mushrooms
Italian style frittata squares
Grilled or scallopini style chicken
Meatballs in pomodoro
Penne pasta with alfredo sauce and marinara sauce on the side
Bread to accompany the meal
Tiramisu
Italian crème cake
Ricotta cheesecake with fruit compote
Tomato water gazpacho - maritage of summer tomato varietals and melon, clear broth, persian cucumber garnish
Stracciatella soup - egg threads, tender chicken meat, parmesan and pastina
Tiny salad - 3 preparations of farmers market produce, featuring fresh, roasted or pickled vegetables, seasonal vinaigrette
Shaved fennel and texas citrus salad with garden herbs and valencia vinaigrette
4 seasons crudo - sushi grade seafood, peak season pickled and fresh produce, organic ancient grains and seeds
Lost atlantis mini poke stack - sushi grade salmon, jade pearl rice, seaweed salad, yum yum sauce and sriacha
Crab stuffed tiger prawn - jumbo lump crab, rich pomodoro, aged balsamic glaze and hand harvested basil
Black truffle arancini - parmesan risotto, infused fresh mozzarella stuffing, black truffle cream sauce, gold flake
Polpette - meatballs featuring, veal, beef, and pork, rich pomodoro sauce, aged parmesan and garden basil
Cacio e peppe - handmade fettuccine, cracked pepper butter sauce, fresh grated parmesan
Seasonal zucca carameletti - candy shaped pasta, seasonal squash stuffing, sage butter sauce
Seared chilean sea bass - braised baby bok choi, lemongrass ginger nage, local microgreens
Poached cold water lobster tail - pea pond with herb oil, farmers market produce, local microgreens and edible flowers
Cozze en bianco - fresh mussels in a flavorful white wine sauce, crusty bread
Salt crusted snapper - every guest must order this dish if chosen, flamed and served table side, market vegetables and red wine redux
Petite filet - fondant potatoes, seasonal vegetables, truffle jus
Osso bucco - classic veal or beef shanks, savory polenta and gremolata, bundled green beans
Veal saltimbocca - prosciutto and creamy white wine sauce, roasted potatoes, seasonal veggies medley
Chicken francese - crispy organic chicken cutlets, lemon sauce, orzo and seasonal veggie medley
Pre dessert sorbet
Chocolate mousse entremet, mango coulis, spiked cream
Sakezuke - curated amuse bouche
Hassun - 1 type of chefs choice sushi with accoutrements
Mukozuke - seasonal sashimi
Takiawase - simmered vegetables and local tofu
Futamono - japanese curry with beef
Yakimono - flame grilled fish
Suimono - mushroom dashi
Su-zakana - pickled cucumber with yuzu
Shiizaka - kakuni style smoked pork belly
Takikomi gohan - seasoned rice with vegetables and meat
Konomono - seasonal pickled vegetables
Tomewan- miso soup with steamed rice
Pre dessert sorbet
Mizumono- chefs choice seasonal desserts
Owen: mushroom noodle soup
Osumashi: japanese clear soup
Japanese rice ball (crab)
Japanese rice ball
Truffle edamame dumplings
Gyoza trio: vegan, pork, chicken
Bao trío: pork, shrimp, mushroom
Spicy edamame
Tempura brussel sprouts miso mayo
Sushi maki: tuna, dragon roll, salmon roll, crispy roll
Tsukuri: raw course ; yellowtail, tuna, fresh and smoked salmón, (nigiri,sashimi, mixed)
Pork belly- with pickles, spicy pork sauce
Sesame crumbed pork: with tonkatsu
Roast yuzu chicken with japanese slaw
Salmon teriyaki with white rice
A5 wagyu with cucumber and seaweed salad
Rose mustard pork ribs sweet sake glaze
Japanese lavender cheese cake
Japanese soufflé cake
Dango: sweet rice dumpling
Lime icebox custard with poki crumble
Your own menu
Best part of private chef services? You and your personal chef can work together and create the perfect menu for your special occassion. Submit your request and get proposals with no commitment at all!
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Frequently asked questions
Learn more about the private chef experience in Houston.
What's included in a private chef service in Houston?
The personal chef experience includes the customization of your menu to suit your taste, fresh produce and grocery shopping, cooking on your kitchen, complete table service, and of course, clean-up of the kitchen spaces used for the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included.
How much does a private chef cost in Houston?
Booking a personal chef in Houston ranges from 121 to 190 USD per person, depending on the number of guests. Groups of 13 or more have an average rate of 121 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, the average is 113 USD per person, and for 3 to 6 people, it's 148 USD per person. Couples pay an average of 190 USD per person. Remember that prices may also vary based on season, location, or last-minute bookings.
How do I get a home chef in Houston?
To book a private chef in Houston, select your date and guest count and share your food preferences, intolerances, and kitchen details. Within minutes, you will get at least four customized menu proposals from personal chefs in Houston. Feel free to check the chefs' profiles, reviews, and dish photos. Chat directly with our private chefs for any menu adjustments or questions. Choose your chef and menu, finalize the booking online, and receive the chef's contact details to discuss final arrangements.
How can I find a private chef in Houston?
There are currently over 236 private chefs at your disposal in Harris County alone. With your request, the chefs available on your chosen date will reach out and send you their menu proposals. Visit their profiles on our platform and get to know them before picking one. No committment at all!
What is the maximum number of guests for a personal chef service in Houston?
There is no maximum group size for a private chef service. Your personal chef service is an opportunity to connect with your chef and guests in an intimate space, which can be challenging with larger groups. The largest size, on average, is 15 guests.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your experience, the private chef of your choice will pick up fresh ingredients and prepare the menu you agreed to right in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of the menu or the compatibility of your kitchen battery, your personal chef can prepare a mise en place before arriving at your home.
Can I cook along with the private chef?
We highly recommend it! It's not every day you get to share a one-on-one culinary experience with the expert chef preparing it. Enjoy your private chef experience to the fullest by asking your chef questions and even learning a few new tricks from them!
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are one of the priorities of professional cooking. Every one of our personal chefs in Houston aims to bring the same service standards as a restaurant to your home. After customizing your menu, the chef purchases what they need to make it come to life on the scheduled date.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with your chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
How much should I tip a private chef in Houston?
Each guest can decide on the tip they give to their private chef. On average, based on the tips given by 15,893 guests in Houston, tips go for 14,72% of the total cost of the private chef experience.
Key information about private chef services in Houston
Learn about us and our personal chefs in Houston
The average age of our private chefs in Houston is 42.
49% of our private chefs in Houston are women.
Guests receive their first menu proposal within 5 hours on average.
Our first personal chef service in a Houston home was on 2017-04-16
25.1% of our private chef services include kids in the guest list.
Our most frequent guest in Houston has booked 20 private chef services.
46% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Houston in the last year.
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 5 languages
58.9% of guests have hired private chef services with us more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 7 days.
Satisfied guests have shared nearly 1,849 pics and videos on our platforms.
Go from submitting your request to booking your private chef in 2 days on average.
How much does a personal chef cost in Houston?
The number of guests at the private chef experience in Houston determines the cost. On average:
For 13 people or more: 121 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 148 USD. For 2 people: 190 USD.
Remember, every destination is different, and prices go fluctuate with the seasons. Check the following chart of prices our private chefs in Houston charge for groceries each month.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Houston each month?
Private chef reservations vary seasonally, and also depending on the destination. Follow the monthly fluctuation of personal chef services in Houston in the table below.
Hiring a private chef in Houston is ideal at any time, but prices can change due to demand and availability. If you're planning for a private dinner in Houston on a special day, we recommend you book early to secure your reservation.
How many personal chefs sign up in Houston each month?
We've been in the private chef scene in Houston for years and have built a network of fantastic chefs that keeps growing.
To bring the best experience to your home in Houston, we sign up 2 new private chefs. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily to ensure you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Houston?
The six favorite types of cuisine in Houston are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American. However, the most requested in Houston are the exciting Surprise cuisine menus, where you let our chefs design a menu for you!
Our private chefs create personalized menus for each request, considering food allergies and restrictions, budget, and preferences. Submit your request and start talking with your future personal chef.
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 Houston!
Open your kitchen to your private chef
Get the Beverly Hills treatment in the comfort of your own home. Take a Chef brings a unique culinary experience to your table without lines or parking.
Private chef services are ideal for a romantic dinner, birthday celebration, or family gathering. Need a vegan chef in Houston or a personal chef with healthy options? We've got you covered!
On the day of the service, your private chef will buy the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve the meal at your home. Plus, our chefs will leave your kitchen spaces spotless.
Expert personal chefs at your disposal
With 236 private chefs in our Houston roster, we're confident you can find the right chef for you.
You have the final say on what goes on with your menu, so make sure to trust your chef and tell them all about your dream meal.
All of our chefs have at least 10 years of experience and have been trained in the best culinary schools.
Great cuisine and original ideas in Houston
Houston is home to a wide array of different cuisine styles and some of the country’s top restaurants, such as Uchi and Underbelly.
But why not bring the restaurant experience home? Let your personal chef create a unique, intimate, and personalized culinary experience in your dining room.
Chat with our personal chefs in Houston
Each private chef in Houston brings their flair to the table, making them memorable. Share the specifics of your event, and let us match you with the best Houston private chefs available. They'll personalize every aspect of your dining experience, ensuring everyone enjoys a taste of the good life, no matter the occasion or location.