Private chef in Houston
Catch one of our 264 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 264 private chefs have joined Take a Chef to bring their passion into our guests' homes.
We've delighted nearly 17,517 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.
264 Private Chefs in Houston
Submit your request and start chatting with sifted personal chefs in minutes.
Join over 17,500 guests who have enjoyed a Take a Chef experience
4.53 Chef
Folks in Houston have scored the private chef experience with a 4.53.
4.8 Food quality
Customized and sample menus from our private chefs hold a 4.8 score.
4.7 Presentation
Our personal chefs get that taste begins with looks. Their dishes have received a 4.7.
4.71 Cleaningness
Post-service cleanup by our personal chefs has been given a 4.71 by guests in Houston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are currently over 264 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Each guest can decide on the tip they give to their private chef. On average, based on the tips given by 17,517 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 45.
56% of our private chefs in Houston are women.
Guests receive their first menu proposal within 4 hours on average.
Our first personal chef service in a Houston home was on 2017-04-16
16.3% of our private chef services include kids in the guest list.
Our most frequent guest in Houston has booked 10 private chef services.
50% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Houston in the last year.
Our personal chefs can communicate with you in up to 2 languages
59% of guests have hired private chef services with us more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days.
Satisfied guests have shared nearly 2,023 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 264 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.
