Private Chef in Howard
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 Howard
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Howard in June 2022, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Howard and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Wisconsin.
Starting in 2022, 10,145 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Howard. To book your chef in Howard, 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 1,451 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 7,907 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.9 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 10,145 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Howard usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 4.63 courses, sharing an average of 4.68 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 Howard.
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 Howard
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More than 10,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.91 Chef
The guests in Howard have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.91.
4.91 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Howard received an average score of 4.91.
4.91 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.91 average score.
4.91 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Howard has been scored with a 4.91 on average.
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1,451 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Howard
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
All these menu ideas can be changed and made to fit your tastes. a selection of what i can bring and can be changed when we talk
Red pepper baba ghannouj, and a slice of homemade bread
Wisconsin goats cheese, caramelized pears, crostini, balsamic
Vietnamese mango rolls in rice paper, pickled veg and spiced peanut sauce
Pan-seared marinated beef salad with roast beets, balsamic strawberries, and grilled peach
Mushroom risotto with roast squash, pea and grilled hub-market sausage/or shrimp
Homemade sausage, spicy apple jam, baked squash
Juicy garden tomatoes, plump mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic, pickled red onion
Dairy-free yoghurt marinated apricot chicken skewers
Beet carpaccio, goats cheese mousse, caramelized papaya
Scallops with lemon, garlic, parsley, asparagus, creamy roast carrot
Marinated boneless pork chop, smoked paprika, and cheese orzo
Spiced stuffed pork fillet with apricots, kale, and dates with honey and roast garlic
Applewood smoked turkey breast with apple, cranberries, and spiced cornmeal pie
Seared salmon with kiwi aji verde sauce
Classic burgundy coq au vin with roast chicken breast and polenta cake
Poached chicken, wrapped in cured ham with spinach, olive, and herbs
Pollo al jerez - chicken with sherry and paprika (puerto rican)
Lemon and garlic chicken piccata
Old school swedish meatballs smothered in rich creamy gravy
6oz fillet steak, chimichurri, creamy garlic potatoes, roast asparagus
Afghan kidney bean curry (lubya)
Algerian harira (soup) with chickpeas and garden veggies
Baked peanut tofu tom yum with mushrooms, coconut, and zucchini noodles
Barley risotto with roast squash, pea, garlic, lemon
Burmese noodle salad (khauk swe thoke) with grilled mango
Eton mess – crushed meringue, seasonal berries, sweetened cream (my favourite and most popular)
Poached pear, grilled strawberries, and coconut cream
3-ingredient dark chocolate raspberry mousse
Almond crepes (very thin pancakes) stuffed with banana and berries, a baileys coconut cream and ice cream
Strawberry and white chocolate panna cotta or vanilla coffee panna cotta
4-ingredient whisky and chocolate brownie with coffee mousse
Cheesecakes – ginger spice/ key lime/ toffee apple/ caramel/ lemon/ orange/ pumpkin/ strawberry/ raspberry/ triple chocolate/ turtle
Mini lemon and lime tarts with raspberries and mango sorbet
Baharat spiced chocolate mousse with rum and coffee and biscuits
Crispy bake phyllo pastry with apple, ginger and lemon, strawberry and cinnamon
Charred corn panzanella with roasted peppers, burrata, & fresh herbs
Handmade spaghetti alla norma with eggplant, heirloom tomato, fresh basil & pecorino romano
Crispy seared arctic char with charred radicchio, fresh citrus, & gremolata breadcrumb
Cardamom olive oil cake with figs, honey whipped cream & pistachio cocoa nib crumble
All these menus can be changed and made to fit your tastes as well as dietry requirements and vegetarian. these are just examples and we can discuss making a perfcet menu
Choose from 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert
Citrus marinated chickpea salad with spiced cauliflower, roast sweet potato, kamut, spinach
Thai rice salad bowls
Asian cabbage salad
Raw vegan pad thai with zucchini + spicy peanut sauce
Lentil patties with creamy hummus and lemon tahini
Vegan bún chay (vietnamese noodle salad)
Asian rice noodle salad
Middle eastern sorghum salad, marinated chickpeas, with apple and orange vinaigrette
Blue berry, ginger, and veggie vietnamese rolls
Veggie sushi selection with ginger, raspberry and lemon
Baked peanut tofu tom yum with mushrooms, coconut, and zucchini noodles
Chickpea chana masala with fragrant rice
Creamy yellow splitpea with turmeric, coconut, ginger and spinach. herb rice
Khada masala murg curry with baked tofu, green peas, and rice
Vietnamese curry (or cà ri)
Coconut, apple & ginger dahl
Dal adas دال عدس (persian red lentil stew with spices)
Burmese noodle salad (khauk swe thoke) with grilled mango
3-ingredient dark chocolate peppermint mousse
Lime, coconut, and chili chocolate mouse with biscuits
Bitter sweet lemon and lime tart with local berries
Five spice anise poached red pears with coconut cream and grilled mango
Orange and ginger crème caramel
Asian flavoured panna cotta
Diver scallops, champagne reduction, caviar
Exotic mushroom risotto, pecorino di sicilia, nipotella
Mar y montaña (mediteranean surf and turf). barolo braised slagel short ribs and meyer lemon butter poached main lobster
Decadence of chocolate, pistachio crema, berries
I'm not sure if you are looking for a sitdown meal or more of a buffet
So, i'll just give a selection of the last large party i done and if interested we can use the messge board to strike up a conversation and create a fantastic menu
We can create a stronger brunch menu around ideas you may have also
Small bowls of hummus, baba ghanoush with roast peppers, toasted homemade tortillas
Trays of halved mixed wraps and pittas (i will create 2-3 varieties)
Buffalo cauliflower pita pockets and wraps
Black bean-avocado wraps with mango (black bean hummus)
Heated pesto mozzarella roll ups
Citrus marinated chickpea salad with spiced cauliflower, roast sweet potato, kamut, spinach
Black bean, avocado, corn, quinoa salad with orange and lime
Mediterranean wheat pasta salad with roast peppers, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, garlic, lemon, basil
Khorasan wheat salad with kamut grain, berbere spice, olives and walnuts
Honey mustard farro and chickpea salad and grilled peaches
Millet grain, spinach, strawberry, coconut, walnut
Greek bowl – chickpeas, feta, olives, marinated red onions and cherry tomatoes, cucumber, balsamic and honey
Thai rice salad bowls
Raw vegan pad thai with zucchini + spicy peanut sauce
Lemony garlicy orzo chickpea salad
Vietnamese noodle salad (vietnamese noodle salad)
Red quinoa tabbouleh
Deconstructed burrito salad with avocado
Canapé - rillette of poached and smoked salmon on crostini
Canapé - parmesan & gruyere gougère
Canapé - manchego & red pepper croquette with truffle aioli
Tuna tartare, pickled pear, radish, salmon ikura, sesame cracker
Truffled burrata, grilled sourdough, cherry tomato confit, basil & aged balsamic
Seared scallop, carrot & coconut curry, apple, mint & jalapeno salsa
Seared shrimp, thai salad of shaved kohlrabi & fennel, som tum dressing
Leek and potato soup, creme fraiche, garlic crouton, herb oil
Caesar salad, brioche croutons, aged parmesan
Chicken liver parfait, port poached figs & toasted brioche
Duck breast, confit leg, sweet potato, bok choy, mandarin jus
Filet mignon, short rib ragu, shiitake & prosciutto sausage en croute, herb-crusted dauphinoise potato, buttered leeks
Roast lamb leg, parmesan polenta, roast eggplant caponata, port jus
Wild mushroom risotto, truffle, asparagus, shaved parmesan
Cavatelli with ragu of summer vegetables, basil and parmesan
Roast pork belly, caramelized cauliflower puree, hazelnut, raisin, maple/sherry caramel
Roast pineapple tarte tatin with coconut ice cream
Hazelnut praline mousse eclair, salted caramel, cacao nib, coffee/chocolate sorbet
Milk chocolate tart and dark chocolate souffle, caramel ice cream
Black forest gateaux, chocolate, cream & cherry
Carrot cake, citrus caramel, pecan crumble, baileys ice cream
Fresh baked skillet cookie, vanilla ice cream
Choose from 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert
All these menus can be changed and made to fit your tastes. these are just examples. message me to talk menu
Baked peanut tofu tom yum with mushrooms, coconut, and zucchini noodles
Scallops with lemon, garlic, parsley, asparagus, creamy roast wasabi carrot
Vietnamese shrimp rolls in rice paper, pickled veg and spiced peanut sauce
Thai rice salad bowls
Asian cabbage salad
Pad thai with zucchini + spicy peanut sauce
Mango thai noodle salad with sesame ginger dressing and toasted tofu
Blue berry, ginger, and shrimp vietnamese rolls
Spicy tuna crispy rice
Yum yum shrimp in wonton cups
Satay chicken with peanut sauce (indonesian/bali)
Red snapper and coconut red curry with lime and ginger
Indian spiced chicken, creamy masoor dal with turmeric, coconut, ginger and spinach. herb rice
Vietnamese curry (or cà ri) with shrimp and scallops or beef
Fish of the day and burmese noodle salad (khauk swe thoke) with grilled mango
Pork or steak dengaku (with miso glaze)
Baked monkfish with seaweed, roast barley, korean redpepper sauce
Dongpo rou (chinese red-cooked pork)
Japanese pork tokachi-style butadon
3-ingredient dark chocolate peppermint mousse
Lime, coconut, and chili chocolate mouse with biscuits
Bitter sweet lemon and lime tart with local berries
Ube halaya (filipino purple yam jam)
Five spice anise poached red pears with coconut cream and grilled mango
Orange and ginger crème caramel
Asian flavoured panna cotta
Choose from 1 appetizer, 1 entree, 1 dessert
All these menus can be changed and made to fit your tastes. these are just examples. message me to talk menu
Grilled peach and arugula salad with baked croutons
Salmon picante rice paper rolls with spicy mango salsa (uruguay)
Homemade grilled venison/ or bison sausage, roast squash, caramelized pear
Authentic mexican aguachile recipe with shrimp and tostados (similar to ceviche, where shrimp is marinated in a lime juice, but with the addition of chiles and cilantro)
Chickpea greek salad
Scallops with lemon, garlic, parsley, asparagus, creamy roast carrot
Beet carpaccio, goats mousse, caramelized walnuts
Mushroom risotto with roast squash and grilled homade sausage
Barley risotto with roast squash, pea, garlic, lemon
Cuban chuletas de puerco en salsa (pork chops braised in a fresh tomato salsa) i’d use a smoked pork chop for this
Pollo al jerez - chicken with sherry with paprika (puerto rican)
Mexican encacahuatado (stuffed chicken breast with spicy peanut sauce)
Skillet roasted bison top sirloin with wild mushrooms, roasted shallots, garden winter thyme, and chimichurri salsa
Scallop and shrimp risotto, grilled fennel, saffron, lemon
Salmon avocado salad: pan-seared salmon is layered on top of spinach, avocado, tomatoes, and red onions for a salad
Greek sheet pan chicken with olives and roast tomato
Classic coq au vin with roast chicken breast and polenta cake
Spiced stuffed pork fillet with apricots, kale and dates with honey and roast garlic (favorite)
French bouillabaisse with garlic, parsley, lemon, homemade bread
Argentinian chimichurri steak
3-ingredient dark chocolate peppermint mousse
Orange and vanilla crème caramel
Gooey warm chocolate fondant with icecream and grilled strawberry
4 ingredient sugar free, walnut and chocolate brownie
Cuban anise poached red pears with coconut cream and grilled mango
Almond crepes (very thin pancakes) stuffed with banana and berries and a baileys coconut cream and ice cream
Bitter sweet lemon and lime tart with local berries
Cheesecakes – ginger spice/ key lime/ toffee apple/ caramel/ lemon/ orange/ peanut butter/ pumpkin/ strawberry/ raspberry/ triple chocolate/ turtle
Strawberry and white chocolate panna cotta or vanilla coffee panna cotta
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 Howard.
What does a private chef service include in Howard?
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 Howard?
The price of renting a chef in Howard 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 145 USD to 178 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 145 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 133 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 155 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 178 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 Howard?
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 Howard. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Howard 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 Howard?
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 Howard each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Howard, 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 Howard.
Cost of a private chef in Howard
The cost of hiring a private chef in Howard 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 145 USD to 178 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 145 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 133 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 155 USD
For 2 people: 178 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 Howard?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Howard: 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 Howard!
Talk to our chefs in Howard
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 Howard? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Howard, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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