Private Chef in Hudson County
Rent one of our 1,003 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Hudson County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Hudson County in March 2016, more than 1,003 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Hudson County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Hudson County.
Starting in 2016, 77,760 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Hudson County. To book your chef in Hudson County, 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 36,790 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 715,356 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 77,760 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Hudson County usually book menus around 178 USD per person, including 3.33 courses, sharing an average of 4.38 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 Hudson County.












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!
1,003 Private Chefs in Hudson County
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More than 77,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.56 Chef
The guests in Hudson County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.56.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Hudson County received an average score of 4.77.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.7 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Hudson County has been scored with a 4.7 on average.
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36,790 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Hudson County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Authentic chinese steamed shrimp and pork dumplings with sesame ginger ponzu sauce (can do chicken and watercress or vegetarian)
Japanese-style chicken or pork lettuce wraps – wok-seared ground pork or chicken served warm with crispy wontons, toasted peanuts, scallions, blistered peppers, napa cabbage, and iceberg lettuce wraps
18 assorted fresh oysters (pacific/atlantic and canadian) with shallot red wine mignonette, lemon horseradish, and homemade wheat crackers
Assorted hand-rolled sushi platter with selected items (smoked salmon/tuna/salmon/crab/uni)
Mussels – east coast plump mussels braised in white wine, shallots, fresh herbs, chopped tomato, and crusty french baguette
Seared sesame tuna loin, sliced with blistered shiso peppers and seaweed salad – ponzu dipping sauce
Black sesame-crusted black fin tuna loin, sliced and served rare with ponzu dipping sauce and crispy wonton tortillas with guacamole
Tuna tartare with avocado, scallions, jalapeño, and ginger soy sesame glaze, served on crispy wonton strips
Hibachi mirin soy-marinated chicken wings – crispy fried and served with toasted sesame glaze
Vegetarian gyoza dumplings – steamed and pan-seared, served with a chili dipping sauce
Panko-crusted blue fin crab cakes with spicy ginger soy remoulade sauce and microgreens salad
Asian beef flank steak and mushroom skewers – grilled hibachi-style with orange chili and sesame soy ginger glaze over ginger rice cakes
Slow-braised beef short ribs over vegetable stir-fried rice cake – wok-fried baby bok choy and asparagus
10 oz filet mignon with double xx sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled zucchini with charred poblano potato purée
2 lb maine lobster with drawn butter, stir-fried vegetables, and potatoes
Surf and turf – grilled tenderloin steak and baked cold-water lobster with house special sauce, crispy potato cakes, and steamed broccolini
Pork tonkatsu – thin pork cutlets, panko-crusted, crispy pan-fried, served with plum sauce, ramen noodles, and stir-fried vegetables
Tempura shrimp and vegetables – jumbo prawns tempura-style with stir-fried baby bok choy, carrot, broccoli, and snow peas, served with steamed ginger rice
Tan tan ramen – ground pork, ginger beef, peanuts, bok choy, and ramen noodles served with flavorful hot pork broth (fried egg optional)
Roast chinese pork shoulder – broccoli stir-fry with baby carrots, peppers, snap peas, ginger fried rice, and crispy egg rolls
14 oz prime ribeye steak, pan-roasted with charred soy lime butter, ginger heirloom carrots, and truffled pomme frites potatoes
Chili and soy-glazed organic salmon steak, grilled and served with roasted japanese eggplant and steamed ginger rice
Black sesame chicken – chicken strips dredged in sesame seed corn starch and served extra crispy with stir-fried pea shoots, broccolini, peppers, carrots, and bok choy, alongside steamed jasmine rice
Peach and blueberry crumble with premium vanilla bean ice cream and dulce de leche
Apple crepes suzette with whipped cream, cinnamon, and grand marnier caramel sauce
6-layer dark chocolate cake with fresh raspberries and mint
Berry tart with french vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and mint
Assorted house-made cookies and apricot rugelach platter with fresh-picked raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, and mint
Guacamole, salsa and salsa verde with tortilla chips
Mexican seafood cocktail (chunky dip served with tortilla chips)
Mexico: sopa de habas (mexican fava bean soup)
Guisado al pollo (chicken and potato stew)
Asado de bodas (pork in red chile sauce)
Mexican rice
Frijoles de la olla
Capirotada (mexican bread pudding) with homemade vanilla ice cream
Artichokes salad, olives , sunchokes, goat cheese crema, pickled sunchokes
Arugula, radicchio, fennel, lemon dressing
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Tuna crudo , cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Lamb koftas, sour cream, roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Butternut squash soup, brown butter, mushrooms
Shrimp, chorizo, spicy tomato, onion and peppers stew
Nyc strip steak , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Pork tenderloin, charred eggplant puree, heirloom baby carrots, bordelaise sauce
Chicken sous vide, sunchokes puree mushrooms, spinach, brown butter hollandaise
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato basil madly, kalamata tapenade sauce, veggie chips
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Bouillabaisse - sea bass, scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Cheese plate
Pecan pannacotta, apple terrine, pecan crumble
Vanilla diplomat, house jam, elderflower, almonds
Tuna crudo , cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Arugula, radicchio, fennel, lemon dressing
Artichokes salad, olives , sunchokes, goat cheese crema, pickled sunchokes
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Beetroot textures, goat cheese pudding, pistachio, horseradish
Foie grass torchone, fig jam , brown butter crumbs, sourdough
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, tomato sauce
Risotto, mushrooms, squah, parmesan, truffle butter
Lamb kebabs, sour cream, spicy roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Seafood risotto, herbs, fish fumet, lemon
Braised osso buco ragout, house gnocchi, root veggies, labneh, sunchokes pickles
Shrimp, spicy ''chorizo''. onion , peppers and tomato stew
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, feta, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Filet mignon , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Cod, squid ink angel hair, piquilo marmalade, fish - fennel sauce,
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Bouillabaisse - sea bass, scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato basil madly, kalamata tapenade sauce, veggie chips
Duck, charred eggplant, roasted heirloom carrots, bordelaise sauce
Chicken sous vide ,sunchoke puree mushrooms, spinach, brown butter hollandaise
Chocolate mousse, hazelnut crunch, orange puree, biscuit crumbs
Cheese plate
Vanilla diplomat, house jam, almonds, elderflower bubbles
Mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs
Pecan pannacotta, apple terrine, pie dough pecan crumble
Maryland lump crab cakes with salad greens
Classic shrimp cocktail
Caesar salad
Bistecca alla fiorentina: grilled 100% local grass-fed porterhouse steak
Blue cheese twice-baked potato: a flavorful potato dish with blue cheese
Creamed spinach
Crème brûlée with mixed berry compote
Tuna crudo cucumber, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Arugula, radicchio, fennel, lemon dressing
Butternut squash soup, brown butter, mushrooms
Buratta, cherry tomato, olives, za'atar, bread
Dips with bread: baba ganoush, spicy feta, beet hummus, artichokes - ricotta, labneh
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Beet salad, goat cheese, pistachio, horseradish
Marbeled foie grass , fig jam , brown butter crumbs, sourdough
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, an amatriciana sauce
Lamb kofta, sour cream, spicy roasted peppers and tomato sauce
Rigatoni, nduja' shrimp, scallops. basil sundried tomato pesto
Gnocchi , braised osso buco ragout, root veggies, labneh, sunchokes pickles
Shrimp, spicy ''chorizo''. onion , peppers and tomato stew
Poached egg, creamy polenta, brussels sprouts , bacon sauce
Risotto, mushrooms , squash parmesan, truffle butter
Octopus , green tahini, fennel, black olives , parsley and red onion salad
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, goat cheese cream, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Filet mignon , potato mille-feuille , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Chicken sous vide , mushrooms, spinach brown butter, hollandaise foam
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, romesco sauce, almonds
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato, basil stew, kalamata tapenade, chips
Black seabass, scallop, squid, potato, smoked paprika fish fumet
Monkfish , beetroot , mustard, brussels sprouts, turnips
Fish of the day, chorizo, squid ink fideo, piquillo, seafood sauce
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Flavors of tiramisu, mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs gf
Lava cake, vanilla ice cream jam
Vanilla diplomat, strawberry, almonds, elderflower
Apple terrine, pecan pannacotta, brown butter crumbs
Tuna crudo , corn, red onion, citrus dressing , jalapeno
Burrata, cherry tomato, olives, za'atar, bread
Arugula , radicchio, fennel , lemon dressing
Artichokes salad, olives , sunchokes, goat cheese crema, pickled sunchokes
Beef tartare, spices, butter, brioche, quail egg
Beet salad, goat cheese, pistachio, horseradish
Marbeled foie grass , fig jam , brown butter crumbs, sourdough
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, an amatriciana sauce
Lamb meatballs, sour cream, spicy roasted peppers sauce, sesame
Rigatoni, enduja' , shrimp, scallops, sun-dried tomato - basil pesto
Seafood risotto, herbs, fish fumet, lemon
Gnocchi , braised osso buco ragout, root veggies, sour cream, sunchokes pickles
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, feta, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Filet mignon , potato trine , celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Chicken duo , mushrooms, spinach, chicken brown butter sauce
Bacalao , nduja, squid ink angel hair, piquilo marmalade, fish - fennel sauce,
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, caponata, pine nuts
Branzino, fennel, sundried tomato basil madly, kalamata tapenade sauce, veggie chips
Black seabass, scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
Duck, charred eggplant, roasted heirloom carrots, barolo sauce
Flavors of tiramisu, mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs
"jaffa" chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Vanilla diplomat, strawberry, almonds, elderflower bubbles
Pecan pannacotta,baked apple terrine, brown butter crumbs
Antipasto - roasted peppers, fava bean purée, homemade tarallini, marinated mushrooms, mozzarella di bufala, arancini, cocktail meatballs, sun-dried tomato/green olive focaccia
Cavatelli ai piselli e salsiccia (homemade cavatelli with peas and sausage)
Orange, radish, olive and fennel salad
L'arista alla fiorentina con le mele (florentine-style roast pork and apples), mostarda di mele (apple chutney to accompany the pork roast), crispy baby red potatoes the lemon and spices, roasted brussels sprouts with bacon
Uncinetti (italian easter cookies - with pink or blue sprinkles)
Easter ricotta cheesecake (accompanied by either a blueberry or raspberry sauce)
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 Hudson County.
What does a private chef service include in Hudson County?
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 Hudson County?
The price of renting a chef in Hudson County 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 97 USD to 140 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 97 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 90 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 110 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 140 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 Hudson County?
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 1,003 chefs available in Hudson County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Hudson County 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 Hudson County?
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 Hudson County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Hudson County, 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 Hudson County.
Cost of a private chef in Hudson County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Hudson County 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 97 USD to 140 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 97 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 90 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 110 USD
For 2 people: 140 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Hudson County!
9 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Hudson County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Hudson County: 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 Hudson County!






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









