Private Chef in Key West
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Key West
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Key West in December 2021, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Key West and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Monroe County.
Starting in 2021, 184 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Key West. To book your chef in Key West, 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 29 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,656 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.29 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 184 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Key West usually book menus around 4 USD per person, including 4.85 courses, sharing an average of 4.77 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 Key West.
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!
13 Private Chefs in Key West
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Key West
More than 100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.15 Chef
The guests in Key West have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.15.
4.37 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Key West received an average score of 4.37.
4.06 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.06 average score.
4.62 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Key West has been scored with a 4.62 on average.
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29 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Key West
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Baby organic rugula with roasted beets and goat cheese
Cesar salad mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts and maple glaze
Caprese salad , tomato , mozzarella pesto
Tomato bruschetta with anchovies
Antipasto salad with bocconcini and tapenade
Espagueti bolognese and grated parmesan
Napolitana mussels with parsley
Pork chops ratatouille
Tiramisu with sabayon and mascarpone
Sabayon with fresh berrys
Dark chocolate cake de la nona
Grilled bread with tomato confiture and spanish ham
Green salad mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Cesar salad mezclum with a marinated anchovies and tomato confit
Fresh lump crab cake with smoke paprika tártara sauce
Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts and maple glaze
Octopus grilled with roasted potatoes and chimichurri
Paella mixta infused with saffron and top with mussels
Beef filet mignon and blue cheese with peppercorn saucea and grilled asparagus with provenza herbs
Surf and turf with lemon grass shrimps and beef tenderloin
Creme brûlée and berries
Arroz con leche caramel
Chocolate in textures, mousse, cream , ice cream
Crème caramel with whipped cream
Chef's surprise: a starter chosen by the chef to complement a variety of flavors and textures
Caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
Chipotle hummus with crudités
Choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
Crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
Grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and corn in a creamy sauce
Mini molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
Sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
Mexican angel hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
The best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
Ahi tuna aguachile: raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy lime-serrano pepper marinade
Jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
Mexico city-style street corn (lime juice, chili pepper powder, a hint of mayo)
Refreshing cucumber soup with mint and jalapeño (chilled)
Spicy avocado soup (chilled)
Sweet corn, tomato and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
Watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño-mint dressing (may-sept.)
Traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca) served with accoutrements: cheese, crema, roasted ancho chiles, cilantro, avocado
Smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
Peach, tomato, tomatillo, and jalapeño salad
Chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
Spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
Bacon-jalapeño mac & cheese
Beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
Chicken breasts in a creamy chipotle sauce, served with cilantro rice
Chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
Flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
Queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms, served family style
Shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
Tequila, chipotle, and crema shrimp
Adobo mahi mahi topped with grilled pineapple salsa, served with roasted vegetables or mexican white rice
Chef's surprise: a new creative dish inspired by local and/or seasonable ingredients
Coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
Grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
Mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum and a cinnamon cracker
Rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
Silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
Spicy mexican chocolate and chile torte (flourless)
Mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
Spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
Caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
Chipotle hummus with crudités
Choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
Crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
Grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and corn in a creamy sauce
Mini molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
Sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
Mexican angel hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
The best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
Ahi tuna aguachile: raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy lime-serrano pepper marinade
Chef's surprise: a starter chosen by the chef to complement a variety of flavors and textures
Jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
Mexico city-style street corn (lime juice, chili pepper powder, a hint of mayo)
Refreshing cucumber soup with mint and jalapeño (chilled)
Spicy avocado soup (chilled)
Sweet corn, tomato and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
Watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño-mint dressing (may-sept.)
Traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca) served with accoutrement (for self-assembly): cheese, crema, roasted ancho chiles, cilantro, avocado
Smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
Chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
Spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
Peach, tomato, tomatillo, and jalapeño salad
Bacon-jalapeño mac & cheese
Beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
Chicken breasts in a creamy chipotle sauce, served with cilantro rice
Chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
Flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
Queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms, served family style
Shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
Tequila, chipotle, and crema shrimp
Adobo mahi mahi topped with grilled pineapple salsa, served with roasted vegetables or mexican white rice
Chef's surprise: a new creative dish inspired by local and/or seasonable ingredients
Coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
Grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
Mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum and a cinnamon cracker
Rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
Silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
Spicy mexican chocolate and chile torte (flourless)
Mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
Spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
Chef's surprise
Esquites: corn kernels, epazote, chile, mayo and lime juice
Elena’s special guacamole ( guacamole with pomegranate seeds) served with chips
Mushrooms quesadillas topped with crema fresca
Ensalada condesa: spinach, onions, queso fresco, pumpkins seeds and watermelon
Queso fundido - melted cheese served with warm tortillas, perfect for dipping and sharing. choose between mushrooms or carme asada
Aguachile ceviche: a vibrant and spicy mexican ceviche made with shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers, served with tostadas
Shrimp ceviche tostadas - fresh shrimp with lime, cilantro, and diced vegetables, served on crisp tortilla rounds
Tacos de tinga de pollo: organic shredded chicken cooked in a chipotle salsa, topped with shredded lettuce and queso fresco
Carne asada tacos grilled marinated steak topped with onions, cilantro, and lime
Carnitas tacos - slow-cooked and tender pork, seasoned to perfection and served with diced onions, cilantro, and lime
Mushrooms and huitlacoche tacos topped with pico de callo and green sauce
Fish tacos baja style topped with pico de gallo and chipotle mayo
Churro chips with cajeta and chocolate
Tres leches cake
Avocado roll with tuna
Gyosa with hoisin sauce and scallions
Spicy tuna roll
Miso soup
Salmon roll ikura / salmón roe mayoyuzu salmón kingcrab, tempura - flakes, nori, rice
Tempura veggies with soda sauce
Miso braise beef ramen with noodles
Blackened salmon with cajun rice and pickled onions
Sweet spice chicken with sesame
Assorted of mochi ice creams, green tea, vanilla, strawberry
Mexican angel hair pasta (fideo) in a tomato-chipotle sauce with chorizo
Caprese and avocado salad in a skewer with a spicy balsamic reduction
Chef's surprise: a starter chosen by the chef to complement a variety of flavors and textures
Chipotle hummus with crudités
Choriqueso (chorizo with cheese) quesadilla bites
Crostini topped with avocado cream and a spicy, garlicky shrimp
Grilled quesadillas filled with roasted poblano peppers and corn in a creamy sauce
Mini molletes: traditional mexican toast with refried beans and a blend of three cheeses au gratin, topped with pico de gallo
Sinaloa-style cream cheese shrimp dip
The best guacamole ever, served with tortilla chips
Ahi tuna aguachile: raw ahi tuna submerged in a spicy lime-serrano pepper marinade
Chef's garden salad with mustard vinaigrette
Spaghetti with cilantro-pepita pesto
Jícama and mandarin orange salad with pepitas (roasted pumpkin seeds) (nov.-apr.)
Mexico city-style street corn (lime juice, chili pepper powder, a hint of mayo)
Refreshing cucumber soup with mint and jalapeño (chilled)
Peach, tomato, tomatillo, and jalapeño salad
Spicy avocado soup (chilled)
Sweet corn, tomato and avocado salad with cilantro-jalapeño dressing
Watermelon-tomatillo salad with jalapeño-mint dressing (may-sept.)
Traditional tortilla soup (sopa azteca) served with accoutrements: cheese, crema, roasted ancho chiles, cilantro, avocado
Smoked trout tostada topped with slices of avocado
Chef's surprise: a new creative dish inspired by local and/or seasonable ingredients
Roasted poblano pepper lasagna
Bacon-jalapeño mac & cheese
Beer-braised pork tacos, served with habanero-pickled onions
Chicken breasts in a creamy chipotle sauce, served with cilantro rice
Chicken enchiladas in a creamy sauce, au gratin (enchiladas suizas)
Flank steak tacos with jamaica (hibiscus) and jalapeño syrup (spicy and sweet)
Queso fundido (melted cheese blend) with either crispy chorizo or garlic mushrooms, served family style
Shrimp (or whitefish) mexican ceviche, served with plantain chips
Tequila, chipotle, and crema shrimp
Adobo mahi mahi topped with grilled pineapple salsa, served with roasted vegetables or mexican white rice
Coffee flan with a subtle tequila whipped cream
Grilled plantains in a honey buttery sauce with fresh berries, pecans, and homemade crema
Mexican chocolate mousse with burnt rum and a cinnamon cracker
Rich brown butter and walnut brownies, served with vanilla ice cream
Silky cream cheese flan, served with fresh berries
Spicy mexican chocolate and chile torte (flourless)
Mango-serrano pepper-mezcal sorbet
Spicy dark chocolate pudding with chile and cinnamon
Mini raw tuna tostadas with mango pico de gallo
Aguachile ceviche: a vibrant and spicy mexican ceviche made with shrimp marinated in lime juice, mixed with thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and serrano peppers, served with tostadas
Mediterranean shrimp bruschetta
Lemon garlic butter shrimp scampi side of garlic crostini
Ensalada condesa: spinach, onions, queso fresco, pumpkins seeds and watermelon
: coquilles saint-jacques: seared scallops served in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms and herbs, often served with rice or pasta
Arugula salad ( arugula, red onions, tomatoes, black olives, raw mushrooms and feta cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette)
Mini fish tacos baja style: topped with pico de gallo and chipotle mayo
Italian herb salmon with a side of and mash potatoes)
Marseille-style shrimp stew with a bed of herbs potatoes
Grilled swordfish with lemon-caper sauce:** - swordfish steaks grilled and topped with a zesty lemon-caper sauce
Pescado a la veracruzana (veracruz-style fish) with a side of green rice
Seafood risotto creamy risotto with a mix of shrimp, scallops, and clams
Key lime pie
Tres leches cake
Black chocolate torte - decadent chocolate torte layered with rich ganache and garnished with fresh berries
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 Key West.
What does a private chef service include in Key West?
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 Key West?
The price of renting a chef in Key West 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 158 USD to 193 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 158 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 158 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 174 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 193 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 Key West?
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 13 chefs available in Key West. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Key West 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 Key West?
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 Key West each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Key West, 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 Key West.
Cost of a private chef in Key West
The cost of hiring a private chef in Key West 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 158 USD to 193 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 158 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 158 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 174 USD
For 2 people: 193 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.
Talk to our chefs in Key West
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 Key West? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Key West, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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