Private Chef in Lake Jackson
Rent one of our 44 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Lake Jackson
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lake Jackson in September 2017, more than 44 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lake Jackson and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Brazoria County.
Starting in 2017, 24,676 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lake Jackson. To book your chef in Lake Jackson, 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 9,606 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 77,795 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.75 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 24,676 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lake Jackson usually book menus around 179 USD per person, including 4.23 courses, sharing an average of 3.9 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 Lake Jackson.
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!
44 Private Chefs in Lake Jackson
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Lake Jackson
More than 24,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.6 Chef
The guests in Lake Jackson have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.6.
4.81 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lake Jackson received an average score of 4.81.
4.75 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.75 average score.
4.75 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lake Jackson has been scored with a 4.75 on average.
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9,606 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lake Jackson
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
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
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 Lake Jackson.
What does a private chef service include in Lake Jackson?
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 Lake Jackson?
The price of renting a chef in Lake Jackson 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 121 USD to 190 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 121 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 148 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 190 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 Lake Jackson?
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 44 chefs available in Lake Jackson. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson?
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 Lake Jackson each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson.
Cost of a private chef in Lake Jackson
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lake Jackson 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 121 USD to 190 USD per person.
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.
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 Lake Jackson?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lake Jackson: 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 Lake Jackson!
Talk to our chefs in Lake Jackson
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 Lake Jackson? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Lake Jackson, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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