Private Chef in Loudoun County
Rent one of our 106 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Loudoun County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Loudoun County in March 2017, more than 106 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Loudoun County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Loudoun County.
Starting in 2017, 5,987 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Loudoun County. To book your chef in Loudoun 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 2,838 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 26,269 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.77 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 5,987 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Loudoun County usually book menus around 181 USD per person, including 4.11 courses, sharing an average of 4.08 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 Loudoun 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!
106 Private Chefs in Loudoun County
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Loudoun County
More than 5,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.48 Chef
The guests in Loudoun County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.48.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Loudoun County received an average score of 4.79.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.9 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Loudoun County has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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2,838 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Loudoun County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Toasts with tuna pate and olives, breads dipped in high-concentration olive oil and delicacies from the sea
Shrimps a la guillo: shrimps sautéed in olive oil with garlic, served with bread
Breaded shrimp with spicy sweet and sour sauce
Tiger prawns with spicy chilli sauce flambéed in wisk
Breaded fish with herb mayonnaise
Ceviche marinated in lemon and herbs
Pataniscas, pieces of shredded cod seasoned with parsley, breaded and fried
Cod cake, dumpling made with potatoes, eggs and cod. (one of the most famous appetizers in portugal), served with lemon and mayonnaise
Shrimp spring crepe, served with spicy sweet and sour sauce
Breaded calamaris, served with lemon and herb mayonnaise
Canapés
Siri cone, braised crab meat, with chef's cream and baked in the oven
Octopus salad
Tuna tacos, delicious tuna tacos with red onion, olives, iceberg lettuce and guacamole
Octopus taco with cilantro, doritos and tomato
Mediterranean mussel salad
Stuffed shoemaker
Eggplant homus with mussel vinaigrette
Mussel salad with spicy sauce
Fish cream with eggs
Asian noodle soup, with fish, vegetables and sesame seeds
Amêijoas à bulhão pato olive oil, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper and lemon, served with bread
Scallop in chef's sauce
Salada colorida (colorful salad) made with mixed leaves, carrots, seasoned with sweet and sour honey sauce and balsamic oil, served with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
Salada cesar (salad cesar) famous salad made with chicken, parmesan sauce and croutons
Salada caprese (caprese salad) italian salad made with tomato, mozzarella and basil, seasoned with pesto sauce
Quiche - baked portuguese pie, made with egg, cream and vegetables
Potato brava (spanish potatoes with spicy sauce)
Rib croquettes with spicy sauce
Lagareiro octopus, served with potatoes, onion and eggs
Bacalhau à lagareiro, cod dipped in olive oil with carrots, courgette olives, punched potatoes, onion and garlic roasted in the oven
Bacalhau com broa, oven-roasted cod with potatoes, topped with crispy cornbread crumbs
Bacalhau gomes de sá, baked cod with potatoes, onion, eggs and black olives
Cod with cream, braised cod, with boiled potatoes, fried diced potatoes and straw potatoes, with delicious cream, baked in the oven
Octopus rice
Peixe al papelote, fish baked in a nest of vegetables, closed and soaked in white wine salted sea bass or sea bream, served with vegetables
Shrimp risotto with almonds
Shrimp lasagna
Shrimp stroganoff, sautéed shrimp, dipped in tomato sauce and white sauce, served with rice and potato sticks
Crawfish spaghetti with shrimp
Shrimp and zucchini risotto with lemon
Spaghetti in pesto sauce with prawns
Cuttlefish (famous alentejo fish) in a lagareiro with punched potatoes
Orange risotto with cuttlefish (fish)
Sauteed cuttlefish with nero spaghetti
Truffled nero linguini with calamaris and mushrooms
Salmon with tare sauce and sesame seeds, served with mashed potatoes or sweet jam
Salmon with passion fruit sauce
Baked fish with banana and tomato sauce
Lombo com purê de trufa sirloin with truffle puree
Barbecue ribs with cheddar cheese
Lombo de carne de vaca com molho de conhaque (beef tenderloin with cognac sauce)
Alentejo pan meat with vegetables (pre-prepared meat marinated with red wine and spices, cooked for a long time, finished with vegetables during cooking)
Arroz de pato (duck rice) duck made through three different cooking methods, thus making the meat extremely tender, made with olives, sausage and chorizo
Beef meatballs hallumi greek with feta olives rice
Blanquette de veau - stew. made from veal, cream and a carrot and onion-based sauce
Boeuf bourguignon, also known as burgundian steak, is a dish consisting of beef stewed in red wine with vegetables and condiments such as onion, carrots and mushrooms. it is delicious accompanied by a fruity wine
Lombo de carne ao molho beurre rouge (sirloin of beef with beurre rouge sauce)
Medallion in beurre rouge sauce, a sauce made with butter, herbal cream and red wine, served with rustic potatoes rolled in herbs
Seafood paella
Vegetarian paella
Dulce de leche creme brulle (dulce de leche creme brulle)
Strawberry cheesecake
Chocolate mousse (chocolate mousse)
Condensed milk pudding
Lemon pie
Kindin- egg candy with coconut
Strawberry pie
Seasonal fruits
Petit gateau
Coconut panacotta with plum
Escargots de bourgogne traditional burgundy snails baked with garlic-parsley butter, served with crusty baguette
French onion soup rich, slow-cooked onion soup topped with a melted gruyère cheese crust
Arugula salad with goat cheese and walnuts fresh arugula topped with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a light balsamic vinaigrette
Duck liver mousse with cornichons smooth duck liver mousse served with cornichons, mustard, and slices of toasted brioche
Duck breast à l’orange seared duck breast with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, served with a side of potato gratin and sautéed green beans
Coq au vin chicken slow-braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon, served over buttered noodles
Braised beef short ribs à la bourguignonne served with mash potato/potato purée and roasted brussel sprouts
Chocolate soufflé classic airy chocolate soufflé served with a side of vanilla crème anglaise
Tarte tatin caramelized upside-down apple tart, served warm with a dollop of crème fraîche
Crème brûlée rich vanilla custard topped with a crisp layer of caramelized sugar
Greek yogurt parfait: greek yogurt layered with granola, honey, and mixed berries
Fresh fruit platter: seasonal sliced fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, berries, and oranges, served with a honey-yogurt dip
Assorted pastry basket: mini croissants, muffins, and danish pastries served with butter, jam, and honey
Mini avocado toasts: smashed avocado on multigrain toast, topped with cherry tomatoes and chili flakes
Smoked salmon crostini: crisp crostini topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, and dill
Truffle deviled eggs: classic deviled eggs infused with truffle oil and garnished with chives
Classic eggs benedict: poached eggs on an english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce and served with sautéed spinach and hash browns
Crab & spinach frittata: oven-baked frittata with fresh crab meat, spinach, and parmesan cheese
Stuffed french toast: thick brioche french toast stuffed with cream cheese and strawberry compote, served with maple syrup
Breakfast burrito: filled with scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, black beans, and salsa, wrapped in a flour tortilla
Buttermilk pancakes: fluffy pancakes with toppings of maple syrup, fresh berries, or chocolate chips
Vegetarian quiche: spinach, mushroom, and feta cheese quiche with a buttery crust, served with a side salad
Mini churros: warm mini churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces
Ricotta pancakes: light ricotta pancakes topped with lemon curd and fresh berries
Warm cinnamon rolls: freshly baked cinnamon rolls drizzled with cream cheese icing
Bread pudding with vanilla sauce: classic bread pudding served warm with a side of vanilla sauce
Butternut squash soup with sage and crème fraîche
Truffle deviled eggs
Maple-glazed bacon wrapped scallops
Cranberry brie bites with puff pastry
Pear roasted butternut squash soup • creamy butternut squash soup garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds and a swirl of crème fraîche
Roasted beet & goat cheese salad with arugula and walnuts
Harvest salad with apples, pecans, and maple vinaigrette
Kale caesar salad with parmesan crisps
Stuffed mushrooms, mushrooms filled with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, an
Herb-roasted turkey with traditional stuffing
Honey-glazed ham
Crispy skin salmon with citrus glaze
Vegetarian shepherd’s pie with root vegetables and lentils
Creamy mashed potatoes with garlic and chives
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecan streusel
Green bean almondine with lemon zest
Cornbread stuffing with sausage and herbs
Cranberry sauce with orange zest
Roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction
Green bean casserole, green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions
Pumpkin pie with cinnamon whipped crea
Pecan pie with bourbon caramel
Apple crisp with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate tart with salted caramel drizzle
Butternut crisps; caramelized apples, gruyere, bacon-onion jam, microgreens
Prosciutto-brie bruschetta; sourdough crostini, port cherry-fig jam, microgreens
Smoked salmon & spinach portobellos smoked salmon, creamed spinach, crispy pancetta, toasted parmesan bread crumbs, lemon dill beurre blanc
Wild mushroom & unami canape puff pastry round, wild mushrooms, white miso, smoked mozzarella, fresh arugula, balsamic moderna
Radicchio & endive cipollini onion, shaved bellavitano, garlic herb parmesan tuile, citrus pecorino vinaigrette
Apple beet & fennel mint, arugula, candied walnut, balsamic maple dijon vinaigrette
Citrus chicken & wild rice shredded whole chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, kale, coconut milk, the bays
Butternut & apple harvest crisp wild greens, roasted butternut squash, honeycrisp apples, toasted pepitas, pomegranate aires, crumbled goat cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
Romanian saltimbocca crispy skinned chicken breast, aged prosciutto, fresh sage, smoked provolone, white wine butter sauce, saffron risotto, roasted broccolini
Brown butter & pumpkin sea bass wild caught sea bass, pumpkin puree, brown butter rosemary-sage sauce, citrus-garlic couscous, charred asparagus
Duck ragu red wine braised duck leg, mirepoix, chopped san marzano, pappardelle, parmigiano reggiano, toasted bread crumble
Mole-verde braised chicken chicken leg quarter, citrus-garlic wild rice, sauteed squash medley, pan sauce, toasted pepitas
Maple-apricot & chili pork medallions marinated pork tenderloin, smoked cheddar whipped potatoes, sauteed green beans
Flourless chocolate torte wild berry compote, powdered sugar, fresh mint sprig
Creme brulee sweet cream custard, torched sugar
Spiced poached pear & mascarpone bosc pears, spiced red wine, citrus-vanilla tinted mascarpone, macadamia brittle tuile
Local oyster, champagne mignonette granita
Cured salmon tartare, charred lemon gel, compressed cucumbers, citrus braised radish,dill aioli
Local black cod or halibut, potato pave, butter sauce with roe, crispy brussel sprouts
Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and fresh berries
Local strawberry japanese roll cake
Flan with a caramel sauce
Cured scallop, leche de tigre, cilantro gel, pickled jalapeno
Cheesy + pork belly arepa, mexican chili oil, creme fraiche
Braised short rib brrira taco bar w/ consume broth, variety of toppings
Carne asada taco bar w/ 2 salsa and variety of toppings
Tres leches cake
Flan with a caramel sauce
Caprese bites
Caesar salad w/ sour dough croutons and shaved parmesan
Homemade focaccia bread served with herb butter
Braised short rib ragu with fresh pappardelle, parsley oil, pecorino romano
Wild mushroom and clam with handmade fettucine in a white wine butter sauce
Vanilla bean creme brulee with vanilla spongecake bits
Chocolate souffle with a warm chocolate sauce and 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 Loudoun County.
What does a private chef service include in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County?
The price of renting a chef in Loudoun 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 140 USD to 146 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 122 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 154 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 146 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 Loudoun 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 106 chefs available in Loudoun County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Loudoun 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 Loudoun 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 Loudoun County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Loudoun 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 Loudoun County.
Cost of a private chef in Loudoun County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Loudoun 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 140 USD to 146 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 140 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 122 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 154 USD
For 2 people: 146 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 Loudoun County!
1 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 Loudoun County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County!
Talk to our chefs in Loudoun 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 Loudoun County? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Loudoun County, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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