Private Chef in Manistee County
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 Manistee County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Manistee County in March 2022, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Manistee County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Manistee County.
Starting in 2022, 31,050 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Manistee County. To book your chef in Manistee 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 5,211 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 37,111 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 31,050 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Manistee County usually book menus around 172 USD per person, including 3.09 courses, sharing an average of 4.17 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 Manistee 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!
13 Private Chefs in Manistee County
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More than 31,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.45 Chef
The guests in Manistee County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.45.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Manistee County received an average score of 4.78.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.79 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Manistee County has been scored with a 4.79 on average.
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5,211 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Manistee County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Put it on a ritz - smoked whitefish, cream cheese, veggies & ritz crackers
Bacon skewers - bourbon maple glaze
Arugula – truffle smoked tomatoes, goat cheese fondue, herb vinaigrette
Classic caesar – romaine, parmesan cheese, creamy garlicky dressing, croutons, white anchovies
Uncaesar – endive, radicchio, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, citrus vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, white anchovies
Med spread – cucumber, oven-dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, garbanzo beans, basil vinaigrette, avocado hummus
Beef brisket - spie rubbed, slow smoked, bbq sauce (we can discuss sides)
Pulled turkey brined, honey dry rub, sweet heat mustard sauce
Pulled pork peach nectar and apple juice injection, dry rub, carolina bbq sauce
Smoked & charred carrots - goat cheese, pine nuts, white balsamic vinaigrette, herbs
Smoked half chicken - cherry bomb bbq sauce or chipotle white sauce
Smoked salmon - brown sugar rub, cucumber, tomato, red onion, caper, horseradish cream sauce
Mac & cheese cheddar, mozzarella, cream, hot sauce
Grandma’s potato salad potatoes, bacon, onions, sweet & sour vinaigrette, served warm
Coleslaw cabbage, carrots, red onion, pineapple, honey poppy seed dressing
Cheese biscuits - cheddar cheese, chives, honey butter
Ham - pineapple serrano glaze
Croastada - peach & apricot, vanilla gelato
Banana crumb cake - sweet spices, caramelized bananas
Humminbird cupcakes - sweet spice, walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese frosting
Berry crisp - oat streusel, vanilla whippy
Garlic stuffed shrimp
Lobster bisque with parmesan crisps
Crab dip with fresh baguette
Cajun potato salad
Bistro salad
Seafood boil -shrimp , crab legs ,crawfish, potatoes ,corn on the cob and includes a mild house sauce for dipping
Shrimp & steak scampi pasta with a special house sauce
Baked cod with lemon and garlic
Pan seared scallops with whipped potatoes and asparagus
Sweet chili glazed salmon, pan-seared to perfection, crowned with vibrant mango salsa and a drizzle of balsamic elegance. served on a bed of zesty cilantro lime rice, accompanied by crisp green beans
Salmon croquette with polenta and roasted brussel sprouts
Apple cinnamon bursts
Caramel delight
Chocolate lava cake with fresh fruit
Baked clams oreganata
Arancini w/cheese and prosciutto over marinara
Grilled polenta w/escarole and white beans
Amuse bouche- gorgonzola crouton w/sliced apple and truffle let's start w/this and choose 2 other dishes
Cauliflower puttanesca- oil cured olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, calabrian chile, basil
Grilled king trumpet mushroom w/sherry vinaigrette, chives and hazelnut
Risotto rosso- roasted red pepper, grilled radicchio, red vermouth, asparagus, corn, smoked mozzarella
Parma prosciutto parcel w/arugula, fig, lemon and goat cheese
Creamy polenta w/truffle, exotic mushrooms and asiago
Grilled octopus, calabrian chile, crushed fingerling potatoes, pesto
Frutti di mare- shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari w/salsa verde
Grilled crab cake, herb salad, tangerine, marcona almonds, lemon-pepper aioli
Swordfish involtini w/saffron, orange, currants and capers
Smothered scampi on grilled ciabatta
Grilled lamb chop over fennel-artichoke-leek fritter w/roasted pepper aioli
Italian sausage w/porcini mushrooms, fermented black garlic, peppers, onions, fried potatoes
Sicilian braised chards w/lemon and chile pepper over grilled ciabatta
Pizza bianco - béchamel, local broccoli rabe, calabrian chile, lemon zest
Heirloom tomatoes caprese, grilled burrata and radicchio, basil, xvoo, saba, sea salt
Roasted beet napoleon- honey-goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate, micro greens, brunoise vegs
Orange w/fennel, celery leaf, olives, gorgonzola, xvoo and saba
Antipasto salad- roasted peppers, olives, crispy artichoke, genoa salami, scallions, provolone, herbed croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Choice of ribolitta- hearty tuscan (mainly vegetable) soup or butternut squash-gala apple soup w/creme friache and chives
Sicilian caponata
Grilled 3 day marinated double lamb chops, celeriac-gala apple puree, herbed couscous, balsamic-honey-mint sauce
Shrimp stuffed w/crab imperial w/grilled asparagus, basmati rice pilaf w/lobster sauce
Pancetta-green apple- roasted shallot crusted salmon, mashed potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
5 hr sunday gravy w/meatballs, italian sausage and pork neck, mostaccioli, garlic bread
Risotto w/duck breast, porcini, butternut squash, leeks and parmigiana
Baked sea bass wrapped in lettuce and herbs served over basmati rice pilaf, basil-orange sauce
Chicken or eggplant parmesan over penne w/san marzano marinara and garlic bread
Chicken saltimbocca- stuffed w/parma prosciutto, sage and smoked mozzarella over angelhair
Slow roasted lamb ragu over creamy polenta
Sliced wagyu steak tuscan style over arugula w/rosemary roasted potatoes, dry braised mushrooms, fried shallots and shaved parmesan drizzled w/ xvoo
Grilled tuna w/caponata
Parmigiana encrusted veal chop, spinach w/garlic and egg, rosemary roasted potatoes
Zabaglione made to order, served warm over macerated fruits w/mint
Tiramisu
Griddled chocolate brioche, orange, rosewater, cinnamon, whipped cream
Lemon-ricotta cheesecake w/strawberry coulis
Cassata alla siciliana w/apricot, orange, raisins and nuts, amaretto whipped cream
Warm marsala poached pear w/fruit compote a la mode
Bread pudding-banana anglaise, caramelized banana, cinnamon gelato
Dark chocolate mousse, orange, espresso, hazelnut whipped cream
Pignoli cookies w/nutella milkshake
I make meyer limoncello and would be glad to pour you and iced shot with dessert (on me)
Bruschetta with tomato and basil
Antipasto platter
Fried calamari
Caprese salad
Filet mignon with red wine reduction
Lobster ravioli
Surf and turf (lobster tail and steak)
Chocolate lava cake with fresh fruit
Panna cotta
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Chawan mushi - steamed savory egg custard, shrimp, scallions
Dumplings - ginger pork dumplings, sweet soy sauce
Gluten free vegetable tempura - squash, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, cauliflower, sweet and spicy soy sauce
Togarashi lobster - yuzu & soy butter sauce, basil
Smoked chicken skewers - yuzu bbq sauce
Gomae - spinach salad with toasted sesame dressing
Miso soup - tofu, scallions, kombu, cabbage
Sashimi/sushi - assorted raw fish, soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, pickles
Crispy snapper - pickled cucumbers, rice, sticky chili sauce
Katsu don - pork or chicken cutlet, rice, caramelized onion broth, nori
Beef teriyaki - sirloin steak, miso glazed eggplant, teriyaki sauce
Duck - bok choy, sweet spiced soy glaze
Salmon - furikake crusted, buckwheat noodles, cucumbers, ginger sauce
Ramen - homemade alkaline noodles, rich chicken broth, scallions, greens, egg, roast pork
Cookies - miso butter and green tea cookies
Kobocha squash pie - squash custard, pie crust, whipped cream
Tuna and salmon sashimi platter
Asari no sakemushi
Veggie spring rolls
Cucumber seaweed salad
Miso soup
Japanese salad with carrot ginger dressing
Tempura shrimp udon
California rolls / rainbow roll
Teriyaki salmon with roasted bok choy
Matcha cheesecake
Frushi
Affogato
Garlic stuffed shrimp
Crab cakes with remoulade
Lobster bisque with parmesan crisps
Cajun potato salad
Bistro salad
Garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus
Shrimp & steak scampi pasta with a special house sauce
Baked cod with lemon and garlic
Grilled salmon with herb sauce
Seafood boil (shrimp, crab legs, crawfish, potatoes, corn on the cob, and mild house sauce)
Sweet chili glazed salmon with mango salsa and balsamic drizzle, served on cilantro lime rice with green beans
Key lime pie
Apple cinnamon bursts
Caramel delight
Chocolate lava cake with fresh fruit
Artichoke hearts - stuffed with creamy cognac laced mushrooms
Asparagus - lemon confit, goat cheese, croutes
Beef carpaccio - truffle aioli, mushrooms, shallots, croutes
Dumplings - truffled mushrooms, arugula chimichurri
Lobster - lobster, herb butter, spiced puff pastry
Arugula - truffle smoked tomatoes, goat cheese fondue, herb vinaigrette
Scallops - peas, corn, bacon, leeks, brown butter citrus sauce
Uncaesar - endive, radicchio, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, citrus vinaigrette, parmesan cheese
Charred carrots - goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette, herbs
Surf & turf - beef sirloin, garlic & chili shrimp, potato gratin, carrots, spiced red wine syrup
Salmon - potato mushroom pave, asparagus, black truffle vinaigrette
Crispy snapper - pickled cucumbers, rice, sticky chili sauce
Bouillabaisse - scallops, shrimp, mixed seafood, mussels, fennel, rouille
Lamb chops - olive and herb chimichurri, crispy smashed potatoes
Tiramisu – mascarpone mousse, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa
Panna cotta – vanilla bean, fresh berry compote
Chocolate pave - chocolate mousse, almond crispy crunch, cherries
Lemon love - lemon lavender cake, lemon mousse, berries, whippy
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 Manistee County.
What does a private chef service include in Manistee 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 Manistee County?
The price of renting a chef in Manistee 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 121 USD to 122 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 115 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 130 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 122 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 Manistee 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 13 chefs available in Manistee County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Manistee 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 Manistee 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 Manistee County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Manistee 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 Manistee County.
Cost of a private chef in Manistee County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Manistee 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 121 USD to 122 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 121 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 115 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 130 USD
For 2 people: 122 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 Manistee County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Manistee 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 Manistee County!






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









