Private Chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Rent one of our 272 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square in March 2016, more than 272 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Mercerville-Hamilton Square and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in New Jersey.
Starting in 2016, 13,252 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square. To book your chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 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 6,520 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 57,946 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.78 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 13,252 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Mercerville-Hamilton Square usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 3.82 courses, sharing an average of 4.52 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.












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!
272 Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
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More than 13,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.63 Chef
The guests in Mercerville-Hamilton Square have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.63.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square received an average score of 4.79.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Mercerville-Hamilton Square has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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6,520 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Caprese salad with balsamic
Honey, prosciutto & arugula flatbread
Seared scallops with puréed sweet potatoes in a red wine reduction
Charcuterie board with baked brie
Avocado & crab napoleon
Tuscan artichoke and tomato salad
Mussels & clams in a white wine sauce with garlic parmesan crostini
Caesar salad with freshly made parmesan crisps
Zuppa toscano soup with rosemary crostini
Mixed green salad with pomegranate, herbed goat cheese and honeycomb
Chicken piccata with capers in a white wine sauce, lemon infused tagliatelle & asparagus almondine
Eggplant parmigiana w/ garlic parmesan toast, fresh pasta & asparagus spears
Lasagna italiano & parmesan asparagus
Tuscan style rib eye steak , garlic & herb tagliatelle & asparagus almondine
Osso bucco with puréed herb infused potatoes & sautéed broccolini
Tiramisu
Chocolate covered strawberries ( included in meal )
Almond & honey crème brulee with seasonal sugared berries
Chocolate crème brûlée with white chocolate & seasonal berries
Espresso chocolate mousse with candied oranges
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
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
Guacamole, pico de gallo, caribbean chips, pomegranate
Ceviche, peppers, onions, lime, lemon, passion fruit and green plantain chips. | 16
Carnitas tacos, caribbean cole slaw, hoisin sauce, chutney
Cassava croquettes, criolla sauce
Roasted chicken served with yellow rice, black beans, sweet plantains and avocado
Steak frittes with cilantro sauce
Pork chops served with yucca puree vegetables
Sautéed shrimp in garlic served with fried green plantains
Brioche bread - pudding, crème anglaise ice cream
Tres leches cake
Genoise cake, fruit coulis, chantilly
Baby greens salad with baby gem lettuce, shredded brussels sprouts, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and baked goat cheese
Main lobster bisque with sherry, cognac, light cream, fresh snipped chives and claw meat
Seared tenderloin carpaccio, mustard seed aïoli, caper crisps, pumpernickel toast
10 hour sous-vide warm leek salad with crumbled goat cheese lemon chive vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
Burrata salad with arugula, apple mostarda, heirloom tomato, roasted corn, basil vinaigrette
Grilled seafood skewer with scallop, shrimp, mushrooms, zucchini and tomatoes over a summer greens salad with a smoked onion vinaigrette
Classic french onion soup with a brioche crouton, caramelized gruyere and emmental cheese
Citrus and white anchovy caesar salad made tableside, with organic red romaine and endive, roasted garlic, romano parmesan and focaccia croutons
Fresh fettuccine with porcini mushroom cream, black pepper, pecorino romano cheese and tarragon
Assorted roman goccettis - smoked salmon with robiola cream and parsley, tuna tartar with capers and anchovy, spicy eggplant caponata on bruschetta
Caviar osetra - traditional service, egg, red onion, crème fraîche, chives, toast points ($55.00 upcharge)
Rare black sesame crusted blackfin tuna - stir-fried baby bok choy and enoki mushroom salad
Braised short ribs in barolo red wine and beef stock over whipped potatoes with roasted broccolini and eggplant
12 hour sous vide boneless leg of lamb with a red wine garlic and rosemary reduction, saffron potatoes and sauteed asparagus and mixed french bean salad
Pan seared thick-cut new zealand dry aged lamb chops - on roasted shallot potato puree with sautéed oyster mushroom demi-glace and ginger carrots
10 oz filet mignon with bordelaise sauce, roasted forest mushrooms and shallots, grilled butter beets and zucchini with charred poblano potato puree
Pan-seared sustainable norwegien king salmon, caper parsley butter and wild rice with almonds carrots, and edamame
Angus prime rib roast (for 2 or more) served medium to rare with a chive horseradish creme, stuffed baked chive potato - trio of sautéed vegetables
Sautéed sole meunière - dover sole dredged in flour and pan seared with lemon white wine butter, capers, parsley and steamed parley potatoes,
Bell and evans slow roasted buttermilk organic free range chicken with rosemary, lemon and oregano - chunky red bliss potatoes and wok seared ginger spinach
Rainbow trout amandine - sautéed north american rainbow or brown trout almandine style with preserved lemon, french green beans, nutty brown rice pilaf
Twin bone 5" thick berkshire pork chop brined in brown sugar, clove and anise - pan roasted and served over whipped parsnip potatoes with apple golden raisin compote
Bone-in dry aged ribeye steak - chili pepper butter, roasted poblano mashed potatoes - lemon asparagus
Pan seared black sea bass on potato cakes with a miso soy mushroom broth, seared baby boy choy and pea shoots
Veal osso buco roman style - slow braised until fork tender over creamy polenta with bitter greens and fava beans
Pan seared wild caught canadian king salmon served over saffron rice with marinated grilled vegetables and champagne chive butter
Strawberry shortcake with golden raspberries whipped cream and fresh mint
Organic local strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and cookies
Dark chocolate mousse with caramel swirls and dark chocolate bites, whipped cream and fresh mint
Authentic espresso and chocolate tiramisu with fresh raspberries, whipped cream and mint
New york style vanilla bean cheesecake with fresh strawberries and jam
Trio chocolate sundae - warm baked chocolate chip cookie with chocolate gelato and chocolate sauce
Tuna crudo , cucumber, 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
Heirloom beets salad , goat cheese pannacotta,, pistachio
House bread rolls
Home made cavatelli, house bacon, chili, red onion, an amatriciana sauce
Gnocchi , braised osso buco ragout, root veggies, sour cream, sunchokes pickles
Rigatoni, enduja' , shrimp, scallops, sun-dried tomato - basil pesto
Seafood risotto, herbs, fish fumet, lemon
Octopus , string beans , fennel, black olives , parsley, red onion salad
Grass fed ribeye, artichokes, feta, roasted peppers chutney, olive salsa verde
Chicken duo , mushrooms, spinach, truffle mushroom sauce
Faroe island salmon, roasted cauliflower, caponata, pine nuts
Branzino , fennel and sun-dried tomato medley, tapenad sauce, vegetable chips
Black seabass, scallop, squid, potato, , smoked paprika fish fumet
Filet mignon , potato terrine, celeriac, truffle mushroom sauce
Flavors of tiramisu, mascarpone mousse, coffee sauce, cocoa crumbs
Chocolate hazelnut mousse, orange puree, cookie crumbs
Pecan pannacotta,baked apple terrine, brown butter crumbs
Crispy polenta medallions with parmesan and basil in arrabiatta sauce
Tomato & burrata salad with fresh sourdough bread & lemon pesto
Avocado & crab napoleon
Caesar salad with freshly made parmesan crisps
Caprese tower with white wine & fig balsamic
Mixed green salad with herbed goat cheese and honey with mango vinaigrette
Chicken piccata with capers in a white wine sauce, angel hair pasta & asparagus spears
Seafood pescatore with linguini and prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Herb crusted rack of lamb, garlic & parmesan risotto & sautéed broccolini
Tiramisu with seasonal berries
Zeppole with chocolate hazelnut sauce
Chocolate soufflé
Strawberry salad - greens, avocado, cheese, toasted almonds, strawberry dressing
Gem lettuce pear, pomegranate, candied pecans
Niçoise, anchovies, olives, gem lettuce & tarragon vinaigrette
Burrata - heirloom tomatoes, burrata ball, balsamic drizzle
Beef tartare, cornichons, dijon , capers & toasted baguette
Ceviche, peppers, onions, lime, lemon, passion fruit and green plantain chips. | 16
Carnitas tacos, caribbean cole slaw, hoisin sauce, chutney
Chicken parmigiana, mozzarella, marinara sauce
Country pork chop, cheddar grits, scallion & pepper vinaigrette
Steak chimichurri, thyme butter sauce braised asparagus and toasted hazelnuts
Basil pesto sea bass, roasted garlic potato and asparagus
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.
What does a private chef service include in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
The price of renting a chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 135 USD to 171 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 135 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 139 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 156 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 171 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 272 chefs available in Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square.
Cost of a private chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square
The cost of hiring a private chef in Mercerville-Hamilton Square 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 135 USD to 171 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 135 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 139 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 156 USD
For 2 people: 171 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square!
2 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Mercerville-Hamilton Square: 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square!






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









