Private Chef in New Port Richey
Rent one of our 117 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in New Port Richey
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in New Port Richey in March 2017, more than 117 Private Chefs have joined our platform in New Port Richey and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Pasco County.
Starting in 2017, 29,259 guests have already enjoyed a chef in New Port Richey. To book your chef in New Port Richey, 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 18,078 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 146,040 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, 29,259 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in New Port Richey usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 4.31 courses, sharing an average of 4.79 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 New Port Richey.
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!
117 Private Chefs in New Port Richey
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More than 29,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in New Port Richey have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in New Port Richey received an average score of 4.77.
4.76 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.76 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in New Port Richey has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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18,078 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in New Port Richey
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Spring mix // mesclun salad, arugula, goat cheese croquettes, caramelized pecans, beet chips, tangy vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock and country herbs
Ajiaco // colombian chicken broth. potatoes, arracacha, guascas, yellow corn
Esquite callejero // mexican grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Provoleta // argentinian fried cheese, chorizo, artisan bread, microgreens
Empanada argentina // ground beef and chorizo, caramelized onions, raisin, olives, piquillo
Bife de lomo argentino // sous vide, center cut, prime tenderloin, malbec reduction, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Pollo al hongo // pan seared, farm raised chicken breast, portobello & malbec sauce, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Moqueca // brazilian style stew fish, coconut sauce, dende, sweet peppers, platain chips, white rice
Chivo guisado // stew goat, rhum, dominican seasoning, tostones, moro de guandules
Ropa vieja // cuban style shredded beef, grilled onions and peppers, congri, maduros y yuca frita
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Eggs your way station (made fresh upon request)
Waffle or pancake station with maple syrup
Fruit cups // assorted and seasonal local fruit cups
Country style breakfast potatoes with italians herbs
Eggs benedict // virginia ham, hollandaise over toasted english muffin
Santa fe skillet // breakfast potatoes, steak, chorizo and melted cheese
Chilaquiles verdes // mexican style corn tortilla chips, roasted green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema and refried black beans
Shrimp & grits // southern style stone ground yellow grits and sautéed butter garlic shrimps
Bacon and breakfast sausage station
Bottomless mimosas // prosecco and fresh orange juice
Cajun jumbo shrimp, sweat corn puree, avocado foam
Quinoa crusted grouper, white bean succotash, citrus emulsion
Seared snapper, parsnip puree, black garlic citrus butter, roasted vegetables
Key lime panna cotta, graham crumbs, fresh berries
Salmon ceviche with mango, onions, chile, red peppers, avocado, cucumbers, cilantro, lime and coconut dressing
Ceviche del caribe - shrimps, calamari, fried platano, lemon, onions and cilantro
“causa limeña” - chicken, potatoes, avocado, lemon, onions and homemade mayonnaise
Green plantain with shredded beef
Green plantain with shrimps, avocado, tomatoes, onions and lime
Fried empanadas
Baked empanadas
Chicken salad with corn, romaine, cherry tomatoes, onions, house dressing
Apple and chicken salad with walnuts, onions, celery, almonds, mayo and mustard
Quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumbers, mint, onions, pistachios, feta cheese, parsley and curcuma vinaigrette
Mango salad with fresh tomatoes, avocado, onions, cilantro and lemon
Chicken soup
Vegetables soup
Orange chicken with mashed potatoes, carrots and green beans
Sancocho colombiano with three meats, rice and vegetables
“posta negra de cartagena”- sirloin, red wine, carrots, onions, celery, cinnamon, anice, peppers, served with mashed potatoes
“rabo de ternera”- stew veal ossobuco with baked potatoes and asparagus
Stuffed churrasco with swiss cheese, garlic and parsley, baked with tomato sauce and potatoes
Stuffed pork with sweet bananas, mozzarella cheese, cauliflower and brown rice
Pork in coffee sauce with carrots, zucchini, peppers, soy sauce, mustard, vinegar, milk cream, garlic and rice
“arroz atollado”- beef, chorizo, chicken, carrots, green peas, onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, platano, peppers, cilantro and rice
Stuffed pork fillet with bacon, figs sauce and mashed potatoes
Barbecue pork ribs with potatoes salad
Ground beef roll meat, with bacon, swiss cheese, green beans and baked potatoes
“arroz chaufa”- chicken, eggs, onions, ginger, garlic, red peppers, soy sauce and rice
“camarones al ajillo “- jumbo shrimps, avocado, green plantains and white rice
“escabeche de pescado”- snapper, peppers, asparagus, sweet potatoes and white rice
Tres leches pastry
Arroz con leche
Churros wit gelato
Sospiro limeño
Bone bone de morango
Marquesa de durazno
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Spring mix salad // lettuce mesclum, cherry tomatoes, julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Ceviche de pescado // florida grouper marinated in fresh limes, orange, onions and cilantro
Tuna tartare // florida east coast yellowfin tuna, mandarin, sesame, avocado and micro greens
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, creole tartar, lemon pearls caviar
Pork sliders // brioche, sous vide pulled pork carnitas, sweet poppyseed, purple cabbage
Ropa vieja cupcake // caribbean style shredded beef, bell peppers and onions, creole sauce, plantain cupcake
Surf & turf // prime beef tenderloin, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato soufflé and steamed broccolini
Surf & turf // sous vide, prime black angus tenderloin, pan seared scallops in wine garlic butter, parmesan risotto, sautéed spinach
Panna cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry and mango reduction
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock, herbs de provence
Potato soufflé // baked scallop potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Green bean casserole // mushroom cream sauce, crispy onions
Sweet potato // mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Rainbow carrots // black garlic salt, parmesan, roasted
Mac & cheese // home made, crunchy panko parmesan crust
Potatoes // roasted potatoes medley, evoo, butter, fresh herbs
Cordon blue // chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Baked virginia ham with bourbon maple glaze
Slow roasted turkey with cranberry chutney and gravy
Roasted whole chicken in fresh garden herbs
Atlantic salmon in creamy hollandaise sauce with fire roasted asparagus
Lobster thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, cognac, grated cheese
Beef wellington // center-cut tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, baked in puff pastry
Paella // classic spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Frenched pork ribs // panko herbs crust, southern seasoning, natural gravy
Cornish hen // oven roasted, chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Dried fruit, berries and banana bread
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Fresh baked buffet rolls & butter
All service ware & utensils / chef attended station / buffet table décor
Buffet drop off & setup / service and final cleanup
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, vinaigrette dressing
Cesar salad // romaine lettuce, cesar dressing, parmesan and baked croutons
Potato salad // red potatoes, carrots, mayo, eggs and sweet peas
Yellow rice // parboiled long grain rice, seasoned with peas and carrots
Moro de guandules // seasoned long grain rice with green peas in creole sauce
Gallo pinto or congri // seasoned stir fried rice with black beans
Asian rice // stir fried jazmin rice, ginger, sesame oil, sweet plantain, soy sauce and scallions
Biryani // perfume basmati rice, cardamom, seven spices, cauliflower and carrots
Roasted potatoes medley, extra virgin olive oil and italian herbs
Ratatouille // zucchini, eggplant and tomato's, thymes and basil
Mash sweet potato, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Pasta alfredo // fettuccini pasta in four cheese white alfredo sauce
Potato soufflé // baked thin sliced potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Glazed salmon // sautéed salmon, garlic, ginger and miso glaze
Carnitas // michoacan style slow cook pulled pork carnitas
Chateaubriand // grilled and carved black angus ribeye and au jus
Stroganoff // grilled tenderloin beef steaks in red wine and mushroom sauce
Branzino // baked fish, cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons and capers
Barbacoa de borrego // roasted barbacoa lamb meat in soft guajillo chile adobo
Lamb curry // roasted lamb meat, seven spices onions and roasted tomatoes
Mole oaxaqueño // chicken thigh in red oaxacan style mole sauce with cacao, chiles, spices, sesame seeds
Cordon blue // chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Tikka masala // chicken, zucchini, eggplant, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry
Duck confit // sous vide duck thighs, herbes de provence, orange reduction
Fajita // grilled chicken, mexican seasoning over bed of fajita peppers and onions
Piccata // grilled chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach and artichokes
Shrimp diabla // sauteed shrimps, grilled peppers and onions in red tomato sauce
Bacalao // caribbean style saltfish stew in a roasted tomato choka, potatoes and carrots
Alla vongole // fresh mussels and clams in garlic wine sauce, shallots and cherry tomatoes
Paella // classic spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Assorted mini shooters // tiramisu, tres leches, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie
Piedmont, italy - paired with arneis grapes, lemon, fresh flowers, medium-bodied
Venezia, italy- pinot grigio with crisp apple and pear flavors are highlighted by a light creaminess in this dry yet flavorful wine
Cheese board // cheddar & fontina, prosciutto & genoa, green grapes, gf crackers, dried fruits and nuts
Caprese salad // tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Bruschetta // di burrata, cherry tomato's, evoo, fresh basil, pistachio, balsamic reduction
Alla vongole // fresh mussels and clams in wine sauce, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes over fresh pasta
Scampi // garlic butter shrimp, pasta nero di seppia, black garlic, roasted cherry tomato
Vegan pasta // zucchini pasta alla nerano, evoo, black garlic salt, parmigiano e pecorino
Raviolis // ricotta and spinach, puttanesca, kalamata, tomatoes, olives, capers, fresh basil
Arancini // risotto croquette, beef ragu, fontina, golden crisp, vodka sauce, fresh parmesan
Paradelle // lamb ragu, fresh burrata, pesto, grana padano, microgreens
Lasagna // gf pasta, bolognese, pomodoro, ricotta & spinach, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Venetian scallops // capesante alla veneziana, sea scallops, evoo, garlic, lemon, fresh parsley
Picatta // pan seared chicken, lemon zest sauce, spinach and artichokes over pasta
Frutti di mare // seafood pasta from the coast of amalfi, shrimps, squid, mussels, octopus over black ink calamari's pasta with white truffle oil
Lamb chops // pistachio crust, black garlic, roasted cherry tomato's, spinach, over parmesan risotto
Local grouper // al papillote, cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons and capers, broccolini souffle, pasta nero di seppia
Tenderloin // center cut, gorgonzola cream sauce, spinach dip, mushrooms and broccolini soufflé au gratin
Risotto // wild mushroom's, porcini, black truffle, veggie stock, brunello di montalcino reduction
Chicken marsala // dry marsala creamy wine sauce, baby bella mushrooms, parmesan risotto
Tiramisu // savoiardi dipped in coffee, mascarpone, brandy, cocoa
Cannoli // mascarpone, chocolate chips, hazelnut ice cream and hazelnut tuile
Panna cotta // dairy free sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry and mango reduction
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 New Port Richey.
What does a private chef service include in New Port Richey?
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 New Port Richey?
The price of renting a chef in New Port Richey 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 110 USD to 159 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 110 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 131 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 159 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 New Port Richey?
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 117 chefs available in New Port Richey. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey?
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 New Port Richey each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey.
Cost of a private chef in New Port Richey
The cost of hiring a private chef in New Port Richey 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 110 USD to 159 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 110 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 131 USD
For 2 people: 159 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 New Port Richey!
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 New Port Richey?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in New Port Richey: 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 New Port Richey!
Talk to our chefs in New Port Richey
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 New Port Richey? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in New Port Richey, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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