Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe
Hire one of our 39 Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe and personalize your menu, 9550 clients in North Lake Tahoe have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in North Lake Tahoe in July, 2017, more than 39 Private Chefs have joined our platform in North Lake Tahoe and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Placer County.
Starting from 2017, 9550 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 2586 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 17459 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Our guests in North Lake Tahoe usually book menus around 154 USD per person, including 4.16 courses, sharing an average of 3.27 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
39 Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe
More than 9500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.46 Chef
The guests in North Lake Tahoe have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe received an average score of 4.77.
4.7 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.7 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in North Lake Tahoe has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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2586 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Elevated mini muffulettas with prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, genoa salami and provolone with house made olive salad: served warm
Italian style alpine ranch lamb meatballs with a mint and honey glaze
"grown-up" korean style sloppy joe sliders made with carson valley meats pork shoulder and chuck topped with kimchi and served on artesian rolls
Elevated albondigas (latin meatballs made with carson valley meats short rib, chuck, mexican chorizo, ground chicharrones and egg) in a chipolte adobo tomato sauce
Petaluma farms grilled chili lime chicken wings with a soy, chili and rice vinegar dipping sauce
Elevated mini cuban sandwiches with braised carson valley meats pork shoulder, capocollo, prosciutto, swiss cheese and house made pickles: served warm
Peteluma farms chicken thigh meat loaf bites with a raisin ketchup glaze
Alpine ranch garlic and balsamic vinegar marinated seared lamb "lollies" with a dijon aioli
House-made gravlax served creme fraiche, capers and dill: served with mini bagels and a variety of crackers
Olive oil baked crimini mushroom caps with a carson valley meats pulled pork stuffing
Bistro salad with lettuce, fresh tarragon, chives, parsley and pickled shallots with a lemon/dijon vinaigrette
Organic seasonal fruit salad with a white balsamic vinaigrette
Salade au chèvre: mixed greens, mint leaves and chèvre with a honey, dijon mustard, champagne vinegar and walnut oil dressing
Cannellini bean salad: cannellini beans, celery, onion, italian spices, evoo and red wine vinegar
Arugula salad with apple, roquefort cheese and walnuts with a honey and dijon aioli
A salad of wild caught shrimp with calabrian chili aioli on local heirloom tomatoes
Local duck egg salad with calabrian chili infused mayonnaise served over arugala
Balsamic and port wine poached pear salad with an evoo drizzle
Carson valley meats new york steakhouse style seared new york strip steaks with garlic and calabrian chili mashed potatoes and creamed spinach
Alpine ranch braised red wine and garlic lamb shanks served over creamy creme fraiche polenta with sautéed portobello mushrooms and spinach
Peteluma farms chicken fricassée: chicken fricassée is a traditional french chicken stew made with browned chicken pieces braised in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce
Family style french cassoulet: a meaty stew of petaluma farms chicken thigh confit, garlic saucisson, carson valley meats braised pork shoulder and white beans with a rich duck fat and breadcrumb crust
Authentic valencian paella with shrimp, chicken and spanish chorizo served with pimenton aioli and garlic asparagus
Carson valley meats tri-tip marinated in italian herbs and spices combined with olive oil and a touch of red wine vinegar served with calabrian chili mashed potatoes and parmesan broccolini
Coffee and italian spiced carson valley meats pork tenderloin served with house made linguine with butter, garlic and fresh italian herbs along with parmesan broccolini
Cajun jambalaya made with local duck, petaluma farms chicken thighs, shrimp, tasso ham and andouille sausage served with stewed collard greens
Carnitas enchiladas made with carnitas, duck fat refried black beans, poblano peppers, rice, chedder and jack cheeses and green onions topped with enchilada sauce and crema served with corn, nopales and huitlacoche sautée
Elevated taco bar with cumin and coriander wild caught shrimp, chili lime petaluma farms boneless chicken thighs, slow roasted chipotle carson valley meats beef chuck, duck fat carnitas and all the fixings
Elevated lasagna made with house made italian sausage ragù, parmesan bechamel, blistered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, taleggio and ricotta cheeses served with parmesan broccolini
Baked snapper filets rubbed with a combination of miso, ginger, garlic and sake served with baby bok choy and sesame spinach
Grilled honey glazed salmon served with roasted rosemary garlic potatoes and parmesan broccolini
Hibachi style noodles ho fun style: wild caught shrimp, local duck, carson valley meats chuck and pork shoulder, napa cabbage, baby bok choy, shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and scrambled eggs with yum yum sauce served with asian garlic broccolini
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble
Honey bourbon, chambord and espresso pecan bacon tiramisu
Chocolate torta tenerina with vanilla cream
Cannoli "chips & dip" - chocolate chip cannoli cream with cinnamon sugar chips
Asian pear and lychee crumble
Elevated chocolate cherry brandy brownies with vanilla cream
Creme fraiche cheesecake with apricot coulis
Alaskan halibut tartare with evoo, green onions, cucumber, lemon zest, jalapeño, dill and lightly smoked maldon salt topped with micro greens
Wild caught shrimp cocktail with saffron garlic aioli
House-made gravlax served with creme fraiche, capers and dill: served with mini bagels and a variety of crackers
Salmon crudo with thinly sliced jalapeño, evoo, micro greens, lemon zest and lightly smoked maldon salt
Latin snapper tartare (raw snapper, avocado salsa, red onion, lemon served with tortilla chips)
Tuna tartare with ginger, cilantro, tomato, wasabi, sesame seeds, green onion and lemon juice
Bay scallop crudo with thinly sliced jalapeño, evoo, micro greens, lemon zest, lightly smoked maldon salt
Hirami (halibut) shashimi with a shoyu (soy sauce) and rice vinegar sauce with chili drops
Shrimp scampi flatbread with parmesan and fresh italian herbs
A salad of wild caught shrimp with calabrian chili aioli on arugula
Shrimp, avocado and green mango salad with miso lime vinaigrette
Bay scallop orzo pasta salad with grape tomatoes, basil, capers and dill with white balsamic vinegar dressing
Seared salmon salad with blistered corn, grape tomatoes, basil and green onions with a champagne vinegar and dijon vinaigrette
Mediterranean spiced sardine and salmon fish cakes with a lemon and caper aioli served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed asparagus
Authentic house made linguine seafood fra diavolo with shrimp, clams and mussels served with parmesan broccolini
Elevated seafood lasagna made with shrimp, bay scallops, baccala and blistered cherry tomatoes with a mushroom alfredo sauce served with parmesan broccolini
Halibut meunière served with asparagus and au gratin potatoes
Chinese style oyster sauce glazed salmon served with baby bok choy and mashed garlic yuca
Hibachi style ho fun noodles: shrimp, snapper, salmon, napa cabbage, baby bok choy, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and scrambled eggs with yum yum sauce served with asian garlic broccolini
Shrimp tikka masala served with jasmine rice and cumin/coriander cauliflower
Miso, honey and champagne vinegar glazed salmon served over house made linguine with butter, white wine, garlic, ground calabrian chili and fresh italian herbs served with parmesan broccolini
Elevated seafood enchiladas shrimp, bay scallops and snapper with house made sauce served with cumin/coriander cauliflower
Elevated taco bar with sautéed smoked paprika and cumin shrimp, coriander bay scallops and chipotle snapper with all the fixings
Pear and lychee crumble
Assorted cheese platter with candied pecans, hot honey, honeycomb and date syrup with a variety of crackers
Cannoli "chips & dip" - chocolate chip cannoli cream with cinnamon sugar chips
Mascarpone cheesecake with apricot coulis
Honey bourbon, chambord, espresso, pecan and bacon tiramisu
Chocolate torta tenerina with whipped vanilla cream
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble
Roasted tomato bruschetta
Spinach & artichoke dip
Hummus w/ pita bread
Bruschetta w/goat cheese and honey
Deviled egg w/edible flowers
Greek salad
Arugula & watermelon salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette and feta
Kale caesar salad
Chopped salad
Eggplant parmesan
Tomato basil bruschetta pasta
Spinach & ricotta stuffed shells
Stuffed portobello mushroom
Tiramisu
Chocolate mousse
Lemon sorbet
Strawberry shortcake
Ceviche (shrimp, lime, cilantro, tomato, red onion, serrano, avocado cilantro crema, blue corn tortilla chips)
Sea scallops (diver scallops, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Latin salmon (king salmon, black bean corn hash, pickled jicama, poblano cream)
Lobster risotto (arborio, lobster, pinot grigio, shallots, grana padano, truffle oil)
Crab stuffed sole (dungeness crab, sole, burre blanc, roasted tomato, arugula, fingerling potato, red pepper coulis)
Belgian waffle with berries (belgian waffle, macerated berries, whipped creme friache)
Watermelon strawberry basil granita
Oysters “rockefeller” brunoise of fennel & alliums with creamed spinach & prosciutto crust
Steak tartare, local beef, capers, red onion, aged vinegars, ishiri & olive oil, sous vide & cured egg yolk, horseradish creme & pickled vegetables served with crostini
Charcuterie & cheese board display bacon wrapped country pate, foie blond liver mousse & salumi with local cheese selections served with mustard, local fruit, pickled vegetables & other accouterments with crostini & gougeres (counts as both selections)
Mushroom stuffed mushrooms, crimini caps, roasted with a chanterelle, allium & goat cheese filling served with local greens
Fried agnolotti filled with ricotta & spinach tossed with peppercorn brown butter & pecorino romano, with a tomato conserva sauce
"os a moelle" roasted local bone marrow with roasted figs, shallot & pomegranate, local bread & sauce bordelaise
Crispy pork belly spiced apple reduction with pickled mustard seed, onions & baby greens
Bluefin tuna tartare pickled fennel, red onion, chile, sesame, ishiri & avocado mousse on dehydrated citrus chip
Oak roasted mushroom risotto with allium confit, carnaroli rice, pecorino romano & roasted walnut & kale pistou
Red kuri squash agnolotti del plin pasta, with estero gold reserve cheese, sage & peppercorn brown butter, pistou & wilted farm greens
Cacio e pepe, fresh handmade semolina & cocoa pasta with pecorino romano, cultured butter & toasted black peppercorn (pasta made on site)
Oak roasted mushroom salad, sesame, cashew & shallot confit, with salt blanched lacinato kale and black vinegar
Seared scallops with citrus & fennel blossom gastrique, celeriac puree, preserved lemon/herb salad
Pan roasted local black cod, with creme fraiche potatoes, salt spring island mussels & preserved meyer lemon nage, with grilled baguette
Pan roasted halibut, caper & olive potato puree, farmers market vegetables with preserved lemon & herb salad
Sous vide & roasted whole chicken stuffed with thyme & meyer lemon, served with creme fraiche mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus served family style
Boeuf wellington, sous vide beef tenderloin, foie blonde, oak roasted mushroom duxelles, prosciutto & crispy puff pastry
Snake river farm wagyu steak, with potato skordalia, farmer's market vegetables & toasted coriander chimichurri with preserved meyer lemon
Bryan flannery cote du boeuf, with wild mushrooms & winter greens served with a umami salsa verde
Scratch tiramisu, ladyfingers, espresso, aged rum & italian amaro, marscapone mousse & italian amaro with warm toasted italian meringue with shaved chocolate
Crispy chocolate & hazelnut "candy bar", gianduja & chocolate mousse layers with warm toasted italian meringue & salted caramel with fresh pastry accompaniment
"croquembouche", biegnets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, torched italian meringue all encased in spun salted caramel tableside
Spiced apple galette, cinnamon walnut praline with crispy buttery crust, cider reduction & creme friache
Grandma lola’s holiday mix - the holiday classic from her original 1940’a index card recipe. mixed nuts, pretzels and all the fixins’. perfect for cocktail snacking
Olives san leandro - marinated olives in my family tradition served with crudités
Caesar salad a la minute - the real deal made to order from scratch, there’s nothing like it. the classic ingredients in the purest form
Green bean casserole west coast - the traditional midwest presentation with fresh herbs, olive oil and romano cheese as well
Real deal whipped taters and chris’ infamous sausage stuffing - legendary
Pan gravy from scratch - guest’s choice
Prime rib o’neill - a classic central california presentation, garlic and olive oil prime beef rubbed with black pepper, mustard seed, garlic, olive oil and herbs. pan dippings
Roast turkey - my way, stuffed with apples, onions, rosemary and guajillo chiles. baja table salt. a fine west coast version of the classic holiday main dish
Pork loin in plum sauce - camp style in a dutch oven with fresh plums, garlic, japanese chiles, and fresno onions. shallot
Seasonal dessert - assorted offerings, pies to ice cream, per client request. let’s have some fun
Epi baguettes & soft country boule bread service
Gruyere & parmesan gougeres baked fresh on site
Roasted fingerling & boiled yukon gold potatoes with sea salt & chives
Cornichones, mustard seed pickled onions & lingon berry mostarda
Roasted brussel sprouts with bacon lardons
Bacon wrapped country pate, prosciutto & salami tartufo
Whole roasted nantes carrots with spice rub
Local figs picked fresh barely dressed with honey, sea salt & olive oil
The raclette half wheel(s) displayed with a handheld broiler melting as served
"croquembouche", beignets de carnival tossed in sugars & spices, with dark chocolate ganache, torched italian meringue all encased in spun caramel tableside
Charcuterie board (thin sliced artisan meats, craft cheese, nuts, berries, fruit, pickled vegetables)
Endive salad (endive, gorgonzola, dates, apple, candied walnut, fines herbs, champagne vinaigrette)
Gnocchi with arugula pesto (potato, egg, flour, arugula pesto, parmesan)
Petite beef tenderloin (filet mignon, roasted garlic mashed potato, asparagus, demi glace)
Latin salmon (king salmon, black bean corn hash, pickled jicama, poblano cream)
Sea scallops (diver scallops, creamy polenta, swiss chard, arugula pesto, pickled red onion)
Risotto primavera (arborio, parmesan, english peas, portabella, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach nage)
Baklava (phyllo, pistachio, cinnamon, vanilla, orange, lemon, honey)
Creme brulee (vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, berries)
Passion fruit cheesecake (macadamia crust, passion fruit, cream cheese filling, 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 Chefs in North Lake Tahoe.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe is 148 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 127 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 118 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 116 USD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In North Lake Tahoe there are currently 39 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 9550 guests in North Lake Tahoe, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in North Lake Tahoe each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of North Lake Tahoe, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in North Lake Tahoe?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe is 148 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 127 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 118 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 116 USD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in North Lake Tahoe?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in North Lake Tahoe: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in North Lake Tahoe is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe!
Would you like to enjoy a Private Chef service in Lake Tahoe?
Turn your house into a restaurant with a Private Chef who will prepare dinner in your kitchen. You will be able to personalize every detail – you choose what you want to eat and when you want to eat. Our Private Chefs in Lake Tahoe will analyze your request and send you their proposals, adapting it to your needs. On the day of the service, the Chef will buy the ingredients, cook them at home, carry out the table service and clean up before leaving, so that you can relax and enjoy.
Invite one of Lake Tahoe’s best Private Chefs into your home
We work with many chefs who have experience in top restaurants, gastronomic bars, luxury hotels and more. You’ll be able to view the details of each chef’s training and experience once they send you a menu proposal. However, no matter which chef you choose, we guarantee that you’re in good hands: all of our chefs have at least a decade of experience under their belt and have been trained in top culinary schools. As soon as you receive a menu, we’ll put you in touch with the chef so that you can sort out all the details and make sure everything is to your liking!
Try something different! Try a Private Chef service in Lake Tahoe.
The best and most original experiences are those that surprise you from the very beginning and do not stop until the end. These are the experiences that make the best memories. This is Take a Chef’s philosophy. We offer a completely personalized service, show cooking, gastronomic advice and the chance to understand how the dishes on your menu are made. Any American, Asian or Mediterranean dishes can be showstoppers on your dining table with the expertise of one of our Private Chefs.
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in North Lake Tahoe is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in North Lake Tahoe who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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