Private Chef in Lake Tahoe
Rent one of our 40 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lake Tahoe
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lake Tahoe in July 2017, more than 40 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lake Tahoe and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Douglas County.
Starting in 2017, 13,034 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lake Tahoe. To book your chef in Lake Tahoe, 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 3,408 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 20,709 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, 13,034 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lake Tahoe usually book menus around 157 USD per person, including 4.96 courses, sharing an average of 4.21 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 Lake Tahoe.












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!
40 Private Chefs in Lake Tahoe
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More than 13,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.53 Chef
The guests in Lake Tahoe have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.53.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lake Tahoe received an average score of 4.78.
4.71 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.71 average score.
4.9 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lake Tahoe has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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3,408 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lake Tahoe
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Oyster, green apple, cucumber, yuzu
Winter in japan- hamachi, miso, asian pear, yuzu snow
Tuna tartlet with ginger and ponzu
Onion cappuccino- modern take on french onion
Duck confit tortellini with chanterelle
Shrimp, chorizo, heirloom polenta
Braised short ribs in chilies, risotto
Filet, roasted cipollini , heirloom polenta
Oaxacan chocolate mousse, blood orange
Banana cake with chai ice cream and tahini cream
Olive oil cake with roasted strawberry gelato
Beet and citrus salad with pistachio
Hamachi, miso cream and meyer lemon snow
Chili garlic shrimp, ginger, jasmine rice
Risotto with shrimp and prosciutto
Seared scallop with strawberry and cauliflower purée
Duck confit tortellini with mushroom cream and black truffle
Pan fried duck breast with potato puree
Braised short ribs with heirloom polenta
Poached halibut with brown butter and sweet potato
Wagyu filet, corn and potato puree
Chocolate cake, salted popcorn ice cream and blood orange
Banana cake with chai ice cream and tahini cream
Olive oil cake with roasted strawberry gelato
Winter in japan- hamachi, miso, asian pear, yuzu snow
Winter squash soup with corizo
Ahi tuna, green apple jus, avocado
Onion cappuccino- modern take on french onion
Lamb risotto with mushrooms
Jamon serrano, onion and horseradish
Duck, curry, squash
Wagyu filet, potato and jus
Halibut, mushroom, caramelized celery root
Chocolate, bourbon, miso, blood orange
Chocolate cake, salted popcorn ice cream and blood orange
Mandarin sorbet, chocolate mousse
Asparagus soup with shrimp and preserved lemon cream
Crab cakes
Tuna tartlet with ginger and ponzu
Lamb risotto with mushrooms
Duck confit tortellini with mushroom cream and black truffle
Gnocchi with roasted tomato and pesto
Wagyu filet, potato and jus
Halibut, mushroom, caramelized celery root
Braised short ribs , heirloom polenta
Chocolate, bourbon, miso, blood orange
Chocolate cake, salted popcorn ice cream and blood orange
Mandarin sorbet, chocolate mousse
Arancini with havarti and prosciutto
Composed italian wedding soup
Arancini stuffed with jamon andhavarti cheese
Duck confit tortellini
Mushroom risotto with hazelnut and porcini cream
Classic lasagna
Duck, roasted eggplant
Braised chicken
Chocolate ganache, strawberry, olive oil
Chocolate mousse, chai ice cream
Mezze/charcuterie/cheese/antipasto board including a variety of meats, sausages, cheeses and mezze ingredients including hummus, olives, dates, figs, candied pecans, hot honey and date syrup and much more, served with a variety of breads and crackers
Baked cremini mushroom caps with an italian truffle stuffing
Italian style alpine ranch lamb meatballs with a mint and honey glaze
Alpine ranch garlic and balsamic vinegar marinated seared lamb "lollies" with a dijon aioli
Elevated mini italian muffulettas with prosciutto, capocollo, mortadella, genoa salami and provolone with house made olive salad: served warm
Shrimp scampi bruschetta with parmesan and fresh italian herbs
Skirt steak flatbread with cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, fresh italian herbs, evoo and balsamic vinegar
Broiled lobster tails with a cream and sherry sauce
Salmon crudo with thinly sliced jalapeño, evoo, micro greens, lemon zest and lightly smoked maldon salt
Chicago style italian beef sliders with carson valley ranch top round, aged provolone and house made giardiniera served with beef jus
Seared octopus with a white bean, cream and pimenton puree with chili oil drops
Aged balsamic and garlic marinated seared lamb chop "lollies" with calabrian chili and dijon aioli
Heirloom tomato caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, basil, aged balsamic vinegar, evoo and lightly smoked malden salt
Arugula salad with apple, gorgonzola cheese and candied pecans with a honey and dijon aioli
Organic italian fruit salad with marscepone cheese, mint and a white balsamic vinaigrette
Italian parsley salad with fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red and golden raisins, mint and red bell pepper with a lemon, dijon mustard and extra virgin olive oil dressing
A salad of wild caught shrimp with calabrian chili aioli on heirloom tomatoes
Tuscan panzanella salad made with bread, buffalo mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, shallots, fresh thyme and basil with an extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing
Italian cannellini bean salad: cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, celery, onion, black olives, italian spices, evoo and red wine vinegar
Duck egg salad with calabrian chili infused mayonnaise served over arugula
Seared italian style new york strip steaks with calabrian chili aioli served with sliced portobello garlic linguine and parmesan broccolini
Classic italian chicken parmesan served over house made linguine with butter, garlic and fresh italian herbs and parmesan broccolini
Elevated lasagna made with house made italian sausage ragù, parmesan bechamel, blistered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, provolone, taleggio and ricotta cheeses served with parmesan broccolini
Chicken piccata made with sauteed floured boneless chicken thighs, capers, chicken stock, white wine, cream, garlic, parsley and parmesan cheese served with sautéed dill zucchini
Chicken cacciatore made with floured boneless chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, garlic and red wine served over creme fraiche polenta along with parmesan broccolini
Honey and champagne vinegar glazed salmon served with roasted rosemary potatoes and carmelized brussel sprouts
Alpine ranch braised red wine and garlic lamb shanks served over creamy creme fraiche polenta with sautéed portobello mushrooms and spinach
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
Authentic house made linguine seafood fra diavolo with shrimp, clams and mussels served with parmesan broccolini
Elevated seafood lasagna made with shrimp, bay scallops and snapper with a mushroom alfredo sauce and blistered cherry tomatoes served with parmesan broccolini
Mascarpone and ricotta cheesecake with apricot coulis
Chocolate torta tenerina with vanilla whipped cream
Cannoli "chips & dip" - chocolate chip cannoli cream with cinnamon sugar chips
Honey bourbon, chambord, espresso, pecan and bacon tiramisu
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble served with vanilla whipped cream
Crema al mascarpone (mascarpone mousse) made with vanilla and dark rum
Italian style flan with caramel sauce
Sweet olive oil cake with apple/lemon compote
Fondue made from gruyére, emmentaler, garlic, white wine, dry sherry and a touch of nutmeg and black pepper with toasted baguette cubes, soft pretzel cubes, roasted potatoes, house-made cooked meatballs, crimini mushrooms and apples
A salad of mixed greens, tarragon and mint with a dijon mustard, honey, champagne vinegar and walnut oil dressing
Shrimp, green mango and avocado salad with a creamy citrus and basil dressing served over arugula
Arugula salad with apple, gorgonzola cheese and walnuts with a honey and dijon aioli
Bistro salad with lettuce, fresh tarragon, chives, parsley and pickled shallots with a lemon/dijon vinaigrette
Salade au chèvre: mixed greens, mint leaves and chèvre with a honey, dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, dijon and evoo dressing
Duck egg salad with calabrian chili infused mayonnaise served over arugula
Fondue bourguignonne (oil and duck fat) with sirloin cubes, chicken thigh cubes, duck breast cubes, salmon cubes, bay scallops, shrimp, fennel, green peppers and mushrooms
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble
Chocolate and kahlua mousse topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate
Creme fraiche cheesecake with strawberry coulis
Elevated albondigas (latin meatballs made with short rib, chuck, mexican chorizo, ground chicharrones and egg) in a chipolte adobo tomato sauce
Serrano ham and manchego cheese croquettes
Olive, eggplant, sardine and anchovy tapenade with butter toasted baguette
Spanish mezze/charcuterie/cheese board along with olives, nuts, hot honey, date syrup served with a variety of crackers
Squid, chorizo, potatoes, red pepper, onion and pimenton sauté
Crispy fried eggplant rounds with goat cheese and honey
House made cured salmon (gravlax) with creme fraiche, red onion, dill and a variety of crackers
Duck egg salad with smoked paprika infused aioli served over arugula
A salad of wild caught shrimp with calabrian chili and pimenton aioli on heirloom tomatoes
Elevated gazpacho with avocado and garlic croutons
Seared octopus with a white bean puree served on arugula
Garlic and coriander marinated chicken sautéed and topped with manchego cheese then wrapped in serrano ham
Patatas bravas with chili and pimenton aioli
Shrimp salad on toasted rustic bread topped with an anchovy
Lamb meatballs with a mint and honey glaze
Pork skewers marinated in olive oil, pimenton, garlic, cumin and coriander
Olive oil baked mushrooms with a spanish chorizo stuffing
Spanish red wine beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, red peppers and garlic
Bacon wrapped dates topped with goat cheese
Open-faced crab and shrimp empanadas with red and green bell peppers, onion, pimenton and garlic butter
Country style ribs with a honey, pimenton, tomato paste and spanish spices glaze
Assorted cheese platter with candied pecans, hot honey and date syrup with a variety of crackers
Apple, brown butter and thyme crumble
Flan with vanilla and caramel dulce de leche
Banana cream pie with dulce de leche
Tarta de santiago (moist almond cake)
Lemon and apple olive oil cake with strawberry compote
Basque cheesecake with apricot sauce
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 Lake Tahoe.
What does a private chef service include in Lake Tahoe?
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 Lake Tahoe?
The price of renting a chef in Lake Tahoe 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 116 USD to 148 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 116 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 118 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 127 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 148 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 Lake Tahoe?
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 40 chefs available in Lake Tahoe. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe?
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 Lake Tahoe each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lake Tahoe, 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 Lake Tahoe.
Cost of a private chef in Lake Tahoe
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lake Tahoe 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 116 USD to 148 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 116 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 118 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 127 USD
For 2 people: 148 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 Lake Tahoe?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lake Tahoe: 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 Lake Tahoe!

Enjoy a unique experience at your residence with a Private Chef
Enjoy a meal prepared by a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home; a great choice for any occasion! Inviting a professional into your kitchen transforms your home into an intimate restaurant. The best thing is that the experience is entirely based on you and your guests. Once we know your preferences, our chefs will share their menu ideas with you. Just pick the one you like the most. When the day of the service comes, your chosen chef will head to their favourite local market to buy the ingredients for your dishes. They will cook the entire meal in your kitchen and serve it to you and your guests. And don’t worry - before leaving, the chef will clean everything up so that you can just sit back and relax.

An innovative dining experience
At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with over 60 chefs in Lake Tahoe, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed.

Open your villa to new gastronomic plans
Increasingly, it changes the way we enjoy culinary experiences. It is time to feel new emotions through food dishes. A dinner can become a cooking party, where you can learn how to prepare each of the dishes in the menu chosen. Enjoy the sophisticated cuisine with Chefs trained in the best restaurants in the country.






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









