Private Chef in Oswego 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 Oswego County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Oswego County in March 2022, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Oswego County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Oswego County.
Starting in 2022, 30,400 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Oswego County. To book your chef in Oswego 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 10,171 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 119,892 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.63 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 30,400 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Oswego County usually book menus around 164 USD per person, including 3.91 courses, sharing an average of 3.62 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 Oswego 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 Oswego County
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Oswego County
More than 30,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.32 Chef
The guests in Oswego County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.32.
4.71 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Oswego County received an average score of 4.71.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Oswego County has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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10,171 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Oswego County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Arugula & watercress w/ strawberry, frico, & rhubarb shrub
Burrata w/ tomato jam, gremolata, & sourdough
Duck breast w/ creme fraiche, spaetzle, sour cherry
Trout /w pea soubise, charred radish, & fermented barley
Chicken thigh w/ summer squash, garlic spinach, & smoked tomato
Creme brulee /w blueberry coulis
Panna cotta w/ cherry compote
Roasted grape w/ yogurt ice cream, port wine
Fried artichoke w/ orange zest, basil aioili
Salmon belly w/ sriracha aioli & rice cracker
Halloumi w/ smoked tomato & pea tendril
Spring onion, ramp, & asparagus w/ romesco
Chicken thigh w/ pomme puree, garlic spinach
Duck breast w/ creme fraiche, spaetzle, sour cherry
Lamb chop w/ braised fingerlings, asparagus, & pea soubise
Cold smoked hanger w/ braised potato, farmer's vegetable, & worcestershire demi
Trout /w beer braised potato, farmer's vegetable, & miso dashi
Chocotorta w/ goat milk dulce del leche, espresso
Lemon olive oil cake w/ whipped goat cheese, honey
Japanese cheesecake /w sencha
Mezze board to include beet and chick pea hummus, minted labni, cucumber wedges, olives and artisan crackers
Charcuterie board dry cured meats, aged cheddar, brie, honey glazed nuts, baguette or crackers, local infused honey
Assorted savory mini toasts with ricotta salatta, and local infused honey
Kale salad with pomegranate and roasted delicatta squash
Assorted pickles with fresh oregano, crisp flatbread and herbed marcsapone
Frisée salad with warm bacon vinaigrette and goat cheese
Brie and honey puffs with cranberry
Mini quiche loraine
Smoked trout moose over local potato with chive
Hand rolled sardinian pasta with garlic herb oil and parmedian
Endive with walnut, apple and gorgonzola
Baked cod lion over polenta cake with saffron and fennel
Crisp flounder with spinach lemon and garlic
Creamy cauliflower soup with lardons and coriander
Roast vegetable torte with goat cheese and tomato jam
Goat cheese with spinach and walnut hand pies
Beef tenderloin with red wine reduction
Local turkey breast with thyme pan sauce and parsnip puree
Pan roasted local chicken with rosemary and garlic
Pan seared bronzino filet with lemon and garlic butter
Hudson valley duck breast with five spice, local honey and chili glaze
Crisp chicken breast with brandy and mushroom
Sliced flank steak with roasted shallots balsamic and fingerlings
Classic coq aux vin
Eggplant torte with spring lamb and yogurt
Local beef with red wine foraged mushrooms and fingerlings
Maple apple tarte tatin
Catskills baked apple with maple and pecans
Valrona chocolate tart with candied ginger
Chocolat bundt cake
Assorted savory mini toasts with ricotta salatta, and local infused honey
Vegetarian chicken liver pate, in a mason jar with chef made pickles and toast
Bruschetta with tomato and toasted garlic, and eggplant caponata
Brie and honey puffs with cranberry
Local tempeh with maple apple glaze
Yuba over sesame spinach with honey glaze
Gnocchi with local mushrooms and sage
Cacio de peppe
Summer vegetable torte with goat cheese
Roast vegetable torte with goat cheese and tomato jam
Chef made ramen with crisp tofu, black garlic and ginger
Chap che (korean noodles) with local mushroom, spinach and scallion
Roasted vegetable lasagna, with summer squash, bell pepper, chef made ricotta, traditional red sauce
Mousaaka my take on the greek classic!
Panko crusted cauliflower “steaks”
Grilled tofu with bulgogi sauce
Italian cheesecake with with berry compote
Catskills baked apple with maple and pecans
Almond cookie ice cream sandwich
Nama chocolate truffles with almond briitle
Chocolat bundt cake
My moms antipasto plate, roasted peppers, fresh mozzerella, pickled fenell and carrots with fresh oregano, italian crackers, salami
Assorted savory mini toasts with ricotta salatta, and local infused honey
Bruschetta with tomato and toasted garlic, and eggplant caponata
Banga cauda, anchovie dip with seasonal vegetables
Assorted pickles with fresh oregano, crisp flatbread and herbed marcsapone
Gnocchi with local mushrooms and sage
Tagliatelle with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil and oven dried tomato
Hand rolled sardinian pasta with garlic herb oil and parmedian
Tortolinni in brodo
Cacio e peppe
Cheesey polenta cakes with mushroom
Roasted vegetable and goat cheese torte (gluten free)
Delicatta squash stuffed with wild rice, cranberry and asiago
Baked cod lion over polenta cake with saffron and fennel
Grilled eggplant parmesian
Crisp flounder with spinach lemon and garlic
Moms lasagna, the real deal brooklyn style with red sauce, fresh ricotta, mozz and basil
Grilled chicken with tapenade and currants
Crisp chicken breast with white wine and citrus
Grilled chicken with marsala
Roasted vegetable lasagna, with summer squash, bell pepper, chef made ricotta, traditional red sauce
Braised short ribs, fire roasted vegetable
Pan roasted chicken with rosemar and garlic
Chicken marsala with foraged local mushrooms
Roast chicken with citrus, garlic and creamy polenta
Lavender honey panna cotta
Chocolate espresso pot de creme
Chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches
Classic tortonni
Chocolate bundt with maple drizzle
Beef and bean empanadas
Mini tacos
Guacamole and chips
Spicy gaspacho shots
Black bean hoummus with massa cake
Shrimp parfait with avocado crema
Chorizo with 2 sauces, toasted pumpkin seeds and quesso fresca
Achiote shrimp over massa cakes
Chicken pops (skewers) with mango bbq sauce or satay sauce
Cod cakes with pepper and scallion
Crisp catfish with scotch bonnet
3 layer dip with avocado salsa
Crab and corn salad with crisp tortillas and salsa verde
Cod loin over rice cake with green gaspacho
Red snapper with salsa cruda and crisp tortillas
Chicken pops with mango habenero bbq
Achiote rubbed chicken with pigeon peas and rice
Make your own burritos with beef, chicken or beans and all the fixings
Paellas
Braised short ribs, fire roasted vegetable
Massa pie with pulled chicken and maple chili bbq
Enchilada pie with skirt steak grilled peppers and tomatillo
Catskills baked apple with maple and pecans
Coconut rice pudding
Mango panna cotta
Banana upside down cake
Banana parfait
Local cheese and charcuterie selection - seasonal accompaniments
Seasonal dips and spreads - seasonal accompaniments
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold; bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro
Roasted beets - marinated in walnut vinaigrette and served with whipped feta
Caviar blini - crème fraiche, pickled beet, served on a buckwheat blini (+$6 supplement)
Tuna tartare - bluefin tuna, avocado, furikake, spicy aioli, served on crispy wonton
Salmon tartare - horseradish, crème fraiche, lemon, served on crostini
Scallop crudo - mezcal, lime, and fresh chili
Beef tartare - shallot, mustard, capers, garlic aioli, served on a truffled potato crisp
Beef tataki - seared rare, served with spicy aioli and confetti peppers
Purple carrot soup - coconut milk, fresh chili, thai basil
Roasted broccoli - tossed in chili vinaigrette and served with chimichurri
Tandoori cauliflower - vadouvan marinated; served with herbed yogurt and crushed cashews
Grilled sweet potato - chili dusted; served with maple cream and candied ginger
Arancini - fontina, fresh herbs, arborio rice, spicy tomatillo sauce
Seared scallop - warm pork belly vinaigrette
Grilled shrimp - scallion salsa verde
Maryland crab cake - spicy remoulade
Grilled seafood skewer - shrimp, scallop, salmon; nước chấm and fresh herbs
Beef slider - bib lettuce, tomato, cheddar, burger sauce
Meatball slider - marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
Pulled pork slider - carolina gold sauce, coleslaw
Prosciutto grilled cheese - muenster cheese, spicy tomato jam
Duck confit grilled cheese - pickled onion jam, gruyere
Wild mushroom soup - fresh dill, sour cream, crispy shallot
Heirloom tomato soup - parmesan crisp
Lobster bisque - fresh lobster and fennel salad, fennel fronds
Local cheese and charcuterie selection - seasonal accompaniments
Brussels sprout and kale salad - gala apple, parmesan, pumpernickel croutons, caesar vinaigrette
Burrata and heirloom tomatoes - fresh herbs, gray sea salt, cold pressed olive oil
Marinated watermelon - whipped feta, red onion, english cucumber, kalamata olives, fresh herbs
Wellfleet oysters - champagne and pink peppercorn mignonette
Bison filet tartare - shallot, whole grain mustard, caper aioli, fresh herbs
Bluefin tuna tartare - sesame soy caramel, avocado mousse, togarashi wontons
Maryland style crab cake - pickled asparagus salad, remoulade
Confit pork belly - spring pea puree, ginger vinegar, toasted sesame, maple soy glaze
Bluepoint mussels - local pear cider, fennel, saffron, creme fraiche
Yellow tomato gazpacho - served cold; bell peppers, red onion, micro cilantro
Pan seared salmon - farro, heirloom carrots, frisee, beet vinaigrette
Confit leg of duck - warm fingerling potato salad, sautéed spinach, torched orange vinaigrette
24-hour braised short rib - yukon potato purée, haricot vert, port demi glace
Handmade linguini - spring peas, pancetta, hen of the woods mushroom, parmesan brodo
Roasted black cod - white miso, bok choy, sushi rice, furikake dashi
Statler chicken breast - crushed new potatoes, marinated string beans, rosemary pan jus
Seared diver scallops - celeriac purée, farro, baby kale, blood orange chili gastrique
Filet of beef - roquefort crusted, served with potato puree and haricot vert
Tbd - seasonal selections available
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 Oswego County.
What does a private chef service include in Oswego 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 Oswego County?
The price of renting a chef in Oswego 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 112 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 112 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 98 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 118 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Oswego 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 Oswego County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Oswego 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 Oswego 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 Oswego County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Oswego 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 Oswego County.
Cost of a private chef in Oswego County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Oswego 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 112 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 112 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 98 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 118 USD
For 2 people: 141 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 Oswego County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Oswego 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 Oswego County!
Talk to our chefs in Oswego 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 Oswego County? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Oswego County, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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