Private Chef in Panama City Beach
Hire one of our 14 Private Chefs in Panama City Beach and personalize your menu, 20975 clients in Panama City Beach have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Panama City Beach
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Panama City Beach in May, 2019, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Panama City Beach and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Bay County.
Starting from 2019, 20975 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Panama City Beach through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 5828 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 53961 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Our guests in Panama City Beach usually book menus around 159 USD per person, including 4.13 courses, sharing an average of 4.53 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Panama City Beach!
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!
14 Private Chefs in Panama City Beach
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Panama City Beach
More than 20900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.42 Chef
The guests in Panama City Beach have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.42.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Panama City Beach received an average score of 4.78.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Panama City Beach has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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5828 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Panama City Beach
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
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
Tuna tartare // florida east coast yellowfin tuna, mandarin, sesame, avocado and micro greens
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, creole tartar, lemon pearls caviar
Ceviche de pescado // florida grouper marinated in fresh limes, orange, onions and cilantro
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Surf & turf // prime beef tenderloin steak, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato soufflé and steamed broccolini
Cheesecake, mint and wild berries over blackberry reduction
Baked fromage with bourbon peach compote
Almond stuffed date wrapped in bacon
Antipasti: bruschetta with roasted garlic spread with roma tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Antipasti: caprese salad skewers with balsamic reduction
Antipasti: crostini with truffle cream and wild mushrooms
Buffalo chicken salad on a blanched carrot
Chicken wellington
Cajun fried fish sliders
Blackened salmon
Blanched asparagus with citrus thyme butter
Bacon wrapped salmon fillet with creamy garden succotash
Branzino con salsa verde | herbed marinated sea bass
Cajun seafood alfredo
Basmati rice
Braised cabbage
Candied yams
Butter whipped potatoes
Jasmine rice
Loaded baked potato mash
Southern spiced smoked brisket
Southern fried chicken
Tuscan marinated beef tenderloin with chianti onion jam
Carrot cake with a vanilla mousse
Blondie brownie
Brioche bread pudding with a vanilla creme anglaise
Flourless chocolate cake
Chicken wellington
Antipasti: bruschetta with roasted garlic spread with roma tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Caprese pasta salad
Crab cake with citrus dill aioli
Creamy kale caesar salad
Herbed marinated grilled chicken
Basmati rice
Herbed gremolata crusted lamb chops
Blondie brownie
Brioche bread pudding with a vanilla creme anglaise
Almond stuffed date wrapped in bacon
Antipasti: caprese salad skewers with balsamic reduction
Crab cake with citrus dill aioli
Garden vegetable gazpacho
Grilled salmon with honey basil gastrique
Root vegetable puree
Blanched asparagus with citrus thyme butter
Tiramisu
Antipasti: bruschetta with roasted garlic spread with roma tomatoes, basil, and olive oil
Antipasti: crostini with truffle cream and wild mushrooms
Primi piatti: arancini with garnished with garlic saffron aioli and micro greens
Antipasti: caprese salad skewers with balsamic reduction
Crostini with smoked salmon and herbed cream
Herbed ricotta and pancetta stuffed mushroom
Tuscan tomato bread soup- papa al pomodoro bread soup
Truffle and rosemary gnocchi with a parmesan cream sauce
Lasagna al forno
Herbed ricotto and spinach ravioli
Branzino con salsa verde | herbed marinated sea bass
Tuscan marinated beef tenderloin with chianti onion jam
Herb grilled shrimp skewer over fennel and orange arugula salad
Lamb al marsala
Pistachio crusted cannoli
Red velvet budino
Olive oil cake with citrus raspberry compote
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock and herbs de provence
Potato salad // red potatoes, carrots, mayo, eggs and sweet peas
Moro de guandules // seasoned long grain rice with green peas in creole sauce
Potato soufflé // baked thin sliced potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Green bean casserole // mushroom cream sauce, crispy onions
Sweet potato // mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Baby carrots // garlic parmesan roasted baby carrots and veggies
Mac & cheese // home made with crunchy panko parmesan crust
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
Cordon blue // chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Paella // classic spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Dried fruit, berries and banana bread
Assorted mini shooters // tiramisu, tres leches, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie
Cheesecake, stevia, mint and wild berries over blackberry reduction
Chocolate soufflé and hazelnut dairy free ice cream
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
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 Panama City Beach.
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 Panama City Beach is 141 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 104 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 99 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 98 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 Panama City Beach there are currently 14 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 20975 guests in Panama City Beach, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Panama City Beach
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Panama City Beach and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach, 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 Panama City Beach, 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 Panama City Beach?
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 Panama City Beach is 141 USD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 104 USD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 99 USD. For 13 or more people the average price is 98 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 Panama City Beach on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Panama City Beach?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Panama City Beach: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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