Private Chef in Patterson
Rent one of our 36 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Patterson
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Patterson in March 2017, more than 36 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Patterson and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in California.
Starting in 2017, 50,159 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Patterson. To book your chef in Patterson, 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 23,664 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 214,313 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 50,159 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Patterson usually book menus around 172 USD per person, including 3.4 courses, sharing an average of 4.33 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 Patterson.












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!
36 Private Chefs in Patterson
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More than 50,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.47 Chef
The guests in Patterson have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Patterson received an average score of 4.78.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Patterson has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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23,664 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Patterson
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Burrata, roasted tomatoes, basil bruschetta
French tomatoes tartine
Seasonal veggies salad bowl
Avocado and prawns, coconut ginger coriander and piment d'espelette
California avocado toast
Smoked salmon tartare
Beef, seasonal veggies and bordelaise sauce
White fish, seasonal veggies and buttery sauce
Caramelized vanilla bean crème brulée
Chocolate mousse
Two cheeses plate
.bruscheta, avocado, goat cheese, fresh dill and organic cherries tomatoes & grapes
.organic farm to table salad, mix greens, radish & olive oil
. organic mix salad, sesame , orange with olive oil & thyme sea salt
_ grill salmon with chimichurri sauce with mashed organic potatoes & lavender sea salt
- bruschetta, asparagus, vegan alioli, fresh basil and organic grapes. (veggie)
. grill lamb, chimichurri sauce, with mashed sweet potatoes & lavender sea salt
. chocolate lava cake & vanilla ice cream, fresh mint
. chocolate lava cake & macarons
. vanilla ice cream with fresh mint
Chanterelle mushrooms and truffle parmesan tartlet
Poularde mousseline with truffle cream
Leek cannelloni and roasted chicken gravy
Velouté de poularde
Chestnuts stuffed chicken mignon, "à l'étouffé escoffier" carrots and gravy
Porcini casserole, chicken mignon, and emulsion
Le tigre qui pleure (asian style chicken), asparagus duet
French cheese and bread assortment
Caramelized vanilla bean crème brulée
Classic french tarte tatin with caramelized apples and buttery puff pastry
Chocolate profiterole with roasted almonds
Mix green salad, cherries tomatoes & olive oil
- shrimps lemon juice tostada watercress. flowers & aioli
- wild salmon lemon juice tostada watercress. flowers & chipotle aioli
. new york steak , chimichurri sauce with mashed sweet potatoes & lavender sea salt
. rib eye grass fed , chimichurri sauce with mashed sweet potatoes
- bruschetta, asparagus, vegan alioli, fresh basil and organic grapes. (veggie)
. flan with dulce de leche & strawberries
. lemon & chocolate ice cream & fresh mint
_ strawberries ice cream & chocolate macarons
Asian spicy cheesy pull-apart bread
Pork and shrimp dumpling with skirt, chinese hot and sour wild mushrooms soup
Special seaweed salad, almond crumble, miso glazed sizzle salmon
Special blistered edamame with truffle soy sauce
Spicy korean fried cauliflower, special asian salad
Special honey soy glazed chicken wings
Salmon carpaccio, chilli, coriander, tobikko sour cream, crispy shrimp cracker
Spicy slightly grilled ahi tuna with special mango and chili sauce
Gochujan confit garlic bread crostini with special marinated eggplant, chili crisps
Crispy calamari and prawns, shriracha mayo
Fresh made japanese black tomato salad , grilled skewers with prawns and baby pineapple and ghost pepper sausage
Japanese style chicken skewers, special yum yum sauce
Negi gyunikumaki , grilled thin slices of beef rolled with spring onion in teriyaki sauce
Szechuan grilled baby octopus salad
Fried chicken, togarashi, tonkatsu sauce, curry and thai basil leaf
Crispy rice paper prawns dumplings, spicy mango chutney
Black bean pork noodles with coriander and peanut crumble
Char siu ( barbeque pork), sticky chinese stir fry rice with veggies and chinese sausage, fried egg
Hong kong style stir-fried noodles with sliced black angus eye fillet, bean shoots, garlic chives and ginger in soy
Miso glazed black cod , spicy shiso pesto, japanese chilled spinach, potato cake
Gnocchi, miso burnt butter, chili broccoli on ricotta mousse
Special japanese crispy katsu with japanese curry sauce, cheesy gochujang roasted potatoes
Special vietnamese pho (beef japanese wagyu a5 or special chicken)
Tonkatsu ramen noodles, flamed braised soy pork belly, marinated egg
Special grilled wagyu steak, spicy green sake dressing, wild mushrooms , grilled asparagus
Salt and pepper ribs and chili sauce, dan dan noodles
Pork ribs slow braised in a sweet honey, soy and pearl onions, sautéed daily selection of green vegetables, sticky rice
Japanese braised pork belly, crunchy roasted coriander potatoes, chinese garlic broccolini
Thai green curry seafood with rice noodles
Pork and special greens drunken noodles
Thai drunken chicken, wild rice, chinese broccolini
Thai seafood drunken noodles
Hong kong style stir-fried rice noodles with sliced duck, bean shoots, garlic chives and ginger in soy
Matcha coconut cake, citrus mousse, red fruits
Chocolate lava cake, vanilla gelato, coconut butterscotch sauce, red fruits
Date cake with hot butterscotch sauce and vanilla mousse
Bourbon and chocolate pecan pie, vanilla gelato
Almond and orange blossom cake, rose and citrus mousse, red fruits
Apple sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
Lemon-blueberries cake , special icing, fresh made cream cheese, fresh made jams and marmalade
Key lime pie, raspberry sauce, crushed meringues
Tiramisù
Triple chocolate and red wine cake, red fruits, vanilla mousse
Triple chocolate cake, espresso & bourbon whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, strawberries, chocolate soil & candied orange
Flan cake, red wine poached pears, special glaze
Peach cobbler pudding
Fresh fruit board with mix of chef choice baby dessserts
California roll
Caesar salad
Cucumber and octopus
Hummus with homemade sourdough bread
Fish ceviche
Peruvian ceviche
Shrimp cocktail
Burrata with heirloom tomatoes
Nigiri
Japanese fish with sushi rice
Fusion rolls
Fish with chimichurri sauce, roasted veggies, risotto
Grilled fish with japanese sauce
Beautiful cheesecake
Fresh fruit with mango sauce
Valrhona chocolate mousse
Matcha mousse
Blinis lemon chives crème fraiche, hibiscus cured salmon, caviar
Pan fried shishito peppers, whipped lemon mousse, crushed olives, truffle, crostini
Polipetti alla luciana with warm garlic ciabatta, slow cooked baby octopus in spicy red sauce with olives
Triple cream truffled pulled apart fresh sourdough drizzle with truffle honey and wild herbs
Crab cake, black garlic aioli, black lime powder
Beer steamed mussels, chorizo crisps, black garlic crostini
Hibiscus and gin cured salmon with red fruits spring salad
Grilled octopus with special salmoriglio, potato salad
Special chestnut salad, pomegranate seeds, italian coppa, raspberry and balsamic dresssing
Special green goodness salad, nut and dry fruit crunch, lemon-date dressing
Blood orange glazed smoked duck salad with pomegranate and mint dressing
House made lobster bisque, lemon butter poached lobster, crème fatiche, red caviar, crostini
French lobster thermidor
.14-day dry aged duck, jerusaleme artichoke pureed, glazed pearl onion, grilled asparagus, special muntries and blood orange sauce
Coq au risling, slow cooked chicken with riesling wine, leek gratin with parmesan crust, mashed potato with crispy pancetta
Winter special beef wellington, porcini red wine reduction, chargrill garlic broccolini, celeriac puree
Slow roasted black angus beef brisket, creamy garlic parsnip puree', chilli caramel heirloom carrot, pearsimmon endivesalad
Special gnocchi with ratatouille and sole petrale sauce
Mirin glazed salmon, special thai coconut rice, stir fry asian greens
Miso carbonara udon noodles, crispy pancetta and truffle
Wild dover sole, cranberry brown butter sauce, wild rice salad
Citrus and olives braised chicken, roasted kale and shaved brussels salad with almond, cranberry and balsamic glaze
Crying tiger buttered steak, asian style mashed potatoes, chili garlic broccolini
Roasted pork belly, charred leek, sugarloaf cabbage, cultured cream, hazelnut crumble
Clementine roasted duck, scalloped potato, prosciutto wrapped asparagus
Homemade special green tagliolini, duck and wild mushrooms ragu
Pan fried gnocchi, miso burnt butter, chili broccoli on ricotta mousse
Almond and orange blossom cake, rose and citrus mousse, red fruits
Apple sticky toffee pudding with ice cream
Date cake with hot butterscotch sauce and vanilla mousse
Fresh made deconstructed sicilian cannoli with citrus ricotta mousse, pistachio gelato, chocolate drizzle
Caffe affogato ( vanilla gelato topped with fresh made hot espresso shot, cocoa powder, enjoy with caramelized puff pastry stuffed with chocolate mousse)
Triple chocolate and red wine cake, red fruits, vanilla mousse
Bourbon and chocolate pecan pie, vanilla gelato
Chocolate lava cake, vanilla gelato, coconut butterscotch sauce, red fruits
Eton mess, crushed merengue, citrus mousse, marinated red fruits
Coconut mud cake with citrus white chocolate mousse, marinated pineapple and mango, red fruits sauce
Flan cake, red wine poached pears, special glaze
Lemon-blueberries cake , special icing, fresh made cream cheese, fresh made jams and marmalade
Key lime pie, raspberry sauce, crushed meringues
Peach cobbler pudding
Matcha coconut cake, citrus mousse, red fruits
Grilled crostini with garlic, tomato, basil and burrata
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with sausage, corn bread and sage
Seared duck breast with cherry glaze
Cheese and charcuterie with fresh fruit and assorted crackers (some gf)
Baked brie en croute with honey, apricots and slivered almonds
Field greens and arugula tossed with vinaigrette and topped with orange segments, shaved fennel, pickled red onion and shaved parmesan
Or field greens topped with roasted rainbow beets with shaved fennel, green onions, toasted pine nuts and oregano infused vinaigrette
Or fresh pear with butter lettuce, blue cheese and onion with dijon dressing
Soup of fresh english pea plus mint
Grilled ribeye sliced and served with chimichurri, potatoes daphinoise and vegetables
Salmon with sumac and orange, pilaf and asparagus
Seared sea bass with lemon brown butter sauce, mushroom risotto and vegetable
Center cut pork chops with grilled peaches and caramelized onion, corn timbales and vegetable
Wine-poached pear with whipped cream and berries
Ginger pear tart on puff pastry with vanilla gelato
Wine poached figs with creme fraiche
Berry crisp with vanilla gelato
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 Patterson.
What does a private chef service include in Patterson?
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 Patterson?
The price of renting a chef in Patterson 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 163 USD to 327 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 163 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 178 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 112 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 327 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 Patterson?
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 36 chefs available in Patterson. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Patterson 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 Patterson?
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 Patterson each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Patterson, 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 Patterson.
Cost of a private chef in Patterson
The cost of hiring a private chef in Patterson 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 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For 2 people: 327 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 Patterson?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Patterson: 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 Patterson!






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









