Private Chef in Payson
Rent one of our 33 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Payson
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Payson in March 2017, more than 33 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Payson and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Arizona.
Starting in 2017, 13,840 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Payson. To book your chef in Payson, 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 4,268 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 18,351 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, 13,840 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Payson usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.26 courses, sharing an average of 3.84 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 Payson.












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!
33 Private Chefs in Payson
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More than 13,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.46 Chef
The guests in Payson have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.
4.72 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Payson received an average score of 4.72.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Payson has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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4,268 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Payson
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Avocado caesar salad, polenta croutons, pepitas, grilled romaine
Brown butter roasted butternut squash soup, crema, toasted pepitas, chili oil
Cheese and chicharrón board
Chips, house salsas
Cucumber, queso fresco, pickled onion
Queso fundido, crumbled chorizo, pepper confetti, flour tortilla
Green chili and chorizo cornbread, whipped agave butter
Grilled shrimp, chipotle-tomato sauce, lime, crostini
Shrimp aguachile, tortilla chips
Green chili chicken tortilla soup, salsa verde, tortilla strips, lime
Crispy chicken wings, pickled peppers, house dressing
Esquites salad, fresh herbs, pickled chili’s, cotija
Carne asada tacos, pickled onions, cilantro, house salsa
Crispy chicken tinga taco, spicy slaw, house salsa
Crispy tofu taco, salsa roja, pickled onion
Carne asada, charred onion, roasted potato, chimichurri
Pollo in guajillo, arroz verde. 1/2 roasted chicken, herbed rice, mole negro
Potato crusted cod, tomatillo-chorizo ragú, beans
Churros, caramel, chocolate
Tres leche bread pudding
Banana pudding
Mini fruit tart, pastry cream
Asian chicken puff pastry rolls with sweet chili sauce
Thai chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce
Thai lettuce wraps perfectly seasoned ground turkey served with chopped peanuts in lettuce cups
Spicy vegetarian spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Homemade egg rolls with dipping sauce
Homemade potstickers with soy dipping sauce
Sweet chili-orange wings with scallions & orange zest
Thai sweet-and-sour salad with cucumber, fresh bean sprout, carrot, bell pepper, chinese cabbage and mango with light zesty dressing
Spring roll salad with cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, cilantro, rice noodles, shrimps with thai vinaigrette
Vietnamese cabbage salad with radishes, carrots, scallion, tart apple, fresh herbs, jalapeno pepper, tossed in lime-ginger dressing
Sesame-soy glazed salmon over vegetable fried rice with sambal aioli and micro greens
Grilled korean bbq chicken satay over pork and vegetable fried rice, asian slaw with nuoc cham and cilantro
Tonkatsu - japanese pork cutlets with steamed rice and warm spicy cabbage salad
Red-cooked chicken and sushi-roll rice salad with cucumber, carrots and edamame
Yakitori - grilled and glazed chicken kebabs over steamed rice finished with tare sauce and japanese fresh pickels
Korean-style bulgogi (new york steak) with ginger dipping sauce, sesame rice vermicelli and spicy pickled vegetables
Japanese cheesecake with fresh berry syrup (gluten free)
Thai fried pineapple foster over vanilla bean ice cream
Mochi ice cream
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Roasted garlic bread, pecorino romano, red pepper sauce
House ricotta, fig jam, grilled bread
Hummus and vegetable crudite
Caesar salad, parmigiana, sourdough crouton
Wedge salad, lardons, roasted tomato, green goddesss dressing
Antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
Watermelon and feta salad
Roasted beets, whipped creamy brie, candied bacon crumble, toasted fennel, fresh herbs
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Caprese salad
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Fish ceviche, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy plantains
Grilled shrimp cocktail, citrus cocktail sauce
Tuscan bean and kale soup, spicy crumbled sausage, aged parmesan
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
French onion soup, melted gruyère, crunchy sourdough
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Pappardelle bolognese
Spaghetti, roasted prawns, calabrian brodo, fresh herbs
Pan seared chicken, cauliflower puree, roasted potato
Prime ribeye, pomme puree, charred broccolini
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Short rib, parmesan potato puree, crispy onion
Salmon, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Fried rice, garlic, roasted vegetables, chili oil
Carne asada steak, creamy mashed potato, chipotle brushed broccolini
Steak panzanella, garlic herb crouton, heirloom tomato, avocado, roasted potato, red wine vinaigrette
Banana parfait, dehydrated banana, chocolate granola
Bread pudding, vanilla bean ice cream
Brown butter cake, vanilla bean ice cream
Creme brûlée
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Tomato basil bruschetta
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado, sour cream and cilantro
Classic hummus with fresh vegetables and toasted baguette
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, cilantro
Charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheese, mozzarella balls, artisan crackers, marinated pickles, cherry tomatoes, olives
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip with toasted baguette
Classic wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Mixed field green salad with grape tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons and topped with parmesan cheese
Filet mignon topped with a red wine demi glace with a side of mac & cheese and grilled asparagus
Roasted salmon over wild rice pilaf served with sauté vegetables and finished with a maple mustard reduction
Chicken francese – crunchy & juicy chicken breast roulade, stuffed with parsley-garlic butter with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
The ultimate surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon and jumbo garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
New york strip steak with garlic butter, steakhouse potatoes romanoff and roasted tri-color carrots
Grilled rib-eye steak with fondant potatoes and balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts
Stuffed filet mignon oscar with crabmeat filling & bearnaise sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Classic tiramisu
Crème brûlée topped with fresh berries
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Tuna nigiri
Yellow tale nigiri
Salmon nigiri
Shrimp nigiri
Iceberg lettuce salad with shrimps, dill and creamy ginger dressing
Miso soup
Tuna rolls - spicy tuna with sriracha, sesame oil, tobiko
Surf & turf rolls - spicy scallop, masago, fried asparagus, seared prime central cut filet mignon, chili garlic sauce, pickled red onion, micro greens
Crunchy rolls - shrimps, cucumber, avocado, crispy onion flakes, drizzled with eel sauce
Rainbow rolls - tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Arizona rolls - shrimp, crab mix, cream cheese, avocado top with spicy crab, tempura flakes, sweet eel sauce
Dragon rolls - tempura shrimp, cucumber, tobiko, topped with avocado, tobiko, spicy mayo, black sesame seeds
Japanese cheesecake with fresh berry syrup
Mochi ice cream
Caesar salad, parmigiana, sourdough crouton
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
Antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Angel hair, toasted garlic, evoo, fresh herbs
Brown butter roasted butternut squash soup, crema, toasted pepitas, chili oil
Burrata, roasted squash, apple gremolata, toast points
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Caprese salad
Wedge salad, lardons, roasted tomato, green goddesss dressing
French onion soup, melted gruyère, crunchy sourdough
Crispy pork belly, herbed pickled salad
Charred octopus, romesco sauce, roasted potato
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Salmon tartare, avocado, cilantro, pickled pepper, lime, wonton
Tuna tartare, fried wonton
Steak tartare, cured egg yolk, fried capers, chili crisp, avocado puree
Steak panzanella, garlic herb crouton, heirloom tomato, avocado, roasted potato, red wine vinaigrette
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Lobster risotto
Spaghetti, roasted prawns, calabrian brodo, fresh herbs
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Pork-chop, pancetta braised cabbage, apple cider butter, fennel puree, pan jus
Chicken cacciatore, peppers, onions, chicken jus, creamy polenta
Pollo in guajillo, arroz verde. 1/2 roasted chicken, herbed rice, mole negro
Halibut, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Branzino, calabrian butter, herb salad, roasted vegetables
Porcini dusted ribeye steak, garlic fennel puree, roasted broccolini, italian salsa verde
Carne asada, charred onion, roasted potato, chimichurri
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Brown butter cake, vanilla bean ice cream
Creme brûlée
Pavlova, pastry cream, fresh berries
Seasonal panna cotta
Jalapeno poppers with cream cheese & cheddar cheese and corn, topped with crushed tortilla
Chipotle chicken tostadas with avocado mash, sour cream and cilantro
Chicken quesadillas filled with cheese and topped sour cream with a side of pico de galo
Mexican shrimps cocktail with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento-stuffed green olives, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro. served with tortilla chips
Elote – grilled corn, cotija cheese, chimayo aioli, cilantro, paprika
Fiesta salad with romaine, bell pepper, cucumber, radishes drizzled with cilantro lime dressing
Chopped mexican salad with romaine, bell peppers, radishes, green scallions, avocado, corn, black beans, tossed in cumin-lime dressing, sprinkled with toasted tortilla strips
Adobe salad – spring baby mix greens, tossed with orange chipotle vinaigrette, with goat cheese, roasted red pepper and baked tortilla strips
Chicken enmoladas with mole poblano, queso fresco, mexican creama, sesame seeds, marina red onion, cilantro, side of mexican rice
Grilled new york steak with chimichurri sauce over creamy mashed potatoes with green chilies and black bean & corn sauté
Latin-spiced steak with escabeche, sweet potato mofongo and yellow mole
Grilled flank steak with yellow chile sauce and peruvian mashed potatoes with queso fresco
Tamale corn cake with carnitas, pico de gallo, queso fresbo and jalapeno sour cream
Chicken enchiladas drizzled with mexican crema, yellow rice and jicama salad
Tres leches cake
Mexican chocolate brownies -rich, moist chocolate with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of cayenne
Mexican churros with chocolate sauce
Avocado caesar salad, polenta croutons, pepitas, grilled romaine
Baby kale, citrus, pepitas, pickled peppers, miso vinaigrette
Cheese and chicharrón board
Chips, house salsas
Queso fundido, crumbled chorizo, pepper confetti, flour tortilla
Cucumber, queso fresco, pickled onion
Green chili and chorizo cornbread, whipped agave butter
Esquites salad, fresh herbs, pickled chili’s, cotija
Grilled shrimp, chipotle-tomato sauce, lime, crostini
Shrimp aguachile, tortilla chips
Brown butter roasted butternut squash soup, crema, toasted pepitas, chili oil
Green chili chicken tortilla soup, salsa verde, tortilla strips, lime
Enchiladas divorciadas, pulled chicken, red and green salsa
Crispy chicken wings, pickled peppers, house dressing
Red pork pozole
Sopa de albóndigas
Salsa borracha ribs
Build your own taco bar: choice of 2 meats (carne asada, carnitas, birria, chicken tinga, chorizo) rice (rojo or verde), refried beans, corn + flour tortillas, house salsas, pickled chilis
Carne asada steak, creamy mashed potato, chipotle brushed broccolini
Carne asada, charred onion, roasted potato, chimichurri
Marinated beef skewer, charred onion, spicy salsa verde
Potato crusted cod, tomatillo-chorizo ragú, beans
Chipotle braised short-ribs, frijoles borrachos, cornbread
Pollo in guajillo, arroz verde. 1/2 roasted chicken, herbed rice, mole negro
Churros, caramel, chocolate
Tres leche bread pudding
Pan de elote, fresh berries
Mini fruit tart, pastry cream
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 Payson.
What does a private chef service include in Payson?
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 Payson?
The price of renting a chef in Payson 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 140 USD to 157 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 140 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 150 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 157 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 Payson?
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 33 chefs available in Payson. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Payson 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 Payson?
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 Payson each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Payson, 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 Payson.
Cost of a private chef in Payson
The cost of hiring a private chef in Payson 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 140 USD to 157 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 140 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 150 USD
For 2 people: 157 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 Payson?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Payson: 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 Payson!






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









