Private Chef in Payson
Rent one of our 30 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 30 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Payson and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Arizona.
Starting in 2017, 12,819 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 3,823 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 16,656 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.71 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 12,819 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Payson usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.5 courses, sharing an average of 3.9 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!
30 Private Chefs in Payson
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More than 12,800 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.
4.73 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Payson received an average score of 4.73.
4.69 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.69 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Payson has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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3,823 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Payson
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Caprese salad
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
Antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
Arugula, strawberries, balasamic
Burrata, honeydew, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic reduction
Cornbread, whipped honey butter
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Cucumber salad, soy, garlic, chili
Eggplant parmesan, tomato sauce, basil oil, melted fonduta
Focaccia, roasted tomato butter
French onion soup, melted gruyère, crunchy sourdough
Fried polenta fritter, calabrian aioli
Fried zucchini, lemon aioli
House ricotta, fig jam, grilled bread
Lobster bisque, sherry reduction
Hummus and vegetable crudite
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Pepperonata bruschetta
Queso fundido, crumbled chorizo, pepper confetti, flour tortilla
Shaved brussel salad, salsa verde dressing, crushed almond, shaved parmesan
Roasted garlic bread, pecorino romano, red pepper sauce
Wedge salad, lardons, roasted tomato, green goddesss dressing
Steak panzanella, garlic herb crouton, heirloom tomato, avocado, roasted potato, red wine vinaigrette
Avocado caesar salad, polenta croutons, pepitas, grilled romaine
Fried rice, garlic, roasted vegetables, chili oil
Crispy calamari, pickled peppers, spicy aioli
Crab cakes, fresh herbs, charred lemon, chipotle aioli
Fish ceviche, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy plantains
Mussels, calabrian tomato sauce, crunchy sourdough
Salmon tartare, avocado, cilantro, pickled pepper, lime, wonton
Tuna tartare, fried wonton
Scallop ceviche
Chicken spiedini, charred onion, cilantro hummus
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Mac n cheese, three cheese fonduta, breadcrumbs
Roasted bone marrow, steak tartare, toasted crostini
Steak tartare, cured egg yolk, fried capers, chili crisp, avocado puree
Marinated beef skewer, charred onion, spicy salsa verde
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Grilled shrimp cocktail, citrus cocktail sauce
Beef slider, hawaiian roll, american cheese, house ketchup
Angel hair, toasted garlic, evoo, fresh herbs
Beef bourguignon
Branzino, calabrian butter, herb salad, roasted vegetables
Carne asada steak, creamy mashed potato, chipotle brushed broccolini
Chicken cacciatore, peppers, onions, chicken jus, creamy polenta
Chipotle and hazelnut crusted lamb rack, hummus, tomato cucumber salad
Cioppino, tomato brodo , toasted baguette
Curry vegetable, zucchini, carrot, cauliflower, chili
Filet, roasted oyster mushroom, pomme fondant, demi
Halibut, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Lemon herbed risotto, petite filet, lobster tail
Mushroom ragú, fresh herbs, polenta
Orecchiette, charred broccolini, spicy sausage, creamy lemon sauce
Pan seared chicken, cauliflower puree, roasted potato
Pan seared fillet, grilled shrimp, scampi sauce, potato
Pappardelle bolognese
Polenta cake, miso, spring vegetables, fresh herbs
Pork-chop, pancetta braised cabbage, apple cider butter, fennel puree, pan jus
Potato crusted cod, tomatillo-chorizo ragú, beans
Ribeye, pomme puree, charred spring onion, chimichurri
Ribeye, seared scallops, seasonal vegetable, red pepper sauce
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Scallop, sweet corn puree, pancetta crumble, pickled peppers fried brussel leaves
Short rib, parmesan potato puree, crispy onion
Spaghetti, roasted prawns, calabrian brodo, fresh herbs
Vegetable lasagna, bechemel, tomato sauce
Creme brûlée
Banana parfait, dehydrated banana, chocolate granola
Chocolate cream pie
Mini chocolate tart, toasted seasmae, fresh berries
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Chocolate chip cookie, ice cream, berries
Baby kale, citrus, pepitas, pickled peppers, miso vinaigrette
Brown butter roasted butternut squash soup, crema, toasted pepitas, chili oil
Chips, house salsas
Red pork pozole
Sopa de albóndigas
Green chili chicken tortilla soup, salsa verde, tortilla strips, lime
Avocado caesar salad, polenta croutons, pepitas, grilled romaine
Queso fundido, crumbled chorizo, pepper confetti, flour tortilla
Cheese and chicharrón board
Green chili and chorizo cornbread, whipped agave butter
Esquites salad, fresh herbs, pickled chili’s, cotija
Chilaquiles rojo or verde
Chorizo hash
Crab cakes, fresh herbs, charred lemon, chipotle aioli
Crispy chicken wings, pickled peppers, house dressing
Grilled shrimp, chipotle-tomato sauce, lime, crostini
Fish ceviche, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy plantains
Shrimp aguachile, tortilla chips
Scallop ceviche
Salsa borracha ribs
Crispy chicken tinga taco, spicy slaw, house salsa
Carne asada tacos, pickled onions, cilantro, house salsa
Chili relleno, ground beef, chipotle-tomato sauce
Marinated beef skewer, charred onion, spicy salsa verde
Pollo in guajillo, arroz verde. 1/2 roasted chicken, herbed rice, mole negro
Enchiladas divorciadas, pulled chicken, red and green salsa
Carne asada steak, creamy mashed potato, chipotle brushed broccolini
Pibil style pork belly, arroz rojo, flour tortilla, pineapple-habanero salsa
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, charred onion, roasted potato, chimichurri
Halibut, tuscan bean ragú, chorizo gravy
Huevos ranchero, pulled carnitas, salsa roja, pickled onion, poblano crema
Potato crusted cod, tomatillo-chorizo ragú, beans
Tres leche bread pudding
Pan de elote, fresh berries
Frutero salad, chamoy, tajín
Arugula, strawberries, balasamic
Baked potato soup, prosciutto crumble, fresh herbs
Burrata, honeydew, crispy prosciutto, white balsamic reduction
Burrata, roasted squash, apple gremolata, toast points
Caprese salad
Chicken liver bruschetta
Creamy mozzarella, tomato jam, toasted baguette
Crispy calamari, pickled peppers, spicy aioli
Focaccia, roasted tomato butter
Eggplant parmesan, tomato sauce, basil oil, melted fonduta
Fried polenta fritter, calabrian aioli
Grilled garlic bread, pecorino, red pepper sauce
Greek antipasti salad, cured meats, pickled veggies, herbs
House ricotta, fig jam, grilled bread
Meat and cheese board, toasted bread, pickles, preserves
Meatballs al forno, garlic herb breadstick, fresh mozzarella
Mushroom ragú, fresh herbs, polenta
Mussels, calabrian tomato sauce, crunchy sourdough
Pepperonata bruschetta
Polenta cake, miso, spring vegetables, fresh herbs
Roasted cauliflower, herbed breadcrumb, cauliflower puree
Roasted eggplant, calabrian mint vinaigrette
Roasted tomato basil soup, buratta
Tomato basil tarte
Tomato bruschetta, basil, balsamic reduction
White bean bruschetta
Tuscan bean and kale soup, spicy crumbled sausage, aged parmesan
Gnocchi, fonduta, herbed breadcrumb
Fettuccini alfredo, parmesan, lemon garlic breadcrumb
Pappardelle bolognese
Risotto, parmesan, seasonal vegetable
Rigatoni all vodka, calabrian sausage
Spaghetti, roasted prawns, calabrian brodo, fresh herbs
Spaghetti, roasted garlic, tomato, basil
Angel hair, toasted garlic, evoo, fresh herbs
Orecchiette, charred broccolini, spicy sausage, creamy lemon sauce
Braised short rib, creamy polenta
Branzino, calabrian butter, herb salad, roasted vegetables
Broccoli steak salsa verde, crushed almonds
Chicken cacciatore, peppers, onions, chicken jus, creamy polenta
Chicken spiedini, charred onion, cilantro hummus
Chipotle and hazelnut crusted lamb rack, hummus, tomato cucumber salad
Halibut, parsnip puree, roasted broccolini
Halibut, tuscan bean ragú, chorizo gravy
Lobster risotto
Pan seared fillet, grilled shrimp, scampi sauce, potato
Porcini dusted ribeye steak, garlic fennel puree, roasted broccolini, italian salsa verde
Pork-chop, pancetta braised cabbage, apple cider butter, fennel puree, pan jus
Prime ribeye, pomme puree, charred broccolini
Ribeye, seared scallops, seasonal vegetable, red pepper sauce
Vegetable lasagna, bechemel, tomato sauce
Bomboloni, dulce de leche, berry jam, chocolate
Banana parfait, dehydrated banana, chocolate granola
White caramel budino, fresh cream, shaved chocolate
Mini fruit tart, pastry cream
Grilled veggie skewers - zucchini / yellow squash / red onion / balsamic-olive oil marinade
Jalapeno corn bread
Ranch slaw - green & red cabbage / scallions / carrot / homemade coleslaw dressing
Loaded baked potato salad - russet potatoes / scallions / bacon / dill pickles / sour cream / mayo/
Hawaiian macaroni salad - elbow macaroni / carrot / celery /mayo / sea salt / cracked pepper
Bbq baked beans
Grilled chicken with sweet mustard bbq sauce
Sweet - and - spicy spareribs with korean bbq sauce
Hill country smoked chicken wings with texas ranch dressing
Beer-marinated grilled skirt steak
Grilled mahi mahi and pineapple salsa with bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion, parsley
Beef and sausage kebabs with salsa and chimichurri
Strawberry short cakes
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream
Mini margarita cheesecakes
Tomato basil bruschetta
Spicy tuna tartare served with sliced english cucumber rounds
Shrimp ceviche, marinated with lemon and lime juice, ripe tomatoes, mango, red onion and parsley
Jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce
Crab cakes with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger
Shrimp spring rolls with julienned vegetables and sweet chili dipping sauce
Green baby mix blend, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette
Wedge salad – fresh iceberg lettuce with diced tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumbs, drizzled with light blue cheese dressing
Gourmet salad mix with julienned cucumber, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, feta, homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, homemade garlic-ciabatta croutons, parmesan ribbons, caesar dressing
Cioppino - spicy fish and shellfish stew, served with toasted baguette
The surf and turf – prime central cut filet mignon, garlic butter shrimps with creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Seafood pasta bowl with shrimps, scallops, clams
Perfect seafood boil in a bag - crab, prawns, kiolbasa, red baby potatoes, corn
Mixed paella with chicken, chorizo, shrimps, bell pepper and sofrito
Skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla bean ice cream finished with caramel sauce
Banana foster with vanilla bean ice cream
Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce
Crème brulé with macarons and fresh berries
Chorizo bomba, chipotle aioli, heirloom greens
Pozole, sourdough, chipotle oil
Hanger steak, chimichurri, braised radish, yukon purée
Dulce de leche crème brulée, churro crumble, raspberry coulis
Tiger prawns, soba, miso ginger emulsion
Braised daikon, shiitake dashi, gochujang vinaigrette
Farroe island salmon, kabocha squash purée, sesame and miso glaze
Matcha crème brulée, white chocolate ganache, sesame crumble
Crispy cannelloni, béchamel, lobster
Bone marrow bisque, tomato oil, sourdough
Chicken en papillote, sauce béarnaise, caramelized carrot, potato cloud
Gâteau au chocolat, cherry coulis, pistachio crumble, vanilla 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 30 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.
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