Private chef in Raleigh
Book a private chef in Raleigh and get ready for a unique experience. Speak with one of our 158 chefs to design a menu that fits your budget.





















Hire a personal chef in Raleigh
Experience the culinary treats of Raleigh, from classic Southern barbecue to inventive dishes with local ingredients. Our personal chefs bring the best of Raleigh's dining directly to your table, providing a unique and personalized dining adventure.
Since 2017, more than 7,180 guests have appreciated the private chef services in Raleigh. With Take A Chef, booking a personal chef is simple. Whether it's a birthday celebration, an intimate dinner, or a casual gathering, we promise an extraordinary culinary experience.
Find a personal chef in Raleigh who meets your preferences and budget. Let them design an exclusive menu for you and your guests, so you can relax and enjoy quality time together.












How it works
Share your order
Describe your dream meal, event date, and budget. No commitment.
Chat with chefs
Talk to our private chefs! Share your likes and dietary needs, and get diverse proposals.
Craft your menu
Personalize everything from the menu to the ingredients in each dish.
Book your chef
Once you've selected your chef, complete your booking, make your payment, and prepare for a unique experience!
Savor the experience
Welcome your chef so you and your guests enjoy delicious meals prepared in your kitchen.
It's time to book!
Connect with private chefs and start planning the perfect meal.
158 Private chefs in Raleigh
The greatest private chef in Raleigh, NC, is just a few clicks away.












Over 7,100 guests have enjoyed the private chef experience in Raleigh
4.6 Chef
Guests in Raleigh have given their private chef experience a 4.6.
4.75 Food quality
Our private chef's menus in Raleigh have received a solid 4.75.
4.71 Presentation
Besides delicious, our chefs' dishes also look yummy, earning a score of 4.71 in Raleigh.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleansing of the kitchen and dining area in Raleigh has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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More than 3,546 menus crafted by our private chefs in Raleigh
Hire a chef for your next celebration in Raleigh. Ask for sample menus to get inspiration. You decide everything.








Agave chili scallops - pan seared sea scallops drizzled with agave reduction and calabrian chilis
Authentic, traditional guacamole served with blue corn tortillas and lime and salsa rojo
Build your own tacos to include steak and chicken options simple
Calabrian sausage and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms
Camarón toastada - bite size toastada topped with smashed avocado and chili lime shrimp
Caprese skewers - fresh: grape tomatoes, basil and mozzarella skewers drizzled balsamic honey reduction
Crab cakes - served with a louisiana remoulade sauce
Crab stuffed mushrooms
Fresh bruschetta
Goat cheese and peppadew stuffed cocktail tomatoes
Latkes - great little potato and onion cakes
Meatball crostini 3 per
Mexican street corn
Shrimp canapes - jumbo shrimp seasoned to perfection and seared on a bead of alfalfa sprouts and crisp cucumber cream
Wild mushroom and goat cheese flat bread with caramelized sweet onions
Traditional hummus served with pita wedges
Sweet and spicy meatballs 3 per
Roasted brussels sprouts with crispy prosciutto drizzled with balsamic honey reduction
Caprese salad
French dijon salad with country greens and goat cheese
Fresh caesar salad
Fresh lemon and arugula salad with kumato tomatoes, lemon dressing with a touch of feta cheese
Honey dijon salad with country greens and goat cheese
Classic french onion soup
Italian sausage and potato soup with spinach and fresh croutons
Pasta neapolitan - pasta with pomodoro sauce and fresh mozzarella
Prime rib - slow roasted prime rib encrusted with fresh black pepper and garlic
Boeuf bourgogne - all inclusive potatoes, carrots and onion. served with crunchy french bread
Braised pork with an apple cream sauce -. paired with green beans almadine and roasted spring potatoes
Carne adobada - beef and roasted red chili
Carne asada topped with mango chili salsa and grilled shrimp served with yucatan potatoes and mexican street corn
Ny strips-dusted with rosemary salt and topped with a black butter. served with a fresh sicilian garlic and evoo pasta with broccolini
Cast iron rib-eyes dusted with rosemary salt and topped with a black butter. served with a fresh sicilian garlic and evoo pasta with broccolini
Chicken ala mir. breaded chicken topped with crab, shrimp and scallops in a cajun cream sauce. served over dirty rice
Chicken confit- served with herbed quinoa and roast sweet carrots
Chicken saltimbocca - pan seared chicken dressed with lemon butter sauce, roasted tomatoes, capers and crispy prosciutto over a bed of capellini
Cosenza eggplant (fresh eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers tossed in herbs and spices then pan fried till tender. paired with a piece of baked feta and creamy orzo and spinach.)
Grilled pork chops with fig agrodolce - charred broccoli and mushroom risotto
Sweet pineapple pork - slow roasted pork dressed in a pineapple teriyaki
Lemon and olive chicken with stewed potatoes
You choose the protein rollitini. fresh pasta stuffed with 3 cheeses and your choice of (chicken & spinach) (shrimp and peppers) (italian sausage and calabrese chili) other options available served in a complimenting sauce. roasted harvest veggies
Wild mushroom portifino (assortment of fresh wild mushrooms and spinach tossed with toasted pine nuts and spinach on a bed of capellini , dressed with lemon bur blanc sauce.)
Tuscan surf and turf. steak mondessa with broiled jumbo shrimp, seared asparagus and rosemary roasted potatoes
Tequila and hatch green chili marinated chicken over yellow rice, served with charro beans and avocado
Spiced chicken and roasted veggie couscous
Salmon en papillote - served with julienne potatoes and broccolini
Roast garlic and rosemary french pork chops - paired with roasted potatoes and seasoned broccolini
Roasted portobello mondessa (large portobello mushroom caps marinated with fresh herbs, roasted then served on a bed of capellini pasta tossed in fresh herbs and olive oil. paired with broccolini
Assortment of fresh berries and champagne
Bread pudding - rich custard soaked bread drizzled with a rum cream sauce
Chocolate mousse
Risalamande - sweet rice pudding topped with northern cherries and toasted almonds
Rich chocolate cake with ganache
Tres leche cake
Tiramisu
Run chata cheese cake
Savory salmon bites w garlic dill ailoi
Shrimp chiviche
Crispy fries calamari
Seasoned southern fried green tomatoes w
Grilled turkey ceaser salad
Mediterranean grilled beef kabobs
Loaded avacodo egg rolls w tex mex drizzle
Marinated brazilian steak tips w grilled muah n sautee onions
Whole red fish w grilled veggies & white wine garlic sauce
Carne asada w grilled veggies
Steak w jumbo shrimp n asparagus
Southern fried peach cobbler
Churro cupcake medley
Loaded seafood spring rolls
Savory salmon bites
Stuffed jumbo shrimp
Mini crab cake balls w garlic butter aioli
Southern shrimp n grits
Salmon alfredo
Loaded seafood gumbo
Scallops & tomato pesto pasta
Whole grilled red fish w grilled vegatbles
Shrimp n crab penne
Triple chocolate pudding cake
Red velvet cream cake
Southern fried peach cobbler
Creamy corn & mushroom soup
Fried green tomatoes
Raosted garlic homice & fried tortilla chips
Sautéed mushroom over creamy risotto w fresh asparagus
Stuffed sweet potatoe w savory rice pilaf& garlic wine reduction saucee
Loaded nachos w feta ,fredh herbs,homice & vegatables
Tomato, goat cheese eggplant melt
Sugar free banana creme tarts
Sugar free orange swirl cake topped w fresh mangos, & berries
Sugar free lemande cheeseckae w fresh limes& lemon sorbet
Pulled chicken loaded fries w gauc,olives,sr cream,queso & jalepenos
Backyard cheesburger sliders
Fried turkey chops on top of seasoned collard greens
Smoke beef tips candied yam souffle
Southern fried peach cobbler
Beef spiedini
Chicken parmasean quesidilla
5 cheese lasagna
Italian wedding cake cupcakes
Egg ravioli | ricotta cheese | pancetta | wild mushrooms | herbs | truffle cream | parmesan cheese
Crab gougeres | gruyere cheese | fontina cheese | prosciutto | crab | smoked hollandaise
Smoked beef tartare | egg yolk | cornichons | shallot custard | capers | herbs | dijon | rice paper
Pate de campagne | caramelized onion compote | crispy onion | whole grain mustard bechamel
Sunchoke custard | potato croissant | creme fraiche | caviar
Clam chowder | razor clam | bacon lardons | celery | carrot | chowder sauce
Creamy polenta | fresh herbs | wild mushroom ragout | parmesan
Crispy pork belly | french lentils | quail egg | pork demi
Ribeye heart | potato pave | asparagus | maderia truffle jus
Lemon tart | pate sucree | toasted meringue | wild berries
Carrot cake | pineapple confit | drunken raisins | vanilla cream cheese
Chocolate toblerone | chocolate fondant | toblerone mousse | white chocolate | isomalt | wild berries | mint
Home-made scones | home-made muffins | home-made biscuits | whipped salt butter
Fresh seasonal fruit
Banana nut bread | sour cream streusel coffee cake
Warm cinnamon rolls | vanilla icing
Parmesan velouté | roasted tomato | truffle oil | crusty bread
Tomato bruschetta | herb ricotta | basil | olive oil | balsamic reduction
Roasted brie | arugula | granny smith apple | pear | almonds | honey lavender vinaigrette
Yogurt parfait | apple confit | wild berries | home-made granola | honey
Deviled eggs 3 ways | classic | fried | smoked salmon
Creamy polenta | fresh herbs | wild mushroom ragout | parmesan
French onion soup | caramelized onion | savory beef broth | crusty bread | swiss cheese
Soft boiled egg | brioche | smoked salt
Smoked salmon | country sourdough | avocado | everything bagel spice | pickled red onion | crispy capers
Blueberry - lemon ricotta french toast | breakfast potatoes | warmed maple syrup
Quiche lorraine | bacon | swiss cheese | mixed green salad | french vinaigrette
Parisian gnocchi | wild mushrooms | winter squash | fresh herbs | beurre blanc
Steak frites | caramelized shallots | maitre d'hotel butter | french fries | petit salad | french vinaigrette
Cinnamon apple crepe | vanilla cream cheese | apple confit | cinnamon caramel
Scotch egg | breakfast sausage | mixed green salad | french vinaigrette
Baked apple bread pudding | cinnamon rum sauce | apple confit
Banana pudding | butter cookies | caramelized bananas | whipped cream
Vanilla creme brulee | macerated berries | whipped cream
Cream puffs | vanilla bean pastry cream | chocolate sauce
Vanilla cheesecake | strawberries | whipped cream
Roasted peach cobbler | oat and almond streusel | vanilla ice cream
Chocolate pot de creme | whipped cream | shaved chocolate | strawberries
Lemon tart | pate sucree | toasted meringue | wild berries
Craft your own menu
Your personal chef will help you design the perfect menu for your special event. Our chefs can personalize it to suit your budget, dietary needs, and any specific preferences for your private dinner.








Frequently asked questions to our personal chefs in Raleigh
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chefs in Raleigh.
What's included in a private chef service in Raleigh?
In Raleigh, your private chef service includes menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking in your kitchen, serving the dishes, and cleaning up afterward. Note that tableware and glassware are not provided, and tipping is optional.
How much does a private chef cost in Raleigh, NC?
The cost depends on the group size. For groups of 13 or more, the average rate is 152 USD per person. For 7 to 10 people, it's 143 USD per person; for 3 to 6 people, 153 USD per person. Couples pay 156 USD per person on average. Prices can vary depending on the season, location, and last-minute bookings.
How to book a personal chef in Raleigh, NC?
To book a private chef in Raleigh, pick your date and guest count and provide details on your preferences, any food allergies, and your kitchen setup. You’ll receive three personalized menus and chef profiles with dish photos. Interact with the chefs to adjust your choices or ask questions. Choose your preferred chef and menu, complete the booking online, and receive their contact information.
How can I find a personal chef in Raleigh?
With 158 chefs available, fill out a form to get menu proposals from the top 3 chefs available for your date. Review their profiles and select your favorite. If none of the initial chefs meet your expectations, we’ll provide additional options until you find the right one.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service in Raleigh?
There’s no strict maximum, but private chef services are usually for smaller gatherings of friends or family, often at the host's home. Groups typically don’t exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes, the private chef will prepare the meal at your home. Depending on the menu and available equipment, the chef might do some prep work in advance to ensure a seamless experience.
Can I cook along with the private chef?
Sure, any home chef in Raleigh, NC, can join in the cooking process! Many clients enjoy this interactive experience. Whether you’re a beginner or have cooking experience, the chef will guide you and share useful tips.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Yes, private chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Your chef will source the best produce, meats, and seafood to create incredible dishes for your event.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included, but the chef can assist you in selecting beverages that complement your meal. Discuss this option as an additional service during the planning process.
How much should I tip a private chef in Raleigh?
Tipping is optional and up to you. If you want to show appreciation for outstanding service, we can share that, based on 7,180 guests in Raleigh, NC, the average tip is 14.72% of the total bill.
Key information about personal chefs in Raleigh
Find out more about our personal chefs in Raleigh and what they do.
Our personal chefs in Raleigh, NC, have an average age of 43, bringing a lot of cooking experience.
51% of our chefs in Raleigh are women.
It takes only 6 hours from your request to get the first menu.
We started our private chef service in Raleigh in 2017-04-18.
11.8% of our personal chef services in Raleigh include kids.
One client has booked the same private chef in Raleigh 15 times.
37% increase in the number of private chef bookings in Raleigh in the last year.
Our personal chefs can speak up to 3 languages.
More than 57.5% of our guests hire a personal chef in Raleigh more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 3 days in Raleigh.
We’ve uploaded over 1,179 pictures of our Raleigh's personal chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a personal chef in Raleigh.
How many private chef services are booked in Raleigh each month?
The number of private chef bookings each month can vary based on the time of year. To view monthly fluctuations of personal chefs in Raleigh, NC, check this table.
Booking a private chef in Raleigh is a great idea any time of year, but prices can rise with demand. To secure your chef for hire in Raleigh, we recommend booking early.
How much does a personal chef cost in Raleigh, NC?
The cost of hiring a personal chef in Raleigh depends on the number of guests. Rates range from 152 USD to 156 USD per person.
For 13 or more people: 152 USD. For 7 to 12 people: 143 USD. For 3 to 6 people: 153 USD. For 2 people: 156 USD.
Ready to book? Enjoy a unique culinary experience with a private chef in Raleigh, NC.
Keep in mind that prices can change with the seasons and locations. The table below shows typical monthly prices for our private chefs in Raleigh.
How many personal chefs sign up in Raleigh each month?
Having collaborated with private chefs in Raleigh for years, we've built solid relationships and earned the trust of many local chefs. Our growth continues as guests highly recommend their incredible experiences.
To bring the best experience to your home in Raleigh, NC, we add 1 new personal chefs each month. Our team reviews and classifies their profiles daily, ensuring you can always find new and exciting chefs.
What is the most frequent type of food booked in Raleigh?
Our six main types of cuisine in Raleigh are Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and Latin American.
However, the most requested cuisine in Raleigh is Surprise. Our chefs design exciting menus based on your preferences.
Our private chefs create menus personalized to your dietary restrictions, incorporating fusion cuisine options. Submit your request to explore the incredible dishes created by our chefs.

Bring a private chef to your home in Raleigh
Experience the flavors of Raleigh with classic Southern dishes, barbecue, and innovative global cuisine prepared by talented chefs in your home. Whether it's a bachelorette party, anniversary, or gathering with friends, count on us for a memorable culinary experience!
Take a Chef offers unique dining experiences for any occasion in Raleigh, from holiday parties and corporate events to birthdays and family get-togethers. Are you planning a color-themed event? It doesn't matter if it's red, yellow, or black. A private chef in Raleigh will do the trick!
On the day of your event, your chosen chef will source the freshest ingredients, cook, and serve a delicious meal in your Raleigh home. They'll even leave your kitchen spotless!

Raleigh's best private chefs in your kitchen
Each of our private chefs in Raleigh has been trained in leading culinary schools and boasts years of experience in the city's top restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Discover our extensive network of 158 personal chefs available in Raleigh; we're confident we can connect you with the perfect chef.
Raleigh, North Carolina, known for its diverse culture and rich food scene, offers everything from Southern comfort food to fine dining. Our chefs bring the best of Raleigh's flavors directly to your table.
Bring a private chef to your Raleigh home and upgrade your celebrations. Whether you need a chef for a bachelorette party or your own wedding, we’ve got you covered!

Your house, the city's best restaurant
Raleigh has a great mix of local and international foods all year round. Don’t wait to enjoy Raleigh’s flavors! With Take a Chef, you can create a special dining experience at home. We are more than just a private chef agency; we love food and want to help you connect with loved ones in the comfort of your home.






Hear from our personal chefs in Raleigh
Explore the unique dishes our private chefs bring to your table in Raleigh. Enjoy an amazing dining experience at home with a Raleigh chef! Let a personal chef in Raleigh elevate your event and create your ideal meal with their skills.
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