Private Chef in Roanoke County
Rent one of our 17 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Roanoke County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Roanoke County in July 2020, more than 17 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Roanoke County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Roanoke County.
Starting in 2020, 17,533 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Roanoke County. To book your chef in Roanoke County, 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 4,057 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 24,190 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 17,533 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Roanoke County usually book menus around 169 USD per person, including 4.24 courses, sharing an average of 4.66 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 Roanoke County.












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!
17 Private Chefs in Roanoke County
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More than 17,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.64 Chef
The guests in Roanoke County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.64.
4.78 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Roanoke County received an average score of 4.78.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.9 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Roanoke County has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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4,057 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Roanoke County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








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
Spicy tuna + crispy rice+ avocado
Oysters + tobiko + yuzu shooter
Hamachi + jalapeño + ponzu
Hand roll class part i : akami, sake, avocado,
Hand roll class part ii: hotate, ama ebi, ikura
Chilled soba noodles: peanut dressing, picked ginger and edamame
Katsu: panko fried pork chop with cabbage slaw, fried egg + togarashi
Crispy skin salmon, shrimp fried rice, baby bok choy with teriyaki glaze
Ginger half chicken, charred scallions,shishito pepper, steam rice
Robata steak: soy marinated ribeye, miso eggplant trumpet mushroom with shiso chimichurri
Mochi ice cream bites
Yuzu crème brûlée + macerated berries
Banana tempura + condensed milk + sesame
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
Hamachi crudo, baby fennel textures and smoked citrus
Saffron aarancini, wild mushroom melange, truffle parm tuile
Stracciatella, summer squash varieties, agrodulce and micro basil
Grilled broccolini ala' cesare: crispy garlic, soft egg with anchovy sauce
Beef carpaccio, salsa verde, pecorino crostini
Roasted whole branzino, baby potatoes brown-caper-butter
Amalfi style roasted lemon chicken, braised artichokes, salsa verde
Bucatini cacio pepe, black truffle
'agnello en giardino', roast lamb in garden vegetables
Pistachio semifreddo, chocolate sponge cake
Classic tiramisu, espresso granita, white chocolate
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
Guacamole bar with pico, hot and mild salsas, and many fun condiments with tortilla chips spanish rice and re-fried pinto beans with tortilla chips queso fresco, limes, cilantro onion mix, and jalapeno with tortilla chips
Empanadas - (choose protein)- chicken, beef, pork, mushrooms, and or vegan. enjoy with pepper sauce
Carnitas taquitos- wrapped in corn tortillas that are stuffed with pork carnitas and slightly fried to give a delicious crunch. served with lime cilantro avocado sauce
Ahi tacos-made from scratch corn tortillas that are stuffed with pickle cabbage, sesame slaw, wasabi aioli, and sweet habanero sauce
Cajun tropical salad- fresh pineapple salsa with fresh herbs, pigeon peas, black beans, cajun dressing, and your choice of protein
Chorizo queso special- melted coconut queso, chorizo, tomatoes, and roasted poblano peppers
Citrus chickpea salad- delicious chickpea salad that's mixed with minced celery, minced caramelized onions, minced fresh garlic, squeezed orange, squeezed lemon, and squeezed lime. it comes with mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and caramelized onions
Mini crunchy pow chicken tacos (app size or entree.)- crunchy panko chicken with smoked gouda, white cheddar, pickled onions, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, lettuce, and tomatoes
Roasted creamy tomato and red bell pepper dip with tortilla chips
Polloqa taco salad- seared herb marinated chicken breast with queso fresco, tomato, mix greens, and creamy avocado dressing
Pork dip (sub. protein available)- cheesy dip infused with fresh herbs, shredded pork, creamy queso, and with a panko crust and a side of fresh tortilla chips
Fiesta chicken dip- local shredded chicken with mexican spices layered with creamy cheese, caramelized veggies, and fresh tortilla chips
Smoked herb chiles rellenos (add any protein)- stuffed with quinoa, pinto beans, caramelized veggies, garlic, smoked queso, sharp white cheddar, tomato sauce, and black beans
Herb chipotle chicken enchiladas (protein can be subbed.)
Tropic fried cassava (served hot)- cassava root that's deep fried in rounds served with sauteed minced peppers, minced raw coconut, caramelized onions, roasted pineapples, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and topped with a spicy coconut sauce
Herb ceviche- marinated fish with fresh herbs, citrus juices and spices, garnished with tangy slices of purple onion and fresh avocado. served with tostadas
Chicken quesadilla-(protein can be subbed)- enjoy with smoked gouda, savory chicken, and white cheddar on a made from scratch tortilla
Bacon wrapped jalapenos stuffed with cheese
Shredded kale salad- corn and quinoa shredded kale, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cilantro leaves, and lime vinaigrette
Fiesta caesar- crisp romaine , toasted pepitas, dried sweet corn, parmesan, and garlic dressing chile gueritos stuffed chile pepper with shrimp, cotija and spices
Esquites-grilled corn with cotija cheese, lime juice & mexican spices(whole or deconstructed) chile relleno with arbol salsa, rice and re fried beans
Hongos salad-hongos(wild mushrooms) grilled masa, chile de arbol, black garlic, braised greens caesar crisp romaine, toasted pepitas, dried sweet corn, parmesan, and garlic dressing
Seared scallops esquites, cilantro, lime
Arroz con pollo- seared brown chicken with authentic organic spices, sofrito, rice, pigeon peas, and caramelized veggies
Pollo guisado- delicious chicken stew with aromatics, herbs, and veggies
Cheesy birria- 3 tacos marinated in a traditional and spicy, savory mexican stew, stuffed with slow cooked tender meat. garnished with cilantro, onions, oaxaca cheese and served with consome sauce
Al pastor- your choice of made from scratch tortillas filled with thinly sliced pieces of marinated pork and slowly cooked for 4 hours. served with diced onions, cilantro, our delicious al pastor sauce, rice and beans
Arabes tacos - authentic flavors with pork cooked with herbs & spices, in a thin flatbread that resembles pita bread. these tacos feature juicy cumin-marinated pork in a warm pita-bread, onions, lime yogurt sauce, and chipotle sauce
Barbacoa- three soft flour tortillas filled with shredded beef cooked in our special marinade, served with fresh onions, garlic, adobe sauce, cilantro, and lime creme
Carne asada- delicious tacos with flank steak, mexican-inspired street tacos. enjoy with onions, avocado crema, cilantro, cotija cheese, and chipotle sauce
Pork carnitas tacos- served with pickled veggies, avocado creme, roasted corn, tomatoes, and cotija cheese
Smoked pollo tacos- smoked chicken with mexican crema, salsa, cilantro, lime, onions
Shitake tortillas- stuffed tortillas with beans, serrano, lettuce, shiitake, and vegan sour cream
Beefy herb burritos- (sub. protein available) delicious made scratch herb flour tortillas with chef alexander's signature herb sauce, herb buffalo sauce, pickled onions, fresh tomatoes, caramelized bell peppers, and queso fresco cheese
Smoked herb chiles rellenos- (adding any protein available.) stuffed with quinoa, pinto beans, caramelized veggies, garlic, sharp white cheddar, gouda, tomato sauce, and black beans
Fiesta tacos-choose your choice of hard shell tacos or soft tortillas that is made from scratch. it's filled with cilantro lettuce, cajun plantains, pineapple, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, fresh garlic, cajun sauce, and your choice of protein
Chorizo burrito (vegan option available) chorizo spanish rice, refried beans, guac, smothered with salsa & sour cream
Mega chalupa (protein options:chicken, filet mignon, swordfish, cauliflower, or fried lions mane.)- herb buffalo, pickled onions, pickled carrots, cilantro, smoked cheddar queso, grape tomatoes, and feta
Crunch wrap supreme- layered with hard shell and soft tortillas, queso, pico de gallo, choice of protein, refried beans, lettuce, pickled peppers, and cilantro
Buff. cauli. burrito- guac with spanish rice, feta, buffalo cauliflower, lettuce, refried beans, pickled onions, sour cream, cilantro, and green goddess sauce
Flautas dinner 3 rolled fried corn tortillas filled with chicken, topped with lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, pickled peppers, and a side of rice/black beans
Duck tamale duck confit, guajillo mole sauce, cotija cheese
Jumbo shrimp arroz poblano, zucchini & squash, chipotle butter
Arroz con pollo(braised chicken & rice) slow braised split chicken leg, zucchini, corn and potato in chile molido and spanish rice
Blackened beef tenderloin- crispy smashed potatoes, bitter greens, sweet & tart cherry tequila sauce
Carne asada skirt steak marinated in mexican spices, traditional spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, tortillas
Seared salmon mexican spices, lentils, roasted carrots, cortija cheese, and purple mustard on tortilla
Shrimp enchiladas with cotija and mexican spices
Tequila lime shrimp (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Roasted halibut with cilantro chipotle sauce (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Seared scallops with chipotle butter(choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Chicken tinga (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies.)
Pollo asado(chicken) (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Al pastor(pork) (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Carnitas(choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Carne asada (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Ancho chile braised beef (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Seasoned ground beef (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Mexican spiced bison (choose tortillas or with spanish rice and roasted veggies)
Tres leches
Holiday churros with vanilla buttercream icing
Flan imposible (impossible chocolate flan)
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 Roanoke County.
What does a private chef service include in Roanoke County?
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 Roanoke County?
The price of renting a chef in Roanoke County 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 115 USD to 138 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 115 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 113 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 125 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 138 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 Roanoke County?
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 17 chefs available in Roanoke County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Roanoke County 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 Roanoke County?
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 Roanoke County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Roanoke County, 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 Roanoke County.
Cost of a private chef in Roanoke County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Roanoke County 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 115 USD to 138 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 115 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 113 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 125 USD
For 2 people: 138 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 Roanoke County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Roanoke County: 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 Roanoke County!






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









