Private Chef in Salem County
Rent one of our 127 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Salem County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Salem County in December 2016, more than 127 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Salem County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Salem County.
Starting in 2016, 13,311 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Salem County. To book your chef in Salem 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 5,829 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 55,252 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, 13,311 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Salem County usually book menus around 173 USD per person, including 3.23 courses, sharing an average of 3.7 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 Salem 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!
127 Private Chefs in Salem County
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More than 13,300 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Salem County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Salem County received an average score of 4.77.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.85 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Salem County has been scored with a 4.85 on average.
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5,829 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Salem County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Caramelized onion, honey crisp apple, goat´s cheese and truffle french croquettes
Crepes aux champignons. french crepe stuffed with bella mushrooms, scallions and emmental cheese
Quiche lorraine bites
Smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado pâté served with pita bread
Pâté de foie de volaille (chicken liver pate) served with baguette crackers
Vol-au-vent: puff pastry cases filled with a savory mixture of creamy mushrooms in a béchamel sauce
Homemade french onion soup with garlic bread and topped with gruyére cheese
French vichysoisse. cold leek soup blended with light cream and vegetable broth and topped with almonds and croutons
Salad niçoise: tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, anchovies, tomatoes, green beans, and potatoes
Hand-cut beef tenderloin french steak tartare (traditional recipe) served on wonton crackers
Tuna or salmon and avocado tartare marinated with ginger, wasabi, soy sauce and chive
Authentic, homemade french ratatouille
Pan-seared or salmon sea bass in a lemon-caper butter sauce, served with roasted asparagus and zucchini medley
Filet mignon (or any beef cut) in a mushroom and truffle cream sauce
Duck a l’orange. duck breast cooked in a sweet and tangy orange sauce
Authentic french boeuf bourguignon stew
Coq au vin: chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, bacon and garlic
Bouillabaisse provençal fish stew with fish, shellfish, saffron, garlic, and fennel
Sole meunière: pan-fried sole fish, served with a lemon and parsley sauce
Lemon and lime infused or regular créme brúlée
French raspberry bavarois topped with fresh whipped cream, short bread crumble and fresh raspberries
Onion goat cheese puff
Mini baked brie with apple chutney
Butternut squash and mushrooms risotto
Calabaza butternut soup organic fresh cream | organic
Shepherd's pie grass fed (grass fed ground beef with peas, carrots and corn blended in a savory homemade sauce and topped with a yukon gold mashed potato crust)
Scallops stir-fried with pumpkin puree
Seafood paella(spanish bomba rice, saffron and seafood)
Home made ravioli filling with ossobuco cooked for 18 hours in cream sauce, basil and italian tomatoes
Short ribs and grilled polenta accompanied by eggplants and roasted tomatoes
Chicken casserole, mushrooms, basmati rice and leek
Apple crumble blossom (filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a crispy mix of sugar and oats)
Chocolate mousse cake
Sticky toffee cake
Gluten free chocolate lava cake 9elicious taste of rich belgian chocolate as you enjoy a warm lava cake)
Apple berry blossom
Chifles (fried plantain chips with a dip assortment)
Ecuadorian lapinganchos (potato tortillas stuffed with cheese)
Ecuadorian corviche (plantain dough stuffed with marinated fish, deep fried and served with fresh salad
Peruvian shrimp or fish ceviche. marinated in orange, lime and lemon juice, topped with red onion and cilantro
Puerto rican mofongo with canarian mojo
Peruvian chicken ají (shredded chicken in an mild pepper and achiote sauce)
Encebollado de pescado (tuna loin soup with onion, yuca, cilantro and tomato)
Slow roasted pork (or beef) served with argentinian chimichurri
Tres leches cake
Homemade chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and fresh whipped cream
Raspberry bavarois topped with fresh whipped cream, short bread crumble and fresh raspberries
Destructured tomatoe, pesto cream
Baby veggies caponata
Veggie tartare with green gazpacho
Zucchini carpaccio
Butternut squash wellington, mushrooms and creamy polenta
Grilled vegetables curry
Asparagus and mushroom truffled risotto
Carrot cake
Banana bread pudding
Tropezienne (specialty from st tropez)
Tortilla de papas española con pan tumaca (spanish potato omelette with tomato and garlic bread)
Andalusian rabas accompanied by pickles mayonnaise and sweet potato lonjas (squid rings battered in flour and fried in olive oil)
Spanish morcilla with apple chutney on slices of country bread (spanish black pudding in the oven)
Croquetas de jamón (traditional spanish ham croquettes)
Smoked salmon salad with arugula, cream cheese, mushrooms and chives
Seafood paella(spanish bomba rice, saffron and seafood)
Ternera escalopines with cabrales sauce and potatoes with peppers (veal milaneses with azul cabrales cheese sauce and sliced potatoes with roasted piquillo peppers)
Catalan fideuà with seafood (in catalunya, the northeastern part of spain, there is a traditional dish called fideuà, made with short lengths of dry pasta called fideus y seafood)
Boneless leg and thigh with chimichurri and crushed potatoes with rosemary and lemon
Crema catalana (pastry cream with an egg yolk base covered with a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar)
Dark belgian chocolate cake
Spanish flan
Beer glazed onion & pork belly crostini
Sweet & sour bat wings
Halloween themed charcuterie board with shrimp cocktail and fresh oysters
Potato pave with grilled spanish octopus & roasted shallots
Butternut squash & roasted pepper soup
Purple potato soup with crème fraiche
Burrata caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes and white wine & fig balsamic
Spicy lamb meatballs with spinach and garlic couscous
Slow roasted lamb with orange & cinnamon, puréed herb infused potatoes, moroccan seasoned green beans & carrots
Poseidon’s feast ( assorted seafood & shellfish) , garlic & butter linguini & maple bacon brussels sprouts
Cinnamon & saffron roasted duck , garlic & tomato risotto & roasted asparagus
Vampire steak with garlic & red wine reduction, rosemary fondant potatoes & sautéed broccolini
Chocolate pomegranate tart with whipped marscapone
Black velvet cake
Arancino ( italian rice and cheese ball)
Argentine empanadas (creamy corn and peppers)
Baby quiché of échalots and red onions with mixed of green leaves
Bruschetas with caponata (eggplants, celery, tomatoes, olives)
Butternut squash risotto
Busiati with l'agghia (homemade italian pasta with pistachio cream)
Canelones rustic country style homemade dough | organic spinach | ricotta | wild mushrooms | bechamel sauce | tomato sauce
Gnocchis pecorino romano cream and pine mushrooms
French tarte tatin (apple)
Sfogliatelle napoletana(filled with orange cream)
Tiramisu
Caramelized onion, honey crisp apple, goat´s cheese and truffle croquettes
Ciabatta bruschetta with a basil and garlic evoo, fresh tomato, italian mozzarella and prosciutto
Tortilla de patatas. spanish potato and onion omelette served with authentic garlic aioli
Arborio rice crisp topped with marinated tuna tataki, pickle red onion and wasabi drizzle
Mediterranean trio dip: hummus, baba ghanoush and spain salmorejo served with homemade pita bread
Crispy calamari with homemade garlic aioli and sweet garlic - chili thai sauce
Gambas al ajillo - pan-seared jumbo shrimp with garlic chips and a brandy flambé
Croquetas de jamón y queso - iberian ham & manchego cheese croquettes. deep fried and topped with spain salmorejo
Hand cut traditional french steak tartare served with crispy wonton crackers
Salmon & avocado tartare marinated with ginger, wasabi, sesame seeds, chives, dijon mustard and lemon juice
Panko - breaded chicken (or pork) bites. marinated with parsley, garlic and lemon juice, topped with argentinian chimichurri
Butternut squash & coconut milk soup served with roasted pistachios
Shrimp, apple/pineapple and avocado salad with crispy iceberg lettuce and homemade cocktail dressing
Arugula salad with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, caramelized onion, evoo and balsamic vinegar topped with spanish goat´s cheese. served in a parmigiano basket
Authentic countryside or seafood paella valenciana
Arrós negre. paella-style rice cooked with squid ink topped with shellfish
Fideuá. similar to paella but made with short, thin noodles instead of rice and in a rich, consistent fish broth
Bella mushroom & truffle risotto topped with steamed asparagus
Chicken & shrimp meatballs. seasoned with cilantro, garlic & ginger and cooked in a creamy chicken broth
Filet mignon (or any beef cut) in a mushroom and truffle cream sauce
Pan-seared salmon or sea bass in a lemon-caper butter sauce, served with roasted asparagus and zucchini medley
French raspberry bavarois topped with fresh whipped cream, short bread crumble and fresh raspberries
Lemon and lime infused créme brúlée
Authentic italian tiramisu
Honey crisp apple crumble with creamy vanilla ice cream topped with raspberry coulis
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 Salem County.
What does a private chef service include in Salem 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 Salem County?
The price of renting a chef in Salem 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 135 USD to 171 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 135 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 139 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 156 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 171 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 Salem 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 127 chefs available in Salem County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Salem 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 Salem County.
Cost of a private chef in Salem County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Salem 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 135 USD to 171 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 135 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 139 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 156 USD
For 2 people: 171 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Salem County!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Salem County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Salem 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 Salem County!
Talk to our chefs in Salem 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 Salem County? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Salem County, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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