Private Chef in San Bernardino
Rent one of our 183 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in San Bernardino
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in San Bernardino in January 2017, more than 183 Private Chefs have joined our platform in San Bernardino and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in San Bernardino County.
Starting in 2017, 76,451 guests have already enjoyed a chef in San Bernardino. To book your chef in San Bernardino, 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 24,388 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 217,727 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, 76,451 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in San Bernardino usually book menus around 172 USD per person, including 3.4 courses, sharing an average of 4.29 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 San Bernardino.












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!
183 Private Chefs in San Bernardino
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More than 76,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.46 Chef
The guests in San Bernardino have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.
4.77 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in San Bernardino received an average score of 4.77.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in San Bernardino has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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24,388 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in San Bernardino
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Beef empanadas with finely chopped onions, carrots, parsley and eggs, seasoned with spanish paprika
Vegetarian empanadas of spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan and finely chopped onion, bell peppers, zucchini and parsley
Shrimp salad with, mango, avocado and cherry tomatoes
Stuffed eggs with tasty maionese, tomato paste, vinegar, evoo, spanish paprika
Latin style rice with bell pepper, onion, mushroom, broccoli, zucchini, garlic, parsley, carrot, spanish paprika, saffron and evoo
Chicken and lemon tacos with creamy guacamole, "pico de gallo" and our delicious secret sauce
Filet mignon tacos with creamy guacamole, "pico de gallo" and our tasty chimichurri
Seafood tacos with prawns, creamy guacamole, "pico de gallo" and our delicious secret sauce
Argentinian style churrasco with chimichurri
Salmon filet with spanish sweet paprika
Chicken milanesa with chimichurri
Eggplant milanesa napolitana style
Dulce de leche crepe with whipped cream
Delicious spanish flan with whipped cream
Chocolate crepe with whipped cream
Grandma's cake with vanilla cookies, layered on condensed milk, egg and cinnamon cream, topped with dark chocolate
-beet tartar salad on warm brioche with baby salad
-olive tapenade, french toast, and sour cream
-pan seared sea scallops, celeriac puree and bacon sesame seed crust and sweet pea jus
-warm brioche with goat's cheese, arugula, and pickled pear
Baked oyster with baby spinach and cream cheese glaze
-steak tartare on warm brioche
Wild burgundy escargot with garlic butter
First course by roger verge 1930 to 2015 salad de homard tiede au beurre de truffe warm lobster salad with truffle butter
Second course by michel bourdin 1943 to 2023 ravioli de langoustine, tomate confit, sauce champagne rose et caviar langoustine ravioli with tomato confit, shell fish cream sauce and caviar
Third course by paul bocuse 1926 to 2018 soupe aux truffes truffle soup with poached chicken and foie grass
Fourth course by albert roux 1935 to 2021 assiette de boucher, a selection of three meats with their sauces and garnishes
Fifth course by michel roux 1941 to 2020 tarte au citron avec framboises
Sixth course by peter kromberg 1941 to 2008 souffle au chocolat avec sauce fraise
Smoked salmon, sour cream, chives and lemon
Stuffed mushrooms with zucchini and thyme stuffing and herb crust
Warm goats cheese on brioche with pickled pear
Baked oyster with swiss cheese glaze
Tomato confit, basil on crispy french bread
Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad
Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna
Ceviche of salmon and crab with chili, lime, coriander and citrus fruit
Fresh pumpkin ravioli, olive oil emulsion with toasted pine nuts and fresh sage
Country house pate with warm brioche and pickles
French vegetable soup au pistou
Seared sesame spiced crusted tuna with french dressing and snow pea salad
Classic french onion soup
Moules mariniere, cream, white wine, fresh herbs with crusty bread
Black mussels,, fresh tomato with garlic parsley croutons
Shrimp, avocado and mango salad with a mayonaise fresh herb dressing (extra costs may apply)
Pan seared sea scallops, celeriac puree and smoked bacon sesame seed crust
Warm goats cheese salad with lardons of bacon and fresh figs
Corn fed chicken, milk-poached breast with morels, slow roast leg with thyme and tomato confit
Pan seared duck breast with green pepper sauce dauphinoise potatoes and french beans
Hand dived scallop ravioli, tomato confit and champagne butter
Bouillabaisse, classic french provencal seafood dish
Oven roasted sea bass, ratatouille and basil, fondant potatoes
Roasted herb crusted rack of lamb, ratatouille, paris mash and lamb jus
Fillet of beef, sauce au poivre, gratin potatoes and french beans
Coq au vin, creamy mash, wild mushrooms and braised red wine shallots
Pan seared swordfish, provencal herb crust, confit baby tomatoes and sweet potato puree
Char grilled new york strip steaks, grilled provencal vegetables, gratin potatoes and confit tomato and chefs herb butter
Herb crusted halibut filet on fondant potatoes, cherry tomato and herb dressing and basil oil
Chocolate and pistachio tart with raspberry sorbet
Apple tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
Almond frangipane tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream
Tart citron with berry compote and heavy cream
Fresh vanilla bean crème brulee
Tomato-basil bruschetta
Rosemary white bean dip with garlic crostini
Classic chopped italian salad
Minestrone soup
Mediterranean chopped salad
Moroccan carrot salad
Pasta a la marinara
Ciambotta (italian vegetable stew)
Chicken tagine with chickpeas and apricots
Italian polenta cake
Lemon bars
Almond macaroons
Bruschetta with roasted grapes on ricotta cheese, topped with a touch of honey
Charcuterie and cheeses board with prosciutto, salami, capocollo, parmigiano reggiano, manchego and more…
Citric salad of arugula, avocado, navel orange, blood orange and grapefruit, seasoned with balsamic glaze and lemon
Romaine baby hearts, topped with fresh cheese and anchovies, and garnished with balsamic vinegar, and walnuts (optional)
Chicken and mushroom risotto with finely chopped garlic, onion, cooked in chicken broth, topped with butter and parmesan
Smooth shrimp rice with finely chopped garlic, onion, bell peppers mix, and tomatoes, seasoned with spanish paprika
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni with parmesan and bechamel sauce
Beef cannelloni with bechamel, parmigiano reggiano and beef stock glaze
Beef filet mignon topped with a delicious mushroom and cream sauce
Grilled boneless chicken thigh a l'orange
Braised chicken thighs, with smooth dark sauce
Eggplant napolitana covered in breadcrumbs, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
French crème brûlée
Mille feuille with pastry cream and berries
Caramel crepe, filled with delicious authentic dulce de leche and whipped cream
Chocolate crepe, filled with delicious italian nutella and whipped cream
Pan con tomate grilled bread, grated tomatoes, manchego, serrano ham
Manzanilla papirusa, sanlúcar de barrameda clams with pork belly white wine, diced tomatoes, basil
Champagne and sorbet pallet cleanser
Mallorcan style lamb braised lamb, piquillo confit, garlic chips, patatas panaderas
Blood orange-champagne creme brûlée
Warm goats cheese on brioche topped with fresh figs
Scottish smoked salmon, chilled cucumber and sour cream on french toast
Baked oyster with baby spinach and cream cheese glaze
Tomato bruschetta with parmesan shards
Pulled pork on crisp tortillas with red slaw and green salsa
-pear and prosciutto crostini with cream cheese and honey
-spicy italian meatballs with mozzarella and fresh basil
-mini arancini with spicy tomato and red pepper sauce
Chilled leek and potato soup with thai chili crab
Duck led confit on straw potato, lentils and rocket salad
Salad nicoise with seared yellow fin tuna
Fresh wild mushroom fettuccini with white wine and basil sauce,
Asparagus and artichoke risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
Blackened grilled tuna with a warm sicilian style salad, served with hot crusty olive bread
Ceviche of salmon and fresh scallops with chili, lime, coriander and citrus fruit
Baby spinach and ricotta ravioli, tomato and white wine basil sauce
Capresse salad with pesto,grilled peaches and grilled bread
Sydney caesar salad (crispy smoked bacon and egg crumble)
-wild mushroom and black truffle risotto, parmesan and fresh herbs
-bbq spanish octopus with moroccan cous cous salad, chorizo, crispy potatoes fresh lemon
-crispy shrimp with sweet and sour peppers dip and vietnamese salad
-chefs johns fish and chip taco with spring pea slaw and tartar dressing
-pan seared sea scallops, celeriac puree and bacon sesame seed crust and sweet pea jus
Duck two way. slow roasted pekin duck breast, citrus glaze and duck leg confit and baby greens and herb salad
Cioppino seafood stew and herb infused linguine with toasted ciabatta
Char grilled new york strip steaks, grilled italian vegetables and confit tomato
Grilled lobster, garlic butter, fondant potatoes and caesar salad. (add $10)
Fillet of wagyu beef, sauce au poivre, gratin potatoes and french beans
Linguine piccole with grilled swordfish, wild baby fennel and a light anchovy sauce
Herb crusted halibut filet on fondant potatoes, tuscan tomato dressing and basil oil
Pan seared halibut fillet with paris mash cardamom baby pea sauce and glazed carrots
Roast rack of new zealand lamb herb crusted, grilled italian vegetables and paris mash
Seared fillet of salmon, paris mash, grilled asparagus and a moroccan tomato dressing
Prime filet of beef wellington glazed red wine shallot sauce, creamed potatoes and fresh greens
-crispy pork belly with asian green salad and wild garlic potatoes
-char grilled rib eye, wild mushrooms, green pepper cream and truffle fries
-crispy duck breast, red coconut curry, glazed pineapple with egg noodles and asian greens
-pan roasted pork tenderloin, grain mustard, smashed pee wee pots and honey glazed brussel sprouts
-seared wagyu beef filet with bubble and squeak, yorkshire pudding and horseradish
Lemon and lime tart with berry compote and heavy cream
Apple tarte au tan with fresh vanilla bean ice cream
Tirami- su
Italian almond tart, red wine poached cherries and mascarpone cream
Fresh vanilla bean crème brulee
Hot raspberry soufflé with raspberry sauce
Warm sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Tomato focaccia bread with aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
Arancini- crispy risotto with pecorino cheese, spicy pomodoro sauce
Spinach and gorgonzola salad with candied pecans, dried cranberries and balsamic dressing
Asian pear and citrus salad with candied pecans, shaved fennel, and organic greens with a white balsamic vinaigrette
Hearts of romaine caesar salad with focaccia croutons
Braised beef ragu over campanelle pasta with pecorino sheep's cheese and basil from chef’s garden
Pan seared salmon with tomato basil white wine sauce, parmesan whipped potatoes, haricot verts
Penne with spicy vodka sauce and chicken and baby spinach
Campanelle pasta with shrimp and tomato basil mascarpone white wine sauce
Braised short ribs, parmesan risotto, asparagus, demi glacé
Filet mignon with port wine demi, garlic parmesan whipped potatoes, glacéd asparagus
Vanilla bean creme brûlée
Lemon olive oil cake with macerated berries and vanilla crème
Chocolate molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream
Croissant bread, pudding with dark chocolate and 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 San Bernardino.
What does a private chef service include in San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino?
The price of renting a chef in San Bernardino 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 163 USD to 327 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 163 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 178 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 112 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 327 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 San Bernardino?
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 183 chefs available in San Bernardino. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?
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 San Bernardino each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino.
Cost of a private chef in San Bernardino
The cost of hiring a private chef in San Bernardino 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 163 USD to 327 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 163 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 178 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 112 USD
For 2 people: 327 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 San Bernardino!
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 San Bernardino?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in San Bernardino: 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 San Bernardino!

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Excellent gastronomy and original plans in San Bernardino
Take a Chef is more about building a culinary experience that's right for you. That's why the menu is constructed to suit your tastes. we all know it is important to seek out the most effective chef to match your wishes. Many of our chefs in San Bernandino are educated in famous culinary schools and have a decade of business experience.

What is a Private Chef service?
Let's begin by letting us know about your appetite and limitations. When we get an understanding of what you're searching for, our chefs can build recipes to make this trip ideal for you and your loved ones. Shopping, preparing, table service, and sweeping are all on us! Click the button below and appreciate the Chef experience.






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









