Private Chef in Vero Beach
Rent one of our 55 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Vero Beach
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Vero Beach in March 2017, more than 55 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Vero Beach and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Indian River County.
Starting in 2017, 23,547 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Vero Beach. To book your chef in Vero Beach, 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 7,383 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 59,617 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 23,547 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Vero Beach usually book menus around 160 USD per person, including 4.9 courses, sharing an average of 3.87 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 Vero Beach.
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!
55 Private Chefs in Vero Beach
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Vero Beach
More than 23,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.63 Chef
The guests in Vero Beach have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.63.
4.83 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Vero Beach received an average score of 4.83.
4.86 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.86 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Vero Beach has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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7,383 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Vero Beach
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Lollipop chicken wings with a guava infused hennessey sauce
Wedge salad sweet onions, blue cheese, oven-dried tomato, garlic dressing
Cobb salad cherry tomato, green onion, avocado, eggs, bacon and grilled chicken
Caesar salad romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, garlic-lemon dressing
Shrimp and crab bisque
Seasonal soup/salad
Triple chocolate cake overload vanilla bean ice cream
White chocolate bread pudding w/ salted carmel sauce
Strawberry shortcake with lavender and whipped cream
Mini red snapper cakes horseradish and garlic aioli
Philly cheesesteak sliders
Chicken wings creamy garlic parmesan, ranch, celery
Spinach and artichoke cups
Wedge salad sweet onions, blue cheese, oven-dried tomato, garlic dressing
-caesar salad romaine, shaved parmesan, crouton, garlic-lemon dressing
French onion soup
Cobb salad cherry tomato, green onion, avocado, eggs, bacon and grilled chicken
Seasonal soup
Seafood chowder
Cajun garlic butter sauce shrimp over grilled salmon/chicken
Roasted chicken garlic herb butter hasselback potatoes and grilled asparagus
Applewood smoked bbq beef ribs garlic mashed potatoes and assorted grilled vegetables
Ribeye w/ creamy mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
Triple chocolate cake overload vanilla bean ice cream
Seasonal fruit /guava hennessy cheesecake
White chocolate bread pudding w/ salted carmel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream
Spring mix // mesclun salad, arugula, goat cheese croquettes, caramelized pecans, beet chips, tangy vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock and country herbs
Ajiaco // colombian chicken broth. potatoes, arracacha, guascas, yellow corn
Esquite callejero // mexican grilled corn, epazote, mayo, cotija cheese and tajin
Provoleta // argentinian fried cheese, chorizo, artisan bread, microgreens
Empanada argentina // ground beef and chorizo, caramelized onions, raisin, olives, piquillo
Bife de lomo argentino // sous vide, center cut, prime tenderloin, malbec reduction, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Pollo al hongo // pan seared, farm raised chicken breast, portobello & malbec sauce, au gratin potatoes, black garlic spinach dip
Moqueca // brazilian style stew fish, coconut sauce, dende, sweet peppers, platain chips, white rice
Chivo guisado // stew goat, rhum, dominican seasoning, tostones, moro de guandules
Ropa vieja // cuban style shredded beef, grilled onions and peppers, congri, maduros y yuca frita
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Eggs your way station (made fresh upon request)
Waffle or pancake station with maple syrup
Fruit cups // assorted and seasonal local fruit cups
Country style breakfast potatoes with italians herbs
Eggs benedict // virginia ham, hollandaise over toasted english muffin
Santa fe skillet // breakfast potatoes, steak, chorizo and melted cheese
Chilaquiles verdes // mexican style corn tortilla chips, roasted green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema and refried black beans
Shrimp & grits // southern style stone ground yellow grits and sautéed butter garlic shrimps
Bacon and breakfast sausage station
Bottomless mimosas // prosecco and fresh orange juice
Cheese platter// assortment french and basque cheeses served with fruit compote, cornichons, fruits, crakers and bread
Patatas bravas (angry potatoes), pan fry gold yukon potatoes, served with angry sauce and chive aioli
Spanish croquets// wild mushrooms, thick béchamel dough and ham fritters, served with chive aioli
Mac and cheese fritters// cheese, crispy delisious
Empanadas// flour dough filled with cheese, spinach, black beans, served with jalapeno-cilantro sauce
Arancini// sicilian fry crispy rice balls, stuffed with fontina cheese, served with spicy marinara sauce dipping sauce
Beets and potato salad// cilantro and orange dressing, crispy corn bits (venezuela)
Country salad// arugula, grilled and asparagus, goat cheese, walnuts, beets, lemon dijon mustard vinaigrette
Caprese salad/ tomato, mozzarella di bufala. basil, balsamic glaze
Mediterranean salad// tomato, onions, black olives, peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, fry pita croutons
Sides (choose 2)//garlic mashed potato/ grilled polenta, arroz caldozo (spaniard risotto), israeli pearled couscous/broccolini, asparagus, / green beans/ brussel sprouts
Eggplant rolantini// tofu spinach tomato or mushroom filling, with cashew bechamel, plant base parmesan gratined
Portoloin mignon// grilled portobello mushrooms caps, topped with plant base demiglase sauce
- tofu teriyaki, peppers, onions, bok choi, carrots, snow peas, sesame seeds
Paella// rice-saffron based dish from spain with asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, carrots, zucchini, , edamame beans, , green beans, fire roasted red pepper
Chiles rellenos // roasted stuffed poblano peppers with oaxaca cheese, pinto beans, spinach. topped with charred tomato salsa and crema (mexican)
Raspberry jam bombolini/ italian doughnut, with fruit jams, and chocolate ganache, then rolls them in sugar and spices like anise and cardamom
Flan// classic sweet and cremy latin custard. (latin)
Thai rice pudding// coconut milk, roasted coconut flakes, fresh mango
Lobster bisque // florida's east coast spiny lobster, mirepoix, half & half
Spring mix salad // lettuce mesclum, cherry tomatoes, julianne carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Ceviche de pescado // florida grouper marinated in fresh limes, orange, onions and cilantro
Tuna tartare // florida east coast yellowfin tuna, mandarin, sesame, avocado and micro greens
Coquilles saint-jacques // sautéed scallops, gruyere cheese béchamel, panko
Crabcakes // homemade, blue lump crabs, creole tartar, lemon pearls caviar
Pork sliders // brioche, sous vide pulled pork carnitas, sweet poppyseed, purple cabbage
Ropa vieja cupcake // caribbean style shredded beef, bell peppers and onions, creole sauce, plantain cupcake
Surf & turf // prime beef tenderloin, lobster tail in garlic butter, baked potato soufflé and steamed broccolini
Surf & turf // sous vide, prime black angus tenderloin, pan seared scallops in wine garlic butter, parmesan risotto, sautéed spinach
Panna cotta // sweet corn, coconut milk, strawberry and mango reduction
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, strawberry vinaigrette dressing
Bisque // oven roasted butternut squash, garlic, veggie stock, herbs de provence
Potato soufflé // baked scallop potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Green bean casserole // mushroom cream sauce, crispy onions
Sweet potato // mash, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Rainbow carrots // black garlic salt, parmesan, roasted
Mac & cheese // home made, crunchy panko parmesan crust
Potatoes // roasted potatoes medley, evoo, butter, fresh herbs
Cordon blue // chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Baked virginia ham with bourbon maple glaze
Slow roasted turkey with cranberry chutney and gravy
Roasted whole chicken in fresh garden herbs
Atlantic salmon in creamy hollandaise sauce with fire roasted asparagus
Lobster thermidor // garlic butter, béchamel, cognac, grated cheese
Beef wellington // center-cut tenderloin, duxelles de champignons, prosciutto, baked in puff pastry
Paella // classic spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Frenched pork ribs // panko herbs crust, southern seasoning, natural gravy
Cornish hen // oven roasted, chardonnay, lemons and garden herbs marinated
Dried fruit, berries and banana bread
Cheesecake // lemon zest, mint, wild berries, blackberry reduction
Souffle // warm chocolate, hazelnut ice cream, pistachio tuile
Fresh baked buffet rolls & butter
All service ware & utensils / chef attended station / buffet table décor
Buffet drop off & setup / service and final cleanup
Spring mix salad // lettuce, cherry tomatoes, beet chips, carrots, vinaigrette dressing
Cesar salad // romaine lettuce, cesar dressing, parmesan and baked croutons
Potato salad // red potatoes, carrots, mayo, eggs and sweet peas
Yellow rice // parboiled long grain rice, seasoned with peas and carrots
Moro de guandules // seasoned long grain rice with green peas in creole sauce
Gallo pinto or congri // seasoned stir fried rice with black beans
Asian rice // stir fried jazmin rice, ginger, sesame oil, sweet plantain, soy sauce and scallions
Biryani // perfume basmati rice, cardamom, seven spices, cauliflower and carrots
Roasted potatoes medley, extra virgin olive oil and italian herbs
Ratatouille // zucchini, eggplant and tomato's, thymes and basil
Mash sweet potato, butter, cinnamon, cranberries and walnuts
Pasta alfredo // fettuccini pasta in four cheese white alfredo sauce
Potato soufflé // baked thin sliced potatoes, cream, four cheese blend
Glazed salmon // sautéed salmon, garlic, ginger and miso glaze
Carnitas // michoacan style slow cook pulled pork carnitas
Chateaubriand // grilled and carved black angus ribeye and au jus
Stroganoff // grilled tenderloin beef steaks in red wine and mushroom sauce
Branzino // baked fish, cherry tomato's, kalamata, lemons and capers
Barbacoa de borrego // roasted barbacoa lamb meat in soft guajillo chile adobo
Lamb curry // roasted lamb meat, seven spices onions and roasted tomatoes
Mole oaxaqueño // chicken thigh in red oaxacan style mole sauce with cacao, chiles, spices, sesame seeds
Cordon blue // chicken breast wrap with glazed ham and swiss cheese
Tikka masala // chicken, zucchini, eggplant, roasted tomatoes, garam masala curry
Duck confit // sous vide duck thighs, herbes de provence, orange reduction
Fajita // grilled chicken, mexican seasoning over bed of fajita peppers and onions
Piccata // grilled chicken breast, lemon zest sauce, spinach and artichokes
Shrimp diabla // sauteed shrimps, grilled peppers and onions in red tomato sauce
Bacalao // caribbean style saltfish stew in a roasted tomato choka, potatoes and carrots
Alla vongole // fresh mussels and clams in garlic wine sauce, shallots and cherry tomatoes
Paella // classic spanish rice, squid, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp and langostinos
Assorted mini shooters // tiramisu, tres leches, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie
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 Vero Beach.
What does a private chef service include in Vero Beach?
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 Vero Beach?
The price of renting a chef in Vero Beach 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 98 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 98 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 99 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 104 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 141 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 Vero Beach?
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 55 chefs available in Vero Beach. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach?
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 Vero Beach each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach.
Cost of a private chef in Vero Beach
The cost of hiring a private chef in Vero Beach 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 98 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 98 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 99 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 104 USD
For 2 people: 141 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 Vero Beach?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Vero Beach: 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 Vero Beach!
Talk to our chefs in Vero Beach
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 Vero Beach? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Vero Beach, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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