Private Chef in Winter Gardens
Rent one of our 320 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Winter Gardens
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Winter Gardens in April 2016, more than 320 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Winter Gardens and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in California.
Starting in 2016, 13,583 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Winter Gardens. To book your chef in Winter Gardens, 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 8,043 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 90,623 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.82 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 13,583 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Winter Gardens usually book menus around 166 USD per person, including 4.83 courses, sharing an average of 4.81 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 Winter Gardens.












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!
320 Private Chefs in Winter Gardens
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More than 13,500 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.65 Chef
The guests in Winter Gardens have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.65.
4.88 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Winter Gardens received an average score of 4.88.
4.77 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.77 average score.
4.88 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Winter Gardens has been scored with a 4.88 on average.
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8,043 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Winter Gardens
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Cheese garlic bread - french baguette with handmade garlic and parmesan cheese cream
Mix of grilled sausages - chicken and pork grilled sausages
Salmon ceviche
Tomato risotto
Seasoned grilled chicken
Grilled tritip with cheese sauce
Farofa - toasted yucca flour with butter, onions and bacon
Grilled garlic shrimp
Passion fruit mousse
Grilled corn dip - street style corn, blue corn tortillas, tajin,
Stuffed paccheri pasta - three cheese, basil, blistered tomato, balsamic, green onion
Classic bruschetta - tomato, garlic, basil, balsamic
Grilled vegetable bruschetta - zucchini, squash, onion, tomato, balsamic, garlic, basil
French onion soup - gruyere, fried onion
Chicken saty - sweet soy, chilies, cilantro
Panzanella salad - heirloom tomatoes, onions, arugula, focaccia
Caprese salad - fresh mozzarella, basil, heirloom tomato, arugula
Caesar salad - garlic crostini, parmesan cheese
Wedge salad - blue cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion
Roasted corn chowder - corn, cilantro, heirloom tomato
Citrus salad - oranges, grapefruit, radish, candied walnuts, manchego cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Orange salad - ginger dressing, carrots, romaine lettuce, onion, wonton, oranges, radish
Mini cheese lasagna - alfredo sauce, garlic scented spinach, asiago, fresh mozzarella
Stuffed chicken alfredo - kale, parmesan, garlic, fettuccini pasta,
Seared salmon - roasted potatoes, asparagus, citrus fennel salad,
Beef short rib rigatoni pasta - portobello ragu sauce, asparagus tips, sundried tomatoes
Beef bourguignon - burgundy, root vegetables, mushrooms, roasted potatoes
Beef tenderloin filet with butter poached lobster tail - garlic roasted potatoes, asparagus, rosemary infused red wine reduction, scampi butter
Stuffed chicken mole - chilies, cilantro
Chateaubriand - garlic confit, mushrooms, red wine reduction, roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts
Chocolate mousse trifle
Croisant bread pudding - carmel, chocolate,
Lemon zabaione - fresh berries
Cheese cake - seasonal flavor of your choice with chantilly cream and anglaise
Creme brulee - chantilly cream
Mac & cheese (can be made dairy, gluten free and vegan)
Pepperoni pizza (can be made dairy, gluten free and vegan)
Cheeseburger pasta (can be made dairy, gluten free and vegan
Cake mix cookies (can be made dairy & gluten free)
Rice krispie treats (gluten free & can be made dairy free)
Strawberry shortcake puffs (can be made dairy free)
Menu will include 3-5 courses and designed custom for you and your guest(s)
Grilled oysters
Seasonal greens
Grilled salmon. seasonal vegetables
Pork. squash | sorghum | apple
White chocolate
Dark chocolate tart. frangelico ice cream | toasted nuts
Baked apple mushroom wontons
Crispy polenta with garlic bok choy & maple syrup teriyaki jackfruit
Fried spring rolls
Asian rice (gluten & vegan)
Bok choy with garlic (vegan & gluten free)
Gamja jorim (braised potatoes)
Sweet and sour tofu
Sichuan bok choy tempeh
Noodles in ginger garlic sauce
Matcha chocolate chip cookies
Green tea panna cotta
Black pepper balsamic chia pudding with oat rawnola
Edamame hummus - ginger, sweet chili, wonton chips
Chicken satey - sweet soy, chilies, cilantro
Miso soup - tofu, seaweed, bean sprouts
Beef tataki - citrus, soy, ponzu
Wedge salad - blue cheese, tomato, cucumber, red onion
Asian salad - ginger dressing, carrots, romaine lettuce, onion
Beet salad - baby beets, goat cheese, arugula, candied orange, orange vinaigrette
Orange salad - ginger dressing, carrots, romaine lettuce, onion, wonton, oranges, radish
Beef filet teriyaki - sprouts, cilantro,
Chicken teriyaki- onion, soy, rice
Ginger sticky ribs- pork ribs, ginger, garlic
Shrimp kung pao- chilies, cilantro, soy
Teriyaki chateaubriand - garlic confit, mushrooms, red wine reduction, roasted shallot freid rice
Sesame glazed seared salmon - asparagus, pommes frites, bok choy
Bourbon pecan pie
Croisant bread pudding - carmel, chocolate,
Cheese cake - seasonal flavor of your choice with chantilly cream and anglaise
Green tea panna cotta - chantilly cream
Creme brulee - chantilly cream
- empanadas: delicious puff pastry with a filling of ground meat, egg, veggies and lots of flavor. vegetarian option: spinach, ricotta and corn
- prawns with prosciutto: shrimp seasoned with sweet paprika wrapped in prosciutto
- spring brochette, caprese style: tomato, mozzarella and basil, a classic! crowned with parmesan covered with balsamic cream
- canapés or tartlets: small and delicious typical italian tarts, with salmon or avocado, ricotta and a selected mixture of cooked vegetables
- big salad "insalatona": fresh combination of lettuce, arugula, tomato, carrots, radishes, cucumber and avocado, seasoned with balsamic cream
- citrus salad: unique explosion of flavors between arugula, cherry tomatoes, grapefruit, orange and tangerine, seasoned with balsamic cream
- charcuterie board: assortment of cheeses and charcuteries for all tastes
- spinach and zucchini savory cake: salty cake with a touch of genoese style!
- caviar bruschetta: refined italian toasted bread, with fresh cooked vegetables, cheeses and topped with caviar
- tagliatelle al ragù: homemade pasta, with a delicious italian bolognese sauce
- potato gnocchi with asparagus: delicious gnocchetti topped with delicious asparagus cream sauce, vegetables and selected herbs
- tagliolini with speck and arugula: creamy homemade pasta from the italian alps
- ravioli di spinaci e ricotta: classic homemade pasta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta with delicious herb cream sauce
- pasta alla vodka: a little parmesan, tomato, heavy cream, onion, garlic, basil and vodka. yes, vodka!
- riso ai funghi: scented rice with mushrooms and typical italian vegetables
- penne all’arrabbiata: who said spicy? enjoy a touch of spicy peperoncino with tomato, parmesan, garlic and parsley sauce
- four cheeses tagliatelle: homemade pasta wrapped together with sauce of blue cheese, parmesan, cheddar and gouda
- filet mignon with patate al cartoccio: mythical beef steak with intense flavor, crispy crust, juicy interior finished with roasted vegetables
- ribeye steak with vegetables: mythical steak of the highest quality and finished with selected vegetables
- salmon with purée 3 colors: our favorite fish without a doubt. delicious portion of salmon, along with a irresistible carrot and potato puree
- boneless chicken leg with orange juice: chicken with an explosion of flavors, marinated with orange, paprika and along with fine vegetables
- roasted pork with egg and plums: baked ham stuffed with plums and egg, along with a fresh salad
- beef outside skirt steak pizza style: steak a filet prepared as a pizza with mozzarella and fresh tomatoes
- napolitana fette of aubergines with potatoes (mozzarella or avocado, tomato sauce, sage, oregano, olive oil, salt and pepper) v,gf,df
- tiramisú: our signature dessert. mascarpone cheese, coffee, lady fingers cookie, dark chocolate, eggs and sugar
- chocolate mousse: popular creamy dessert loved by children and adults based on chocolate and eggs
- nutella crepe: delicious french crepe, the original recipe. nutella will take you to italy
- lemon sorbet: sorbet with a light and refreshing texture with fresh strawberries
- chocolate cake with nutella: dark chocolate cake filled with blueberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with nutella cream
- macedonia: seasonal fruits, put together to enjoy a healthy dessert
- banana split (chocolate and vanilla ice cream, banana, strawberries, chocolate) v,gf
- caramel crepe: delicious french crepe with caramel (dulce de leche) will take you to latin america
Hickory smoked scallop crudo
Guacamole tatemado bites on plantain chips
Black bean chipotle lobster tostada
Ceviche shooters
Ahi poke wontons
Fried risotto ball with marinara
Chicken and waffles with candied bacon bits
California gazpacho
Aztec tortilla soup
Chicken tom kha soup
Pork chashu ramen
100 anniversary tijuana cesar salad
Warm winter salad
Asian papaya salad
Caprese salad
Greek yogurt salad and roasted beets salad
Braised short rib and grits with red wine reduction
Blackened salmon with greek lemon rice and homemade tzatziki
Teriyaki mahi mahi with king trumpet mushrooms, green onions and grilled squash
Harissa marinated pan seared chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad
Macadamia, orange and basil crusted halibut and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with orange beurre blanc sauce
Filet mignon with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and red wine reduction
Garlic shrimp skewers with honey rosemary vegetables
Sesame seared tuna with mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice
Fish on lentils with honey cream and herb medley
Trout almondine with garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc
Mini chocolate cheesecake
Carrot walnut cake
Coconut kahlua flan
Creme brulee
Tiramisu
Strawberry shortcake ice cream sandwhich
Cornbread with salted caramel and whipped cream cheese
Panacotta with brownie crumble
Assorted homemade cookies
Baklava
Bread pudding
Churro waffle ice cream sandwich
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 Winter Gardens.
What does a private chef service include in Winter Gardens?
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 Winter Gardens?
The price of renting a chef in Winter Gardens 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 99 USD to 163 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 99 USD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 98 USD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 122 USD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 163 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 Winter Gardens?
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 320 chefs available in Winter Gardens. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Winter Gardens 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 Winter Gardens?
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 Winter Gardens each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Winter Gardens, 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 Winter Gardens.
Cost of a private chef in Winter Gardens
The cost of hiring a private chef in Winter Gardens 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 99 USD to 163 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 99 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 98 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 122 USD
For 2 people: 163 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 Winter Gardens!
2 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 Winter Gardens?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Winter Gardens: 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 Winter Gardens!






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









