Private Chef in Yates County
Rent one of our 16 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Yates County
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Yates County in March 2017, more than 16 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Yates County and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Yates County.
Starting in 2017, 39,835 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Yates County. To book your chef in Yates 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 11,264 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 125,572 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.66 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 39,835 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Yates County usually book menus around 165 USD per person, including 3.19 courses, sharing an average of 4.83 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 Yates 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!
16 Private Chefs in Yates County
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More than 39,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.36 Chef
The guests in Yates County have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.36.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Yates County received an average score of 4.74.
4.63 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.63 average score.
4.78 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Yates County has been scored with a 4.78 on average.
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11,264 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Yates County
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Winter squash and labneh dip, seasonal crudités, homemade flatbread
Silky potato soup, herb oil, chicken skin “chicharrónes”
Glazed carrot crostini, whipped local goat cheese, herb honey
Stuffed mushrooms, fennel sausage, pecorino, breadcrumbs
Roasted beet salad, salsa verde, winter citrus, crispy shallots
Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing
Kale, shaved apple & fennel, sherry vin, grated parm
Broccoli fritters, warm roquefort cheese, tart cherries gremolata
Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots
Grilled skirt steak, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette
Roast chicken, roast carrot romesco sauce, garlic crisp
Pan seared steelhead trout, salsa verde, fried leeks
Baked apple, bourbon caramel sauce, local vanilla ice cream
Vanilla bean panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble
Pear tarte tatin, warm spiced whip
Fudgey chocolate tart, rosemary crème anglaise
Lemon olive oil cake, soft whipped cream, candied persimmon
Mini pavlova, whipped cream, jammy pears
Chickpea with tumeric, kalamata olive, pickled fresno chili and dill
Whipped labneh with saffron soaked apricots, honey, pistachio and mint
Mushroom fritto, black garlic aioli and sesame
Winter chicory salad with honeycrisp apple, pomegranate vinaigrette, hazelnuts and parsley
Brussels sprouts salad with apricot, almond, sesame, mint and a honey vinaigrette
Roasted cabbage salad with goat cheese, zaatar breadcrumbs, preserved lemon and chive
Saffron-yogurt roasted chicken, roasted cauliflower with tahini, scallion, serrano, lime and hazelnut
Shrimp kebab with castelvetrano olives, lemon, saffron, serrano and cilantro on golden rice
Braised lamb and beef kofta, smoked paprika, tomato, pickled chili, greek yogurt and dill with aromatic basmati rice with almonds
Whole branzino with braised fennel, oranges, fingerling potatoes and preserved lemon with dill
16 0z local grass fed ny steak crusted with feta, sundried tomato, spinach and breadcrumbs with extra virgin olive oil and smoked sea salt
Fig and polenta tart with sesame crust
Baklava cheesecake, pistachios and honey
Strawberry custard and katafi with whipped cream
Mezza platter with tzatziki, hummus and babaghanoush served with warm garlicky pita bread
Citrus marinated olives
Whipped feta with 'ndjua and pita bread crisps
Avocado and cucumber salad with pomegranate , parsley and olive oil
Spicy marinated feta with fresno chilies, orange, cracked tellicherry pepper and thyme
Honey roasted eggplant with warm treviso, walnuts and garlic vinaigrette
Arctic char rubbed in ras el hanout, carrots and lentils, preserved lemon sauce and dill
Pan seared hanger steak with roast potato with caraway, pickled red onion a bed of wild greens
Basted pork loin with crispy brussels sprouts, tahini-yogurt, garlic bread crumbs and pomegranate
Roast chicken with charred cauliflower, harissa roasted carrot mash, and tahini lemon sauce
Fried halloumi, olives, oranges, garbanzo beans, pistachio and pomegranate molasses and olive oil
Pistachio halva with chocolate sauce
Warm figs with honey and greek yogurt
Olive oil cake with rosemary syrup
Burratta reale, mushroom, parsley, marinated truffle
Bruleed pear, gorgonzola dulce and crispy speck, d.o.p balsamic
Stracciatella affumicata, beets, hazelnuts, tarragon
Gnocchio fritto, guanciale, parmesan
Caicio e pepe insalata, little gem lettuce, percorino dressing, black pepper
Insalata radicchio, orange, pistachio, anchovy dressing
Mixed greens, bite-sized mozzarella, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes, soppressata
Lobster buccatinni, tomato sauce, basil
Handmade tagliatelle, braised beef & lamb ragu
Cappelietti, braised leek and black mushroom puree
Reginette, wild boar, porcini, pecorino
Prime ny steak, olive oil, pesto modenese, sweet and sour ciopolinni
Ciopinno, mussels, clams, market fish, rich tomato broth, ciabatta
Broned local pork chop, procuitto, parmesan, arugula, cherry tomato
Stripped bass, roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, thyme, olive oil, smoked sea salt
Roast heritage chicken, carrots 3 ways, roasted, puree, pickled
Zeppole with chocolate sauce
Vanilla bean panna cotta, blood orange, pistachio
Cannoli with chocolate chips
Affogatto with house made vanilla ice cream
Roasted fingerling potato with caviar, creme fraiche and chives
6 oysters ( daily pick) with pomegranate mignonette
Foie gras / quince & champagne compote / challa toast point
Arugula & watercress with blueberries, almonds and a blood orange viniagrette
Baby gem lettuce, lightly pickled apple & shallot, buttermilk dressing
Winter chicories with lemony anchovy viniagrette and puffed quinoa
Roasted snowdance farms heritage chicken with crispy herbed-citrus skin, duckfat butterball potatoes, roasted carrots with sumac and orange-blossom honey, 48 hour chicken jus
Prosciutto-atlantic caught wrapped monkfish loin with a celery root gratin and roasted asparagus
Local roasted pork loin with sweet-and-salty fig and bacon jam and local swiss chard
Fresh locally-sourced market fish with parsnip puree, fennel and cara-cara with a sancerre buerre blanc
Roasted cauliflower steak with zatar-spiced whipped greek yogurt, almonds, and plumped golden raisins
Local filet mignon with foraged mushroom, brown butter mashed potato, wild asparagus and 72-hour demi glace
Hudson valley farms rib eye with harissa carrots and smashed fingerling potatoes
Hard cider-braised boneless short ribs with creamy polenta and slow-cooked collard greens
5 cheese course with accoutrements
Bergamot tea scented creme brulee
Local chocolate mousse with pomegranite and ronney brook farms whipped cream
Chocolate torte with golden hazelnuts
Fresh berry tartlett, vanilla bean custard
Crostini, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, pickled tomatoes
Artichoke fritto, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley
Buratta, pistachio pesto, pickled beets, grilled sourdough
Bagna cauda, seasonal crudites, crusty bread
Marinated young broccoli, hazelnuts, currants, shaved parmesan
Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing
Tuscan kale, homemade caesar, buttery croutons, lots of parm
Smashed potatoes, salsa verde, creme fraiche
Sfoglini cavatelli, cacio e pepe, pancetta
Raviolo, winter squash, sage, brown butter
Chicken milanese, romesco sauce, herb salad
Pan seared sole piccata, lemon, garlic, capers
Seared skirt steak, charred scallion pistachio vinaigrette
Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots
Panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble
Classic tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone custard
Affogato, local vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnut biscotti
Lemon polenta olive oil cake, whipped cream
Spiced chocolate budino, whipped cream, pistachio
Warm spinach and feta tart with sweet-and-salty preserved lemon
Oven-roasted cauliflower and ricotta toast with spicy hot honey
Savory bacon-wrapped dates with local maple syrup and smoky chipotle
Roasted chioga beets, wild arugula, local honey lavender chevre, champagne vinaigrette, candied hazelnuts
Honeynut squash soup, calabrian chile, creme fraiche, local birch syrup, crispy sage
Frisee, pickled shallots, herbs, warm bacon vinaigrette
Potato leek soup, black truffle salt
Roasted snowdance farms heritage chicken with crispy herbed-citrus skin, duckfat butterball potatoes, roasted carrots with sumac and orange-blossom honey, 48 hour chicken jus
Fresh locally-sourced market fish, celery root, fennel, cara-cara with a sancerre buerre blanc
Locally-sourced shellfish bouillabaisse with crusty ciabatta
Apple cider brined local pork chop with fuji apples, red frill mustard greens, and vidalia onion
Roasted cauliflower steak with zatar-spiced whipped greek yogurt, almonds, and plumped golden raisins
Local new york strip steak with rainbow swiss chard and whipped potatoes
Homemade tagliatelle with wild mushroom ragu and marinated truffle
Grandma's fried chicken with homemade half-sour pickles and homestyle mashed potatoes
Fruition chocolate pots de creme, ronnybrook farms whipped cream
Hudson baby bourbon whiskey-soaked bread alone sourdough pudding, salty caramel
Brown butter apple crisp, handmade vanilla ice cream
Artichoke fritto, brown butter miso aioli
Spring salad; chicories, blood orange, anchovy vin, capers, pistachio
Caramelized leek and creamy white bean dip, seasonal crudites
Pickled beet carpaccio, blue cheese salad, mint, basil
Leek vinaigrette, dates, hazelnuts, whole grain mustard
Chilled pea soup, salted yogurt, mint, tarragon, pea shoots
Shaved carrot salad, sumac vinaigrette, feta, dates, walnuts
Crisp lettuces, homemade caesar, seed crumble, lots of parm
Flowering cauliflower, warm vinaigrette, fried capers, currants
Crispy paprika potatoes, caramelized leek aioli
Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots
Grilled skirt steak, green sauce (ramps and spring herbs), pickled chili
Chicken milanese, roast carrot romesco sauce, garlic crisp
Pan seared steelhead trout, salsa verde, fried leeks
Dad’s chicken marsala; caramelized mushrooms, marsala glaze, parsley, lemon
Vanilla bean panna cotta, rhubarb jam
Fudgy chocolate tart, whipped creme fraiche
Mini pavlova, whipped cream, berries
Blood orange tart, cornmeal shortbread tart
Icebox cake; wafers, mascarpone whip, strawberry jam, lemon curd
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 Yates County.
What does a private chef service include in Yates 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 Yates County?
The price of renting a chef in Yates 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 112 USD to 141 USD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 112 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 118 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 Yates 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 16 chefs available in Yates County. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Yates 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 Yates 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 Yates County each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Yates 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 Yates County.
Cost of a private chef in Yates County
The cost of hiring a private chef in Yates 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 112 USD to 141 USD per person.
For 13 people or more: 112 USD
For 7 to 12 people: 98 USD
For 3 to 6 people: 118 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 Yates County?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Yates 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 Yates County!






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









