Private Chef in Port Elizabeth
Rent one of our 20 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Port Elizabeth
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Port Elizabeth in May 2020, more than 20 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Port Elizabeth and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Eastern Cape.
Starting in 2020, 443 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Port Elizabeth. To book your chef in Port Elizabeth, 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 93 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 273 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.3 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 443 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Port Elizabeth usually book menus around 1,001 ZAR per person, including 3.62 courses, sharing an average of 3.03 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 Port Elizabeth.
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!
20 Private Chefs in Port Elizabeth
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Port Elizabeth
More than 400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.52 Chef
The guests in Port Elizabeth have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.52.
4.02 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Port Elizabeth received an average score of 4.02.
4.35 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.35 average score.
4.23 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Port Elizabeth has been scored with a 4.23 on average.
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93 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Port Elizabeth
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Apple, blue cheese, walnut and pancetta salad drizzled with a fig vinaigrette
Truffle arancini balls on a delicious homemade tomato and basil sauce topped with pea shoots and a coral tuille with crispy basil
Beef carpaccio with roasted pine nuts drizzled with truffle oil, arugula and parmesan shavings
Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil oil and crispy basil with balsamic reduction
Fig, buratta and fresh arugula drizzled with a balsamic reduction
5 spice duck on a dijon mustard croquette, steamed green beans topped with orange infused fennel and drizzled with a spicy and sweet orange reduction
Butter poached lobster served on a bed of truffle risotto, streamed asparagus, green beans topped with micro greens and coral tuillie
Fillet mignon with parmesan fondant potatoes, roasted beetroot and butternut, crispy green beans drizzled with a pinotage jus
Fillet stuffed with sundried tomatoes, baby spinach and feta wrapped in pancetta served with dijon mustard mashed potatoes, streamed broccolini, roasted vine cherry tomatoes, roasted scallions and drizzled with a preserved fig jus
Teriyaki sesame crusted seared tuna steaks served on a bed of wasabi mash with sautéed asian vegetables drizzled with a spicy and sweet reduction
Miso glazed salmon fillets with creamy mash, stir fried bok choy and asian vegetables
Freshly caught grilled yellow tail fillets served with sautéed asparagus, crispy greens, roasted butternut and garlic baby potatoes
Blueberry cheesecake with fresh whipped cream and berry coulis
Caramel chocolate fondant with mixed berry coulis and a nut crumble
Classic creme brulle
Chocolate fondant berry coulis and crumble
Fudgy chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream
New york cheese with berry coulis
Spicy meat balls served with cream cheese and chives
Crumbed hallumi and avo bites
Pulled pork served with chapati and red cabbage salad
Springbok carpaccio served with chimchuri sauce, parmasan cheese and ciabatta crostini
Chicken hot pot served with creamy mashed potatoes
Chicken cape malay curry served with yellow rice, mango salsa
Kingklip and mussel malay served with rice
Pan seared pork chops served with honey mustard sauce, baked baby potatoes and grilled fine beans
Sunday beef roast served with pan jus. seasonal vegetables and creamy polenta
Malva pudding served with amarula anglaise and vanilla icecream
Vanilla panacotta served with mango and passion fruit purée, cookie soil and icecream
Amarula don pedro
Wild mushroom and parmesan arancini with braised shimeji mushrooms and truffle aioli (v)
Beetroot tataki with almond brittle, wild rocket and cashew cream
Mezze platter with hummus, roasted peppers, marinated feta, olives, falafel balls, meatballs, hummus
Asian cucumber salad with sesame oil, chilli, toasted peanuts, rice wine and apple cider vinegar, honey, toasted black and white sesame seeds
Honey dijon buckwheat brussel sprouts
Green goddess pasta with peas and asparagus
Green salad with celery, spring onions, cucumber, dill, italian parsley, yellow peppers, the dressing is blended basil, feta, greek yoghurt and lemon juice
Balsamic and honey roasted carrots with thyme
Tomato, basil and lemon linguine with black pepper
Hasselbeck roasted potatoes drizzled with cream cheese, a little pesto finished with fresh baby mixed tomatoes
Spicy eggplant & miso tahini sauce
Bbq lamb chops with mint dressing
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes
Peppered beef fillet/picana with chimichurri
Dijon and dill baked salmon trout
Chilli, lime, garlic and coriander marinade mediterranean halloumi skewers
Gochujang miso salmon, pickled ginger juice creme fraiche, apple lime dill salad, avocado and sesame
Chocolate malva pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Phyllo galette with roasted nectarines
Goat cheese crème brûlée with lamb's lettuce and apple dressing
Smoked salmon tartare on marinated beetroot with citrus crème fraîche & dill, served with toasted sourdough baguette
Roast beetroot, cranberry & apple salad with whipped vegan feta & date molasses
Almond & cranberry camembert deep fried camembert cheese topped with cranberry ganache and roasted almond flakes
Bacon & cherry kisses skewers of cherries wrapped in bacon and coated in a sticky bbq and cherry sauce
Prawn thermidor king prawns cooked in a mornay gratin with cheese, an apple & herb garnish
Smoked duck, mango, chilli, baby leaves, mandarin dressing
Mushroom burrata tart, savoury stewed pears, mushroom velouté, smoked pearl onions, herb oil
Spice crusted lamb rack, braised spinach, potato, mustard chilli cream, mint gel, coriander butter
Salmon & saffron pan fried salmon with saffron & lemon cream sauce, buttered spinach & chive mash
Cranberry bbq ribs pork ribs, glazed with cranberry bbq sauce, served with slaw, buttered corn
Root vegetable wellington crispy roast potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, carrots and roasted parsnips. finished with pomegranate seeds and served with a rich vegan gravy (ve)
Pain perdu a sweet brioche bread pudding with cream, salted caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Apple & blackberry crumble with vanilla creme anglaise
Christmas chocolate brownie served warm with a rich chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. topped with a festive chocolate and dusted with gold dust (v)
Sesame crusted tuna tataki with pickled radish and ponzu dressing
Chilli lime prawns with coriander mango salsa
Pumpkin fennel soup with and butter poached prawn
Baked oysters with preserved lemon, parsley and panko breadcrumb
Prawns with cucumber raita and green oil
Prawn tom yum and sticky rice
Herb crusted kingklip with blistered rosa tomatoes, crushed confit baby potatoes, sauteed green beans, lemon caper beurre blanc and green oil
Gochujang grilled salmon, pickled ginger jus, sweet pomme puree, orange sesame broccolini and edamame salad
Apricot glazed grilled snoek with pumpkin puree and confit baby onions, lemon butter mangetout
Butter poached rainbow trout with cauliflower puree and garlic butter and caper sauce
‘bread and cheese’ savoury bread and butter pudding with camembert
Miso apple crumble with cinnamon and vegan vanilla ice cream
Peach and berry mini pavlovas with raspberry puree
Blueberry cheesecake with blueberry compote and blueberry gold dust
Edamame bean, prawn, avo and basil on wonton cracker (2 per person)
Miso soup with spring onion, nori, shiitake mushroom, tofu (can be substituted with meat on request)
Slow roasted char sui pork belly, chilli and ginger nuoc cham, pork crackling, parsnip puree, sous vide baby carrots, tenderstem broccoli and baby pickled diakon
Decadent chocolate wontons with berry ice cream and coconut soil
Pasta shapes: tortellini (filled), ravioli (filled), linguine. fettuccine, angel hair
Choice of pasta fillings: roasted butternut, sage and pecan nuts/ spinach and ricotta/ exotic mushroom, leek and thyme/ beef and tomato/ buttered garlic lobster with fennel (seasonal, price on request)/ homesmoked chicken and spring onion
Choice of sauces: alfredo, napolitana (tomato), basil pesto, creamy mushroom and white wine, garlic sauce, arrabbiata, aglio e olio, olive oil and fresh herbs
Please get in touch with choices of pasta, filling (if applicable) and sauce and we will discuss further (prices quoted may not reflect final cost and are an overestimation)
Artisan sourdough bread, zaatar hummus, whipped feta dip, mixed herb olives, genovese basil pesto, prosciutto and cured meats
Fresh tagliatelle pasta with black truffle sauce and parmigiano
Angus beef steak with spanish romesco, french beans, grilled asparagus salad with toasted almonds, potato gratin
Salmon harissa, cous cous salad with a tahini dressing
Greek revani orange cake with honey, pistachio and vanilla ice 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 Port Elizabeth.
What does a private chef service include in Port Elizabeth?
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 Port Elizabeth?
The price of renting a chef in Port Elizabeth 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 837 ZAR to 1,598 ZAR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 837 ZAR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 837 ZAR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 1,265 ZAR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 1,598 ZAR 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 Port Elizabeth?
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 20 chefs available in Port Elizabeth. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth?
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 Port Elizabeth each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth.
Cost of a private chef in Port Elizabeth
The cost of hiring a private chef in Port Elizabeth 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 837 ZAR to 1,598 ZAR per person.
For 13 people or more: 837 ZAR
For 7 to 12 people: 837 ZAR
For 3 to 6 people: 1,265 ZAR
For 2 people: 1,598 ZAR.
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 Port Elizabeth?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Port Elizabeth: 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 Port Elizabeth!
Talk to our chefs in Port Elizabeth
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 Port Elizabeth? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Port Elizabeth, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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