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There is no more intimate restaurant than your own home, where you can be at ease with the people you care for. Now, you can bring the magic of a fine dining restaurant to your table, through talented chefs who will tailor a menu to your cravings.

Turn your home into a restaurant and indulge yourself with a unique dining experience at home.

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!

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Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.

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Charles Lefebvre

Cape Town

4.9 • 41 services

Chang An Song

Sandton

4.9 • 18 services

Christo Pretorius

Pretoria

4.8 • 9 services

Ru *

Cape Town

4.8 • 131 services

Victor Skyiez

Sandton

4.6 • 125 services

Vic De Valdorf

Cape Town

4.7 • 125 services

Bridget Bartleman

Cape Town

4.7 • 76 services

Tash Mautla

Sandton

4.8 • 71 services

Armin Smit

Stellenbosch

4.7 • 63 services

Lameese Macminn

Umhlanga

4.7 • 36 services

Tshepiso Semenya

Cape Town

4.3 • 34 services

Mo Horne

Cape Town

4.6 • 33 services

Connor Wolstencroft

Cape Town

4.6 • 32 services

Sibusiso Skosana And Chloe Van Eyssen

Roodepoort

4.5 • 27 services

Jean Elizabeth Tomsett

Cape Town

4.9 • 26 services

Joel Nzimande

Pretoria

4.9 • 22 services

Neo Mofolo

Centurion

4.9 • 22 services

Prenisha Mannoo

Germiston

4.5 • 22 services

Itu Mayende

Cape Town

4 • 22 services

Mpumelelo Ngwenya

Pretoria

4.3 • 20 services

Paula Mainstone

Cape Town

4.7 • 19 services

Bontle Mnisi

Cape Town

5 • 18 services

Lauren Brookstein

Knysna

4.7 • 17 services

Jeffrey Khayelihle Mlilo

Ballito

4.7 • 16 services

More than 48700 guests have already enjoyed the experience

4.63

Average score based on 9736 reviews

4.47 Chef

The guests in South Africa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.47.

4.65 Food quality

The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in South Africa received an average score of 4.65.

4.64 Presentation

Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.64 average score.

4.69 Cleaningness

The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in South Africa has been scored with a 4.69 on average.

Chef Max was incredible in helping to create a menu that worked with everyone's allergies and needs for our bachelorette party. His set up was beautiful and the food was amazing! He made some of the best Guacamole we have ever had and everyone spent the whole next day talking about how good the food was and the level of excitement when we realized there were some leftovers of some of the side dishes was very high. His communication throughout the process was amazing and we loved hearing about the inspiration and love he put into creating each dish. We will be calling Chef Max again when we are in Miami!

Mark was fantastic, the food was fantastic, we had leftovers for people to pick at the next day with their hangovers! Would thoroughly recommend Mark to anyone wanting a well thought out and great experience! Thank you so much

Chef Aldo was great. Very communicative, very punctual, very friendly. The food was great and he was very accommodating and are greatly appreciative

We loved Elia, she did an amazing job. Highly recommend her.

Chef Pedro was incredible. He catered for our group of 14 for two full days, creating a great experience. His brunch dishes of pancakes/bacon/eggs/fruit and tres golpes de mangu were both incredible. His flank steak with argentinian chimichurri and mofongo and camarones ajillo were both amazing dinners on par with any great. He arrived on time, he didn't have any issues with the kitchen and helped clean up afterward, and was very kind to all members of the group. I would highly recommend him for any group cooking!

We had a very enjoyable evening. The food & service was fantastic. It was a special night for us and it was enhanced by using this service. Being the first time i’ve used Takeachef I can honestly say it was a very easy process and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Chef Carlos was perfect! The food was amazing and he even made a special menu for the three children that were in our group. I highly recommend Chef Carlos for any event. He was easy to work with and the whole experience was very memorable. My family will be talking about this for years.

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Chef Paula was amazing! She was genuine, very patient and accommodating of all our requests and last minute changes. Her good was amazing and we really enjoyed every dish. Overall her service was perfect, she really made sure we had a great evening and special start to our holiday. Will always recommend her to other friends! Thank you Chef Paula!

I booked Panos for a surprise dinner for two at home. From the beginning, he was kind and open to any suggestions from my side, adapting the menu to my wishes. He even came a bit earlier than agreed even when asked in short notice. The food was delicious and the presentation was very nice, we could not believe those were our own plates! The quantities were generous (he even left us some leftovers in the fridge) and he was super professional the whole time. I can totally recommend him :)

My husband and I had an incredible experience with Chef Teodoro. The food was absolutely outstanding—so flavorful and delicious. You could really tell that everything was homemade by him, from the breads to the pasta—fresh, artisanal, and made with care. On top of that, Chef Teodoro is incredibly friendly and patient. He left our kitchen even cleaner than it was before he arrived. We truly loved the experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and special meal at home.

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Mateus for a special dinner, and he truly went above and beyond. From the first message, communication was clear, friendly, and timely — which made the planning process incredibly smooth. Mateus took the time to understand our preferences and those of our guests, and put together a beautifully thought-out menu that worked perfectly for both adults and children. Every dish — from the starters to the dessert — was flavourful, balanced, and beautifully presented. His attention to detail and care in selecting ingredients really stood out. The entire event was seamlessly managed, and Mateus’s team deserves a special mention — they were professional, kind, and discreet, helping everything run effortlessly in the background so we could simply enjoy the evening. The service was warm and polished from start to finish. Guests were genuinely impressed — not just by the delicious food, but also by the fun, elegant atmosphere Mateus and his team helped create. It felt special without ever feeling formal or stiff. We wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. Highly recommended!

Chef Zoia was professional and friendly. She responded quickly to all my questions. The meal was scrumptious and enjoyed by all 14 guests. I highly recommend Chef Zoia!

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Chef Cata provided an incredible experience for us on our recent trip to Malaga! Her food was absolutely delicious, communication was excellent and the overall experience was unforgettable! We would highly recommend a private chef experience and hope to try Cata‘s delicious cooking again in the future!

Chef Billy was phenomenal, all of the food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. He allowed us to have a truly incredible evening on the last night of our vacation. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a special experience.

Fabio and his spouse Claudia, were wonderful, professional, and kind. The meal was fabulous! To gather with my family and have our meal so beautifully prepared was a treat! I am grateful to Fabio and Claudia For making our family celebration so special!

Wow! What an amazing chef and team! We cannot say enough good things! The food was perfect for our family of 5 including the kids. Very health, fresh and a beautiful help to our family as we wanted to rest on vacation! His team took care of us beyond our expectation! And the food was amazing!!!

We had a brilliant experience with Adam, who served a 3-course menu for the 11 guests at our hen do. Ahead of the day, Adam kept in communication and accommodated all of our preferences. Adam was professional and friendly while he was with us, and most importantly the food was delicious! Adam thoroughly cleaned up afterwards it was like he hadn't been in the kitchen at all. Thank you again Adam, and bless you for putting up with us! If you're looking for a private chef for your gathering I would highly recommend.

Chef Aldo was great. Very communicative, very punctual, very friendly. The food was great and he was very accommodating and are greatly appreciative

We loved Elia, she did an amazing job. Highly recommend her.

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About us

Founded in 2012, Take a Chef began with a deep belief that the best of the culinary talent should not be kept hidden behind the thick walls of a restaurant's kitchen; it should be allowed to shine at the one place where everyone enjoys the most treasured meals- one's own dining table.

+10

years since our launch

2.3M

guests enjoyed our experience

+40k

chefs have joined us

+100

countries available

TECHNOLOGY

We're focused on creating a seamless booking experience to foster personalization and connection between chefs and guests.

FOOD

We've curated a selection of chefs based on their expertise and passion to grant our guests access to every cuisine in the world.

HOSPITALITY

We turn chefs into hosts to build meaningful connections with their guests, from the first message till the final toast.

Trusted by industry leaders

With the combination of technology, food knowledge, and love for the hospitality business, we have been able to offer the only global solution in the market to provide high-quality private chef services at any destination, at any given time.