Private Chef in Douglas
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Douglas
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Douglas in April 2018, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Douglas and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Douglas.
Starting in 2018, 15,760 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Douglas. To book your chef in Douglas, 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 3,157 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 6,391 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.79 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 15,760 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Douglas usually book menus around 162 AUD per person, including 4.12 courses, sharing an average of 5.61 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 Douglas.












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!
14 Private Chefs in Douglas
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Douglas
More than 15,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.49 Chef
The guests in Douglas have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.49.
4.87 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Douglas received an average score of 4.87.
4.81 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.81 average score.
4.9 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Douglas has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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3,157 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Douglas
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Caprese salad (buffalo mozzarella and medley tomatoes) (vegetarian)
Focaccia crostino, conservas angelachu anchovies, stracciatella, salsa verde
Handcrafted burrata, heirloom tomatoes salad, basil, balsamic dressing (vegetarian)
Duck rillette, crostini, pickles
Housemade maccheroni, beef cheeks ragù, basil, parmesan
Veal saltimbocca, roasted potatoes, greens
Housemade maccheroni, vegetarian ragù, stracciatella (vegetarian)
Salmon a l’oseille, haricot vert, roasted potatoes
Italian tiramisu
Vanilla crème brûlée
Apple crumble, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate bunet with cocoa, rhum, amaretti, orange mascarpone
Sydney rock oysters, cucumber, apple, dill (gf,df)
Fresh burrata, confit cherry tomatoes, basil (gf,vg)
Antipasto platter, cheese, grapes, deli cuts, olives, chutney (vg)
Truffle arancini, parmigiano, aioli (vg)
(pasta) cavolo nero, nasturtium & pine nut conchiglioni, ricotta (vg)
(pasta) crab, chili, garlic, lemon & cherry tomato mafaldine
Slow roasted lamb shoulder, garlic, rosemary, salsa verde (gf)
Grilled whole side of salmon, lemon caper butter (gf)
Beef rib eye, red wine jus (gf)
Juicy pan roasted chicken breasts, white wine & shallot pan sauce (gf)
Zesty oven roasted baby kristel potatoes, fresh herbs, pancetta (gf)
Roasted caulini, pomegranate molasses, baby rocket (gf,df,vg,v)
Heirloom tomato salad, red wine vinaigrette, croutons, basil (gf,df,vg,v)
Honey butter dutch carrots, gremolata (gf,vg)
Beetroot, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted almonds, horseradish cream (gf,vg)
Tiramisu, espresso, amaretto, cocoa (vg)
Lemon tart brulee, raspberries, lemon mousse, passionfruit meringue, vanilla ice-cream (vg)
Traditional dark chocolate mousse, whipped vanilla mascarpone (gf,vg)
K-town fried chicken with gochujang sauce
Watermelon, goat cheese and fennel delight (vegetarian)
Aubergine & sesame beignet (vegetarian)
Fish crackling with smoked tofu garlic purée
Deconstructed quail biryani with mint chutney and bhaji
Sweet ginger pork belly in pasilla sauce and risotto
Stuffed delicata squash with quinoa and wild mushrooms (vegetarian)
Chicken leg stuffed with pancetta, sweet corn purée, crispy kale and jus
Chocolate tart with miso & whiskey butterscotch and soybean ice cream
Sticky orange and pistachio cake
Fresh fruit empanadas with whipped cream
Blood orange cheesecake with biscotti ice cream
Antipasto misto a rustic and elegant selection of italian and brazilian-inspired delights: salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, creamy brie, marinated olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and warm, crusty ciabatta bread, pao de queijo e caipirinha
Pastel de feira a crispy, golden brazilian street food classic — deep-fried pastry filled with seasoned minced beef, served with a side of fresh vinagrete (brazilian salsa). crunchy, juicy, and full of flavour — just like at the feira!
Baked bulgur and beef seasoned with herbs, onions, and spices. a brazilian take on a middle eastern classic
Bruschetta tradizionale toasted slices of artisan ciabatta topped with a vibrant mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. a simple and classic italian starter that bursts with flavour in every bite
Hand-cut beef tartare with cornichons, beer mustard, and turkish crisps
Baked snapper, parsnip puree, buerre blanc
Slow-cooked beef brisket with roasted potatoes and green beans
Beef fillet au poivre tender, perfectly seared beef fillet served with a rich and creamy peppercorn sauce, accompanied by indulgent gratin dauphinoise — layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked with cream and cheese for a silky, golden finish
Feijoada brazil’s classic black bean stew with pork, sausages, and smoked meats. served with rice, collard greens, orange slices, and farofa
Crispy pork belly slow-roasted pork belly with crispy crackling, served with rosemary baby potatoes
Classic italian tiramisu dessert
Creme brûlée
Pudim very traditional brazilian dessert
Panna cotta, popular dessert throughout italy ( berries)
Beet cured wild barramundi gravlax on rye toast with fennel and native spices
Grilled king mushroom carpaccio with goat’s cheese and baby arugula (vegetarian)
Mushroom arancini with truffled aioli (vegetarian)
Oysters with fingerlime
Wild mushroom cappuccino with confit of king mushrooms and micro herb salad (vegetarian)
Duck liver parfait with orange gelée and sourdough crisps
Yellowfin tuna tataki with spicy ponzu and crispy rice noodles
Spring asparagus risotto with parmigiano reggiano (vegetarian)
Native spiced lamb tagine with saffron cous cous, roasted eggplant and heirloom carrots
Dukkah rubbed salmon with coconut yogurt tzatziki and gluten free tabbouleh
Mushroom and quinoa risotto with enoki crudité and herb salad (vegetarian)
Barolo braised beef short rib with creamy parmesan mash and baby vegetables
Custard apple anglaise with crispy meringue, tropical fruit sorbet and praline
Chocolate lava cake with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream
Orange blossom and vanilla panna cotta with honey poached citrus fruit and pistachio praline
Churros with dulce de leche and dark chocolate sauce
Grilled cuttlefish with fennel, radish, rocket, cucumber, gremolata vinaigrette
Duck and pork terrine with seasonal salad, mango chutney, brioche
Eggplant parmigiana layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan (vegetarian)
Prawns catalana, chilled prawns with tomato and red onion salad
Orecchiette with swordfish, zucchini, confit tomatoes, mint
Trofie with prawns, eggplant purée, grape tomatoes
Orecchiette with sausage, porcini mushrooms, truffle oil
Mezzi paccheri alla norma (vegetarian)
Pan-seared duck breast with braised savoy cabbage, prunes sauce
Roasted veal tenderloin with potatoes, spinach, périgord sauce
Beef bourguignon with mushrooms, baby carrots, pearl onions, spinach
Linguini with prawns, eggplant purée, grape tomatoes (vegetarian adaptation possible)
Raspberry crème brûlée
Fruit cheesecake with seasonal berries coulis
Chocolate fondant
Black forest cake
Beef tartare and truffle essence
Thin slices of slow cooked beef with truffle oil and shaved parmesan
Chargrilled octopus confit tomato and black olives fresh basil sauce
Tuscany pansanella and salad burrata curd and balsamic glazed
Black squid ink spaghetti with blue swim crab fennel sauce and tomato confit
Fresh cavatelli pasta in a crab and fresh fennel sauce
Pumpkin ravioli with poached lobster and caviar
Gluten free ricotta and spinach ravioli with burnt butter and sage (vegetarian)
Pan seared wagyu steak marble 6/7 and choice of sauce
Lamb rack in a barolo red wine sauce
Crispy skin salmon with lemon butter sauce
Spinach and ricotta crepes (vegetarian)
Gluten free traditional italian tiramisu
Pistachio ekmek kataifi, rosewater custard, vanilla whipped cream
Vanilla panna cotta and dark chocolate topping
Italian rhum baba vanilla custard and whip cream
Karrage cauliflower, miso mayo
Kingfish ceviche, citrus, herbs, avocado tostadas
Pan fried vegetable gyozas, honey soy dressing (vegetarian)
Freshly shucked oysters, mignonette, citrus
Pork tonkatsu, pork schnitzel, katsu curry, rice
Pan roasted barramundi, soy glazed noodles and bok choy
Marinated beef & green pepper stir fry
Mushroom tonakatsu, jasmine rice (vegetarian)
Matcha cheesecake, ginger crumb, yuzu compote
Yuzu cheesecake, sake marinated berries, ginger crumb
White chocolate cheesecake, raspberry coulis
Black forest cheesecake
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 Douglas.
What does a private chef service include in Douglas?
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 Douglas?
The price of renting a chef in Douglas 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 129 AUD to 186 AUD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 129 AUD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 135 AUD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 159 AUD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 186 AUD 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 Douglas?
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 14 chefs available in Douglas. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Douglas 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 Douglas?
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 Douglas each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Douglas, 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 Douglas.
Cost of a private chef in Douglas
The cost of hiring a private chef in Douglas 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 129 AUD to 186 AUD per person.
For 13 people or more: 129 AUD
For 7 to 12 people: 135 AUD
For 3 to 6 people: 159 AUD
For 2 people: 186 AUD.
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 Douglas?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Douglas: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, 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 Douglas!






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










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