Private Chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Rent one of our 13 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings in July 2018, more than 13 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Port Macquarie-Hastings and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Starting in 2018, 33,039 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings. To book your chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings, 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 1,963 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,744 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.83 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 33,039 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Port Macquarie-Hastings usually book menus around 152 AUD per person, including 4.47 courses, sharing an average of 6.05 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 Macquarie-Hastings.












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!
Find your chef
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
13 Private Chefs in Port Macquarie-Hastings
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More than 33,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.7 Chef
The guests in Port Macquarie-Hastings have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.7.
4.87 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Port Macquarie-Hastings received an average score of 4.87.
4.78 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.78 average score.
4.89 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Port Macquarie-Hastings has been scored with a 4.89 on average.
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1,963 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Port Macquarie-Hastings
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Slow-cooked octopus with carrot purée, ruby grapefruit, and kalamata olive soil
Riverina beef tartare with shallots, capers, egg yolk gel, and charcoal bread
Green tea-infused ocean trout with pomegranate, porcini soil, trout roe, and chive garnish
Glacier 51 toothfish with tomato coulis, saffron potato, squid ink bagna cauda, and roasted zucchini
Herb-crusted lamb rack with sweet and sour vegetables, goat's curds, and jus
Beef tenderloin with sweet potato mash, salsa verde, and slow-roasted tomato
Tasmanian salmon fillet with saffron lime mayo, asparagus, and crispy shallots
Snapper fillet with saffron potatoes, wilted chard, and puttanesca sauce
Passion fruit panna cotta with mango gel and caramelized white chocolate
Dark chocolate crémeux with hazelnut, salted caramel, and cocoa soil
Textures of smoked chocolate with coconut gel
Pan fried king prawn - pancetta - sea salt and rosemary potato
Bufalo mozzarella - ox heart tomato - fresh basil - parma prosciutto
Ricotta and semi dried tomato stuffed zucchini flower - capsicum sauce
Gin and beetroot cured salmon - micro herbs - lemon dressing - pink pepper
Beef eye fillet tartare - quail egg yolk - homemade cracker
Lebanese eggplant parmigiana - basil oil - shaved 24 months parmesan cheese
Homemade raviolo filled with prawns and buffalo ricotta - citrus pesto - bisque
Parmesan fondue risotto- herbed confit cherry tomatoes - black ligurian olives - stracciatella cheese
Homemade tagliatelle - slow cooked lamb shoulder in red wine and napoletana sauce
Wholemeal fusilli - napoletana sauce - stracciatella cheese - fresh basil
Homemade fettuccine - king prawns - tomato - pangrattato - lemon zest
Almond encrusted salmon - double cooked potatoes - saffron cream
Twice cooked duck breast - port reduction - duck fat roast potatoes
Homemade gnocchi - cheese fondue - walnuts and pears
Poached and roasted chicken breast - pecorino and jalapeño sauce - peach salad
Barramundi - potato- cherry tomatoes - ligurian olives - potatoes
Eye fillet - triple cream brie cheese - spinach
Tiramisu
Chocolate caprese cake served with honey mascarpone
Italian limoncello merengue deconstructed tart
Risotto with crab, lemon, tomato, white pepper
Hand-crafted lobster ravioli, tomato, chive, lobster sauce
Pork shoulder cappellacci with butter sage sauce and aged parmigiano reggiano
Squid ink cannelloni with hot-smoked salmon, tomato, and asparagus
Glacier 51 toothfish with tomato coulis, saffron potato, squid ink bagna cauda, and roasted zucchini
Herb-crusted lamb rack with sweet and sour vegetables, goat's curds, and jus
Beef tenderloin with sweet potato mash, salsa verde, and slow-roasted tomato
Tasmanian salmon fillet with saffron lime mayo, asparagus, and crispy shallots
Snapper fillet with saffron potatoes, wilted chard, and puttanesca sauce
Passion fruit panna cotta with mango gel and caramelized white chocolate
Dark chocolate crémeux with hazelnut, salted caramel, and cocoa soil
Textures of smoked chocolate with coconut gel
Balsamic-glazed cranberry & whipped white bean and lemon spread stuffed mushrooms with spinach
Burrata with roasted peaches, basil oil & aged balsamic
Carpaccio of beef fillet with parmesan, rocket & lemon dressing
Carpaccio de salmón
Greek-style bruschetta – crispy baguette slices topped with feta, cherry tomatoes, olives, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Octopus carpaccio – citrus soy, olive oil, shiso
Fresh oysters
Seared scallops with cauliflower purée, lemon oil & crispy capers
Garlic shrimp in olive oil and chilli
Heirloom tomato tartare with avocado, shallot & citrus dressing
Classic french onion soup
Roasted butternut squash soup with brown butter & crispy sage
Prawn & mango salad with citrus vinaigrette
Citrus pomegranate kale salad
Mediterranean salad with modena dressing, figs and nuts
Creamy mushroom & white wine soup
Grilled salmon with herb butter, greens & crushed potatoes
Herb-crusted beef fillet with truffle mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Roast lamb rack with garlic-rosemary jus & dauphinoise potatoes
Pan-seared white fish in brown butter, capers, lemon
Lamb-chops chimichurri
Wild mushroom risotto with almond parmesan crumble & truffle oil
Smoked salmon & lemon linguine
Spaghetti allo scoglio, seafood pasta
Marbled pumpkin & herb ravioli with browned olive oil
Baked sea bass with lemon and herbs
Lemon myrtle cheesecake with berry compote
Tiramisu to your taste (classic, matcha, fresh berries)
Torta caprese al cioccolato – flourless chocolate and almond cake, served with raspberry coulis and whipped cream
Salted caramel cheesecake
Lemon grass pannacotta
Panna cotta con coulis de frutos rojos
Pavlova, meringue topped with cream and fresh fruit / berries
Salt & pepper calamari – crispy calamari served with lemon aioli and fresh herbs
Pumpkin & feta arancini – golden risotto balls with roasted pumpkin and feta
Sydney rock oysters – fresh oysters served natural or with citrus dressing
Bush tomato bruschetta – toasted sourdough topped with bush tomato relish and ricotta
Lamb kofta skewers – grilled lamb skewers with mint yogurt sauce
Barramundi fish cakes – crispy fish cakes served with sweet chili lime sauce
Creamy garlic prawn pasta – fresh prawns tossed in garlic cream sauce with linguine
Roasted pumpkin risotto – creamy risotto with roasted pumpkin and parmesan
Chicken & mushroom pie – classic aussie-style pie with flaky pastry
Beetroot and goat cheese gnocchi – soft gnocchi with roasted beetroot sauce
Seafood chowder – rich creamy soup with local seafood and herbs
Macadamia crusted pasta bake – baked pasta topped with crunchy macadamias
Grilled barramundi – fresh barramundi fillet served with lemon butter and greens
Slow cooked lamb shank – tender lamb with rosemary mash and red wine jus
Chicken schnitzel – golden crumbed chicken served with chips and salad
Beef steak with pepper sauce – grilled steak served with roasted vegetables
Bbq glazed pork ribs – smoky ribs with crispy fries and slaw
Vegetarian stuffed capsicum – roasted capsicum filled with quinoa and vegetables
Pavlova, meringue topped with cream and fresh fruit / berries
Sticky date pudding – warm date pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream
Lamingtons – sponge cake coated in chocolate and coconut
Macadamia chocolate tart – rich chocolate tart with roasted macadamias
Lemon myrtle cheesecake with berry compote
Citrus panna cotta (coconut-based)
Bruschetta al pomodoro – toasted rustic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil
Caprese salad – fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil
Arancini siciliani – crispy fried rice balls filled with mozzarella and ragù
Calamari fritti – lightly fried squid served with lemon and garlic aioli
Prosciutto e melone – thin slices of prosciutto served with fresh melon
Burrata with roasted peaches, basil oil & aged balsamic
Spaghetti carbonara – pasta with pancetta, pecorino cheese, egg yolk, and black pepper
Risotto ai funghi – creamy mushroom risotto with parmesan and herbs
Creamy mushroom & white wine soup
Roasted butternut squash soup with brown butter & crispy sage
Lasagna alla bolognese – layers of pasta, beef ragù, béchamel, and cheese
Sautéed mussels with garlic, parsley & white wine
Mediterranean salad with modena dressing, figs and nuts
Gnocchi al pesto – potato gnocchi tossed in fresh basil pesto sauce
Grilled salmon al limone – salmon fillet with lemon butter and herbs
Beef braised in red wine with creamy polenta
Eggplant parmigiana – baked eggplant layered with tomato sauce and cheese
Beef steak (ribeye, sirloin, or fillet) – with peppercorn or mushroom sauce
Chicken parmigiana – breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
Osso buco – slow-braised veal shank served with gremolata
Saltimbocca alla romana – veal with prosciutto and sage in white wine sauce
Tiramisu – coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream
Citrus panna cotta (coconut-based)
Panna cotta – creamy vanilla dessert served with berry sauce
Cannoli siciliani – crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream
Gelato selection – assorted italian ice cream flavors
Chocolate lava cake – warm chocolate cake with molten center
Burrata with prosciutto, fresh tomato, basil, and garlic bread
Succulent veal slices with a silky tuna-mayo sauce, lemon zest and crispy shallots
Salmon tartare with avocado-lime gel, crispy potato, chili oil, and chives
Pork tenderloin medallions with onion purée, baby carrots, salted peanuts, and sherry jus
Venison backstrap with truffle polenta, wild mushrooms, and red wine jus
Snapper fillet with wilted cime di rapa on puttanesca sauce
Beef tenderloin with sweet potato mash, salsa verde, and slow-roasted tomato
Glacier 51 toothfish, extra virgin olive oil mash, charred zucchini and pizzaiola sauce
Lamb backstrap, eggplant parmigiana, artichoke, rosemary jus
Creamy hazelnut tiramisu with shaved chocolate and coffee gel
Vanilla bean pannacotta with mixed berries compote and toasted almonds
Milk chocolate cremoso, hazelnut, milk salted caramel, cocoa soil
Lemon curd tart, italian meringue, mango & raspberry
Freshly shucked sydney rock oysters with lemon and shallot mignonette
Yamba prawns from nsw with garlic-lemon butter on panzanella salad
Nsw riverina beef tartare with shallot, caper, egg yolk gel, and charcoal bread
Wa char-grilled fremantle octopus with carrot purée, grapefruit, and black olive soil
Hand-crafted local crab ravioli with tomato coulis, thyme, and white pepper
Risotto with moreton bay bugs and aromatic herbs
Linguine with live lobster, chili, and lemon butter
Coral trout with lemon caper butter sauce and char-grilled zucchini
Pan-seared south coast tuna with wasabi mash and citrus capsicum salad
Nsw venison backstrap, truffle polenta, wild mushrooms, red wine jus
Victoria's grass-fed "white pyrenees" lamb backstrap, ratatouille, saffron potato, lamb jus
Gold leaf pavlova
Vanilla bean and macadamia creme brulee'
Wattleseed and dark chocolate delice, salted caramel
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 Macquarie-Hastings.
What does a private chef service include in Port Macquarie-Hastings?
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 Macquarie-Hastings?
The price of renting a chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 115 AUD to 168 AUD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 115 AUD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 119 AUD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 125 AUD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 168 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings?
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 13 chefs available in Port Macquarie-Hastings. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Macquarie-Hastings?
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 Macquarie-Hastings each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Port Macquarie-Hastings, 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 Macquarie-Hastings.
Cost of a private chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings
The cost of hiring a private chef in Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 115 AUD to 168 AUD per person.
For 13 people or more: 115 AUD
For 7 to 12 people: 119 AUD
For 3 to 6 people: 125 AUD
For 2 people: 168 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Port Macquarie-Hastings: 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings!






Talk to our chefs in Port Macquarie-Hastings
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