Private Chef in Prospect
Rent one of our 59 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.
A personal chef for any occasion in Prospect
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Prospect in April 2017, more than 59 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Prospect and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in South Australia.
Starting in 2017, 2,726 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Prospect. To book your chef in Prospect, 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 493 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 4,304 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.75 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 2,726 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Prospect usually book menus around 160 AUD per person, including 3.07 courses, sharing an average of 4.29 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 Prospect.
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!
59 Private Chefs in Prospect
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Prospect
More than 2,700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.67 Chef
The guests in Prospect have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.67.
4.58 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Prospect received an average score of 4.58.
4.75 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.75 average score.
4.92 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Prospect has been scored with a 4.92 on average.
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493 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Prospect
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Baked brie, prosciutto, honey, figs & sourdough
Baked scallops, herb garlic butter & bread crumbs
Brioche prawn roll, herb mayonnaise, heirloom tomatoes & endive leaf
Freshly shucked oysters, mignonette & lemon
Croquette, pumpkin, goat's cheese & mayonnaise
Linguine, squid ink, squid, parsely, garlic & chilli
Hand made gnocchi with lamb shank ragout and pecorino cheese
Chicken roulade, prosciutto, sage butter
Market fish, beuree noisette, capers, heirloom carrots & parsely
Rocket salad: verjus, pears, shaved parmesan and mache
Spiced roast potatoes & lemons
Lemon curd tart, french meringue & berries
Caramel tart, praline, chantilly cream & berries
Vanilla creme brule, toffee shell & blueberries
Vanilla pana cotta, poached rhubarb, meringue & white chocolate
Halloumi cheese cigars, spinach & sumac
Fried soft shell crab, harissa & chives
Grilled king prawns, zaatar spice, smoked eggplants, pita bread & pine nuts
Marinade olives
Hummus, coriander chutney & flatbread
Muhammara, a smokey capscium dip served with fried zuchinni & flatbread
Slowly cooked lamb shoulder, moroccan spices & goats cheese
Baked market fish, tahini, yogurt, almonds & croutons
Side: traditional fattoush salad, heirloom tomatoes, crisps & onion
Roast cauliflower, pomegranate & labneh
Malabi almond pudding served pomegranate & pistachio dust
Halva semifreddo served with rosewater custard & fairy floss
Turkish delight
Chicken liver pâté, baguette & pear jam
Freshly shucked oysters, mignonette & lemon
Steak tartare, pickled shallots, herb mayonnaise & sourdough crisps
Brioche prawn roll, bechamel, dill & gruyer
Baked scallops, herb garlic butter & bread crumbs
French onion soup, gruyer & croutons
Heirloom beetroot, baby carrots, black olive powder, goats cheese
Confit duck leg, parsnip, cherry sauce & silverbeet
Eye fillet cooked to medium rare, cauliflower puree, kipflers & cafe de partie butter
Beef short ribs, demi glaze, gratin, rosemary
Market fish, beuree noisette, capers, heirloom carrots & parsely
Lemon curd tart, meringue & berries
Vanilla creme brule, toffee shell & blueberries
Lemon curd tart, french meringue & berries
Caramel tart, praline, chantilly cream & berries
Brioche lobster roll, sesame soy dressing, fresh seaweed, bonito flakes
Crispy pork belly, fermented chilli sauce wasabi leafs & caramel fish sauce
Freshly shucked oysters, wasabi & finger limes
Tofu, chilli oil, shallots & salted chilli
Tempura heirloom zucchini served with kewpie mayo
Fried soft shell crab, wasabi mayo & chives
Kingfish carpaccio, lime, sesame soy dressing, caviar & pickled ginger
Wagyu tataki, horseradish, pickle daikon & soy dressing
Baked wild barramundi, black bean, miso sauce and garlic shoots
Eye fillet cooked to medium rare, broccolini leafs, heirloom carrots, black garlic butter & shitake mushrooms
Steamed rice
Miso glazed eggplant & sesame oil
Coconut panna cotta, ginger crumble and lime
Peanut butter, caramel, tart, whipped coconut cream & mango
Baked scallops, black garlic butter, pangrattato, chives
Grilled king prawns with gremolata
Kingfish crudo, finger limes, capers, pickled baby cucumber & parsely
Freshly shucked oysters, white balsamic & lemon
Brioche prawn roll, cocktail sauce, heirloom tomatoes, endive leaf
Croquette, pumpkin, goat's cheese & mayonnaise
Steak tartare, pickled shallots, herb mayonnaise, quail egg & sourdough crisps
Goat's cheese filled ravioli, sage, walnuts & gongorzola sauce
Tagliatelle, prawns , chilli, garlic & rocket
Hand made gnocchi with lamb shank ragout and pecorino cheese
Lamb backstrap, leek, carrot, broccoli leafs & olive tapenade
Duck breast, orange honey sauce, spinach
Eye fillet cooked to medium rare, cauliflower puree, kipfler potatoes & salsa verde
Market fish, heirloom carrots, parsely oil & sicilian herb filling
Vanilla pana cotta, poached rhubarb, meringue & white chocolate
Traditional house made tiramisu, biscuit & mascarpone
Lemon curd tart, meringue & berries
Caramel tart, praline, chantilly cream & berries
Sea salt edamame & rich miso soup
Salmon sashimi with avocado purée
Tuna sashimi with spicy sesame dipping sauce
Gyoza, pan seared dumplings, pork and cabbage filled dumplings
Pork katsu (crispy crumbed pork steak) with rice and katsu sauce
Grilled salmon teriyaki, fresh salmon portions grilled with sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce
Matcha & strawberry cheesecake
Green tea jelly with sweet poached lychees
Yuzu meringue tart
Baked ricotta cheese with honey , kaffir lime leaf, chilli and lemon
Bloody mary gaspacho with garden vegetables pinzimonio
Nduja mousse bruschetta with cavolo nero
Bignè filled with baccalà mousse and balsamic glaze
Brioche buns with beef tartare, halzenut mayonnaise and cocoa nibs
Half shell local bay scallops with water melon purè and avruga caviar
Montadito (toasted focaccia): chargrilled and marinated red peppers with buffalo mozzarella and vincotto
Eclair with wild mushrooms mousse and crispy prosciutto
Fried raviolini filled with zucchini flowers, pecorino and mint with mustard fruit gel
Port philip bay mussels arancini with ginger mayo
Cheese cookies with pistachio crumbs and fried salt bush
Vol au vent duck liver parfait, cucumber and fried shallot
Fresh oysters with tarragon sherry vinegar and tobiko
Avocado mash with salmon roe, bottarga and parsley emulsion
White asparagus tips with parmesan custard and olives taggiasca crumbs
Zucchini rolls with blue swimmer crab and romesco sauce
Roast-beef skewer with new season potatoes brunoise and baby capers
Sangria infuse watermelon with lemon balm and preserve lemon
Ox tongue spiedino with pardon pepper and salsa verde
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Avocado and prawn tostadas with spicy salsa rojo
Grilled butterfly prawns marinated in zesty argentinian chimichurri
Sopes de queso, tick crispy tortillas topped with mozzarella, ricotta and refried beans
Peruvian style ceviche with tiger milk, sweet potato crisps and fresh corn
Kangaroo empanadas, pastry pockets filled with tender kangaroo meat and served with a spicy salsa criolla
Elotes, mexican style corn on the cob, served with zesty lime mayo, parmesan cheese and corriander
Birria beef tacos, slow cooked beef rump in a vibrant mexican salsa, served in fresh corn tortillas with coriander
Aji amarillo marinated market fish, pan seared fish of the day with spicy peruvian pepper sauce, grilled greens and fresh herbs
Asado with salsa verde, tender beef short ribs, slow cooked argentinian style served with a vibrant herb salsa
Alfajores (soft chocolate & caramel sandwich cookies)
Churros with chocolate dipping sauce
Tres leches cake with coconut 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 Prospect.
What does a private chef service include in Prospect?
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 Prospect?
The price of renting a chef in Prospect 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 130 AUD to 199 AUD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 130 AUD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 132 AUD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 157 AUD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 199 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 Prospect?
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 59 chefs available in Prospect. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Prospect 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 Prospect?
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 Prospect each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Prospect, 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 Prospect.
Cost of a private chef in Prospect
The cost of hiring a private chef in Prospect 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 130 AUD to 199 AUD per person.
For 13 people or more: 130 AUD
For 7 to 12 people: 132 AUD
For 3 to 6 people: 157 AUD
For 2 people: 199 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 Prospect?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Prospect: 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 Prospect!
Talk to our chefs in Prospect
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 Prospect? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Prospect, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.
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