Private Chef in Toowoomba
Rent one of our 15 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Toowoomba
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Toowoomba in May 2019, more than 15 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Toowoomba and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Queensland.
Starting in 2019, 11,837 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Toowoomba. To book your chef in Toowoomba, 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 2,782 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 23,817 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 11,837 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Toowoomba usually book menus around 161 AUD per person, including 4.64 courses, sharing an average of 3.11 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 Toowoomba.












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!
15 Private Chefs in Toowoomba
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More than 11,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.54 Chef
The guests in Toowoomba have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.54.
4.87 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba has been scored with a 4.9 on average.
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2,782 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Toowoomba
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Warmed marinated olives with house made foccacia
Classic tomato and basil brushetta
Polpettes (beef meatballs) with a napoli dipping sauce
Classic panzanella salad (tuscan style tomato and sourdough bread salad)
Mushroom ragu with polenta and parmigiano reggiano
Mussels with smoked paprika, cherry tomatoes, cannelli beans and garlic served with grilled bread
Penne alla vodka (pasta in a rich and creamy tomato sauce laced with vodka with a hint of chili)
Pumpkin arancini with macadamia pesto
Pork chops alla pizzaiola served with linguine
Chicken saltimbocca ala romana (with sage and prosciutto), duckfat roasted potatoes and sicilian style green beans
Tuscan lamb shanks with creamy mash and gremolata
Braised short ribs served over risotto
Classic tiramisu with chocolate soil
Affogato (ice cream with a shot of espresso poured over top with dark chocolate shavings)
Almond tart with fruit preserve and whipped cream
Ultimate chocolate cheesecake
Baked jalapeno poppers
Watermelon and mint gazpacho shooters
Hush puppies with remoulade sauce
Anchovy gilda skewers with garlic aioli
Ultimate macaroni and cheese with crabmeat
Loaded wedge salad with creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon crumble, cherry tomato and chive
New orleans creole gumbo with chicken and sausage
Nashville shrimp po boy sliders
Smoky bbq ribs served with cornbread and texas baked beans
Fried chicken and buttermilk waffles drizzled with spicy honey butter
Baja style fish tacos with lime slaw and pickled radish
Gaucho grilled grass fed steak with salsa verde and patatas bravas
Key lime pie with whipped cream
Peach or apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Mississippi mud pie
Balmain bug sandwich with house made aioli and green apple slaw
Oysters three ways: natural, with watermelon mignonette, pickled with cucumber capellini, dill and caviar
Tuna tartare timbale with cucumber and wonton crip
Beef carpaccio with mustard aioli and olive salad
Wattleseed crusted beef salad with potato, beans, macadamia and beetroot relish
Snapper and pineapple crudo with jalapeño
Ballina king prawn linguine with garlic, cherry, tomato, white wine and a hint of chili
Grilled peach and panzanella salad with burrata and almonds
Pan fried barramundi with edamame, scallion and radish salad and orange soy glaze
Seared duck breast with red wine and cranberry sauce, creamy potato puree and green beans almondine
Lamb cutlets wrapped in prosciutto stuffed with feta cheese served over a white bean puree with slow roasted tomatoes, olive tapenade
Glazed bangalow sweet pork medallions with a dijon mustard sauce served with hasselback potatoes, roasted asparagus with dill and capers
Slow roasted beef tenderloin, fleur de sel, cafe de paris butter, dutch carrots, fondant potato
Chocolate mousse and berry stack with glass biscuits and sorbet
Tiramisu parfaits
Basque burnt cheesecake with sticky lemons
Cardamon poached pears with coconut rosewater cream
Chocolate caramel tart served with whipped cream
Chocolate ganache tart with chocolate soil and whipped cream
Mixed bruschetta platter : tomato and basil, pea and pecorino, whipped ricotta with roasted pumpkin and preserved lemon
Antipasto plate of chargrilled vegetables and parmesan shards with house made foccacia
Beef carpaccio with mustard aioli and olive salad
Pumpkin, parmesan and mozzarella arancini served with macadamia pesto
Burrata with melon & heirloom tomatoes, basil vinaigrette and hibiscus spice
Polpettes (italian meatball) in a rich marinara sauce
Cioppino (italian fish and shellfish stew in a tomato broth), served with garlic croutons
Herbed pea and bacon risotto with scallops and parmesan crisp
Penne alla vodka (pasta in a rich and creamy tomato sauce laced with vodka with a hint of chili)
Chicken saltimbocca ala romana (with sage and prosciutto), duckfat roasted potatoes and sicilian style green beans
Beef braciola stuffed with cheese and bread crumbs simmered in a rich tomato sauce
Whole roasted market fish with tomatoes herbs and olives, hasselback potatoes, roasted mixed vegetables (share platters)
Porchetta with fennel, garlic and herbs, creamy mash, greens with parsley and pinenut salsa
Roast leg of lamb with a red wine and cranberry sauce, rosemary roasted potatoes, greens with hazelnut polonaise
Orange, polenta and olive oil cake with whipped mascarpone and thyme
Classic tiramisu with chocolate soil
Chocolate torta della nonna
Affogato (house made vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso and coffee liquor poured over)
Mixed bruschetta platter : tomato and basil, pea and pecorino, whipped ricotta with roasted pumpkin and preserved lemon
Antipasto plate of chargrilled vegetables and parmesan shards with house made foccacia
Prawn mango and avocado salad with coriander and chili dressing served in lettuce cups
Mirin glazed pork belly bites with dipping sauce
Trio of canapes: polenta bites with roasted red peppers, caramelized fennel puff pastry with gruyere , roast beef & cornichons and horseradish cream
Herbed pea and bacon risotto topped with scallops and parmigiano reggiano
Burrata with melon & heirloom tomatoes, basil vinaigrette and hibiscus spice (share platters)(gf)
Lamb and feta meatballs (gf) with pomegranate glaze served with spiced quinoa (gf) or cous cous and minted yoghurt dressing
Kale caesar salad with sourdough croutons
Thai beef salad with nam jim dressing
Slow roasted leg of lamb, rosemary roasted potatoes, sauteed broccolini with pine nut and parsley salsa
Crispy pork belly with braised red cabbage and creamy mash
Parmesan and panko crusted salmon with served over pumpkin risotto
Braised chicken with sage, pancetta, pine nut and silver beet served over polenta
House made herb, ricotta and cherry tomato gnocchi
Chocolate ganache tart with chocolate soil and whipped cream
Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce and ice cream
Classic cheesecake served with berry compote
Lemon tart with whipped cream and berries
Scallion pancakes with dipping sauce
Vietnamese style pork belly bao bun
Chef's selection of yakitori: chicken and scallion, zucchini, beef and pork meatball
Edamame or pork and ginger pan fried dumplings with dipping sauce
Miso glazed eggplant with pickled radish (gf, v)
Thai red curry fish cakes with crunchy sprout salad
Chilled soba noodle salad with edamame and sesame, ginger soy vinaigrette (gf available)
Salted chicken wings and dipping sauce
Sticky glazed short ribs with chili and star anise, coconut rice and sesame greens (gf)
Miso glazed salmon with wasabi mash and greens
Poached chicken with ginger scallion broth, egg noodles, and shoyu marinated egg
Mirin glazed pork belly on braised asian greens with jasmine rice
Sticky black rice pudding with seasonal fruits and coconut cream (gf/df/v)
Matcha panna cotta (gf/df/v)
Affogato (house made vanilla ice cream (v available) with a shot of espresso and coffee liquor poured over)
Rich raw chocolate cake (gf/df/v) with coconut cream
Watermelon and mint gazpacho shooters
Spicy corn fritters with coriander crema and candied jalepeno
Tomatillo salsa served with corn chips
Chicken tinga tostata with smoky, spicy tomato salsa, refried black beans
Elote (mexican street corn)
Baby cos wedge salad with buttermilk dressing and jalapeno crum
Smoky bbq ribs served with corn salsa and texas baked beans
Baja style fish tacos with lime slaw and pickled radish
Gaucho grilled grass fed steak with salsa verde and patatas bravas
Key lime pie with whipped cream
Peach or apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Mississippi mud pie
Tres leches cake with strawberries
Vietnamese style pork belly bao bun
Scallion pancakes with dipping sauce
Chef's selection of yakitori: chicken and scallion, zucchini, beef and pork meatball
Thai red curry fish cakes with crunchy sprout salad
Miso glazed eggplant with pickled radish (gf, v)
Salted chicken wings and dipping sauce
Edamame or pork and ginger pan fried dumplings with dipping sauce
Whole roasted market fish with yellow curry, jasmine rice and seasonal sauteed greens
Sticky black rice pudding with seasonal fruits and coconut cream
Coconut panna cotta with passion fruit
Chocolate ganache tart with chocolate soil and whipped cream
Affogato (house made vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso and coffee liquor poured over)
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 Toowoomba.
What does a private chef service include in Toowoomba?
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 Toowoomba?
The price of renting a chef in Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba?
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 15 chefs available in Toowoomba. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba?
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 Toowoomba each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Toowoomba, 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 Toowoomba.
Cost of a private chef in Toowoomba
The cost of hiring a private chef in Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Toowoomba: 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 Toowoomba!






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










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