Private Chef in Nova Friburgo
Rent one of our 23 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Nova Friburgo
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Nova Friburgo in April 2018, more than 23 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Nova Friburgo and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Rio de Janeiro.
Starting in 2018, 20,610 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Nova Friburgo. To book your chef in Nova Friburgo, 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 4,967 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 9,537 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 20,610 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Nova Friburgo usually book menus around 226 BRL per person, including 3.2 courses, sharing an average of 4.74 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 Nova Friburgo.












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.
23 Private Chefs in Nova Friburgo
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More than 20,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.38 Chef
The guests in Nova Friburgo have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.38.
4.66 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Nova Friburgo received an average score of 4.66.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 average score.
4.77 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Nova Friburgo has been scored with a 4.77 on average.
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4,967 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Nova Friburgo
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Aperitivo ( bolinho de feijoada )
Aperitivo ( mini coxinha de pato)
Aperitivo ( surpresa, aperitivo a nome do chef , único que não se faz em outra ocasião) apenas uma unidade por pessoa
Aperitivo ( dadinhos de tapioca e geleia de pimenta)
Aperitivo ( casquinha de siri)
Bobó de camarão
Salada brasileira
Ceviche tropical ( peixe branco, leite de tigre de coco, manga, abacate, acompanha batata doce )
Bolovo
Sardinha frita, vinagrete e torradas
Peixe na folha de bananeira, cuscuz com vegetais e molho de ervas
Moqueca de peixe
Contrafilé ( purê de batata baroa, molho de toffe agredoce)
Arroz negro, camarão ,vegetais, leite de castanhas
Frango ( coxa de frango confitada, arroz meloso de coentro)
Kindim
Pudim de café
Arroz doce especial, sorvete da casa , calda de caramelo
Banana( banana ao forno caramelada com sorvete e queijo )
Romeo e julieta( versão do ateliê)
Focaccia with artisan italian bread and gorgonzola and sun-dried tomato spreads* focaccia and artisan italian bread served with creamy spreads of gorgonzola and sun-dried tomato
*salmon carpaccio* thin slices of fresh salmon with arugula, chef's special sauce, capers, and a touch of lemon, served with crispy italian bread
*beef carpaccio* thin slices of fillet mignon with confit tomatoes, mustard sauce, capers, arugula, and served with crunchy toast
*pear and parma ham bruschetta* italian bread with thin slices of pear, honey, and parma ham, creating a delicious sweet and savory combination
*caprese salad* creamy buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil pesto, and italian bread toast for a fresh and aromatic touch
*burrata with confit tomates and brasil pesto fresh burrata served with confit tomatoes and basil pesto, a burst of flavors
*saffron risotto with ribeye medalhão in red wine sauce* creamy saffron risotto served with ribeye medalhão in a reduced red wine sauce
*lemon risotto with salmon and capers sauce* delicate risotto with a citrusy touch of sicilian lemon, harmonized with grilled salmon flakes and caper sauce
*lamb risotto with fresh herbs* intense and aromatic risotto with slowly cooked lamb, finished with fresh herbs
*seafood risotto* classic risotto with shrimp, squid, and octopus, finished with homemade seafood broth and a touch of lemon
*sorrentina gnocchi* gnocchi with rustic tomato sauce, fresh basil, and baked with mozzarella cheese
*funghi porcini gnocchi* light gnocchi with porcini mushroom sauce and a touch of parmesan cheese
*ambrósio gnocchi* artisan gnocchi served with ribeye steak strips in a creamy gorgonzola sauce and crunchy chestnuts
*four cheese gnocchi with a touch of walnuts* creamy sauce with a selection of premium cheeses and finished with walnuts and gorgonzola
*funghi porcini fettuccine* classic and sophisticated with porcini mushroom sauce and parmesan cheese
*pomodoro and basil fettuccine* pasta with rustic tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil
Gratinated rigatoni with duo of sauces* red sauce with herbs, finished with white sauce and gratinated with parmesan cheese
*salmon farfalle with vodka sauce* flambéed salmon flakes in vodka, served with farfalle in a creamy white sauce and parmesan
*farfalle with flambéed vegetables in cachaça and sesame* light pasta with crispy vegetables, flambéed in cachaça and finished with sesame sauce
Vanilla panna cotta with red berry sauce* creamy vanilla panna cotta served with a delicious red berry sauce, balancing smoothness and flavor
*tiramisù* layers of champagne biscuits soaked in coffee, velvety mascarpone cream, and topped with a delicate cocoa layer. a classic italian dessert, irresistible!
*dark chocolate mousse* velvety 54% dark chocolate mousse with a smooth combination of orange zest, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and intensity
1 aperitivo ( surpresa, aperitivo a nome do chef , único que não se faz em outra ocasião)
Couvert do chef ( pão artesanal e manteiga da casa )
1 garrafa de espumante brasileiro de brinde
Aranccini de pato com maionese de manjericão
Aranccini de cogumelos e queijo
Burrata ( com confit de tomates, torradas de pão artesanal, pesto, folhas)
Salada da horta ( mix de folhas , figo, frutos secos, cenouras , beterraba , vinagrete especial )
Carpaccio de carne vinagrete de frutas
Carpaccio de camarão ( vinagrete d ebalsamico, cítricos, brotos)
Steak tartar ( tartar de carne levemente curada, picles , gema de ovo, chips)
Lasagna a bolonhesa
Fetuccine all nero do sépia com camaroes
Arroz cremoso com frutos do mar e vegetais
Risoto á gênova ( risoto tradicional, camarão pesto )
Risotto de cogumelos e bife ao molho de queijo
Peixe na manteiga de ervas finas com capellini ao molho beurre blanc
Tiramisu clasico
Tiramisú do ateliê ( café, mascarpone, frutos vermelhos )
Panacota de frutas vermelhas
Torta cremosa de limoncelo e limão siciliano
Torta cremosa de chocolate
Tartaleta de chocolate, caramelo salgado
Chef's ceasar salad served with lettuce, sweet melon, grilled shrimps, parma ham, croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade ceasar dressing
Burrata cheese, confit cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce, balsamic creamy reduction, roast garlic, fresh basil, italian bread toasts
Arancini fresh mushroom and funghi risotto crunchy ball stuffed with mozzarella and pancetta, served with served with caramelized red onions chilli sauce
Arancini shrimp leek risotto crunchy ball stufffed with shrimp, mozzarela and gorgonzola cheese
Arpaccio beef fillet, served with confit cherry tomatoes, balsamic and mustard sauce, campers, fresh basil and mustard seeds, bufalo mozzarela balls, served with italian bread toasts
Cornicione margherita-thin and crusty pizza dough, tomato sauce, burrata cheese, garlic, fresh basil and parmesan cheese
Caprese salad-bufalo mozzarela, tomatoes, pesto, fresh basil, italian bread toasts
Linguine al frutti di mare a pomodoro seafood and tomatoes sauce with stracciatella di bufala
Linguine al limone with flammed grilled shrimps and asparagus slices
The best beef ribs cheessy lasagna served with italian bread
Zaffran risotto with brased ossobuco
Grilled stuffed with 3 cheeses sweet potato gnocchi served with beef ribs and tomatoes ragout
Fettuccine alfredo grilled shrimps and asparagus
Fresh mushroom and funghi risotto served with grilled ribeye steak and perfect crunchy bacon slice
Shrimp, leek and gorgonzola risotto served with grilled shrimps
Nonna´s tiramisu
Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch
Belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a cocoa and cinnamon tuile
Deconstructed guava cheesecake
Bruscheta marinha
1 aperitivo ( surpresa, aperitivo a nome do chef , único que não se faz em outra ocasião)
Ceviche clássico
Ceviche tropical ( peixe branco, leite de tigre de coco, manga, abacate, acompanha batata doce )
Tiradito de peixe ( lâminas de peixe do dia crú, molho ponzu, tempurá de nori, abacate)
Crudo d peixe e vinagre de frutas
Algas ( tempurá de nori, tartar de peixe, cítricos e shoyu)
Carpaccio de camarão ( vinagrete d ebalsamico, cítricos, brotos)
Arroz meloso ( vermelho com vegetais e camarão )
Fetuccine al limone e camarão
Risoto á gênova ( risoto tradicional, camarão pesto )
Peixe na manteiga de ervas finas com capellini ao molho beurre blanc
Arroz cremoso com frutos do mar e vegetais
Tiramisu clasico
Tiramisú do ateliê ( café, mascarpone, frutos vermelhos )
Cheesecake ( pode elegir as caldas, morango, maracujá, caramelo salgado, maçã)
Brownie, calda de chocolate meio amargo, sorvete
Torta basca
Dadinho de taipioca
- mini bruschettas variadas: tomate com manjericão, cogumelo salteado e caponata de berinjela
- *salada do mar com folhas nobres* mix de alface americana, crespa, rúcula, camarões, lula e polvo, com vinagrete suave de limão siciliano
Moqueca de banana-da-terra (opção vegana), acompanhada de arroz e farofa
Moqueca baiana com farofa de banana
Frango recheado com espinafre e ricota arroz de brócolis
Fetuccine de rabada
Inhoque de rabada
Inhoque de costela ao molho de mangericao
*brigadeiro de colher* a clássica sobremesa brasileira, feita com chocolate nobre e com textura cremosa
Mini mouse de marcuja
*banoffee* uma explosão de sabores com banana, doce de leite e chantilly
Aperitivo ( surpresa, aperitivo a nome do chef , único que não se faz em outra ocasião)
Ceviche de flores ( ceviche vegano de flores, melancia, mel de lavanda)
Ceviche thay ( peixe, leite de coco, togarashi, manga, gengibre, nira)
Carpaccio de camarão ( vinagrete de balsamico, cítricos, brotos)
Peixe ( crudo de peixe, molho ponzu, farofa de algas, cítricos)
Creme de couve-flor ( couve-flor creme e torrada, ovas de peixe , camarão )
Steak tartar ( tartar de carne levemente curada, picles , gema de ovo, chips)
Peixe ( peixe na manteiga , creme de couve-flor , abobrinha)
Ravioli de galinha ( caldo de galinha , purê de cebola, espinafre tostada)
Fetuccine al limone e camarão
Rissotto de cogumelos e contrafile
Contrafilé ( purê de abóbora, farofa á libanesa, molho de cogumelos)
Arroz cremoso com frutos do mar e vegetais
Tiramisú do ateliê ( café, mascarpone, frutos vermelhos )
Ao vinho ( pera ao vinho, sorvete da casa, crumble de avacaxi)
Brownie, calda de chocolate meio amargo, sorvete
Cheesecake ( pode elegir as caldas, morango, maracujá, caramelo salgado, maçã)
Amouse bouche/aperitivo- ostra ( nosso primeiro passo começa com degustação de ostra empanada no brioche, sopa de camarão e ovas de peixe)
Mix omakase surpresa - 2 peças de cada por pessoa ( maki roll, niguiri, gunkan, sachimi )
Lomo saltado( contrafilé no shoyu, batatas, arroz)
Dom marinho( arroz gohan, nori, peixe céu, abacate, manga, pepino, molho teriyaki)
Yakisoba premium de frutos do mar
Abacaxi grelado , sorvete de gengibre, gelatina de hibisco e limão, crumble de castanhas e wasabis)
Arroz doce especial, sorvete da casa , calda de caramelo
Cheesecake ( pode elegir as caldas, morango, maracujá, caramelo salgado, maçã)
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 Nova Friburgo.
What does a private chef service include in Nova Friburgo?
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 Nova Friburgo?
The price of renting a chef in Nova Friburgo 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 167 BRL to 298 BRL. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 167 BRL per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 184 BRL per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 211 BRL per person, and for 2 people, the price is 298 BRL 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 Nova Friburgo?
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 23 chefs available in Nova Friburgo. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Nova Friburgo 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 Nova Friburgo?
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 Nova Friburgo each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Nova Friburgo, 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 Nova Friburgo.
Cost of a private chef in Nova Friburgo
The cost of hiring a private chef in Nova Friburgo 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 167 BRL to 298 BRL per person.
For 13 people or more: 167 BRL
For 7 to 12 people: 184 BRL
For 3 to 6 people: 211 BRL
For 2 people: 298 BRL.
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 Nova Friburgo?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Nova Friburgo: 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 Nova Friburgo!






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










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