Private Chef in Antigonish
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 Antigonish
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Antigonish in August 2025, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Antigonish and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nova Scotia.
Starting in 2025, 6,807 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Antigonish. To book your chef in Antigonish, 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 657 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,411 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.64 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 6,807 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Antigonish usually book menus around 196 CAD per person, including 3.39 courses, sharing an average of 4.49 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 Antigonish.












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.
14 Private Chefs in Antigonish
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More than 6,800 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Antigonish have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.59.
4.71 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Antigonish received an average score of 4.71.
4.59 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.59 average score.
4.59 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Antigonish has been scored with a 4.59 on average.
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657 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Antigonish
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Grilled squid toast, marinated artichokes, lemon, olives, parsley
Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish
Tuna carpaccio, soy & warm extra virgin olive oil, fried rosemary, kalamata olive toast
Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, focaccia, pistachios
Seared foie gras, brioche, seasonal jam
Pizza with grilled mushrooms, oregano, aged parmesan & comte, caramelized onions
Fennel salad, pistachio, chives
Rigatoni, veal sausage, fennel, light tomato sauce, pecorino
Mixed greens, marinated artichokes, buttermilk dressing, dill, tarragon, chives, crispy pancetta
Fresh linguine, shrimp, clams, mussels, white wine, tomato
Homemade pappardelle, broccoli rabe, pecorino, garlic
Garlic shrimp or lobster, salsa verde, pumpkin seeds, thai chili
Homemade spinach & ricotta gnocchi, parm broth, corn, aged parm
Linguine cacio e pepe, truffle
Homemade whipped ricotta, romesco sauce
Asparagus risotto, chanterelles, crispy pancetta, mascarpone
Grilled rib steak, puttanesca butter, roasted potatoes or fries
Baked mediterranean sea bass in salt crust, salsa verde, farro with herb oil, lemon zest
Veal ossobuco, red wine sauce, risotto alla milanese with confit garlic, gremolata
Veal chop milanese, grana padano sauce, salad
Roasted banana cheesecake, caramel sauce, macadamia nuts, almond butter crunch toffee
Olive oil cake, citrus, mascarpone creme fraiche, blueberries & port
Tiramisù chocolate dipped cherries, homemade ferrero rocher
Roasted fruit, mascarpone, basil-balsamic syrup
Dark chocolate lava cake, coffee ice cream
Tiramisu cheesecake, valrhona-baileys chocolate sauce, fresh berries
Strawberry rhubarb crostata, homemade strawberry ice cream
Chorizo, spinach & gruyere quesadillas
Red snapper ceviche, sweet potato, cilantro, chile
Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche
Scallop carpaccio, avocado cream, basil, mint, tortilla chips
Crispy fish tacos, tomatillos, guacamole, jamòn
Grilled vegetable tacos, romesco, queso fresco
Slow cooked lamb adobo tacos, jalapenños, feta
Jerk chicken or pork tacos, pickled onions, mango slaw
East indian butter chicken tacos, crispy cauliflower, raita
Grilled lobster tacos, crab salad
Korean fried chicken tacos, pickled daikon, pear
Beef kebab tacos, tomato salsa, tahini yogurt sauce
Paella- giant shrimp, lobster & mussels, chorizo, herbed rice
Cinnamon churros, mexican spiced chocolate sauce, homemade horchata
Key lime pie, fresh quebec strawberries
Chocolate & coffee tres leches cake
Crab cakes bites, cajun remoulade
Chicken and smoked sausage gumbo cooked in a dark roux with okra and spices
Cajun atlantic salmon fillet with corn maque choux and lemon butter sauce
Southern bread pouding, whiskey caramel
Burrata with tomato and prosciutto
Cherry tomatoes confit with bocconcini
Caprese salad/ mozzarella/ basil
Calamari stuffed with parmesan
Ravioli formagio/ spinach/ alfredo sauce/ parmesan cheese
Rice and octopus pesto salad
Shrimp risotto/ fresh shrimp, onion, garlic, hint of lemon
Pasta amatriciana/ tomato sauce, guanciale, pecorino cheese
Chicken piccata/ chicken in a lemon and caper sauce
Cannelloni with pistachio ice cream
Tiramisu
Yuzu lime meringue tartlet
Seasonal fruits
Orange juice
La reina pepeada (venezuelan arepa)
Cachapas (corn pancake)
Shakshuka merguez (eggs)
Tostadas callejas (toast)
Scrambled eggs with dill
Gaspesie shrimp toast
Grass fed beef tartare, baby arugula, maple aioli, crostini
Cider braised pork shank, root vegetable hash
Pouding chomeur with vanilla coaticook ice cream and maple cream sauce
Fresh oysters, 3 sauces, lemon, freshly grated horseradish
Cheese souffles with apple, walnut & pomegranate salsa
Cucumber gaspacho, mint, cilantro, garlic breadcrumbs, lime creme fraiche
Cauliflower fritters, tahini sauce, fattouche salad with grapes, roasted chickpeas, bulgarian feta & jalapeno, homemade pita
Caesar slaw, marinated portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, caesar dressing, bacon
Potato latkes with sour cream & caviar
Romanian eggplant salad- tomato, red pepper
Honey baked feta, lavender, sesame, thyme, filo
Warm wild mushroom tartlets, thyme, goat cheese
Antipasto platter- assorted charcuteries, fresh mozzarella, figs, summer honey, homemade focaccia, pistachios
Mediterranean salad- roasted peppers, tomato, cucumber, feta, kalamata olives, grilled artichokes, red onion, red wine vinaigrette, basil
Nicoise chopped salad- confit white tuna, nicoise olives, cherry tomato, red pepper, green beans, egg, tarragon vinaigrette
Cheese board- assorted hard & soft cheeses, baguette, homemade croutons, fruit (vegan cheese available)
Bread basket- croissants, homemade challah bread, bagels, homemade cornbread, muffins, served with whipped butter, jams, peanut butter & almond butter
Yogurt cups- assorted greek yogurt, homemade granola, berries, bananas, honey & nut butters
Fresh juices & assorted smoothies
Ratatouille tart, aged parm & tomato concassé, served warm
Egg bar- scrambled, frittata, fried, benedict, skillet home-fries with onion
Double smoked bacon, sausage, honeyed ham
Banana french toast with homemade challah bread, maple syrup (2 slices per person)
Pancakes, maple syrup, berries, assorted toppings
Assorted bagels, homemade gravlax, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, homemade cream cheese, lemon, tomato
Avocado toast, chile flakes, honey, feta, lemon zest, poached or fried egg
Cinnamon churros, mexican spiced chocolate sauce
Apple tarte tatin served warm, homemade vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, spiced crumble
Homemade cookie bar- cream cheese rugelach, triple chocolate chip cookies, shortbread
Key lime squares
Fruit platter- melons, berries, pineapple, etc
Chocolate chip banana bread
Sour cream coffee cake, brown sugar streusel
Strawberry blintzes, sour cream
• frisée salad with roasted cherry tomato, crispy bacon, maple dijon vinaigrette, poached egg and shaved parmesan
Jalapeño cornbread, maple butter
Roasted potato salad, bacon green onion, herbs
Corn succotash
Texas style beef brisket, smokey tomato sauce
Sous vide pork belly, gochujang glaze
Sriracha maple grilled chicken
Smoked sausage, maple mustard
Coconut tres leches cake, berries
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 Antigonish.
What does a private chef service include in Antigonish?
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 Antigonish?
The price of renting a chef in Antigonish 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 185 CAD to 213 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 185 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 172 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 187 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 213 CAD 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 Antigonish?
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 Antigonish. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Antigonish 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 Antigonish?
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 Antigonish each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Antigonish, 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 Antigonish.
Cost of a private chef in Antigonish
The cost of hiring a private chef in Antigonish 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 185 CAD to 213 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 185 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 172 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 187 CAD
For 2 people: 213 CAD.
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 Antigonish?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Antigonish: 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 Antigonish!






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










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