Private Chef in Columbia Británica
Rent one of our 12 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Columbia Británica
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Columbia Británica in May 2018, more than 12 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Columbia Británica and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in .
Starting in 2018, 14,247 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Columbia Británica. To book your chef in Columbia Británica, 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 1,382 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 2,908 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, 14,247 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Columbia Británica usually book menus around 195 CAD per person, including 3.93 courses, sharing an average of 5.11 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 Columbia Británica.












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.
12 Private Chefs in Columbia Británica
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More than 14,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.72 Chef
The guests in Columbia Británica have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.72.
4.97 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Columbia Británica received an average score of 4.97.
4.79 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.79 average score.
4.76 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Columbia Británica has been scored with a 4.76 on average.
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1,382 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Columbia Británica
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Beef tartare| crostini
French onion soup
Beet salad| shaved apple | argula | toasted almond| goat cheese| apple cider vinaigrette
Winter citrus salad | toasted hazelnut | citrus dressing
Roasted quail| grapes reduction| parsnip puree| ratatoullie
Pistachio herb crusted lamb chop | lamb jus | potato gratin | ratatouille
Chicken roulade stuffed mushroom farce| cream swiss chard | blister shallots | hunter sauce
Earl grey creme brulee
Molten lava chocolate cake | vanilla ice cream
Mezze platter ( olives, muhammara, artichoke heart, tabouleh, hummus, pita bread, fresh veggies)
Octopus carpaccio | pickled shallot| lemon confit
Grilled prawn| spicy harissa butter| spiced herb yogurt
Grilled prawn | sherry romesco sauce | crispy chorizo
Seafood paella| shrimp| mussels| clams| ailoi
Garlic chicken| crispy potatoes| saffron aioli
Sea bass| romesco sauce | grilled vegetable
Crema catalana
Coconut flan
House bread with cultured butter & smoked salt
House bread with whipped honey butter
Warm olives & spiced nuts - marinated citrus rosemary olives, toasted nuts with maple, chili & rosemary
Fresh focaccia served with whipped goat cheese & balsamic reduction
Celeriac & apple soup - roasted celeriac, bc apples, local honey, herbs
Beet carpaccio - shaved beets, beet puree, parmesan, olive oil, nuts
Beet salad - beets, arugula, oranges, candied nuts, balsamic, goat cheese
Roasted cauliflower - charred cauliflower, romesco sauce, chimichurri, herb oil
Squash - roasted delicata squash, labneh, dukkah, pomegranate
Winter oysters (2ea) - champagne mignonette, pickled shallot & cucumber
Winter prawn crudo - prawns, blood orange/grapefruit, fennel, radish, citrus olive oil, fresh herbs, pistachios
Braised beef short rib - 8 hour braised short rib, root vegetable puree, roasted vegetables & pan jus
Butternut squash risotto - butternut squash, parmesan, vegetable stock
Chicken & mushroom risotto - wild mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, roasted chicken
Winter hanger steak - seared hanger steak, red wine jus, root vegetable puree, sautéed winter greens
Bc wild salmon - salmon, roasted baby potatoes, maple glazed carrots & lemon-dill butter
Coq au vin - red wine braised chicken, carrots, celery, leek & garlic mashed potatoes
Maple glazed chicken thighs - oven roasted chicken thighs, maple - mustard glaze, root vegetables & mashed potatoes
Acorn squash - stuffed acorn squash, braised lentils, quinoa, roasted vegetables & cranberries
Apple crisp - bc apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, oat topping & vegan whipped cream
Black forest trifle - brownie, dark cherry compote, chocolate mousse, whipping cream, shaved chocolate
Brûlée banana - brûlée bananas, whipped mascarpone, honey & nuts
Chai chocolate mousse - shaved dark chocolate, chai spice
Sticky toffee pudding - date cake, warm toffee sauce & whipped cream
Winter panna cotta - cardamom, blood oranges, vanilla bean
Chocolate pot de creme - chocolate custard, hazelnuts, sea salt
Lobster miso soup wild mushrooms
Fresh king salmon sashimi, crispy rice cakes, ponzu soy
King salmon sashimi , crispy rice, dashi mayo, chili, fresh micro leaves
Aburi beef carpaccio, yuzu koshu, chilli aioli quilts eggs
Home made gyoza ,seafood and vegetarian or wagyu beef with blach garlic ponzu
Summer king salmon sashimi salad,greens,radish,ikura,wasabi fresh yuzu dressing
Prawns salad,harusame noodles,wild mushrooms,scallions,shiso leaf,pickeld ginger,soy dressing
Octopuse sunomono.tender sliced,cucumber,wakame seaweed, sweet rice vinegar dressing
Spicy tuna crispy rice salad,bleu fin tuna tartare, jalapenu herbs avokado, eggyolk dressing
Miso honey wood oven japaneas eggplant,glazed with sweet miso,and sesame
45 days dry aged beef steaks, roasted potatoes in traditional tokyo bbq
45 days aged beef steaks, fingerling potatoes confit.pickled asparagus,shimeji mushrooms karoshi sauce
King salmon .oven roasted with yuzu kosho,grilled asperagus saesame dressing,udon suy butter glaze
Miso glazed wild black cod whole fillet, saute wild mashrooms and bok choy
Gindara saikyo yaki, grilled fresh buttery black cod, grilled asparaguse,ginger daicon salad
Kaisen nabe.prawns , clams,white fish ,veggies in seafood broth ,ponzu grated daikon,steamed rice
Yakiniku grass fed lamb chops marinated in soy ,mirin,garlic ,saesame oil. shreded cabbage, spaicy udon
Shabu stayle lamb chops,goma sauce, blanched vegetables,soba noodles
Japanese curry lamb chops,fuki and eggplantin soy,japaneas sticky rice
Anmitsu parfait,light creamy cheese cake with yuzu mringaue,warm miso caramel
Black saesame chocolat cremeuxe fondu with fresh trupical fruit
Classic cheese cake, konami graham, orange ginger compote, orange sorbet
Matcha tiramisu,green tea sponge,creamy mousse,berry coulis
Yuzu panna cotta, black saesame, sakura syrup
Miso caramel panna cotta, caramel sauce glazed pineapple
Focaccia | herb balsamic olive oil dipping | confit garlic | herb compound butter
Ciabatta| whipped ricotta| hot honey
Squid ink pappardelle| saffron cream sauce| shrimp|squid|mussels
Venetian duck ragu pasta| toasted herb bread crumb | pappardelle
Winter citrus salad | toasted hazelnut | citrus dressing | fennel
Caprese salad – with fresh pesto| basil |balsamic reduction|burrata
Cod|clams| squid| cioppino broth
Red wine braised boneless short ribs | butternut squash puree | potato pave | red wine jus
Chicken roulade stuffed mushroom farce| cream swiss chard | blister shallots | red wine jus
Tiramisu
Berry panna cotta
Melon & prosciutto - sliced melon, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, cracked black pepper, micros, olive oil
Winter burrata - roasted grapes, thyme, herb oil, burrata, toasted bread
Fresh focaccia - pistachio chimichurri, tomato bruschetta
Cacio e pepe - udon noodles, cracked black pepper, pecorino romano
Chestnut pappardelle - porcini mushrooms, wild mushrooms, thyme, white wine, chestnuts, parmigiano
Miso mushroom pasta - roasted wild mushrooms, white miso, orecchiette, marscapone cheese, parmesan, fresh herbs
Pasta a la vodka - vodka cream sauce, crushed tomatoes, lemon, garlic-chili oil, parmesan, pasta
Thai pesto - thai basil pesto, blistered tomatoes, toasted sesame seeds, parmigiano, pasta
Italian flank steak - seared flank steak, wild mushrooms, fresh herb sauce, creamy polenta
Italian salmon dish - oven baked salmon, lemon risotto & fresh herb and caper sauce
Prawn & mushroom risotto - wild mushrooms, thyme, parmesan, garlic butter prawns
Chianti - braised short rib - shorty, chianti jus, parmesan polenta, roasted vegetables
Chicken saltimbocca - chicken breast, prosciutto, sage, white wine butter sauce, roasted vegetable puree, seasonal vegetables
Vegetable lasagna - roasted vegetables, ricotta, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, cheese
Mediterranean sea bass - roasted sea bass, shaved fennel, olives, lemon, herbs, herbed potatoes, vegetables
Tiramisu trifle - espresso caramel, coffee soaked lady fingers, vanilla cream
Italian panna cotta - honey - yogurt panna cotta, pistachios, strawberries
Berry crumble - berry compote, crumbled topping, vanilla bean ice cream
Brûlée banana - brûlée bananas, whipped mascarpone, honey & nuts
Cannoli - pistachio, chocolate
Figs - maple-roasted figs, honey mascarpone, toasted almonds
Vegan olive oil cake - lemon / citrus olive oil cake, vegan whipping cream, fresh citrus
Shrimp and vegetable rice roll with peanut hoisin sauce
Avocado beet tartare with corn chips (vegetarian)
Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice
Sweet potato tikkis with cilantro chutney (vegetarian)
Miso soup (vegetarian)
Mexican shrimp cocktail
Roasted quinoa and tomato soup with parmesan wafer
Wakame sea weed salad
Hibachi steak, scallops, shrimp, and chicken with fried rice
Miso ramen with soft boiled egg (vegetarian option possible)
Paella de verduras (vegetarian)
Surf and turf with scallops, chimichurri vegetables and potatoes
Black sesame ice cream
Mango panna cotta
Strawberry short cake
Poached pear in red wine
Smoked cashew hummus with mini naan (vegetarian)
Tequila shrimp
Baked brie with honey & walnuts (vegetarian)
Alberta beef burger certified angus beef, canadian cheddar, bacon, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickle
Charcuterie board
Cheese platter
Falafel (vegetarian, gf)
Kung pao chicken (or vegetarian option)
Arancini (rice/cheese)
Caprese salad
Insalata verde
Paella (seafood or vegetarian)
Chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce (or vegetarian)
Ojo de bife / ribeye steak
Chicken calabrese ( baked)
Potato gnocchi with fresh pesto (vegetarian)
Spaguetti bolognesa
Fish course garnished with vegetables comes between l'entree and the main course, though it might be considered the main course at home
Red velvet cake
Birthday cake
Biscotti
Tiramisu
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 Columbia Británica.
What does a private chef service include in Columbia Británica?
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 Columbia Británica?
The price of renting a chef in Columbia Británica 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 152 CAD to 192 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 152 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 127 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 167 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 192 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 Columbia Británica?
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 12 chefs available in Columbia Británica. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Columbia Británica 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 Columbia Británica?
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 Columbia Británica each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Columbia Británica, 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 Columbia Británica.
Cost of a private chef in Columbia Británica
The cost of hiring a private chef in Columbia Británica 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 152 CAD to 192 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 152 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 127 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 167 CAD
For 2 people: 192 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 Columbia Británica?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Columbia Británica: 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 Columbia Británica!

A Private Chef in British Columbia makes you enjoy the best gastronomy
Enjoy a unique culinary experience in the comfort of your own home with one of our Private Chefs. It’s a perfect way to mark important occasions like birthdays or anniversaries and a great way to provide a fresh twist to a family lunch, a dinner with friends or a romantic evening. Let us turn your home into one of British Columbia’s top restaurants, with you and your guests as the only patrons. We’ll build the entire experience around you, simply tell us what your preferences are and our chefs in the area will send you personalized menu options for you to choose from. Simply pick your favourite and sit back - your chosen chef will buy the freshest local ingredients on the day of the service, cook directly in your kitchen and serve the dishes to you and your guests. And the best part is, they’ll make sure everything is clean before they leave.

British Colubia's best Private Chefs go home
If something stands out from a Private Chef is to adapt to any type of cuisine. The Private Chef's professionalism has been forged thanks to learning in large kitchens and through trips. Our Private Chefs have been trained in the best hospitality schools in the world and in restaurants with Michelin Stars and they have been evaluated at dinners by journalists, bloggers and members of our community. Discover what is real gastronomy.

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










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