Private Chef in Calgary
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Private Chef in Calgary
Since the first Private Chef that joined Take a Chef and created a profile in Calgary in May, 2017, more than 57 Private Chefs have affiliated to our platform in Calgary and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Alberta.
Starting from 2017, 4613 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Calgary through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 575 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 8152 messages to the guests, who have rated their experience an average score of 4.82 out of 5.
Our guests in Calgary typically reserve menus of 175 CAD per person, which include 4.19 courses, sharing an average of 4.8 messages with their Private Chef for the personalization of their menu before reserving. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Calgary!
How does it work?
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We cook in your home
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We serve each dish
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We clean up before leaving
57 Private Chefs in Calgary
Meet the top rated Private Chefs in Calgary
Maryam Ghargharechi
Surrey
This is Chef Maryam. I accomplished as a red seal chef and member of WACS, CCFCC, and BC Chefs' Association. I have a passion for great food and I enj... view more
Cihan Erol Etlik
Kirkland
I am a professional chef who has been cooking 10+ years. I worked in several Michelin star restaurants and 5 star-6 diamond Hotels (St Regis-Mandari... view more
Darnell Japp
Cochrane
I am a professional chef with 19 years experience. I have worked in high end fine dining kitchens as well as in home catering. I graduated cooking sc... view more
Nicolas Desinai
Calgary
I am a professional chef with 30 years International's experience. I have worked in high end fine dining kitchen (3 stars Michelin) as well as helpi... view more
Maggie Pallan
Jackson
From a young age, Chef Maggie Pallan was interested in cooking. At age fifteen she enrolled in culinary school and from there her love of the culinar... view more
Carissa Tkachyk
Calgary
I am a red seal chef with 25 years experience in the industry. I am currently a professional cooking instructor. I have worked in hotels, convention c... view more
575 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Calgary
Every occasion needs a tailored menu, personalize yours!
More than 4600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
Chef Maryam was very good. She was personable and the food was amazing.
Emma Stewart - Jun 29 2021
Chef Cihan did a wonderful job of proposing an initial menu, working with me to accommodate our dietary restrictions (including a pescetarian, a mushroom allergy, a "no steak" requirement and 8 yr old daughter) and then delivered on an amazing meal! He was prompt, fully prepared, engaging (but not intrusive) and thoughtful. The courses were as described, delicious and well prepared! When everything was done, he did a wonderful job cleaning up.
Thank you, Chef Cihan! We will be inviting him back again!
Mark Concannon - May 18 2021
Chef Darnell blew our minds! The best culinary experience we’ve ever had. The food was beautiful to look at and was so, so delicious. We will definitely do this again. We can’t wait to do this again but next time we are going to just let Chef Darnell use full creative license and choose all the dishes! Can’t wait!
Joy Thompson - May 19 2020
We hired Take a Chef for a family celebration dinner and it was a fabulous experience. The food was terrific, Chef Nicolas made himself at home in our kitchen and went above the expected. The chef was engaging but not intrusive. It was a perfect evening, creating some more exceptional family memories.
Gerald & Judy
Gerald Eefting - Dec 29 2019
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Key information about Private Chef in Calgary
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39 years
The average age of our Private Chefs in Calgary
54% women
Percentage of Private Chef women in Calgary.
5 hours
The average wait time from submitting the request and the first menu.
2017-05-04
First Private Chef service in Calgary.
18.8% of kids
Percentage of Private Chef services with kids in Calgary.
18 bookings
Maximum number of bookings for a Private Chef in Calgary by a single client.
129%
Increase in the number of Private Chef bookings in Calgary in the last year
5 languages
Languages spoken by our Private Chefs in Calgary.
59.2%
Percentage of guests that hire a Private Chef more than once.
7 days
Average number of days booked for multiple services.
168 pictures
Photos of our Private Chefs uploaded to the platform in Calgary.
2 days
Average timeframe from the Private Chef request to booking.
How much does a Private Chef cost in Calgary?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Calgary is 162 CAD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 137 CAD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 121 CAD. For 13 or more people the average price is 125 CAD.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Calgary on each particular month of the year.
How many Private Chef register in Calgary each month?
After many years of offering our services in Calgary, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing all the time!
Every month, 1 Private Chefs register with us. Our verification team reviews these new Private Chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Calgary?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Calgary: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Calgary is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the Latin American cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Calgary!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Calgary is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Calgary who will personalize every detail of your experience.
Enjoy exquisite food with a Private Chef
Enjoy a Private Chef experience in the comfort of your own home! Let Take a Chef turn your kitchen and dining room into a professional restaurant. It’s a unique experience; ideal for special occasions, lunches with friends, family dinners or a great gift for that special someone. Let us know what cuisine you’re craving and give us some quick details about your kitchen to start receiving personalised menu proposals from our chefs. You just have to choose your favourite proposal! On the day of your meal, your chosen chef will head to their preferred local market to pick up the freshest ingredients. They will cook in your kitchen and provide table service for you and your guests. What’s more, they’ll make sure your kitchen is spotless before leaving.
An innovative dining experience
At Take a Chef we are proud to offer unique and innovative experiences to our customers. We aim to create the perfect experience for you and with over 50 chefs in Calgary, we’re sure we’ll find the best chef for your needs. All of our chefs have a decade of culinary experience and have been trained in the best cooking schools in the country. Once you receive their menu proposals, you’ll be able to view their profile and see information about their training and experience. You’ll also be able to contact them directly to make any changes to the menu they have proposed.
Open your home to new gastronomic plans
Increasingly, it changes the way we enjoy culinary experiences. It is time to feel new emotions through food dishes. A dinner can become a cooking party, where you can learn how to prepare each of the dishes in the menu chosen. Enjoy the sophisticated cuisine with Chefs trained in the best restaurants in the country.
Frequently asked questions
Below you can find the most common questions about Private Chefs in Calgary.
What does a Private Chef service include in Calgary?
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
How much does a Private Chef cost in Calgary?
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Calgary is 162 CAD per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 137 CAD per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 121 CAD. For 13 or more people the average price is 125 CAD. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
How can I hire a Private Chef in Calgary?
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
How can I find a Private Chef in Calgary?
In Calgary there are currently 57 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
What is the maximum amount of people allowed for a Private Chef service?
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
Does the Private Chef cook at my house?
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Can I cook along with the Private Chef?
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Are the ingredients for a Private Chef service fresh?
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Are drinks included in a Private Chef service?
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
How much should I tip a Private Chef in Calgary?
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 4613 guests in Calgary, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
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