Private Chef in Cambridge
Rent one of our 218 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cambridge
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cambridge in April 2017, more than 218 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cambridge and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Ontario.
Starting in 2017, 53,426 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cambridge. To book your chef in Cambridge, 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 22,296 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 39,540 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.72 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 53,426 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cambridge usually book menus around 212 CAD per person, including 3.42 courses, sharing an average of 4.21 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 Cambridge.












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.
218 Private Chefs in Cambridge
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More than 53,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.46 Chef
The guests in Cambridge have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.46.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cambridge received an average score of 4.79.
4.73 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.73 average score.
4.82 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cambridge has been scored with a 4.82 on average.
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22,296 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cambridge
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Hamachi crudo with yuzu juice, shiso oil, orange segments, chili
Tuna tataki
Salmon tartare
Miso brown butter gnocchi with crispy pancetta
Truffle miso risotto with shimeji mushroom
Yuzu carbonara capellini, with crispy pancetta
Seared scallops with corn puree
Squid ink pasta with calamari, chili, garlic and lemon
Seared aaa ontario striploin, roasted maitake mushroom, tokyo chimichurri, potato puree
Miso black cod with lemon beurre blanc
Duck breast with orange miso glaze and charred leeks
Seared sea bass with dashi veloute
Basque cheesecake with miso caramel
Pavlova with vanilla chantilly and mixed berries
Dark chocolate souffle
Fire roasted tomato bisque, halloumi croutons, fresh basil, parmesan crisp
Lamb and eggplant fritters, cashew cucumber mint raita
Salted cod and caramelized leek croquettes, lemon oregano aioli
Shrimp saganaki with rich tomato sauce, feta, scallions, olives and oregano
Burrata, peach grilled with rosemary and honey, heirloom tomato, basil , scallions, sherry vinaigrette
Red quinoa and sweet potato croquettes, rich tomato coconut sauce
Charred octopus, spiced chickpeas, chorizo, pickled onion, piquillo peppers, tomes o sauce
Grilled branzino stuffed with shaved roasted fennel, olive caper and lemon gremolata, spinach feta quinoa cake
Cauliflower steak, charred eggplant baba, braised and crispy lentils, pomegranate, gremolata
Honey braised lamb shank, jus, jeweled couscous, almonds, herbs, cumin scented cauliflower
Mezze platter - roasted red pepper, grilled eggplant, kalamata olives, herbed bocconcini, artichokes, lemon hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, grilled pita bread
Harissa marinated wild caught salmon, eggplant and red pepper caviar, spiced lemon chickpea couscous
Roasted deboned cornish hen, natural chicken jus, feta cheese, roasted baby peppers, red onion, baby zucchini and artichoke, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, olives and capers
Grass fed hanger steak, cassoulet of carrot, parsnips, pearl onions and mushrooms, crispy potatoes, chimichurri sauce
Candied pear and fig tart with star anise mascarpone cream
Pavlova - soft meringue with fresh cream, soft fruit, fresh mint
Orange chocolate hazelnut cake with fresh fruit and cream
Chocolate hazelnut baklava
Apple tart, crispy puff pastry, caramel apple glaze, salted caramel ice cream
Lobster bisque
Salmon tartares red pepper coulis and lemon emultion
Charcuterie plate and home picles
Double smocked porc belly and sir scallops with meditterraneen parfum
Mushroom forest risotto
Creamy gnocchis and green capuccino
Salmon gravelax and wild green garden
Beef carpaccio and copeaux parm cheese
Chicken balotine and sweet tomatoes confits ,emultion fungis
Beef tenderloin with lobster tail and sauce creamy of the sea
Sea bass filet roast with virgin sauce
Cod with traditionnal aiolis provencal
Warm red fruits soup with french vanilla ice cream
Traditionnal creme bruler caranel and cinnamones
Strachatella chocolate mousse white,milky,dark
Bay scallops in tangy shrimp bisque
Brie and apricot torte encroute in phylo pastry
Mushroom bruschetta: wild mushroom ragout tossed with black truffle ,swiss cheese on croustini
Bone marrow and dungeness crab soup, creme fraiche
Greek salad: cucumber, heirloom grape tomato, bermuda onion and feta in greek dressing
Beef pinwheel wrapped in parma prosciutto in a pool of black truffle and stilton demiglaze, herb scented potatoes and vegetables medley fricassee
A medley of seafood in sambuca infused tomato sauce tossed with linguine
Mediterranean chicken: skillet pan seared chicken supreme baked in briny olives and tangy sauce on a bed of jasmine rice and vegetables medley
Bakeless mango cheese and wild berry compote
Banana foster and crepe susett in creme anglaise and wild berry compote
Euro lemon tart with kiwi coulis
Anchovy bruschetta (spain) – rustic grilled bread, ortiz anchovies, garlic butter, & parsley
Bruschetta al pomodoro (italy) – toasted bread with fresh & roasted tomatoes, basil, and garlic
San marzano arancini (italy) - tomatoes arancini, mozzarella cheese, panko & pesto
Patatas bravas bites (spain) – crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce & aioli lemon
Polenta fritta (italy) – fried parmesan polenta served with parsley & lemon aioli
Fried cheese (greece) - rolls of soft mozzarella & feta cheese fried with oregano & lemon
Salmon berries (france) - cured with mirin & citrus, roasted beets, & coriander, togarashi powder, radishes & seasonal berries
Chicken souvlaki (greece) – grilled marinated chicken in mountain oregano, lemon juice, olive oil & garlic, served with tzatziki & arugula
Braised beef (italy) - braised shoulder with jus, balsamic & soya sauce served with greens & parmesan salad
Peppers & feta spanakopita (greece) – stuffed phyllo dough with roasted peppers, feta cheese, & thyme
Burrata (italy) - soft italian cheese filled with stracciatella & served with roasted and fresh cherry tomatoes, basil & balsamic reduction
Beef bourguignon toast (france) - grilled skirt steak, braised mushrooms, pearl marinated onion, sourdough bread, herbs provence & jus
Braised beef (italy) - braised shoulder with jus & soya sauce served with arugula & parmesan salad
Pulled terrine (france) - braised beef on the bone, jus, baby vegetables, carrots puree served with mashed potatoes
French sea bass (france) - pan roasted sea bass served with white wine, butter, garlic, & herbs sauce with creamy mashed potatoes
Beef steak 8 oz (france)- pan seared striploin with butter & herbs served with roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, & french peppercorn sauce
Bourguignon de légumes (france)- a vegetable stew made in the style of boeuf bourguignon, with mushrooms, carrots, and onions in a red wine sauce
Brazilian pasta pesto (italy)- south italian pasta from puglia with basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, farofa, shaved parmesan, & brazilian nuts - with spanish shrimps or beef arrosticini bari style - *can be done vegetarian
Moroccan fish (morocco)- white fish with tomatoes and peppers sauce, served with chickpeas & roasted potatoes
Veggie gnocchi (italy) – potatoes & cheese gnocchi with roasted vegetables & herbs served with pumpkin puree
Smoked cheese cannelloni (italy) - fresh pasta sheets stuffed with ricotta, spinach, herbs, pine nuts baked with smoked tomato sauce & parmesan cheese
Paella (spain) – saffron-infused rice with roasted chicken, vegetables, herbs, & lemon alioli - *can be done vegetarian
Adriatic fish (italy) - white fish grilled and served with kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, garlic & herbs sauce with roasted provencal potatoes
Pasta di bufala (italy) - fresh in house made pappardelle pasta with smoked tomatoes, basil, & fennel sauce. served with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, & bufala mozzarella imported from puglia, italy
Panna cotta (italy) - made with rich cream & milk, madagascar vanilla, sugar, & gelatin. served with wild coulis of seasonal berries & fresh berries
Amaretto & chocolate (italy) - taste chocolate fudge, white amaretto chocolate & berries
Coconut & pumpkin (greece) - almonds & coconut flour crust, spiced pumpkin & coconut cream filling served with roasted pumpkin (can be gluten free)
Crème brûlée (france) – classic french rich custard cream topped with torched sugar & served with berries
Churros con chocolate (spain) – fried dough pastries dusted with sugar, served with thick hot chocolate
Cold-pressed juice bar – kale, spinach, carrot, apple, pineapple, ginger, mint
Coconut chia parfait coconut yogurt, layered with chia pudding, granola, and tropical fruits (mango, dragon fruit, kiwi)
Quinoa breakfast bowl warm quinoa, almond milk, maple-glazed apples, cinnamon, toasted seeds, and berries
Beetroot carpaccio salad thin-sliced heirloom beets, whipped goat cheese, microgreens, toasted hazelnuts, citrus vinaigrette
Avocado & citrus salad baby kale, avocado slices, grapefruit, radish, watermelon radish, pistachio dukkah, lemon-honey dressing
Matcha waffles light matcha-infused waffles, yuzu whipped cream, and berries
Smoked salmon rosti crispy potato rosti, crème fraîche, dill, soft-boiled egg, and capers
Truffle eggs benedict soft poached eggs on brioche, truffle hollandaise, prosciutto or smoked mushrooms – served with crispy potatoes
Shakshuka poached eggs in a spiced tomato and red pepper stew, topped with feta and herbs, served with grilled sourdough
Brunch bowl poached egg, roasted sweet potato, quinoa, sautéed greens, avocado, lemon tahini drizzle
Omelet ( choice of spinach, bacon, peppers, onion, cheese, smoked salmon, mushrooms)
Brunch combo 1 ( french toast, eggs, bacon, home fries)
Dark chocolate avocado mousse rich and creamy, topped with fresh raspberries and cacao nibs
Poached pear pavlova white wine-poached pear on a crispy meringue nest, with whipped vanilla cream and toasted almonds
Lemon olive oil cake moist, citrus-forward cake, topped with mascarpone cream and macerated strawberries
Monkfish tempura with aioli
Crab, smoked haddock, pickled granny smith apples
Sweet pea panna cotta, crab, avocado and mango sorbet
Crab and compressed watermelon, watermelon gel, mint oil
Scallops with curried parsnip puree, parsnip crisp and pomegranate
Chicken liver pate with anti pasti platter
Asparagus , crispy poached eggs, parmesan tuile and blood orange hollandaise
Seared tuna with miso and tofu
Native lobster , heritage carrots, carrot puree, charred sweetcorn
Lobster masala
Tuna tartare, pickled mooli, puffed rice,
Crab roulade, compressed watermelon, mint oil, mascarpone
Mustard panna cotta, heritage beetroot, goats cheese crumble
Soy and butter poached cod, pickled apples and fish roe buerre blanc
Sous vide fillet of beef, pommes anna, mushroom puree,
Angus rib eye, mushroom puree, beef tea, marcaine potaoes
Swordfish, pea and potato pancake, warm tartare sauce
Sea trout with ruby chard, clams, peas, beetroot buerre blanc
Duck breast with poached cherries, duck jus, pommes anna
Braised sicilian rabbit
Thai green curried pineapple
Pumpkin custard tart, ginger cinnamon cream
Salted caramel tart, praline cream, vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate and brown butter ganache, coconut , french vanilla ice cream, crumble
Ricotta and pistachio cannoli with macerated fruits and strawberry soup
Panko crusted crispy eggplant, feta mousse, dry roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy leek
Mini caramelized onion, goat cheese tarte tatin
Crispy artichokes, quinoa flour battered, lemon caper aioli
Three cheese arancini, marinara sauce
Falafel meatballs, pomodoro sauce, fresh thyme, parmesan
Kale ravioli, mushrooms, crispy lentils, parmesan, smoked butter sauce
Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic syrup, olive oil
Cauliflower steak, charred eggplant baba, braised and crispy lentils, pomegranate, gremolata
Moroccan spiced torte - squash, shallots, almonds, pistachios, cranberries, spinach, chickpeas, phyllo, harissa yogurt, candied carrots, grilled fennel
Carrot osso bucco with brussels sprouts, broccoli, pearl onions, honey nut squash, red baby potatoes, red wine sauce, pilaf
Ginger garlic grilled tofu, sauteed broccolini, forbidden black rice, grilled trumpet mushrooms, sauteed purple cauliflower
Wild porcini mushroom farro risotto, truffle oil, freshly grated parmesan
Beet wellington, wild earthy mushrooms, goat cheese, fresh herbs, frisee with apple
Chocolate truffle cake, chocolate ganache, orange cream
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, tahitian vanilla ice cream
Ginger cake, salted caramel poached pears
Apple streudel, salted caramel ice cream
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 Cambridge.
What does a private chef service include in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge?
The price of renting a chef in Cambridge 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 192 CAD to 236 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 192 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 196 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 203 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 236 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 Cambridge?
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 218 chefs available in Cambridge. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
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 Cambridge each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cambridge, 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 Cambridge.
Cost of a private chef in Cambridge
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cambridge 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 192 CAD to 236 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 192 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 196 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 203 CAD
For 2 people: 236 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Cambridge!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Cambridge?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cambridge: 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 Cambridge!






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










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