Private Chef in Cochrane
Rent one of our 123 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cochrane
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cochrane in May 2017, more than 123 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cochrane and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Alberta.
Starting in 2017, 19,439 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cochrane. To book your chef in Cochrane, 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 5,024 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 12,694 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 19,439 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cochrane usually book menus around 199 CAD per person, including 3.7 courses, sharing an average of 5.75 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 Cochrane.












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.
123 Private Chefs in Cochrane
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More than 19,400 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.38 Chef
The guests in Cochrane have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.38.
4.74 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cochrane received an average score of 4.74.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.74 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cochrane has been scored with a 4.74 on average.
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5,024 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cochrane
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Classic arancini in basil tomato sauce
Spinach saffron arancini in tomato basil sauce
Pan seared scallops over citrus ginger chilli sauce
Baked portobello mushrooms with truffle bacon parmigiana sauce
Juicy meatballs in tomato basil sauce
Tomato basil bruschetta with balsamic reduction drizzle
Avocado beet tartare with crostini or corn chips
Crab and lobster rolls with drizzle honey lemon sauce
Farm fresh greens, carrot curls, dried cranberries, goat cheese with chef’s signature basil vinaigrette dressing
Roasted beets, mix greens, goat cheese, candied pecans with a balsamic honey vinaigrette dressing
Beet and burrata salad with citrus vinaigrette
Panzenella salad with fresh burrata and mozzarella
Kani salad
Beef tortellini spinach soup and garlic baguette
Caprese pesto salad with drizzled balsamic reduction
Chicken tortilla soup topped avocado and sour cream with garlic bread
Pistachio crusted a salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, vegetables and beurre blanc sauce
Beef bourguignon with potato gratin and steamed vegetables
Slow braised lamp shank on a creamy truffle risotto and sautéed spinach
Short ribs in tomato red wine sauce with rigatoni pasta
Grilled rosemary chicken or prawns on a penne truffle alfredo pasta with a side garlic bread
Steak oscar with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus
Surf and turf with scallops with garlic roasted vegetables, potatoes and chimichurri sauce
Pan seared halibut on a creamy truffle risotto or pasta portofino
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée topped with strawberries
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel
Banana flambé on a banana cake topped with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzle salted caramel
Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries
Poached pear in red wine over whipped cream
Chicken & wild mushroom vol-au-vents
Cranberry & brie crostini
Lemon dijon roasted carrots with sheep feta
Foie gras crostini with raspberry blackcurrant jam
Wild salmon carpaccio with fresh ponzu sauce
Garlic scallops mini-steaks
Smoked duck breast with beets crème fraîche on crackers
Chickpea tofu with wild mushrooms & shallots (veg, vegan, gf)
Bison mushroom polenta croquembouche
Ahi tuna, wild salmon, forbidden rice, avocado & spicy mayo tartar
Arugula salad with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, sunflower seeds with refreshing lemon dressing
Warm straccetti salad with arugula and parmigiano
Roasted butternut squash soup with sourdough croutons
Citrus & herb summer salad: mixed greens with orange segments, thinly sliced fennel, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled goat cheese , fresh dill & a light citrus vinaigrette
Boneless chicken thighs with spiced persimmon sauce, crispy potato wedges & french beans
Beef tenderloin medallion with lobster tail, roasted fingerling potatoes & broccolini
Beef tenderloin with parsnip & potato pomme purée, cowberry & cranberry sauce, roasted carrots & shallots
Tender beef filet mignon wrapped in crispy bacon with red wine sauce on creamy parmesan polenta
Walnut-rosemary crusted salmon with fingerling potatoes & crispy broccoli
Duck breast under red wine sour cherry sauce, paired with pomme purée & french beans
Psari plaki: fresh halibut with soft rice, lemon butter sauce & zesty asparagus
Provençal lamb chops with herbed couscous & grilled vegetables topped with chimichuri
Cannelloni with mangalitsa pork and bison bolognese, topped with pecorino romano, toasted pine nuts & basil oil
Braised in merlot bison ragu with creamy parmesan polenta & zesty gremolata
Buttered brussels sprouts with cranberries & walnuts with cowberry & maple glazed elk sirloin
Rabbit roulade: stuff a deboned rabbit with a mixture of wild mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and ricotta cheese
Osso buco on creamy risotto milanese
White chocolate panna cotta with red currant compote
Local haskap berries crème brûlée with white chocolate
Lemon tart: almond & lemon cake, lemon cremeux with crushed lemon compote, soft lemon meringue on top
Mascarpone based cheesecake with fruit coulis (raspberries/ strawberries/ saskatoon berries/ mangos)
Bison tartare
Buffalo cauliflower bites (vegetarian)
Smoked salmon crostini with dill cream cheese
Crudités in dill dip sauce (vegetarian)
8oz steak with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes and red wine gravy
Meat loaf with mushroom gravy, roasted roots vegetables and mashed potatoes
Vegetable lasagna with garlic bread (vegetarian)
Turkey roulade with cranberry sauce, stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed veggies
Saskatoon berry pie with vanilla bean ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
Classic cheesecake
Fruit salad with yuzu dressing
Cheese platter
Focacchia & olive oil
Charcuterie boards to welcome guests
Cheese platter- gf/celiac
Arancini (rice/cheese)
Best italian beef meatballs
Insalata verde
Mixed greens with raspberry ginger vinaigrette
Caprese salad
Butternut squash ravioli (v) rose, goat cheese, walnuts, fried sage leaves, ciabatta
Potato gnocchi with fresh pesto (vegetarian)
Rib eye steak (6oz) with vegetables in season, herbs
Grill fish & vegetables
Chicken calabrese ( baked)
Chocolate profiterole, mousse, or an apple tart. a small demitasse of freshly brewed café usually accents the sweets
Gelato
Biscotti
Fresh fruit with real whip cream
Caesars salad with sourdough croutons & farmed eggs
Charcoaled rib eye steak with fingerling potatoes, maple carrots & roasted beets
Pumpkin pie with spiced whipped cream
Panzanella salad and fresh burrata
Or beet salad with goat and pesto
Slowly cook salmon fillet with spring mix salad and virgin vinaigrette
Or wrapped scallop in phyllo with mushroom coulis
Beef bourguignon with potato gratin & vegetables
Or chicken supreme potato gratin and vegetables
Or rack of lamb with balsamic jus potato gratin and vegetables
Or beef chateaubriand with potatoes gratin and vegetables
Vanilla creme brulee
Or chocolate volcano with berry coulis and ice cream
Exotic fruit soup palate cleanser
Seared scallops over broccoli purée and beurre blanc sauce
Juicy meatballs in tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta on crostini with drizzle of balsamic reduction
Arancini in tomatoes basil sauce
Seared scallops over ginger chilli citrus sauce
Chefs special baked chicken wings with mozzarella cheese
Caprese skewers with balsamic reduction drizzle
Bourbon bbq smoked brisket
Farm fresh greens, carrot curls, dried cranberries, goat cheese with chef’s signature basil vinaigrette dressing
Panzenella salad with fresh burrata
Classic caesar salad with garlic baguette
Fennel chicken kebabs
Short ribs in tomato red wine sauce with rigatoni pasta
Slow braised lamp shank on a creamy risotto and sautéed spinach
Surf and turf with roasted garlic potatoes and vegetables with chimichurri sauce
Steak oscar with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus
12oz ribeye steak with caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms with creamy mashed potato and red wine gravy
Mango panna cotta
Poached pear in red wine over whipped cream
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel
Chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries
Traditional vanilla crème brûlée topped with strawberries
Smoked cashew hummus with mini naan (vegetarian)
Tequila shrimp
Baked brie with honey & walnuts (vegetarian)
Sushi platter
Thai dragon bowl with jumbor shrimp
Falafel (vegetarian, gf)
Kung pao chicken (or vegetarian option)
Egg salad - gf/celiac
Paella (seafood or vegetarian)
Thai green curry (vegetarian option available)
Chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce (or vegetarian)
Beef wellington
Mango sticky rice
Matcha mochi
Paleo chocolate zucchini bread
Red velvet cake
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 Cochrane.
What does a private chef service include in Cochrane?
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 Cochrane?
The price of renting a chef in Cochrane 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 123 CAD to 162 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 123 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 121 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 137 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 162 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 Cochrane?
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 123 chefs available in Cochrane. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cochrane 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 Cochrane?
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 Cochrane each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cochrane, 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 Cochrane.
Cost of a private chef in Cochrane
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cochrane 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 123 CAD to 162 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 123 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 121 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 137 CAD
For 2 people: 162 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 Cochrane!
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 Cochrane?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cochrane: 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 Cochrane!






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










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