Private Chef in Dartmouth
Rent one of our 57 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















How much does a private chef cost in Dartmouth?
For 6 people in Dartmouth, a private chef costs less than dinner out.
AVERAGE PRICE · 6 GUESTS
1,122 CAD
187 CAD per guest · everything included
What's included
- Chef comes to you
- All ingredients sourced and bought
- Full meal cooked in your kitchen
- Spotless kitchen afterwards
HERE'S THE REAL BREAKDOWN
- 2 guests213CAD / guest = 426 CAD total
- 4 guests187CAD / guest = 748 CAD total
- 6 guests187CAD / guest = 1,122 CAD total
- 8 guests172CAD / guest = 1,376 CAD total
- 10 guests172CAD / guest = 1,720 CAD total
- 13+ guests185CAD / guest = 2,405 CAD total
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.
57 Private Chefs in Dartmouth
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More than 7,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.59 Chef
The guests in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth has been scored with a 4.59 on average.
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707 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Dartmouth
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Corn and scallion bisque with crispy leeks
Heirloom tomato bisque with ratatouille salsa and truffle oil
Kale salad with brie, candied pecans, pomegranate seeds and sweet potato chips and dill mustard dressing
Braised short rib vietnamese spring roll with microgreens and sweet chili aioli
Buffalo mozzarella roma tomato caprese salad with arugula, shaved asiago and balsamic glaze and ciabatta garlic crostini
Cinnamon jerk seared beef tenderloin cubes with garlic bok choy and scotch bonnet coconut cream
Arrancini with tomato aioli
Crostini with tomatillo jam, asiago, seared beef and micro greens
Mini beef burger sliders with jarlsberg cheese, caramelized onion jam, sriracha mayo on a brioche
Watermelon and seared tuna carpaccio with fresh blackberries, roasted fingerling crisp, microgreens and a fig and balsamic dressing
Shredded chicken carnita taco station with mini soft shell corn tortilla with pico di gallo, fennel slaw and chipotle sour cream
Crispy buttermilk fried chicken with mac and cheese
Beef wellington with roasted asparagus, glazed carrots and cabernet reduction
Grilled chicken supreme with portobello mushroom and red wine risotto, sumac carrots, glazed cipollini onions. port wine jus
Grilled beef manhattan striploin with sauce poivre, pomme dauphinois sumac carrots and grilled asparagus
Apple crumble tart with caramel and fresh berries
Banana foster with caramel, brown sugar and maple. vanilla ice cream
Chocolate chip skillet cookie with vanilla ice cream
Double fudge chocolate brownie with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Mushroom puff pastry bites ( mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, cheese, grain mustard ) *share plate
Watermelon salad ( watermelon, cucumber, vegan feta cheese, mint, basil ) honey-lime dressing vegan feta cheese option *share plate
Cheese platter & fruits *share plate
( soup ) potato leek cream
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
( soup ) mushroom cream ( mushrooms, onion, cream )
Roast duck breast ( local duck, vegetable medley ) *ontario duck
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus ) *pei lobster
Scallops cream linguine ( scallops, shallot. garlic, cream, lemon )
Braised beef short ribs ( market vegetable, mashed potato, red wine sauce )
Tuscan butter salmon ( spinach, garlic, shallot, basil, thyme, wine )
Branzino pan seared ( market vegetables, black rice, herbs lemon sauce )
Ny striploin steak ( aaa striploin, market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Filet mignon with market vegetable red wine sauce * ontario beef
Organic rack lamb / pan roast ( market vegetables, red wine blueberry sauce ) *ontario lamb
Tomahawk steak ( market vegetable, red wine sauce ) *ontario beef
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Basque cheese cake
Warm canele / black sesame ice cream
Matcha tiramisu
Heirloom tomato basil mousse creamy balsamic served wit sea salt and rosemary crusted fresh focaccia
Grilled prawns sweet corn risotto
Handmade wild mushroom ravioli black truffle veloute parmesan cracker
Fresh tuna tar tar avocado mango wonton chip
Grilled halloumi roasted beet avocado mousse lemon honey vinaigrette
Beetroot whipped goat cheese honey truffle vinaigrette
Beef tenderloin potato pave frenched beans port reduction
Saddle of lamb sweet potato asparagus dijon rosemary reduction
Stuffed chicken breast, asparagus, manchego, cauliflower purée heirloom carrots
Mediterranean sea bass caper lemon essence, cauliflower mousse roasted vegetables
Chocolate lava cake raspberry puree table side vanilla gelato
Sticky toffee pudding warm caramel chantilly cream
Orange infused crème brûlée
White and dark chocolate mousse bomb
Fresh raspberry, new york style cheesecake
Pickles mix | seasoning peppers | burnt green onions | green pineapple
Bread | pretzel wood bread | butter | honey
Beef tartar| pickling spice | smoked cheese | toast
Grouper - radish | mint leave | chadon beni | coconut cream dressing | green melon
Roasted breadfruit lemon mayo | urfa chili | cress
Qatayef pancake saltfish | tobiko
Bbq black eye peas hot sauce | bacon | crispy rice noodles
Goat | guinness & tamarind | plantain | picked radish
Fire roasted dasheen roasted garlic | butter
Dry aged grouper (crispy christmas ham) ham bone coconut broth with green garlic oil | kuchela oil blistered cherry tomatoes| crispy carrots
Octopus | smoked labneh | cactus ezme | guava | urfa
Goat leg | guinness & tamarind | plantain | picked radish
Pineapple upside down cake | english harbour | pineapple pop rock
Soursop creme brulee soursop | burnt apple gel | mint
Banana ice cream heinekin caramel
Beef carpaccio mosaic - mosaic-style beef carpaccio with whipped truffle ricotta, shaved parmesan, baby arugula, and crisp phyllo
Insalata mista - tender mixed greens with shaved cucumber, watermelon radish, heirloom carrots, and cherry tomatoes in a white balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese salad - heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, chilled tomato gazpacho, micro green salad and crostini **lobster enhancement available upon request
Mezzalune pomodorro - stuffed ravioli pasta with smoked mozzarella, served in fresh pomodoro sauce with basil and parmesan
Spinach & ricotta agnolotti - hand-folded pasta filled with spinach and ricotta, tossed in brown butter with sage and toasted pistachios
Raviolo carbonara - stuffed pasta with pecorino, parmesan, ricotta, black pepper and cured egg yolk, guanciale, carbonara espuma
Roasted pepper & tomato velouté - silky fire-roasted pepper and tomato velouté, whipped goat cheese, basil emulsion, confit tomato, calabrian chili oil, and crisp sourdough
Herb-crusted tenderloin - seared beef filet, herb crusted with roasted garlic whipped yukon gold potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, asparagus, red wine reduction
Coffee crusted beef short rib - slow-braised tender beef short rib with scallion and garlic pomme puree , crispy goat curd polenta cake, spring pea and fava bean fricassée
Branzino alla puttanesca - roasted branzino stuffed with calamari, calabrian chillies, rapini, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, served with herb-roasted potatoes and puttanesca sauce and mussels
Crisp-skinned - salmon pan seared salmon fillet with citrus beurre blanc, dill-smashed baby potatoes, and haricots verts
Harissa-charred cauliflower steak - charred cauliflower steak rubbed with harissa, served over tender lentils with smoky romesco, gremolata, and labneh
Chicken roulade - sage-infused chicken roulade, brown butter duchess potato, grilled summer squash, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil chicken jus, and crispy chicken skin
Chocolate lava cake - warm molten chocolate lava cake, vanilla bean gelato, cookie crumble, seasonal berries and raspberry coulis
Crème brûlée - creamy vanilla bean custard with brûléed sugar crust, served with seasonal berries, chantilly cream, and crisp honey tuile
Raspberry panna cotta - silky vanilla bean panna cotta topped with raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries, crisp honey tuile, and delicate meringue kisses
Salted caramel budino - rich caramel budino with salted caramel sauce, chantilly cream, cookie crumble, and a touch of flaky sea salt
Caramelized white chocolate crème brûlée espuma toasted white chocolate and vanilla bean espuma, cookie crumble, macerated strawberries, crisp caramelized sugar tuile, and vanilla salt
Chermoula crusted seared scallops with artichoke puree and microgreens, basil oil
Grilled octopus with roasted pepper and tomato relish. arugula and a balsamic kalamata olive vinaigrette
Chermoula crusted beef tenderloin yukon gold mash potato with evoo, asparagus, roasted sumac carrots and a cumin peppercorn sauce
Crema catalina-traditional orange-infused baked custard, caramelized sugar crust, orange salad, coconut cake gluten-free
Cucumber-dill tzatziki ( air fried pita bread )
Pot-roasted eggplant with tomatoes and cumin ( air flied pita bread )
Feta cheese with honey ( feta cheese is wrapped in layers of phyllo, sesame seeds )
Tirokroketes fried cheese balls ( graviera, feta, gouda, bread crumbs )
Bruschetta ( fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on bread ) *share plate
Hummus dip & vegetables ( chickpeas, coriander, lemon, garlic, olive oil ) *share plate
( salad ) choriatiki *greek salad ( lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomato, feta cheese )
( soup ) roasted pepper cream soup ( red pepper, onion, cream )
Branzino pan seared ( market vegetables, wild rice, herbs lemon sauce )
Greek fish stew ( mussels, halibut, leek, onion, garlic, wine. )
Sautéed chicken breasts with fennel and rosemary
Stifado ( beef, tomato, onions, cinnamon, vinegar or red wine, and a variety of spices and herbs )
Briam *roasted vegetables ( zucchini, eggplant, potato, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, olive oil, oregano )
Lobster risotto ( risotto, tomato, basil, shallot, wine, garlic, truffle oil, topped with asparagus )
Tiramisu
Créme brulée / fruit, caramel sauce
Cheesecake & fruit
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
Vegetarian: roasted butternut squash, lentil and mushroom encroute in phylo pastry in a pool of rosemary scented tomato coulis and vegetable medley bouquet
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
A personal chef for any occasion in Dartmouth
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Dartmouth in June 2018, more than 57 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Dartmouth and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Nova Scotia.
Starting in 2018, 7,196 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Dartmouth. To book your chef in Dartmouth, 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 707 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,558 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, 7,196 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Dartmouth usually book menus around 197.3 CAD per person, including 3.62 courses, sharing an average of 4.34 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 Dartmouth.












Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Dartmouth.
What does a private chef service include in Dartmouth?
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 Dartmouth?
The price of renting a chef in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth?
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 57 chefs available in Dartmouth. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth?
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.
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.








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How many chef services are booked in Dartmouth each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Dartmouth, 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 Dartmouth.
Cost of a private chef in Dartmouth
The cost of hiring a private chef in Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Dartmouth: 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 Dartmouth!






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










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