Private Chef in Forestville
Rent one of our 14 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Forestville
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Forestville in July 2018, more than 14 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Forestville and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Quebec.
Starting in 2018, 12,954 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Forestville. To book your chef in Forestville, 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 1,689 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 3,551 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.53 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 12,954 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Forestville usually book menus around 192 CAD per person, including 4.86 courses, sharing an average of 5.37 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 Forestville.












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.
14 Private Chefs in Forestville
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More than 12,900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.15 Chef
The guests in Forestville have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.15.
4.48 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Forestville received an average score of 4.48.
4.61 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.61 average score.
4.73 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Forestville has been scored with a 4.73 on average.
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1,689 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Forestville
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








• mediterranean mezze platter (hummus, baba ganoush, marinated olives, grilled vegetables, and flatbread)
Roasted red pepper and feta bruschetta (toasted ciabatta with roasted red peppers, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze)
• salmon tartare with dill, capers, and lemon zest (served with thin cucumber slices and a citrus-mustard dressing)
• herb-crusted goat cheese arancini (infused with oregano, thyme, and a hint of lemon, served with a tomato and basil dip)
• grilled lamb chops with rosemary and mint yogurt sauce (served with mediterranean ratatouille and roasted new potatoes)
• sea bass with lemon and herb risotto (accompanied by roasted mediterranean vegetables and a saffron-laced risotto)
• dark chocolate lava cake with pistachio gelato (served with a tangy berry coulis)
Nouilles conconbre mariné au mirin, cornichons, gel d'oignon moléculaire acidulé et sucré, fleur de capucine
Sushi balls plateau
Saumon sushi, mayonnaise épicée, gingembre
Sushi de thon fumé, caviar
Sushi avocat, tobiko rouge en dessus
Sushi mariné au radis, huile de sésame rouge
Tataki de patate douce grillée au chalumeau, graines de sésame noires et blanches, sauce épicée, sauce soja
• arancini à la truffe et parmesan (boulettes de risotto croustillantes, parfumées à la truffe et au parmesan, accompagnées d’une sauce maison au basilic)
Beetroot & stracciatella salad roasted beets, creamy stracciatella, extra virgin olive oil
Orzo with mushrooms & asparagus slow-cooked orzo with seasonal mushrooms and tender asparagus
Pan-seared beef fillet potato mousseline, confit tomatoes, rich pan juices
Dark chocolate mousse light and intense chocolate mousse with chantilly cream
Charcuterie & cheese station (sharing platters for 2-6 people)
Burrata salad (served with truffled peaches, stonefruit, basil, qc balsamic)
Zucchini & mint (zucchini flower crespelle, shaved heirloom zucchini, labneh, honey comb)
Filet mignon, served with espresso demi-glace, pomme purée, seasonal market veg
Miso cod, served with wilted bitter greens and celeriac purée
Alberta rack of lamb, served with market-fresh vegetables, eggplant purée and chimichurri
Vegan & vegetarian options available on demand
Crème brulée cheesecake, with halva crumble
Strawberry shortcake, served with chantilly and dulce de leche
Beet carpaccio with goat cheese walnuts and balsamic reduction parmesan shavings and arugula
Mushroom veloute with truffle oil and chives
Chef garden salad with italian dressing
Salmon gravlax, pickled onions, fry capers and balsamic oil
Beef tartare served with mix salad and croutons
Salmon tartare served with salad and croutons
Mykonos greek salad
Blackened buttered lobster tail with mushroom djondjon risotto
Osso boucco with bacon infused creamy polenta, sauteed asparagus
Braised lamb shank with confis potatoes and market vegetables
Braised herb chicken with rustic mash & vegetables
Chicken aurore penne pasta, with pine nuts and chiffon of spinach and parmesan
Grilled pulpo with scallop potatoes and au jus
Sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce, sauteed mushrooms and rice pilaf
.....all sides are interchangeable with different protein choices
Fruit tarte with citrus coulis
Upside down fruit cake( rum optional)
Crème brûlée
Crème caramel with orange marmelade & almond shaving
Tartartin aux pommes et cannelles
Fresh cannoli
Chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis
Tia maria and coconut cream panacotta
Mini tiramisu cake
Chocolate gelato
Assorted baklava
Conch ceviche with pineapple salsa and plantains chips
Fish ceviche with pineapple salsa and plantains chips
Chef garden salad with italian dressing
Avocado, mango salad with papitas
Conch fritters with tartare sauce in (beer batter)
Dynamite shrimp with avocado purée
Creole vegetable tomato soup
Seafood or shrimp broil with corn on the cob, potatoes and sausages
Seafood pasta in aurore sauce
Fish and chips with tartare sauce
Grilled octopus with confis potatoes, herbal sauce and fried capers
Blackened grilled or baked salmon with rice & peas
Muscles aioli au beurre blanc
Beef burgers with avocado mayo, pickle cabbage, red wine vinegar pickle red onions, plantains fries
Bak fritay : with red snapper
Bak fritay: , with fried plantain, sweet potatoe fries, marinate ( hush puppies), acra, griot and pickliz
Good ass island ribs marinated in beer with bake potatoes or fries
Southern fried porc chops with rice or potatoes and vegetables
Sea food broil new orleans cajun style
Deep fried fish cajun style, with black rice and peas
Shrimp and grits
Conch creole served with rice and kidney beans side of vegetables
Creole chicken with rice & pigeon peas and market vegetables
Haitian smoked harreng linguini pasta with bell peppers, onions and creole sauce
Brown stew goat with rice and red kidney beans and mixed vegetables
Curry goat stew with rice & peas
Jerk chicken with roasted pumpkin and side of rice
Tropical sorbet with sweet plantains chips
Drunken upside down pineapple cake with cherry coulis
Ice cream choose flavor
Key lime pie
Coconut fried shrimps with thousand island sauce
Fish ceviche with pineapple salsa and plantains chips
Mini fish tacos
Conch ceviche with pineapple salsa and plantains chips
Maryland blue crab cakes with tartare sauce
Chefs garden salad with red onions, bell peppers & radishes napper with chefs vinaigrette
Pineapple salsa with red onions, pomegranate, coriander bruschettas
Onions soup
Broccoli and cranberry salad with walnuts with creamy dressing
Kale and chickpeas salad with lemon thym dressing
Caesar salad
Haitian smoked harreng linguini pasta with bell peppers, onions and creole sauce
Whole fried snapper with rice & pigeon peas napper with an olive, capers beurre blanc
Big salt fish with djondjon rice, and a medley of roasted peppers & tomatoes,
Mediterranean bake salmon and potatoes with asparagus
Butter poached lobster with black chanterelle mushroom risotto with truffle oil
Lobster rockefeller with mash and mix vegetables
Grilled halibut with basil infused mash and sautéed asparagus
Gambas grille with avocado puree and fries
Conch creole served with rice and kidney beans side of vegetables
Seafood broil with shrimp, corn, muscles, squid, potatoes and crawfish
Seafood & mushrooms risotto
Seafood or shrimp broil with corn on the cob, potatoes and sausages
Seafood risotto with marscapone and truffle oil
Fried calamary with chips and marinara sauce
Breaded basa served with confis potatoes napper with lime capers sauce
Seafood pasta in aurore sauce
Grill octopus with potato confis and herb sauce
Grill vegetables napoleon
Grilled pulpo with scallop potatoes and au jus
3 mustard braised rabbit with rosemary sweet potato purée
1/4 bbq roasted chickens with mash sweet potatoes and market vegetables
Beef burgers with avocado mayo, pickle cabbage, red wine vinegar pickle red onions, plantains fries
Bbq ribs over bacon infused polenta with onion rings
Tuna tataki witth rice &roasted zucchini & carrots
Crusted pan seared salmon with quinoa, edamame & olives sauce topped with tomato salsa
Fish and chips with tartare sauce
Gluten free chocolate cake
Tropical sorbet with sweet plantains chips
Strawberry shortcake
Key lime pie
Mille feuille
Cheese cake
Gyoza maison frit à la crème poivré guacamole pico de gallo piment rouge au fromage fresco pickles échalote au poivre noir huiles verte de coriandre
Balls de jalapeños au cheddar, panées, accompagnées d’une crème de maïs
Ceviché de poisson salé poisson salé délicatement dessalé et mariné, mangue fraîche et juteuse, pickles maison, radis croquant, aneth parfumé, le tout lié par une touche onctueuse de lait de coco
Pastèque flamber au mescal au jalapenos
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 Forestville.
What does a private chef service include in Forestville?
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 Forestville?
The price of renting a chef in Forestville 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 143 CAD to 179 CAD. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 143 CAD per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 122 CAD per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 171 CAD per person, and for 2 people, the price is 179 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 Forestville?
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 14 chefs available in Forestville. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Forestville 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 Forestville?
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 Forestville each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Forestville, 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 Forestville.
Cost of a private chef in Forestville
The cost of hiring a private chef in Forestville 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 143 CAD to 179 CAD per person.
For 13 people or more: 143 CAD
For 7 to 12 people: 122 CAD
For 3 to 6 people: 171 CAD
For 2 people: 179 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 Forestville?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Forestville: 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 Forestville!






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










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